Formalization for the social sciences

LPOLS1114  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Formalization for the social sciences
4.0 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
2q

Teacher(s)
Masquelier Bruno ;
Language
Français
Main themes
As a matter of illustration, here are possible topics: - conflict and cooperation - voting - measurement of power - social choice - fair division
Aims
This course is an introduction to mathematical modelization in social sciences at large (economics, political science, sociology, law). It is not a course in mathematics and the prerequisite do not go beyond the basic college mathematics. Its aim is to help students to develop an analytical capacity through a systematic and rigorous use of simple concepts of game and decision theory.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content
The course consists of a series of lectures completed by exercises
Other information
Prerequisite: None Rating: written examination. Support: lecture notes
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Minor in Human and Social Sciences
4
-

Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology
4
-

Bachelor in Political Sciences: General
4
-

Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences
4
-