We'll be using MIT's StarLogo Nova to build models and run simulations during this course.

Try out StarLogo Nova
    Go to www.slnova.org
    Create an account
    Open a test model by going to this URL  http://slnova.org/GUTS/projects/20704
    Press the "Setup" button, then the "Forever" button

You should see 4000 colored fish moving.  Depending on your internet bandwidth, the fish will either be moving smoothly or unevenly. 

Minimal tech requirements for taking this course:
    PC:
        Dual Core-series processor (Dell 745 or higher)
        Windows XP or newer OS
        Modern browser (Google Chrome preferred) IE 11 or greater, Firefox, Safari
        Adobe Flash version 11.2 or better installed (14 is the latest)
    Mac:
        Intel Core Duo (1.6 GHz or higher)
        Mac OSx 10.6.8
        Modern browser (Google Chrome preferred) IE 11 or greater, Firefox, Safari
        Adobe Flash version 11.2 or better installed (14 is the latest)
    Chromebook
        Chrome OS
        Acer or HP preferred
Internet connection with bandwidth capable of supporting downloads of 5 megabits.
The following domains should be white-listed for access:
    slnova.org
    code.org
    youtube.com/education
    web.mit.edu