Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2016-2017
CEVE 313 - UNCERT & RISK IN URBAN INFRAST
Long Title: UNCERTAINTY AND RISK IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURES
Department: Civil & Environmental Engr
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): STAT 312 OR STAT 310 OR ECON 307 OR ECON 382 OR STAT 331 OR ELEC 331
Description: This course explores methods for practical risk-based decision support, particularly for infrastructure systems. Uncertainty quantification (UQ) to external events including natural hazards is at the core of risk-informed design, operation, and mitigation actions. UQ will also guide engineering practice in the future as established by ASCE. The course emphasizes decision theory, Bayesian approaches, risk analysis tools, and infrastructure safety. Cross-list: STAT 313. Repeatable for Credit.