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 | Computational Game Theory and Mechanism Design | ||
Code | COMP326 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Christodoulou Computer Science G.Christodoulou@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Have a systematic understanding of current problems and important concepts in the field of computational game theory. |
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Ability to quantify the inefficiency of equilibria. |
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The ability to formulate mechanism design models or network games for the purpose of modeling particular applications. |
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The ability to use, describe and explain appropriate algorithmic paradigms and techniques in context of a particular game-theoretic or mechanism design problem. |
Syllabus |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Formal Lectures |
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Tutorial - Tutorials |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 Formal Lectures |
10 Tutorials |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 150 | Semester 2 | 80 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Exam There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year students, only at the next ordinary sitting (subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners). Notes (applying to all assessments) No resit opportunity for final year students, only at the next ordinary sitting (subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners). |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Coursework | Second Semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Open Problems. There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year students, only at the next ordinary sitting (subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners). | |
Coursework | Second Semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Open Problems. There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit opportunity for final year students, only at the next ordinary sitting (subject to confirmation by the Board of Examiners). |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: Main textbook
Recommended textbooks
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