Knowledge Networks

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Networks are the structures through which people, energy, goods, and communications flow. These networks were essential to an industrial society. Knowledge networks are the new highways and grids across which knowledge flows in the 21st century knowledge economy. Knowledge networks are networks dedicated to the exchange of knowledge among human and non-human actors. Students will learn how to identify knowledge network geographies, topologies, nodes, links and relationships, and flows. The course introduces students to models of scientific and research networks, learning networks, industry and business networks, protective and emergency service networks, civic and political networks, and networks of things. Course assignments focus on applying knowledge network analytics to networks of interest to students.