This syllabus is valid: 2013-08-26
and until further notice
Course code: 5MA133
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Mathematics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2020-05-04
Contents
Phenomena from many different areas can be described in terms of different types of networks, who knows who in a group of people can be described as one or several networks, how diseases spread from person to person gives another network and the structure of the food chain in an eco-system is also described in terms of a network.
In this course we will look at some of the fundamental models for describing and constructing networks of different kinds, often using randomized methods. After looking at how a network can be constructed we will also study a few models for behaviours taking place within a network, i.e. how a disease spreads or information is spreading in a group of people.
Required Knowledge
The course requires courses in Discrete mathematics, Linear algebra and Mathematical statistics.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
