https://at-ceu.studyguide.timeedit.net/modules/DNDS6008?type=COREAgent based modeling is a flexible framework to simulate the action and interaction of entities of complex systems. The course will give an introduction to this topic by making students acquainted with the most important concepts and tools. A versatile, open access easy-to-use platform will be presented, which enables students to construct own models and simulations. Relevant agent-based models will be discussed from the field of biology, sociology, economics, and finance. Issues include conflicts and consensus in opinion formation, segregation due to homophily, origins of cultural diversity and market simulations. Techniques of model calibration and validation will be presented.