Arts

HPA294

2010  HPA294  The Logic of Decision

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HPA394

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HPA294 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Introduces students to the study of decision theory. This is the theory of rational decision-making by individuals -- taken alone, in competition or in groups. Topics covered include decisions under ignorance, decisions under risk and game theory. Throughout the unit, the various applications of the theory are stressed. The unit is of use to a variety of students, including students of: philosophy, logic, economics, psychology, computer science and information systems, social science, environmental science, management and law.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: HPA294 - 2 x 1,250 word assignments (20% ea), 3-hr exam (60%)
HPA394 - 2 x 1,500 word assignments (20% ea), 3-hr exam (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hrs lectures weekly, 1-hr tutorial fortnightly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Video conferencing - L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% level 100 in any discipline
M.Excl	HPS294/394

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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