Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL GAME THEORY | ||
Code | COMP323 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PG Spirakis Computer Science P.Spirakis@liverpool.ac.uk |
||
Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
|
to formalize the notion of strategic thinking and rational choice by using the tools of game theory, and to provide insights into using game theory in modeling applications; to draw the connections between game theory, computer s cience, and economics, especially emphasizing the computational issues; to introduce contemporary topics in the intersection of game theory, computer science, and economics; |
Learning Outcomes |
|
Given a real world situation a student should be able to identify its key strategic aspects and based on these be able to connect them to appropriate game theoretic concepts; |
|
A student will understand the key connections and interactions between game theory, computer science and economics; |
|
A student will understand the impact of game theory on its contemporary applications, and be able to identify the key such application areas; |
Syllabus |
|
1 |
|
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
|
Lecture - |
|
Tutorial - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
5 |
35 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 115 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
||||||
EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 150 | Semester 1 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) 2 (sets of) assessment tasks This work is not marked anonymously. Written examination |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 20 hours for all CAs | 1st semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity, Resit exam only for PGT students. |
Coursework | 20 hours for all CAs | 1st semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, Resit exam only for PGT students. |
Recommended Texts |
|
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |