USM-Systems

USM-Systems

By Mrs. Bowlick

What is the Universal Systems Model?

• A system is a group of interrelated components that work together to achieve a desired goal.

• ​All systems have various inputs, which go through processes to produce outputs.

• High-functioning systems collect feedback to increase efficiency.​

Universal Systems Model

What is the Universal Systems Model?

• Everything that exists around us can be broken down into the Universal Systems Model.

• An example of systems working together is a flashlight.

• Will the flashlight work if one of the parts breaks?​

Multiple Choice

Think about how a flashlight works. What is the goal of a flashlight?

• to produce heat

• to produce light

• to flip a switch

• to use up energy

Multiple Select

Thinking about a flashlight, what is needed to make the flashlight turn on? (Select all that apply!)

• money

• batteries

• circuts

• reflective lens

Multiple Choice

Thinking about a flashlight, how do you know that flashlight system is working correctly?

• you can see all the parts

• it does not turn on

• it makes a sound

• it turns on

Systems

• Systems can be simple or complex

​SIMPLE

COMPLEX

Simple Systems

• Simple Systems have a limited amount of subsystems (less working parts) which means their system parts can be easily idenitfied and diagnosed.

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• Bicycles, Pens, Pencils​, Flashlights, Circuts are all simple systems

​SIMPLE

Complex Systems

• Complex Systems have multiple subsystems (more wokring parts) and are sometimes impacted by the environment, human factors and even unknown variables.

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• The water cycle, human ​body systems, traffic,planet cycles, and sports cars are considered complex systems

COMPLEX

Multiple Choice

One example of a COMPLEX system would be...

• the human body digestive system

• a flashlight

• bicycle

• TV remote

Multiple Choice

One example of a COMPLEX system would be...

• circut board

• sink

• sports car

• mechanical pencil

Multiple Choice

One example of a SIMPLE system would be...

• the human body nervous system

• sports car

• flashlight

• traffic

Multiple Choice

One example of a SIMPLE system would be...

• the water cycle

• touchscreen on an iPad

• space shuttle

• satellite system

Poll

How do you feel about what you know about SYSTEMS in the Universal Systems Model?

• I knew most of this already!

• I learned a little bit, but I knew a lot already.

• Some of this was new, but learned some things too.

• I learned a bunch of new things about systems!