Network Science

Many social, ecological, and technological systems are networked – their structure arises from connections between many individual components. Network science is the scientific study of connected systems using tools from mathematics, computer science, physics, and beyond. In this course, we will study measurements of centrality, hierarchy, and segregation in networks; random graph models; algorithms for network data mining; models of agents interacting on networks; and network data visualization. Students will write mathematical arguments; perform simulation experiments; implement analysis techniques; read contemporary research papers; navigate existing software packages for network analysis; and complete a substantial group project. (MATH 0200 and CSCI 0302 or instructor approval) 3 hrs. lect./lab.