CSE 5245
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intr Netw Science
Course Description:
Introduction to Network Science; Global and Local Network Measures; PageRank; Community Discovery Algorithms; Network Models; Understanding the role of network analysis in Web and Social network applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
4 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2331.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Familiarity with network science as a discipline
Mastery over major macro- and micro- metrics used to describe various networks
Mastery over key community discovery algorithms
Familiarity with generative models for networks and various network analysis tools
Mastery of the role of network science in WWW and social network applications
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motivation and Introduction to Basic Concepts | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fundamentals of Network Theory: Representation, Measures and Metrics | 10.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Graph Algorithms, Page Rank and Community Discovery | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Network Models | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Web and Social Network Analysis: Putting It All Together | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homeworks | 20% |
| Project/Programming | 25% |
| Midterm | 25% |
| Final | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Networks, An Introduction , Oxford University Press | Mark Newman | |
| Networks, Crowds, and Markets, Cambridge University Press | D. Easley and J. Kleinberg |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. |
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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