Introduction to Networks

Undergraduate | 2027

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MATH x210
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Course ID
209327
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course gives a foundational introduction to the analysis of networks, including: definitions, summary statistics and metrics and algorithms, and fundamental mathematical modelling approaches.

  • Basic network theory
  • Random models
  • ERGMs

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the fundamental properties of graphs and networks
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to represent, summarise, and model networks
  • Demonstrate skills in analysing networks using computer programming, including visualisation
  • Apply network theory to solve a variety of problems at an appropriate level of difficulty
  • Demonstrate skills in communicating mathematics and network science, including using visualisation

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed MATHX104 Linear Algebra

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed MATHX102 Introduction to Networks

Availability

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Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
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Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 64862
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
Class number
Class number 61154
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.16
Class number
Class number 61155
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106

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