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851-0586-03L 3 Credits DS , DR , MSC D-ITET , D-MATH , D-GESS , D-INFK
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Applied Network Science: Social Media Networks

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrik Brandes
Number of participant limited to 20
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:00

Abstract

We study applications of network science methods, this semester in the domain of social media.Topics are selected for diversity in research questions and techniquesfor topics such as privacy and information spread on a variety of platforms.Student teams present results from the recent literature, possibly with replication, in a one-day conference.

Objective

Network science as a paradigm is entering domains from engineering to the humantities but application is tricky. By examples from recent research on social media, students learn to appreciate that, and how, context matters. They will be able to assess the appropriateness of approaches for substantive research problems, and especially when and why quantitative approaches are or are not suitable.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , DR , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
20

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Applied Network Science: Social Media Networks
Irregular course with group meetings by agreement and plenary meetings on fridays, 14-16. The seminar starts with a coordination meeting on September 23, 14:15-15:45, and ends with a full-day conference on December 9, 9:00-19:00.
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (IFW C 33)
  • 09.12 Date 09:15-19:00 (RZ F 21)
28 h semesterly

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