851-0585-37L  Social Modelling, Agent-Based Simulation and Collective Intelligence

SemesterSpring Semester 2016
LecturersD. Helbing, O. C. Rouly
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentThis course is thought be primarily for PhD students with quantitative skills and interests in modeling and computer simulations.
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MAVT, D-MTEC, D-PHYS



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0585-37 VSocial Modelling, Agent-Based Simulation and Collective Intelligence2 hrs
Mon17:15-19:00CLU C 1 »
D. Helbing, O. C. Rouly

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AbstractFormal models of societies greatly improved our understanding of social processes, the conditions under which they have negative outcomes, and the design of mechanisms that hamper unfavorable dynamics. In each course session, a societal problem (e.g. residential segregation, crowd disasters, economic bubbles) is discussed and students learn how to develop mechanisms that help prevent the problem.
ObjectiveThe course has three aims. First, students will be introduced to key formal models of social processes. Second, students learn how to analyze formal models in order to derive predictions about the conditions under which societal problems emerge. Third, students learn to use formal modeling to develop mechanisms that hamper problems. The course will consist of two parts. Part I introduces students to the most important formal models of social processes. Each session will focus on one particular societal problem, introducing existing models, their predictions about the conditions under which the problem emerges, and potential interventions. In Part II students will work on small projects, either developing and analyzing a new model or extending existing formal models.

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ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersD. Helbing, O. C. Rouly
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered at the end after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Comparative and International Studies MasterElectivesWInformation
Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political SciencesDoctoral and Post-Doctoral CoursesWInformation
GESS Compulsory Elective CourseD-INFKWInformation
GESS Compulsory Elective CourseSociologyWInformation
GESS Compulsory Elective CourseD-ITETWInformation
GESS Compulsory Elective CourseD-MTECWInformation
GESS Compulsory Elective CourseD-MAVTWInformation
GESS Compulsory Elective CourseD-PHYSWInformation