ESD 342 - Network Representations of Complex Engineering Systems

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Focus on understanding engineering systems using network models. Framing of the interplay between theory and experiment, leading to new knowledge about complex system architecture. Review of network literature, network methods in social science, and recent results in large network analysis. Discussion of key system concepts, including modularity, hierarchy, flexibility, and complexity. Examples of engineering systems, organizations, and social systems. Descriptions of real systems, such as software, railways, telephones, and large social systems. Definition of network metrics and Matlab implementations of network analysis methods. Readings and discussion of current network research literature, including identification of needed research. Semester-long project analyzing a real system using these methods.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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