A Course in Individual- and Agent-based Modeling - Scientific Modeling with NetLogo

Welcome

Welcome to the web site for A Course in Individual- and Agent-based Modeling, a book in now preparation for publication by Princeton University Press.

The book is intended as a beginning- to intermediate-level textbook on scientific applications of agent-based modeling (we use the terms "individual-based" and "agent-based" synonymously). We are posting draft chapters here as we prepare them, to make the book available as soon as possible and to obtain feedback from early users. Currently, the first two major parts (about 2/3 of the book) are available in draft.

Our book uses NetLogo software as the platform for building and analyzing models. This is not a book on NetLogo, but a book on scientific modeling using NetLogo software.

When the book is published, this site will evolve into a forum to support instructors and other users. For now, please look around using the above tabs, download what you want, and send us useful feedback as you use our materials.

We are happy to make you aware that Uri Wilensky of the NetLogo program and William Rand are also preparing a textbook on agent-based modeling with NetLogo.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Steven F. Railsback is an adjunct professor in the mathematical modeling graduate program at Humboldt State University and a consulting environmental engineer and ecologist in Arcata, California.

Volker Grimm is a researcher in the Department of Ecological Modeling, Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, Leipzig, Germany.




Authors Steve Railsback and Volker Grimm

DOWNLOAD CHAPTERS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS

railsback.com

Follow this link to download draft chapters and supporting materials (example models, selected exercise solutions). We are making these available to obtain feedback while the book is in preparation.