Entry requirements

30 credit points in science, linguistics or analytical philosophy.

Aims

To connect views on structures that have

self-organising properties (like natural and

artificial life-forms)

from biology, computer science, physics and

mathematics. An academic discussion on the

philosophical and moral issues scientists face

in attempting to characterise and shape nature.

Content

The study of self similarity and (artificial) life.

Specific areas we hope to include are fractals,

chaos theory, biological processes, and

computer science.

Instruction

Summer course. Lectures, guest lectures,

computer demonstrations and laboratory work.

Assessment

Written assignments dealing with the text,

a software project, and

a final group presentation.

The software assignment requires no prior

programming experience.