CNET 5050 — Fundamentals of Complex Networks
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: TBostonTraditional
Presents an interdisciplinary introduction to the science of complex networks and the starting point for students looking to develop an expertise in network science. Explores the mathematical foundation of networks (graph theory) and examines common tools for describing and analyzing networks. Discovers the origin of complex networks throughout our world, examining properties such as the degree distribution, centrality measures, path lengths, clustering, homophily, and robustness. Investigates evolving networks, growing networks, and network null models. Introduces common applications of network science in a variety of domains including biology, medicine, sociology, technology, and finance. Requires students to conduct their own analysis of a real network dataset of their choosing as part of the final project.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 40% | 6.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
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Common patterns: T (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Rodrigo Dorantes Gilardi (100% of students) · reviews
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Unlocks
CNET 5126, CNET 5311, CNET 5314, CNET 5411, CNET 5515, CNET 5901, CNET 6061, CNET 6063, CNET 6099, CNET 6107, CNET 6108, CNET 6990
Courses that list CNET 5050 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (CNET course descriptions) · All CNET courses · Plan it at numap.app