Networked and Social Systems Engineering, BSE
The Rajendra and Neera Singh Program in Networked and Social Systems Engineering (NETS), formerly called Market and Social Systems Engineering (MKSE), 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
40 course units are required. Read more about the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
| 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 210 | Introduction to Dynamic Systems | 1 |
| ESE 303 | Stochastic Systems Analysis and Simulation | 1 |
| ESE 304 | Optimization of Systems | 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 ESE 450 | Senior Design Project I - EE and SSE | |
| CIS 401 | Senior Project | 1 |
| 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 |
| EAS 205 | Applications of Scientific Computing. | 1 |
| or MATH 312 | Linear Algebra | |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Climate Policy and Technology | ||
| Probability | ||
| PHYS 150 | Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | 1.5 |
| 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 | |
| Natural Science Elective | 1 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Technical Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | ||
| ECON 101 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 |
| ECON 212 | Game Theory | 1 |
| Select 2 Humanities courses | 2 | |
| Ethics Requirement: Select one of the following courses: | 1 | |
| Technology and Policy | ||
| Engineering Ethics | ||
| Select 2 Social Science or Humanities or Technology in Business & Society courses | 2 | |
| Free Elective | ||
| Select 3 course units of free electives | 3 | |
| Total Course Units | 40 | |
| 1 | Approval of the advisor and undergrad chair required. At least 3 course units required from an approved Depth area of choice available on the NETS website, plus 3 additional courses from any Depth Area and/or CIS, ESE, CMPE, OIDD, MATH, STAT, ECON. |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2018 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.