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75692-01 - Seminar: Open-Source Large Language Models for Behavioral Science (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Zakir Hussain (z.hussain@unibas.ch)
Rui Mata (rui.mata@unibas.ch, Assessor) Dirk Wulff (dirk.wulff@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The course will provide an introduction to large language models for behavioral science. The workshop consists of a training session introducing the use of (open) LLMs (day 1) and a symposium showcasing research project leveraging LLMs (day 2). In addition, a project ideation session (day 3) is offered that focuses on helping participants develop new projects using LLMs. An additional credit point can be obtained by participating in the project ideation session and submitting a project proposal with the credit being awarded through a Learning Contract. |
| Learning objectives | Understand the promise and challenges of using large language models for behavioral science. |
| Bibliography | Hussain, Z., Binz, M., Mata, R., & Wulff, D. U. (2023, December 5). A tutorial on open-source large language models for behavioral science. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/f7stn |
| Weblink | URL |
| Admission requirements | Doktorat im Bereich Psychologie. Für Masterstudierende im Society&Choice/SWE Science Track: Anmeldung und erfolgreiche Aufnahme in den SWE/S&C Science Track. Siehe: https://psychologie.unibas.ch/de/studium/doktoratsstudium/doktoratsprogramme/society-and-choice/science-track/ |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 10.02.2025 | 09.00-16.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.010 |
| Tuesday 11.02.2025 | 09.00-16.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.010 |
| Wednesday 12.02.2025 | 09.00-16.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.010 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Psychology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Psychology) Modul: Science Track Society and Choice (Master's Studies: Psychology) Module: Science Track Health and Interventions (Master's Studies: Psychology) Module: Science Track in Social, Economic, and Decision Psychology (Master's Studies: Psychology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |