MATH 3330

Applied Graph Theory

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An introduction to graph theory and the analysis of networked data. The course covers logical reasoning about graph concepts including: paths and cycles, shortest route problem, connectivity, minimum spanning trees, network flow, matchings, graph colouring. The course also teaches computational analysis of networks and concepts such as: clustering coefficient, centrality, communities, modularity.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Jeannette Janssen. Fall 2026 is taught by Brown J., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

15%Workbooks (10)
15%Theory questions (10)
20%Midterm examOctober 25
50%Final examScheduled during exam period

Textbook

  • A First Course in Graph Theory, Gary Chartrand and Ping Zhang (optional)

Course rules

Late work
Workbooks and assignments submitted within 24 hours after the deadline receive a 10% penalty.
Late workbooks
Students may submit up to two very late workbooks by December 4 at midnight.
Missed assignments
For a valid reason, contact the instructor within 24 hours after the deadline; no more than two assignments may be missed this way.
Missed midterm
For a valid reason, the midterm weight moves to the final exam.
Missed final
Contact the instructor to schedule a make-up exam.
Exam notice
Contact the instructor before the exam starts if unable to attend; otherwise the exam is counted as zero.
Exam materials
Exams are closed book; students may use one letter-sized crib sheet.
Collaboration
Assignments may be discussed, but final solutions must be completed individually; exams permit no collaboration.
Assignment format
Theory answers must be submitted as legible PDFs with sufficient explanation.

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