Schedule

29.03.2005: Introduction and logistics

Course logistics including tools and readings. Overview of contents.

05.04.2005: Complexity theory

Conceptual introduction to the study of complex systems

12.04.2005: Artificial life and intelligence

Conceptual introduction to AI techniques.

19.04.2005: Network models

Software agents, game design, learning and reactive strategies

29.04.2005: Project memo due

26.04.2005: Traffic and urban geography

Applications to the field of traffic simulations

03.05.2005: Economy

Applications to the field of economy

10.05.2005: Sociology

Application to the field of sociology

17.05.2005: Conflict

Application to the field of conflict

24.05.2005: Validation

Model validation and statistical analysis

31.05.2005: GIS

Interoperability with geographical information systems

07.06.2005: Student presentations

Jean-Luc Geering, Benjamin Lutz, Carsten Murawski

14.06.2005: Student presentations

Stephan Gammeter, Jeremy Hackney, Nils Weidmann

21.06.2005: Student presentations

Charles Mitchell, Gloria Müller, Jonas Nart

28.06.2005: Student presentations

Nicolas Bürkler, Thomas Fent, Lutz Krebs

05.07.2005: Final project report due