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INFO 2040: Networks

This interdisciplinary course examines network structures and how they matter in everyday life. The course examines how each of the computing, economic, sociological and natural worlds are connected and how the structure of these connections affects each of these worlds. Tools of graph theory and game theory are taught and then used to analyze networks. Topics covered include the web, the small world phenomenon, markets, neural networks, contagion, search and the evolution of networks.

Offered: Spring

Prerequisites: None

Grade Options: let or S/U

Credit Hours: 4 credit.

Website: INFO 2040