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Alan Isaac
May 12, 2014, 11:57:16 AM5/12/14
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Week 1: Monday
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Blackboard
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Read the syllabus on Blackboard:
http://blackboard.american.edu
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other browsers should work fine.)
http://blackboard.american.edu
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other browsers should work fine.)
If you run into trouble accessing Blackboard,
please contact the Helpdesk immediately
at 202-885-2550 or help...@american.edu.
If they cannot immediately help you,
let me know and we will find a temporary workaround.
Also, let me know *precisely* what they say about your problem.
please contact the Helpdesk immediately
at 202-885-2550 or help...@american.edu.
If they cannot immediately help you,
let me know and we will find a temporary workaround.
Also, let me know *precisely* what they say about your problem.
Today's Readings
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Discussions are based on the assigned readings.
The assigned readings are detailed on the syllabus,
which is available via Blackboard.
Please use a modern browser (Chrome, FireFox,
Opera, etc), as IE may have trouble with some links.
The assigned readings are detailed on the syllabus,
which is available via Blackboard.
Please use a modern browser (Chrome, FireFox,
Opera, etc), as IE may have trouble with some links.
For today, please read
- the syllabus
- Railsback and Grimm, ch. 1
- NetLogo User Manual: Sample Model (Party)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/sample.html
- Lecture: What Is NetLogo?
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#what-is-netlogo
(Note: this assigns *only* the "What Is NetLogo?" section,
not the "Basic Concepts" or subsequent sections.)
- Railsback and Grimm, ch. 1
- NetLogo User Manual: Sample Model (Party)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/sample.html
- Lecture: What Is NetLogo?
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#what-is-netlogo
(Note: this assigns *only* the "What Is NetLogo?" section,
not the "Basic Concepts" or subsequent sections.)
Do not fall behind on the readings. Your posts to the
discussion list should reflect your careful reading of
all the required reading.
discussion list should reflect your careful reading of
all the required reading.
Assignments (Monday)
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- Introduce yourself to me and your classmates
by adding a post to our ``Introductions`` thread.
I encourage you to include a photo in your Google profile
and link that to your group account:
https://support.google.com/groups/answer/1232467?hl=en
(This is *not* required!)
Post to our ``Introductions`` thread
i. a brief introduction of yourself
(about one short paragraph) along with
ii. a statement of the interests that brought you to this course
(about one long paragraph).
- If you have not already done so, download and install NetLogo:
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/
- Experiment with the Party Model (see below). Tomorrow you will
participate in a discussion of the sample model (Party).
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/sample.html
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/496hw.xhtml#party-model
for discussion guidance.)
- If you have not already decided on a topic for your course project
(see the syllabus), feel free to discuss possibilities on our
discussion list. Use our ``Project Topics`` thread.
Note: a one paragraph project description is due next week.
Additional Assignment (required for Grad students)
- If you have not already done so, download and install Subversion
(you just need the Subversion client, not the entire stack)
https://subversion.apache.org/packages.html
(Mac OS X users should find the Apple-provided Subversion
on their computers.)
Alan Isaac
May 13, 2014, 10:16:40 AM5/13/14
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Week 1: Tuesday
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Readings
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Reminder: discussions are based on the assigned readings.
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Readings
--------
Reminder: discussions are based on the assigned readings.
The assigned readings are detailed on the syllabus,
which is available via Blackboard.
**Required Reading:**
- NetLogo User Manual: Tutorial #2 (Traffic Basic)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial1.2tml
(Please read this *before* reading Tutorial #1.)
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Command Center)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-command-center
**Recommended Reading and Resources:**
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ-gO-yAwHU&lr=1 (Wurzer's tutorials #1)
(strongly recommended)
Assignments
------------
**Remember:**
timely and substantive participation in the discussions is a graded activity.
- Using the ``NetLogo Models`` thread, discuss the Party Model.
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#party-model
for discussion guidance.)
Remember, a good post will only include what it needs to from
other posts Please edit your posts accordingly. If you need
nothing from the post you reply to, please start by deleting
the quoted text.
- Do the Simple Computations exercise:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#simple-computations
What have you learned about NetLogo's peculiarities?
Post your observations in the ``NetLogo Basics`` thread.
- Prepare for discussion tomorrow: the Traffic Basic Model.
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#traffic-basic
- NetLogo User Manual: Tutorial #2 (Traffic Basic)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial1.2tml
(Please read this *before* reading Tutorial #1.)
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Command Center)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-command-center
**Recommended Reading and Resources:**
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ-gO-yAwHU&lr=1 (Wurzer's tutorials #1)
(strongly recommended)
Assignments
------------
**Remember:**
timely and substantive participation in the discussions is a graded activity.
- Using the ``NetLogo Models`` thread, discuss the Party Model.
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#party-model
for discussion guidance.)
Remember, a good post will only include what it needs to from
other posts Please edit your posts accordingly. If you need
nothing from the post you reply to, please start by deleting
the quoted text.
- Do the Simple Computations exercise:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#simple-computations
What have you learned about NetLogo's peculiarities?
Post your observations in the ``NetLogo Basics`` thread.
- Prepare for discussion tomorrow: the Traffic Basic Model.
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#traffic-basic
for discussion guidance.)
- If you have not already decided on a topic for your course project
(see the syllabus), please discuss possibilities on our discussion list.
Please use the subject line "Course Project".
Remember, a one paragraph project description is due by the end of next week.
- Complete yesterday's assignment if you have not yet done so!
(Remember that participation is an important and graded
component of this course!)
Please use the subject line "Course Project".
Remember, a one paragraph project description is due by the end of next week.
- Complete yesterday's assignment if you have not yet done so!
(Remember that participation is an important and graded
component of this course!)
Alan Isaac
May 14, 2014, 8:05:36 AM5/14/14
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Week 1: Wednesday
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Assignments
------------
**Remember:**
timely and substantive participation in the discussions is
a graded activity.
- Participate today in a discussion of the Traffic Basic model.
Post your observations in the ``Models Library`` thread.
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#traffic-basic
for discussion guidance. You need not address every discussion question;
focus on the ones that interest or puzzle you!)
- Prepare to participate tomorrow
in a discussion of the Wolf-Sheep Predation model.
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial1.html
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#traffic-basic
for discussion guidance. You need not address every discussion question;
focus on the ones that interest or puzzle you!)
- Start NetLogo. Go to
``File > Models Library > Code Examples > Neighborhoods``
Read the information under the ``Info`` tab,
and experiement with the different kinds of neighborhoods.
Post any observations in the ``Models Library`` thread.
- Do the Talking to Patches exercise:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#talking-to-patches
What do you learn about NetLogo's patches?
Post your observations in the ``Models Library`` thread.
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#traffic-basic
for discussion guidance. You need not address every discussion question;
focus on the ones that interest or puzzle you!)
- Prepare to participate tomorrow
in a discussion of the Wolf-Sheep Predation model.
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial1.html
(See https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#traffic-basic
for discussion guidance. You need not address every discussion question;
focus on the ones that interest or puzzle you!)
- Start NetLogo. Go to
``File > Models Library > Code Examples > Neighborhoods``
Read the information under the ``Info`` tab,
and experiement with the different kinds of neighborhoods.
Post any observations in the ``Models Library`` thread.
- Do the Talking to Patches exercise:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#talking-to-patches
What do you learn about NetLogo's patches?
Post your observations in the ``NetLogo Basics`` thread.
- If you have not already decided on a topic for your course project
(see the syllabus), please discuss possibilities on our discussion list.
Please use the subject line ``Project Topics`` thread.
Remember, a one paragraph project description is due by the end of next week.
Readings
--------
Reminder: discussions are based on the assigned readings.
The assigned readings are detailed on the **syllabus**,
--------
Reminder: discussions are based on the assigned readings.
The assigned readings are detailed on the **syllabus**,
which is available via Blackboard.
Required reading:
- NetLogo User Manual: Tutorial #1 (Wolf-Sheep Predation)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial1.html
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Patches)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-patches
- Gabriel Wurzer's NetLogo slides (slides 6-10):
http://aia11.nhm-wien.ac.at/downloads/NetLogoLecture-Intro.pdf
Recommended reading and resources:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKFheO6MiY8 (Wurzer's tutorials #2)
(Strongly recommended!)
- NetLogo User Manual: Tutorial #1 (Wolf-Sheep Predation)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial1.html
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Patches)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-patches
- Gabriel Wurzer's NetLogo slides (slides 6-10):
http://aia11.nhm-wien.ac.at/downloads/NetLogoLecture-Intro.pdf
Recommended reading and resources:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKFheO6MiY8 (Wurzer's tutorials #2)
(Strongly recommended!)
Alan Isaac
May 15, 2014, 5:30:07 PM5/15/14
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Week 1: Thursday
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Readings
--------
Reminder: discussions are based on the assigned readings.
The assigned readings are detailed on the **syllabus**,
==================
Readings
--------
Reminder: discussions are based on the assigned readings.
The assigned readings are detailed on the **syllabus**,
which is available via Blackboard.
**Required reading:**
- start [railsback.grimm-2011-pup]_ Ch. 2 (we'll work on Mushroom Hunt next week)
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Procedures and Reporters)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-procedures-and-reporters
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Turtles)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-turtles
- NetLogo User Manual: Tutorial #3 (Procedures, Monitors, Buttons, Switches, Plotting)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial3.html
(Do not expect to fully understand all this the first time through.)
**Recommended reading and resources:**
While I have not required Wurzer's video tutorials, they are very strongly recommended, especially to students who are new to programming.
- Gabriel Wurzer's NetLogo slides (slides 11-37, Turtles):
http://aia11.nhm-wien.ac.at/downloads/NetLogoLecture-Intro.pdf
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOjYyO_6_OA (Wurzer's tutorial #5 (use of ``foreach``))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOjYyO_6_OA (Wurzer's tutorial #5 (using ``ask`` with the ``turtles`` agentset))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8tZSqaKnZQ (Wurzer's tutorial #6 (sliders; moving turtles))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKFheO6MiY8 (Wurzer's tutorial #2 (procedures and buttons))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YRNaou5osI (Wurzer's tutorial #3 (local variables))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB-bLWnGC6I (Wurzer's tutorials #3 (reporters and parameters))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nk4gSWKNuI (Wurzer's tutorial #7 (breeds))
Assignments
------------
Remember, timely and substantive participation in the discussions is
a graded activity.
- Do the required reading on procedures and reporters,
then do the ``Procedures vs Reporters`` exercise.
(You do not need to post your answers, but be sure
to post any questions you might have!)
- Participate in a discussion of the Wolf-Sheep Predation model.
- start [railsback.grimm-2011-pup]_ Ch. 2 (we'll work on Mushroom Hunt next week)
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Procedures and Reporters)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-procedures-and-reporters
- Lecture: NetLogo Basics (Turtles)
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-turtles
- NetLogo User Manual: Tutorial #3 (Procedures, Monitors, Buttons, Switches, Plotting)
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial3.html
(Do not expect to fully understand all this the first time through.)
**Recommended reading and resources:**
While I have not required Wurzer's video tutorials, they are very strongly recommended, especially to students who are new to programming.
- Gabriel Wurzer's NetLogo slides (slides 11-37, Turtles):
http://aia11.nhm-wien.ac.at/downloads/NetLogoLecture-Intro.pdf
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOjYyO_6_OA (Wurzer's tutorial #5 (use of ``foreach``))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOjYyO_6_OA (Wurzer's tutorial #5 (using ``ask`` with the ``turtles`` agentset))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8tZSqaKnZQ (Wurzer's tutorial #6 (sliders; moving turtles))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKFheO6MiY8 (Wurzer's tutorial #2 (procedures and buttons))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YRNaou5osI (Wurzer's tutorial #3 (local variables))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB-bLWnGC6I (Wurzer's tutorials #3 (reporters and parameters))
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nk4gSWKNuI (Wurzer's tutorial #7 (breeds))
Assignments
------------
Remember, timely and substantive participation in the discussions is
a graded activity.
- Do the required reading on procedures and reporters,
then do the ``Procedures vs Reporters`` exercise.
(You do not need to post your answers, but be sure
to post any questions you might have!)
- Participate in a discussion of the Wolf-Sheep Predation model.
for discussion guidance. Do not try to address every discussion question;
focus on the ones that interest or puzzle you!)
- Send your questions and comments on today's lecture.
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-turtles
- Send your questions and comments on NetLogo Tutorial #3.
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial3.html
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/netlogo-basics.xhtml#basic-concepts-turtles
- Send your questions and comments on NetLogo Tutorial #3.
http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/tutorial3.html
- If you have not already decided on a topic for your course project
(see the syllabus), please discuss possibilities on our discussion list.
Please use the *Project Topics* thread.
Remember, a one paragraph project description is due next week.
Please use the *Project Topics* thread.
Remember, a one paragraph project description is due next week.
Alan Isaac
May 16, 2014, 9:24:01 AM5/16/14
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Week 1: Friday
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==================
Remember, timely and substantive participation in the discussions is
a graded activity. Discussion guidelines are given on the syllabus:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/webnotes.htm#econ450
Comment: you are welcome to continue discussion during the weekend,
but this is not expected. I will count Saturday posts toward this
week’s discussion grade. Discussion contributions arriving on
Sunday will count toward your participation evaluation *next* week.
Assignments
------------
- Use the *Realism vs Kiss* thread to respond to Coen’s argument.
(Do you agree? Disagree? Why?)
Also respond to another student's post on this topic.
- Use the *Realism vs Kiss* thread to share any questions or comments on today's lecture.
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/compute-models.xhtml#models-and-modeling
- Do the Talking to Turtles exercise:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#talking-to-turtles
If you have any questions or comments about NetLogo's turtles,
please share them in the *NetLogo Basics* thread.
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/webnotes.htm#econ450
Comment: you are welcome to continue discussion during the weekend,
but this is not expected. I will count Saturday posts toward this
week’s discussion grade. Discussion contributions arriving on
Sunday will count toward your participation evaluation *next* week.
Assignments
------------
- Use the *Realism vs Kiss* thread to respond to Coen’s argument.
(Do you agree? Disagree? Why?)
Also respond to another student's post on this topic.
- Use the *Realism vs Kiss* thread to share any questions or comments on today's lecture.
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/compute-models.xhtml#models-and-modeling
- Do the Talking to Turtles exercise:
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/hw/450hw.xhtml#talking-to-turtles
If you have any questions or comments about NetLogo's turtles,
please share them in the *NetLogo Basics* thread.
- Start NetLogo. Go to
``File > Models Library > Code Examples > Scale-color example``
Read the information under the ``Info`` tabs.
Experiment with the the shading of different colors.
Food for thought:
how might you use shading to make your models visually informative?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the *NetLogo Basics* thread.
Read the information under the ``Info`` tabs.
Experiment with the the shading of different colors.
Food for thought:
how might you use shading to make your models visually informative?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the *NetLogo Basics* thread.
- If you have not already decided on a topic for your course project
(see the syllabus), please discuss possibilities on our discussion list.
Please use the *Project Topics* thread.
Please use the *Project Topics* thread.
Remember, a one paragraph project description is due next week.
Readings
--------
Reminder: the assigned readings are detailed on the syllabus.
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/webnotes.htm#econ450
Required reading:
- Lecture Slides: Models and Modeling
(section 1 of Introduction to Simulation Modeling
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/compute-models.xhtml#models-and-modeling
- [railsback.grimm-2011-pup]_ re-read Preface and Ch. 1
- [coen-2009-cmot]_
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10588-008-9044-0
Additional required reading for graduate students:
- [axtell-2000-csed17]_
http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports/2000/11/technology-axtell
Recommended reading and resources:
- [kirman-2012-ofce]_
http://www.ofce.sciences-po.fr/publications/revue124.htm
- [gilbert-2007-abm]_ ch. 1
http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/17239_Chapter_1.pdf
- [hartmann-1996-hegselmann]_
http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/2412/
Readings
--------
Reminder: the assigned readings are detailed on the syllabus.
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/webnotes.htm#econ450
Required reading:
- Lecture Slides: Models and Modeling
(section 1 of Introduction to Simulation Modeling
https://subversion.american.edu/aisaac/notes/compute-models.xhtml#models-and-modeling
- [railsback.grimm-2011-pup]_ re-read Preface and Ch. 1
- [coen-2009-cmot]_
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10588-008-9044-0
Additional required reading for graduate students:
- [axtell-2000-csed17]_
http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports/2000/11/technology-axtell
Recommended reading and resources:
- [kirman-2012-ofce]_
http://www.ofce.sciences-po.fr/publications/revue124.htm
- [gilbert-2007-abm]_ ch. 1
http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/17239_Chapter_1.pdf
- [hartmann-1996-hegselmann]_
http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/2412/
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