{"ModuleCode":"UNL2208","ModuleTitle":"Complexity and Recursion","Department":"University Scholars Programme","ModuleDescription":"How is it possible that only a small number of genes can code for the shape of a tree? Or more generally, where does the complex behaviour so common in the natural world come from? Indeed, how is it conceivable that trillions of neurons create intelligent behaviour? A key to answer these questions lies in interaction and recursion. In this module, the world of complex systems and their fundamental mechanisms are explored through lectures, seminars and hands-on programming. It will be shown how in many cases complex systems can be modelled with recursive processes leading to emergent phenomena that defy an atomic explanation.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-8-0-6-6","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T09:00+0800","Types":["Module"],"Timetable":[{"ClassNo":"1","LessonType":"Seminar-Style Module Class","WeekText":"Every Week","DayText":"Tuesday","StartTime":"1600","EndTime":"1800","Venue":"USP-TR1"},{"ClassNo":"1","LessonType":"Seminar-Style Module Class","WeekText":"Every Week","DayText":"Wednesday","StartTime":"1600","EndTime":"1800","Venue":"USP-TR1"},{"ClassNo":"1","LessonType":"Seminar-Style Module Class","WeekText":"Every Week","DayText":"Thursday","StartTime":"1600","EndTime":"1800","Venue":"USP-TR1"},{"ClassNo":"1","LessonType":"Seminar-Style Module Class","WeekText":"Every Week","DayText":"Friday","StartTime":"1600","EndTime":"1800","Venue":"USP-TR1"}],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon","Friday Afternoon"]}