Formalization for the social sciences [ LPOLS1114 ]


4.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h + 15.0 h   2q  > Schedule  

Teacher(s) Dehez Pierre ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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.
Content The course consists of a series of lectures completed by exercises
Other information Prerequisite: None Rating: written examination. Support: lecture notes
Cycle and year
of study
> Première année de bachelier en sociologie et anthropologie
> Première année de bachelier en sciences politiques, orientation générale
> Première année de bachelier en sciences humaines et sociales
Faculty or entity
in charge
> ESPO


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