Computational Methods for Network Science covers the essentials of using computational approaches to pose and answer social science research problems. In doing so it also covers a selected set of network algorithms in depth. This includes random graph models, homophily and friendship paradox, influence and contagion in networks, markets and network games, network resilence. Furthermore, it also teaches students about the ethics of doing data-driven social science research.
The course equips the students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in working with network data to study social processes at both the individual and aggregate levels. Graduates will be equipped with the technical, theoretical and conceptual skills and knowledge to start a budding career in this field of research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of using computational approaches to formulate and answer social science questions.
- Demonstrate a working understanding in the ethical concerns of data drive analysis and experiments in human behavior.
- Apply network analysis algorithms in practical contexts.
- Analyze results from network algorithms, and articulate their limitations.
- Communicate the process of formulating and solving computational social science problems to a team of professionals with computing and/or social sciences.
Indicative Assessment
- Assignments (40) [LO null]
- Project (40) [LO null]
- Final Examination (20) [LO null]
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Workload
Up to 60 hours of total face-time, which includes interactions with lectures and tutors. Up to 60 hours of total preparation, repeat, assignment and practical exercise time.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
not required
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4410 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
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