COMP_SCI 372/472:
Designing & Constructing Models With Multi-Agent Languages

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Welcome to COMP_SCI 372/472 (Spring 2021)

This course will cover various topics related to the discipline of computer simulation through multi-agent modeling (also called agent-based modeling). Multi-agent modeling specifically focuses on the study of systems where a large number of independent entities (agents) simultaneously interact with each other, resulting in emergent patterns of behavior for the system as a whole.

For Spring 2021, this course will be offerred in the Fully Remote: Synchronous format.

In particular, students will gain proficiency with NetLogo, which is a sophisticated (yet easy to learn) language and environment for multi-agent modeling. Previous computer programming experience will prove helpful, but is not required.

Professor: Uri Wilensky

Teaching Assistants: Jacob Kelter, Leif Rasmussen, Connor Bain

Time: MW 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Location: Zoom (see Canvas)

Pre-requisities: For COMP_SCI/LRN_SCI 372: None     (For COMP_SCI 472 and LRN_SCI 451: Grad. students only)

Required Textbook: Introduction to Agent Based Modeling: Modeling natural, social, and engineered complex systems with NetLogo by Uri Wilensky and William Rand (try to get the fifth printing if possible)

Primary Software Tool: NetLogo 6.2: To get a feel for the course, download the software, and follow the first few tutorials

Resources: We use Canvas as a repository for all course resources and assignments. Please see our Canvas course for more info.

Week 1 Course Survey - please fill out this short survey by the end of the first class.