Intro. to Mathematical Psychology 3 (PSYC30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2025
About this subject
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: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written report of no more than 2000 words
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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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025