Компьютерное моделирование в социальных и политических науках: продвинутый уровень

2026/2027

Статус: Маго-лего

Кто читает: Департамент социологии

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Серова Елена Геннадьевна

Язык: русский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 28

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Аннотация

To be effective, studying the complicated nature of interactions in society must be accurate. Often the results lead to solutions that lag the dynamically-changing issue they are meant to address. Computational modeling of social and political processes and its dynamics can be considered as one of the keys to detailed analysis, valuable insights and effective research. Modeling allows the creation of new intellectual data analysis which can be open, flexible and adaptive, and integrated with information systems.This course focuses on a broad discourse of modern computational modeling paradigms and simulation systems, its applications in social and political sciences and data analysis.

Цель освоения дисциплины

The main goal of the course is to provide participants with a broader understanding of computational modeling approaches, procedures, and methods, including its application in social and political sciences and data analysis.

Планируемые результаты обучения

Learn from case studies and applications
to get knowledge about the course structure and the main goal, indicative assessment methods and strategy
be introduced to the main paradigms of modern computer modeling and to basic concepts of discrete simulation, system dynamics, agent modeling;
get knowledge about how to use computer modeling in social science researches and to apply agent-based modeling for social data analysis;
to work out of models of complicated systems referring to different areas of social researches, to use computer modelling as a tool of their work in practice and science.
Learn Computational Modeling algorithms, procedures, and techniques, their types, and their usage in social and political studies.
Learn to design computer models of systems existing in reality and analyze different scenarios of socio-economic development
Be taught methods of how to present the results of simulation experiments.
Get knowledge about how to use computer modeling in social and political sciences research and to apply agent-based modeling for data analysis.
Use of a combined approach, which takes into account the macroeconomic processes
Analyze how Computational Modeling shapes a decision maker's role, including its ethical ramifications.

Содержание учебной дисциплины

Course Structure and Course Introduction.
The basics of Computational Modeling
Computer models design and simulation experiments
Multi-Agent based Models
New modeling paradigms for data analysis in social and political sciences
Review of the course

Элементы контроля

Individual assignment (classwork)
Labs with computer (exercises), tests, panel discussion, case-studies
Essay and presentations (classwork)
An essay is a written self-study on a topic offered by the teacher or by the participant him/herself approved by teacher. The topic for essay includes development of skills for critical thinking and written argumentation of ideas. An essay should include clear statement of a research problem; include an analysis of the problem by using concepts and analytical tools within the subject that generalize the point of view of the author. Essay structure: 1. Introduction and formulation of a research question. 2. Body of the essay and theoretical foundation of selected problem and argumentation of a research question. 3. Conclusion and argumentative summary about the research question and possibilities for further use or development
Written Exam
Exam is held as a written test based on all course issues and materials. Participants have to show their knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.

Промежуточная аттестация

2026/2027 2nd module
0.3 * Individual assignment (classwork) + 0.5 * Written Exam + 0.2 * Essay and presentations (classwork)

Список литературы

Авторы

Серова Елена Геннадьевна

Программа дисциплины