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Course Catalog 2010-2011
SGN-6457 Computational Models in Complex Systems, 5 cr |
Person responsible
Juha Kesseli
Requirements
Written examination and computer exercises (min. 50%)
Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning
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Learning outcomes
Students will be introduced to a wide range of examples, models and concepts in complex systems. Students will become familiar with the mathematical tools and methods that are used to model complex systems. Also, the student will practice implementing models with Matlab. After the course, the student will be able to: 1) Organize complex systems in classes, identify their dynamical properties, and write appropriate models of these systems that reproduce their behavior. 2) Classify and explain the behavior of complex systems from an Information Theoretical point of view. 3) Implement models of complex systems, apply them to real-world problems, and calculate optimal solutions. 4) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a model in a given context. Analyze the results of simulations of the models. 5) Compare and appraise different computational models, and interpret conclusions using different models when confronted to real-world problems. 6) Create and develop models of competing agents, epidemics, and global resource management.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Mathematical methods in Complex systems: Algorithmic complexity, Fractals, Non-linear dynamics, Chaos theory, Cellular automata, Power laws, Self-organized criticality, Complex networks, Evolution, Genetic algorithms, Pattern formation, Synchronization phenomena, Game theory, Autonomous agents, Artificial life. | ||
| 2. | Programming models of complex systems: Matlab, Netlogo. | ||
| 3. | Systemic view on solving complex problems. |
Evaluation criteria for the course
Examination. Students may earn extra points for the exam with computer exercises.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Edition, availability, ... | Examination material | Language |
| Lecture slides | Computational Models for Complex Systems | Juha Kesseli, Pauli Rämö | English |
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Additional information
Suitable for postgraduate studies