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Applied Data Science with Python SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

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This course will introduce the learner to network analysis through tutorials using the NetworkX library. The course begins with an understanding of what network analysis is and motivations for why we might model phenomena as networks. The second week introduces the concept of connectivity and network robustness. The third week will explore ways of measuring the importance or centrality of a node in a network. The final week will explore the evolution of networks over time and cover models of network generation and the link prediction problem. 
This course should be taken after: Introduction to Data Science in Python, Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python, and Applied Machine Learning in Python.

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Applied Data Science with Python Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 26 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Represent and manipulate networked data using the NetworkX library
Analyze the connectivity of a network
Measure the importance or centrality of a node in a network
Predict the evolution of networks over time

Skills you will gain

Graph Theory
Network Analysis
Python Programming
Social Network Analysis

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Applied Data Science with Python Specialization

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Approx. 26 hours to complete

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Why Study Networks and Basics on NetworkX

Module One introduces you to different types of networks in the real world and why we study them. You'll learn about the basic elements of networks, as well as different types of networks. You'll also learn how to represent and manipulate networked data using the NetworkX library. The assignment will give you an opportunity to use NetworkX to analyze a networked dataset of employees in a small company.

7 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

Network Connectivity

6 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 55 min)

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Influence Measures and Network Centralization

In Module Three, you'll explore ways of measuring the importance or centrality of a node in a network, using measures such as Degree, Closeness, and Betweenness centrality, Page Rank, and Hubs and Authorities. You'll learn about the assumptions each measure makes, the algorithms we can use to compute them, and the different functions available on NetworkX to measure centrality. In the assignment, you'll practice choosing the most appropriate centrality measure on a real-world setting.

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 69 min)

Week4

Week 4

8 hours to complete

Network Evolution

In Module Four, you'll explore the evolution of networks over time, including the different models that generate networks with realistic features, such as the Preferential Attachment Model and Small World Networks. You will also explore the link prediction problem, where you will learn useful features that can predict whether a pair of disconnected nodes will be connected in the future. In the assignment, you will be challenged to identify which model generated a given network. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to combine different concepts of the course by predicting the salary, position, and future connections of the employees of a company using their logs of email exchanges.

8 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 51 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM APPLIED SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN PYTHON

by VAMar 15, 2021

Great content but assignment / auto grader sometimes difficult to deal with. In particular, errors not clearly described. Much time wasted due to wrong package version, etc. etc.

by RMJul 5, 2018

Great class for an introduction to networks.I didn't give it 5 stars because it didn't give me enough information to apply the concepts learned to real life projects.

by SHNov 20, 2018

Course was ok, the assignments are not too difficult. I wish the course would provided more insights and discussions of the presented metrics of centrality though.

by VSJul 15, 2018

Lectures are very well-designed. Especially, the assignment of week 4 is too good, that give me an overview of how we can apply machine learning in network analysis.

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About the Applied Data Science with Python Specialization

The 5 courses in this University of Michigan specialization introduce learners to data science through the python programming language. This skills-based specialization is intended for learners who have a basic python or programming background, and want to apply statistical, machine learning, information visualization, text analysis, and social network analysis techniques through popular python toolkits such as pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn, nltk, and networkx to gain insight into their data.

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