Module Code:

PS901

Module Name:

Computational Modelling

Module Credits (CATS):

10 (ESRC-only)

Module Convener

James Adelman

Module Teachers

James Adelman

Module Aims

This module will cover computational modelling tools used in Psychology and introduce students to the practice of computational modelling.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Understand the purpose of computational modelling in Psychology
• Be able to simulate, assess, and report (some) computational models in Psychology

All Learning Objectives are assessed by all elements of the assessment.

Module Work Load

Module Length

10 weeks

Practical classes

20 practical classes of 1 hour each

Attendance

Attendance at practical classes is compulsory

Module Assessment - 10 CAT version

Assessed work:

Worksheet 1 - modelling problems

Worksheet 2 - modelling problems

Weighting:

50%

50%

Module Programme

Topics covered on the course will likely include:

• Purpose of computational modelling
• Tools for computational modelling
• Describing computational models
• Assessing and comparing computational models
• Reporting results of computational modelling

Detailed specific examples of computational models, drawn (on a non-fixed basis) from language, memory, perception, attention, categorization etc., to illustrate critical points in the above will also be covered.

Module Reading List

TBC