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Modeling System Biological Mechanical Electrical Chemical Financial ? Social ?? Inputs Outputs Internal Behavior Theory: a limited statement regarding the cause and effect in a specific situation.1 Model: A prediction of the cause and effect behavior of the system based on a theory. Since the hypothesis may be limited, the model may not represent the true nature of the system. Goal as an engineer: Predict (and control the “behavior” of the system. Extreme Example: Harold Chestnut, IFAC Control Engineering Textbook Prize, formed the “Supplemental Ways of Improving International Stability (SWIIS