MATH 7580X Social Software and Social Algorithms
(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as MATH 612.
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37½ hours plus conference and independent work; 3 credits
A comprehensive introduction to the mathematical and logical techniques relevant to understanding the structure of social algorithms (social software). The study of social institutions, including electoral systems, using techniques from mathematics and computer science, including probability, game theory, and logic. (This course is the same as Computer and Information Science 7422X [712X].)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 7273T [606.1T] or its equivalent
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