Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society Courses

People, Networks and Neighbours: Understanding Social Dynamics

Learn why social processes seem so unpredictable and understand better the basics of social dynamics.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Human Behaviour: Introduction to Game Theory and Shared Resources

Explore the issues humans face when sharing and cooperating, and use game theory, models, and simulations to identify solutions.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Network Analysis: The Networks Connecting People

Explore the structure and dynamics of different types of social networks and use models to identify patterns of social influence.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Decision Making in a Complex World: Using Computer Simulations to Understand Human Behaviour

Understand how humans make decisions by exploring illustrative videos, short articles, and simulations on your own computer.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)