Schedule
04.04.2006: Introduction and logistics
Course logistics including tools and readings. Overview of contents.
11.04.2006: Agent-based modeling
Conceptual introduction to agent-based modeling
18.04.2006: Complexity theory
Conceptual introduction to the study of complex systems with Prof. John Casti as invited lecturer.
25.04.2006: Applications to economics
Applications to the field of economics with Dr. Carsten Murawski as invited lecturer.
28.04.2006: Project memo due
02.05.2006: Tooling
Practical aspects of running agent-based simulations.
09.05.2006: Applications to social networks I
With Dr. Fredrik Liljeros as invited lecturer.
16.05.2006: Applications to social networks II
With Dr. Gulyas Laszlo as invited lecturer.
23.05.2006: Competitive social systems
Beyond agents and information dynamics with Prof. Bernardo Huberman as invited lecturer.
30.05.2006: Applications to traffic and urban geography
Applications to the field of traffic simulations with Mr. Jeremy Hackney as invited lecturer.
06.06.2006: Student presentations
Frank Walter, Lutz Krebs
13.06.2006: Applications to sociology
Applications to the field of sociology with Prof. Michael Macy as invited lecturer.
20.06.2006: Student presentations
Roman Bauer, Tobias Kesselring
27.06.2006: Student presentations
Nicole Stahel and Tim Hohm
04.07.2006: Student presentations
Patrick Mächler, Peizhu Li
11.07.2006: Final project report due