Computer Modeling of Social Processes

2026/2027

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

5

Кредиты

Кто читает:

Департамент социологии

Статус:

Курс по выбору

Когда читается:

3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Серова Елена Геннадьевна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Computers are powerful modeling tools, and they offer us a flexible virtual world where we can create nearly anything imaginable. Of course, there are many types of computer models, from basic spreadsheets to complex simulation modeling tools that help experienced users explore complex processes and apply dynamic systems and multi-agent systems (MAS) – systems of distribution artificial intelligence (AI). This course focuses on a broad introduction to modern computer modeling paradigms and simulation systems. The course explores/studies computer modeling from two perspectives – theoretical and practical. At the theoretical level, participants will deal with the computer modeling discourse – methodology, a rich conversation of competing ideas, debate, and case-studies. At the practical level, students will examine a systematic overview about modeling paradigms used throughout the social processes analysis: system dynamics, discrete-event as well as agent based approaches.