Physics

A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) To possess a basic knowledge of complexity science, i.e. the collective properties that emerge with a large number of interacting components (atoms, particles or bacteria in a physical or biological context, or people, machines or businesses in a socio-economic context). OF 2) Understanding the mechanisms underlying the emergence of complex macroscopic properties from knowledge of microscopic mechanisms. OF 3) Mastering the basic toolbox of a complexity scientist: information theory, network theory, scale invariance and critical phenomena, properties of dynamical systems, agent models. B - Application skills OF 4) Knowing how to devise simple models for complex phenomenologies. OF 5) Being able to tackle complex problems analytically or computationally, translating research questions into concrete solution and verification actions. OF 6) Being able to apply the techniques and methods learnt also outside the areas covered in the course. OF 7) Integrating the knowledge acquired in order to formalise problems and obtain results and predictions of increasing accuracy. C - Autonomy of judgment OF 8) Being able to analyse phenomena, also through the acquisition of data and evidence, that fall within the scope of complexity and identify their essential elements. OF 9) Being able to synthesise phenomenologies in order to be able to distill relevant and relevant questions. OF 10) Being able to identify interesting new research directions. D - Communication skills OF 11) Being able to communicate complex issues in a simple way, focusing on the essential elements and revealing cause-effect relationships as far as possible. OF 12) Being able to organise a coherent, profound yet comprehensible presentation. OF 13) Knowing how to express one's thoughts in a way that stimulates group work and interaction with colleagues. E - Ability to learn OF 14) Have the ability to consult reference texts and articles. OF 15) Being able to assess the relevance of results, their place in the scientific panorama of reference and their potential importance for the research topics of interest. OF 16) Being able to design and develop a research project, identifying the main objectives and the possible paths to reach them.