Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is the study of complex networks such as the internet, social networks, biological networks, economic networks, telecommunications networks, and many more. Its applications in science, engineering and business are vast. Concepts discussed in this unit include graphs and networks, trees, network properties and analysis, network models, random graphs, mean field approximations, interdependent networks, multilayer networks and network optimisation.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 option in the Mathematics; Mathematics major sequences
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand and describe the key properties of networks; (2) appreciate their application in real-world problems; and (3) analysis networks and make predictions based on that analysis.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tests and (2) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr David Walker
Unit rules
Prerequisites
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
Contact hours
3 hours of lectures, 2 hours of practical classes
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.