Course Catalog - 2019-2020

     

STAT 313 - RISK-BASED DEC UNDER UNCERT

Long Title: UNCERTAINTY AND RISK IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURES
Department: Statistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): STAT 312 OR STAT 310 OR STAT 315 OR DSCI 301 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 also guides engineering practice and enables code developments. The course emphasizes decision theory, Bayesian approaches, risk analysis tools, and infrastructure safety. Cross-list: CEVE 313. Repeatable for Credit.