This course, being very hands-on, allowed me to experience building of systems on my own. It allowed me to focus on what a system is, how to model a system, and what factors of a system have a role in the system outcome.  By studying the behavior of different parts of a system, I was able to see how small changes in a system can impact the overall success of the system. We developed several models and learned how to deal with unpredictable events that may occur.