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Statistics and Data Science of Networks
STAT 175

Course Information

Description

An advanced undergraduate class that will explore how one can use statistics and machine learning to learn on graph and network data. This type of data is ubiquitous with examples that can be found in social studies, in biology, in economy, in chemistry etc. Examples of topics include: community detection, link prediction, node classification, graph embedding methods, graph models, stochastic block models, and fairness.

Course Notes

For Spring 2026, STAT 175 (the main lecture) will meet M/W 3-4:15pm in Science Center Hall D FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES ONLY. Classroom for future class sessions TBD.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Statistics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Statistics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students