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2009-2010 University Catalog

GEOG 631 - Spatial Agent-based Models of Human-Environment Interactions

Credits: 3
Cross-Listed with CSI 709/CSS 645/ EVPP 631

Discusses key challenges in spatial modeling of human-environment interactions. Reviews agent-based modeling applications in urban and rural interactions, agriculture, forestry, and other areas. Hands-on development of simple ABM models and investigation of linkages between GIS and ABM.

Prerequisites
GEOG 531 or CSS 600, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0