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14.15[J] Networks
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Undergrad (Spring) HASS Social Sciences
(Same subject as 6.207[J])
(Subject meets with 14.150)
Prereq: 6.041 or 14.30
Units: 4-0-8
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Highlights common principles that permeate the functioning of diverse technological, economic and social networks. Utilizes three sets of tools for analyzing networks—random graph models, optimization, and game theory—to study informational and learning cascades; economic and financial networks; social influence networks; formation of social groups; communication networks and the Internet; consensus and gossiping; spread and control of epidemics; control and use of energy networks; and biological networks. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
A. Wolitzky