Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• Understand the main stages of the simulation life cycle.
• Compare design choices in computational modelling.
• Reflect on the skills and knowledge involved in computational social science projects.
• Assess factors influencing performance in complex collaborative work.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 45 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
| Total | 139 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Work Assignment: Group project centred on the collaborative design of an agent-based model. This assessment includes written reports and an oral presentation. | Week 7, Week 11, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Continuous assessment including in- and out-of-class activities centred on: (i) the manipulation and interpretation of computer simulations and (ii) the collaborative design of a model. | Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.