Please note that this schedule is subject to change during the semester. You must check it weekly. See the syllabus for information on where the class meets.
Papers due May 5th (or get an incomplete, and I'll change your grade when you get it in)
| Date | Title | Description |
| 17-Jan | Introduction | Welcome to the course. Introduction to network concepts |
| 24-Jan | < class cancelled > | |
| 31-Jan | Mathematical Foundations | Brief exposure to graph theory and matrix algebra |
| 7-Feb | Network Research Design | Introduction to design considerations in network research |
| 14-Feb | Egocentric Research | Short introduction to egocentric research designs |
| 21-Feb | Sociocentric Data | Overview of collecting, entering and managing whole network data -- class meets in 223J |
| 28-Feb | Visualizing Network Data | Introduction to visualizing networks |
| 7-Mar | Characterizing a node | Characterizing a node's environment; intro to centrality |
| 14-Mar | < no class > | Spring break |
| 21-Mar | Local social capital | Introduction to social capital |
| 28-Mar | QAP Regression | Testing dyadic hypotheses via QAP regression |
| 4-Apr | ERGM & SAOMs | Briefest possible overview of network stochastic methods |
| 11-Apr | Characterizing groups | Measures describing whole networks or subgroups |
| 18-Apr | Subgroups | Methods for detecting subgroups |
| 25-Apr | Centrality | Advanced centrality concepts |
| 2-May | Presentations! | Very informal presentations, about 20 min each |
Papers due May 5th (or get an incomplete, and I'll change your grade when you get it in)