During weeks 8 and 9, we will be exploring what makes a good multi-agent simulation, or a good individual-based model.  Students should read the introduction and Firefly sections of “Thinking Like a Wolfe, a Sheep, or a Firefly” before class on Wednesday, April 11.  Students should also read either the first chapter of the text found at http://press.princeton.edu/chapters/s8108.html, or the Sycara article on “Multiagent Systems” plus the Blikstein & Wilensky article on “Less is More.”

Term project proposals are due at Prof. Dickerson’s office by Friday afternoon.  See the homework page for more details.