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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: Sports Networks

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrik Brandes, Dr. Gordana Marmulla
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:53

Abstract

We study applications of network science methods, this semester in the domain of sports.Topics are selected for diversity in sports, research questions, and techniques with applications such as passing networks, team rankings, or career trajectories.Student teams present results from the recent literature, possibly with replication, in a conference format.

Objective

Network science as a paradigm is entering domains from engineering to the humanities but application is tricky. By examples from recent research on sports analytics, 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

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Applied Network Science: Sports Networks
The seminar starts with a coordination meeting and ends with a full-day conference. In between, project groups meet with their individual tutors, and we offer multiple voluntary preparation meetings in academic literature and presentations. Students form groups of at most three to work on one of eight topics; participation is therefore limited to 24. If interest exceeds the capacity of the course, admission will be determined in a random draw.
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (IFW C 33)
28 h semesterly

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