Networked and Social Systems Engineering, BSE
The Rajendra and Neera Singh Program in Networked and Social Systems Engineering (NETS), is the world's first course of study to fully integrate the disciplines needed to design and analyze the complex networks that are reshaping our society. This program prepares students to shape the technologies that underpin Internet-based search and electronic commerce, financial networks, social networks, and even such exchanges as the power grid. Graduates of this program will be prepared to engineer networks that work for both end-users and investors. Other graduates may become the policy-makers who are urgently needed to regulate these networks for the protection of commercial property and societal good.
For more information: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/prospective-students/undergrad/majors/networked-social-systems-engineering/
Networked and Social Systems Engineering (NETS) Major Requirements
37 course units are required.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ||
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 1 |
| CIS 120 | Programming Languages and Techniques I | 1 |
| CIS 121 | Programming Languages and Techniques II | 1 |
| CIS 320 | Introduction to Algorithms | 1 |
| ESE 204 | Decision Models | 1 |
| or ESE 504 | Intro to Linear, Nonlinear and Integer Optimization | |
| ESE 303 | Stochastic Systems Analysis and Simulation | 1 |
| ESE 305 | Foundations of Data Science | 1 |
| NETS 112 | Networked Life | 1 |
| NETS 150 | Market and Social Systems on the Internet | 1 |
| NETS 212 | Scalable and Cloud Computing | 1 |
| NETS 312 | Theory of Networks | 1 |
| NETS 412 | Algorithmic Game Theory | 1 |
| CIS 400 | Senior Project | 1 |
| or CIS 410 | CIS Senior Thesis | |
| or ESE 450 | Senior Design Project I - EE and SSE | |
| CIS 401 | Senior Project | 1 |
| or CIS 411 | CIS Senior Thesis | |
| or ESE 451 | Senior Design Project II - EE and SSE | |
| Math and Natural Science | ||
| MATH 104 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| MATH 114 | Calculus, Part II | 1 |
| MATH 240 | Calculus, Part III | 1 |
| CIS 160 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 1 |
| MATH 312 | Linear Algebra | 1 |
| or MATH 313 | Computational Linear Algebra | |
| or MATH 314 | Advanced Linear Algebra | |
| CIS 261 | Discrete Probability, Stochastic Processes, and Statistical Inference | 1 |
| or ESE 301 | Engineering Probability | |
| or ENM 321 | Engineering Statistics | |
| or STAT 430 | Probability | |
| MEAM 110 & MEAM 147 | Introduction to Mechanics and Introduction to Mechanics Lab | 1.5 |
| or PHYS 150 | Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
| or PHYS 170 | Honors Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
| PHYS 151 | Principles of Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | 1.5 |
| or PHYS 171 | Honors Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | |
| or ESE 112 | Engineering Electromagnetics | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Department Approval Required 1 | 6 | |
| General Electives 2 | ||
| ECON 101 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 |
| ECON 212 | Game Theory | 1 |
| or ECON 682 | Game Theory and Applications. | |
| EAS 203 | Engineering Ethics | 1 |
| Select 2 Social Science or Humanities courses | 2 | |
| Select 2 Social Science or Humanities or Technology in Business & Society courses | 2 | |
| Free Elective | ||
| Select 1 course unit of free electives | 1 | |
| Total Course Units | 37 | |
| 1 | At least four courses from an approved depth area required. For the remaining courses you may use (1) courses from any approved depth area, and/or (2) courses approved by the department. In general, approved courses must be advanced courses that are rigorous/quantitative and have at least one nontrivial prerequisite. See the NETS website for a list of depth areas and approved courses. |
| 2 | Must include a Writing Seminar (a list of approved Writing Seminars can be found in the SEAS Undergraduate Handbook) |
Concentrations
Students may select one of five concentrations:
- Data Science
- Economics and Networked Markets
- Networked and Cloud Services
- Technology and Society
- Theory of Networks and Dynamics
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2021 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.