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Intro. to Mathematical Psychology 3 (PSYC30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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This subject introduces mathematical modelling of psychological phenomena. It reviews the role of quantification in the development of psychology and provides a broad overview of contemporary mathematical approaches to the representation of psychological phenomena. In addition, the modelling of a number of specific psychological phenomena is examined in depth. In-depth topics will be selected from psychophysics; the foundations of psychological measurement; models for response times; models for memory and attentional processes; judgement and decision-making models; models for motor control; computational models for cognitive processes; psychological scaling and latent variable models; and mathematical models for social and organisational processes.
Intended learning outcomes
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Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to: critically evaluate the application of mathematical models in applied and theoretical contexts; more clearly communicate the application of mathematical methods to applied problems; identify and solve research problems amenable to mathematical representation.
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
512-220 and 620-141 (or equivalent)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written report of no more than 2000 words
| 50% | |
An examination
| 50% | |
| Hurdle requirement: Each piece of assessment must be completed. | N/A | |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance at 80% or more of practical classes is a hurdle requiremnt. (In case of failure to meet the hurdle requiremnt, additional equivalent practical work will be required before a passing grade can be awarded.) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 24 January 2023