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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SSI1002: Programming for the Social Sciences
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 4 | ||
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| Credits | 30 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module will run during term 1 (11 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Travis Coan (Convenor) Dr Lewys Brace (Lecturer) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
Advancements in technology have not only led to our society becoming increasingly digital but has also resulted in the emergence of new research methodologies and sources of data. This practical-based module will provide you with both the programming skills and understanding of new research methodologies that is necessary in order conduct cutting-edge social science research using computational methods. Specifically, it will provide you with an introduction to coding in the Python programming language before proceeding to provide you with a working knowledge and understanding of a number of contemporary research methods such as natural language processing, computer simulation, social data analysis.
| Module created | 17/11/2022 | Last revised | 03/07/2023 |
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