PSDS
2642

Complexity by Design

Parsons School of Design: School of Design Strategies

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Complexity by Design
Fall 2025
Taught By: Nitzan Hermon
Section: A

CRN: 18259

Credits: 3

The world is full of phenomena which is extraordinarily complex and not yet fully understood. From sand ripples on an ocean beach to the ebbs and flows of the stock market to the viral spread of a meme, complexity pervades in all areas of science, business, society, and our daily lives. This interdisciplinary seminar class will explore complexity science which includes fundamental concepts around emergence, resilience, chaos, self-organization, non-linear dynamics, innovation, simulation, and infinite realities. Students will engage with critical films and readings on the subject, create models and simulations, and transform the learnings into projects reflective of their interests using design-led research.

Open to: All university undergraduate degree students.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:02pm EDT 3/27/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025