From: NECSI Programs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: November 15, 2007 6:06:16 PM EST
To: "Announcements of Complex Systems Activities" <complex-
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Subject: NECSI Complex Systems Winter School
NECSI WINTER SCHOOL -- January 7-18, 2008
http://www.necsi.org/events/winter2008.html
Week One - Complex Physical, Biological and Social Systems
Week Two - Modeling, Networks and Evolution of Complex Systems
Each program is the equivalent of a one semester course
in a one week format. They may be taken independently or
consecutively. If desired, arrangements for credit at a
home institution should be made in advance.
WEEK ONE
CX201: Complex Physical, Biological and Social Systems
Dates: January 7-11, 2008
Location: MIT, Cambridge, MA
This course offers an introduction to the essential concepts
of complex systems and related mathematical methods and
simulation strategies with application to physical, biological
and social systems. The course will particularly focus on the
use of multiscale representations as a unifying approach to
complex systems concepts, methods and applications.
Concepts to be discussed include: emergence, complexity,
networks, self-organization, pattern formation, evolution,
adaptation, fractals, chaos, cooperation, competition,
attractors, interdependence, scaling, dynamic response,
information, and function.
Methods to be discussed include: statistical methods, cellular
automata, agent-based modeling, pattern recognition, system
representation and informatics.
WEEK TWO
CX202: Modeling, Networks & Evolution of Complex Systems
Dates: January 14-18, 2008
Location: MIT, Cambridge, MA
This course offers a systematic study of three key complex
systems areas.
Modeling: "how to" build models of complex systems (physical,
biological, social and engineering).
Networks: network models of complex systems: nodes and
links, connectivity; topologies: small worlds, scale free,
modular; dynamics of networks.
Evolution: evolution in biology, social and engineered
systems, altruism and selfishness, speciation, diversity, and
spatial models.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
These courses are intended for faculty, graduate students,
post-doctoral fellows and others who would like to gain an
understanding of the fundamentals of complex systems, and
develop methodological tools for conducting research in their
respective fields.
For more information and registration:
http://www.necsi.org/events/winter2008.html
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