PHYS 5116 — Network Science 1
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureNUpath NDusually offered: falltypical days: M/WBostonTraditional
Introduces network science and the set of analytical, numerical, and modeling tools used to understand complex networks emerging in nature and technology. Focuses on the empirical study of real networks, with examples coming from biology (metabolic, protein interaction networks), computer science (World Wide Web, Internet), or social systems (e-mail, friendship networks). Shows the organizing principles that govern the emergence of networks and the set of tools necessary to characterize and model them. Covers elements of graph theory, statistical physics, biology, and social science as they pertain to the understanding of complex systems.
Prerequisites
- one of:
- PHYS 2303 (min D-)
- graduate program admission
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 50% | 11.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 18 | 22 | 82% | 4.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 56% · T 0% · W 56% · Th 44% · F 0%
Common patterns: MW (56% of sections), R (44% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Albert-Laszlo Barabasi (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
CS 7332, NETS 6116, NETS 7052, NETS 7332, NETS 7335, NETS 7380, PHYS 7052, PHYS 7332, PHYS 7335
Courses that list PHYS 5116 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (PHYS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PHYS courses · Plan it at numap.app