CS 5854

CS 5854

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The course examines how the computing, economic and sociological worlds are connected and how these connections affects these worlds. Tools from computer science, game theory and mathematics are introduced and then used to analyze network structures present in everyday life. Topics covered include social networks, web search, auctions, markets, voting, and crypto-currencies (e.g. bitcoin).


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Cornell Tech students. Recommended prerequisite: basic probability.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2024SP, 2021SP, 2020FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ORIE 5138

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16285 CS 5854   LEC 030

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Garg, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person