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