MATH 168
Introduction to Networks
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 115A, 170E (or 170A or Electrical and Computer Engineering 131A or Statistics 100A). Introduction to network science (including theory, computation, and applications), which can be used to study complex systems of interacting agents. Study of networks in technology, social, information, biological, and mathematics involving basic structural features of networks, generative models of networks, network summary statistics, centrality, random graphs, clustering, and dynamical processes on networks. Introduction to advanced topics as time permits. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2020 - I feel like I learned a lot in this class. In this class 50% of the grade was a group project (which included a 30 minute presentation and a PNAS style 6 page paper). Dr. Otter was a really good lecturer, and she was really willing to meet with us and help us with ideas for the project, and even look at drafts for the final paper. She genuinely cared a lot about student learning. The material taught in class was not too difficult, and the project was a lot of work - but it was totally worth it, and was a great learning opportunity. Also, the only listed prereq is Math 115A, but I would highly recommend a probability class like 170A/E and a class in differential equations like 33B or 134.
Spring 2020 - I feel like I learned a lot in this class. In this class 50% of the grade was a group project (which included a 30 minute presentation and a PNAS style 6 page paper). Dr. Otter was a really good lecturer, and she was really willing to meet with us and help us with ideas for the project, and even look at drafts for the final paper. She genuinely cared a lot about student learning. The material taught in class was not too difficult, and the project was a lot of work - but it was totally worth it, and was a great learning opportunity. Also, the only listed prereq is Math 115A, but I would highly recommend a probability class like 170A/E and a class in differential equations like 33B or 134.
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Winter 2022 - Dr. Porter is absolutely fantastic, and our TA Grace is no less awesome! The lectures feel more like seminars and truly Dr. Porter just wants us to learn without worries about grades. The midterm is 24h online but this is the first time I have a test that is doable in 1 hour as promised. The final is a fun group project and we learn a lot from one another. Homework is hard but Grace helps us tremendously with her notes, discussions, and generous office hours. Overall, the class exceeds way beyond my expectations, as it is one of the few classes that I don't feel stressful at all!!!
Winter 2022 - Dr. Porter is absolutely fantastic, and our TA Grace is no less awesome! The lectures feel more like seminars and truly Dr. Porter just wants us to learn without worries about grades. The midterm is 24h online but this is the first time I have a test that is doable in 1 hour as promised. The final is a fun group project and we learn a lot from one another. Homework is hard but Grace helps us tremendously with her notes, discussions, and generous office hours. Overall, the class exceeds way beyond my expectations, as it is one of the few classes that I don't feel stressful at all!!!
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