Agent Technology Practical

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Agent Technology Practical
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) construct an agent-based model to investigate real-life phenomena 2) reflect critically on the validity of conclusions drawn from agent-based models 3) modify existing agent-based models 4) defend design choices made in the construction of an agent-based model
Omschrijving	This course provides an applied introduction to the field of agent-based modeling (ABM). By analysing, extending, and designing agent-based models, you will obtain a deep understanding of the practical uses of ABM and the skills to construct an agent-based model from scratch. In the final group project, you will make use of ABM to investigate a subject of choice. The lectures present advantages and disadvantages of ABM techniques, practical implementations of these techniques, and critical reflection on their outcomes. The structure, progression, and outcomes of these ABMs are presented using NetLogo.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Practisch werk (PRC)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Verslag (R) (The grade on the project (PR) must be at least a 5 to pass this course. If PR >= 5, the final grade is calculated as 0.1 ASM1 + 0.1 ASM2 + 0.1 ASM3 + 0.7 CE where ASMn is the nth homework assignment.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	dr. H.A. de Weerd
Docent(en)	dr. H.A. de Weerd
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs An Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling 2015 U. Wilensky, W. Rand 9780262731898
Entreevoorwaarden	Mandatory: Knowledge- and Agent Technology (WBAI006-05). Advised: Familiarity with programming and logic is strongly advised. If the mandatory requirements are not met, only the Board of Examiners of the AI BSc may grant an exemption. Exchange students are assumed to have gone through this through their Learning Agreement; pre-master's students through the Board of Admissions - other external students are judged case-by-case.
Opmerkingen	Artificial Intelligence (BSc) is a Fixed Quota (Numerus Fixus) programme. As a consequence, their courses (course code WBAI) are closed for students that are not registered under the AI BSc programme, unless the course is part of the mandatory curriculum of their programme. If you wish to take this course in your minor – or as part of a so-called ‘unofficial’ pre-master’s – please use the official procedure through the Board of Examiners form.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Artificial Intelligence 3 semester II a keuzegroep BSc Artificial Intelligence 2 semester II a keuzegroep