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ASRM 510: Financial Mathematics Theoretical basis of financial mathematics and techniques. Topics include financial stochastic processes, Ito calculus, martingale pricing, hedging, simulations, interest rate models, etc. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ASRM 402 (formerly MATH 409) or MATH 464.
ASRM 533: Risk Management Practices and Regulation Offers a comprehensive coverage of different aspects of risks and regulation of financial institutions. Topics include financial institutions and their trading, risk management frameworks, market risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk, latest industry practices and regulation, including Basel and Solvency, fundamental review of trading books, scenario analysis and stress testing, etc. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: ASRM 401 or MATH 461 or STAT 400.
ASRM 539: Risk Analytics and Decision Making The course will give students the opportunity to practice their existing data analytics skills to solve diverse real-world cases. Students will also deepen their ability to select the appropriate method to solve each problem, clearly and concisely present results, and clearly articulate the strengths and limitations of their analyses. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of probability and statistics.
ASRM 551: Statistical Learning Same as CSE 542 and STAT 542. See STAT 542.
ASRM 561: Loss Data Analytics & Credibility Introduction to the actuarial modeling process: construction, selection and validation of empirical and parametric models. Survival, severity, frequency and aggregate loss models; statistical methods to estimate model parameters. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Credit is not given for ASRM 461 (formerly MATH 478) and ASRM 561 (formerly MATH 568). Prerequisite: ASRM 401 (formerly MATH 408), MATH 461 or MATH 463.
ASRM 593: Graduate Internship Full-time or part-time practice of graduate-level actuarial science, risk management or advanced analytics in an off-campus government, industrial, or research laboratory environment. Summary report required. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: After obtaining an internship, Actuarial Science or Risk Management graduate students must request entry from the Director of the Actuarial Science Program. Departmental approval required.
ASRM 595: Advanced Topics in Actuarial Science and Risk Analytics Covers special topics in actuarial science and risk analytics. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASRM 598: Literature Seminar Students present seminars and discussions on advanced topics in areas of actuarial and financial mathematics and advanced analytics. 0 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms or up to 8 hours in the same term if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASST 104: Asian Mythology Same as REL 104. See REL104.
ASST 390: Individual Study Directed readings in the languages and literatures of South Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Near East. The area selected depends on the student's interest. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASTR 100: Introduction to Astronomy Introduces the student to the basic concepts of modern astronomy. Covers topics including the night sky; the solar system and its origin; the nature and evolution of stars; stellar remnants, including white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; extrasolar planetary systems; galaxies and quasars; dark matter and dark energy; the Big Bang and the fate of the universe; and life in the universe. Credit is not given for ASTR 100 if credit in any of ASTR 121, ASTR 122, ASTR 210, or equivalent has been earned. Students with credit in PHYS 211 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.
ASTR 121: Solar System and Worlds Beyond Introductory survey of the Solar System; structure and motions of the Earth and Moon; planetary motions; natures and characteristics of the planets and smaller solar system bodies; planetary moons and rings; meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites; properties of the Sun; origin and evolution of the Solar System; discovery of extrasolar planetary systems; architecture of extrasolar planetary systems and comparison to our solar system; habitable extrasolar planets. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Credit is not given for ASTR 121 if credit in either ASTR 100 or ASTR 210 has been earned. Students with credit in PHYS 211 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.
ASTR 122: Stars and Galaxies Introduction to celestial objects and phenomena beyond the Solar System, and their governing basic physical principles; galaxies, quasars, and structure of the universe; dark matter and dark energy; the Big Bang and the fate of the universe; the Milky Way; the interstellar medium and the birth of stars; stellar distances, motions, radiation, structure, evolution, and remnants, including neutron stars and black holes. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Credit is not given for ASTR 122 if credit in either ASTR 100 or ASTR 210 has been earned. Students with credit in PHYS 211 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.
ASTR 199: Undergraduate Open Seminar See course schedule for topics. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term up to 5 hours or separate terms up to 8 hours, if topics vary.
ASTR 210: Introduction to Astrophysics Survey of modern astronomy for students with background in physics. Topics include: the solar system; nature and evolution of stars; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxies, quasars and dark matter; large scale structure of the universe; the Big Bang; and Inflation. Emphasis will be on the physical principles underlying the astronomical phenomena. Prerequisite: PHYS 211.
ASTR 310: Computing in Astronomy An introduction to the use of computers in astrophysics research. Topics covered include a basic introduction to computing hardware concepts, Unix shell commands, programming in Python, data structures, astronomical libraries, modern software engineering concepts and tools, plotting and visualization of data, and fundamental numerical algorithms. Applications and examples drawn from astrophysics are stressed throughout. Prerequisite: PHYS 211; MATH 220; Credit or concurrent registration in ASTR 210.
ASTR 330: Extraterrestrial Life Scientific discussion of the search for extraterrestrial life. Topics include: cosmic evolution (protons to heavy elements to molecules); terrestrial evolution (chemical, biological, and cultural); high technology searches for extraterrestrial life in the solar system (Mars, Venus, outer planets); and beyond the solar system (Drake equation and current SETI projects).
ASTR 350: The Big Bang, Black Holes, and the End of the Universe Studies the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe, and the scientific tools used to study these issues. Topics include aspects of special and general relativity; curved spacetime; the Big Bang; inflation; primordial element synthesis; the cosmic microwave background; dark matter and the formation of galaxies; observational evidence for dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. Credit is not given for ASTR 350 if credit in ASTR 406 has been earned. Prerequisite: ASTR 100, or ASTR 121, or ASTR 122, or ASTR 210, or consent of instructor.
ASTR 390: Individual Study Individual study at an advanced undergraduate level. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor and of faculty member who supervises the work.
ASTR 404: Stellar Astrophysics Introduction to astrophysical problems, with emphasis on underlying physical principles; includes the nature of stars, equations of state, stellar energy generation, stellar structure and evolution, astrophysical neutrinos, binary stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, and novae and supernovae. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 212, ASTR 210, and ASTR 310 (or equivalent programming experience). Recommended: PHYS 213 and PHYS 214.
ASTR 406: Galaxies and the Universe Nature of the Milky Way galaxy: stellar statistics and distributions, stellar populations, spiral structure, the nucleus and halo. Nature of ordinary galaxies; galaxies in our Local Group, structure of voids and superclusters. Nature of peculiar objects: Seyfert galaxies, starburst galaxies, and quasars. Elementary aspects of physical cosmology. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 212, ASTR 210, and ASTR 310 (or equivalent programming experience). Recommended: PHYS 213 and PHYS 214.
ASTR 490: Senior Thesis Research with thesis, under the direction of a faculty member in astronomy. This course is recommended for all students who plan to do research and graduate study, and it is a prerequisite for graduation with highest distinction in astronomy. In the term preceding their initial enrollment, those interested in taking the course should consult with an academic advisor as well as the potential research advisor. A thesis must be presented for credit to be received. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: Two 400-level Astronomy courses and consent of academic advisor and of faculty member who supervises the work. Intended for Astronomy majors of senior standing.
ASTR 496: Seminar in Astronomy Lectures on topics of current interest in astronomy and astrophysics; for advanced undergraduates and graduates. See Class Schedule for current topics. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASTR 501: Radiative Processes Fundamentals of radiative processes in astronomy. Topics include radiative transfer, classical theory of radiation fields, relativistic covariance and kinematics, synchrotron emission and absorption, bremsstrahlung, plasma effects, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and dust. Prerequisite: ASTR 404 or consent of instructor.
ASTR 503: Observational Astronomy Techniques and basic results of observational astronomy; gamma ray, x-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio astronomy; photometry, imaging, spectroscopy, and polarimetry; gravitational waves; cosmic rays; neutrinos; positional astronomy; noise; statistics; data analysis; optics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASTR 507: Physical Cosmology A survey of the essentials of modern cosmology, providing an overview of the state of the field, of open questions, and of observational and theoretical tools. Topics include: classical cosmology--the Friedmann universe; the early universe--inflation, nucleosynthesis, dark matter; the cosmic microwave background--basic physics, anisotropies, polarization; large scale structure formation--theoretical models and observational tests; dark energy--observational evidence, theoretical ideas. Emphasizes applying physical principles to understand observations, and on using observations to constrain the nature of matter and spacetime on cosmic scales--viewing the universe as a laboratory for fundamental physics. Course work focuses heavily on problem solving. Prerequisite: ASTR 406 or consent of instructor.
ASTR 515: General Relativity I Same as PHYS 515. See PHYS 515.
ASTR 540: Astrophysics Same as PHYS 540. See PHYS 540.
ASTR 590: Individual Study Individual study or non-thesis research. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of adviser and of faculty member who supervises the work.
ASTR 593: Astronomy Internship Full-time or part-time practice of graduate-level astronomy and astrophysics in an off-campus government, industrial, or research facility environment. Summary report required. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: Instructor approval required. International students on the F-1 visa must also seek CPT approval. 12 months of full-time CPT eliminates a student's eligibility for OPT. Intended for graduate students who require an internship course.
ASTR 596: Seminar in Special Topics Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASTR 599: Thesis Research Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
ATMS 100: Introduction to Meteorology Introduces the student to the basic concepts and principles of meteorology via the interpretation of weather maps and charts; uses current weather information to illustrate key concepts, emphasizes the physical atmospheric processes responsible for weather. By the end of the class students will be able to interpret and make basic weather forecasts as well as be able to explain basic atmospheric phenomena. Same as GGIS 100.
ATMS 120: Severe and Hazardous Weather Most extreme manifestations of weather and climate are analyzed in terms of their physical basis and their historical, economic and human consequences. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between technological advances, the evolution of meteorology as a science, and the impacts of extreme weather (winter storms, floods, severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, El Nino). Technological advances include satellites, weather radars and profilers, and computer models used for weather prediction. Same as ESE 120.
ATMS 140: Climate and Global Change Introduces climate change and its interactions with the global environment; surveys the physical, chemical, biological and social factors contributing to global change; includes topics such as greenhouse warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, distinguishes anthropogenic influences and natural variability of the earth system; addresses societal impacts, mitigation strategies, policy options and other human responses to global change. Same as ESE 140.
ATMS 180: Orientation to Atmospheric Sciences First semester atmospheric science majors meet with department faculty and other mentors, learn of department organizations and structure, become aware of professional development opportunities and internships, and learn of career possibilities in the discipline. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Restricted to first-semester Atmospheric Sciences majors.
ATMS 201: General Physical Meteorology Introduction to physical processes in the atmosphere, focusing on those relevant to weather and storms. Emphasizes quantitative problem solving. Topics include atmospheric structure, atmospheric thermodynamics, clouds, synoptic meteorology, weather forecasting, and storms. For students in atmospheric sciences, physics, mathematics, engineering, and other physical and natural sciences.
ATMS 301: Atmospheric Thermodynamics Introduction to fundamental thermodynamic processes that occur in Earth's atmosphere. Defines, describes, and derives various thermodynamic concepts including (1) the conservation of energy, (2) laws of thermodynamics, (3) kinetic theory, (4) phase transitions of water, and (5) thermodynamic processes of the atmosphere. Applies thermodynamic concepts to atmospheric structure and stability, water phase transformations, and energy and mass transport within the atmosphere. Prerequisite: ATMS 201, MATH 241, and PHYS 211.
ATMS 302: Atmospheric Dynamics I Introduction to fundamental dynamical processes in the atmosphere through a descriptive and quantitative analysis of dynamical meteorology at the synoptic and global scale. Covers basic laws of fluid mechanics as applied to the atmospheric sciences, vorticity and circulation in 2-D and 3-D flows, boundary layer dynamics and friction, basic concepts of geophysical waves, and baroclinic instability. These topics will be covered both descriptively and mathematically with emphasis on computer representation of the fundamental processes governing atmospheric motion and application of theory to real-world examples. Same as PHYS 329. Prerequisite: ATMS 201, MATH 241 and PHYS 211.
ATMS 303: Synoptic-Dynamic Wea Analysis Conceptualizes the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere through interpretation and analysis of weather charts, time and cross sections, soundings, and forecast products. Students develop case studies of weather system structure, and participate in discussions of weather processes as depicted by weather maps. Depiction of atmospheric kinematic and dynamic processes on weather charts is emphasized. Students learn conceptual models of the structure of mid-latitude cyclones and convective weather systems, including cyclogenesis, frontogenesis, the process of storm intensification, occlusion and frontolysis. Prerequisite: ATMS 201 and credit or concurrent registration in MATH 241.
ATMS 305: Computing and Data Analysis Introduction to the statistical treatment and graphical representation of atmospheric sciences data, both in the space and time domain. Emphasis is placed on applications and real-world examples. Discusses relevant statistics, methods of interpolation and least squares, and linear and nonlinear correlations. Students gain experience using Python for data analysis, develop theoretical skills for analyzing and modeling data, and perform virtual experiments and analyze real-world publicly available data sets. Prerequisite: MATH 241 or consent of instructor.
ATMS 323: Air Pollution to Global Change Same as ENSU 302. See ENSU 302.
ATMS 371: Professional Development for Atmospheric Sciences Undergraduates Provides upper class atmospheric science students with information and resources needed to be successful in their future careers. Explores opportunities for undergraduate research and potential career paths in different public and private job sectors. Creation of resumes for competitive internships and applications to graduate school. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Restricted to Atmospheric Sciences major/minors with at least junior standing.
ATMS 380: Introduction to Broadcast Meteorology Weather and forecasting principles are applied in how to make weather forecasts on a range of media platforms. Activities include producing web forecasts to building graphics to presenting a full weather broadcast using a green screen, producing clips for a resume tape, and learning how to present sensitive weather material to the public with appropriate tone. Prerequisite: ATMS 303. Restricted to Atmospheric Science major/minors with junior standing or higher.
ATMS 405: Boundary Layer Processes Course will qualitatively and quantitatively describe atmospheric boundary layer characteristics and processes. The course will focus on the turbulent structure of the boundary layer and the factors that influence this structure over a variety of surfaces (e.g., soil, vegetation, marine) and under a variety of atmospheric conditions (e.g., stability, diurnal/nocturnal). This atmospheric layer is important to our daily lives because it is where humans live and it connects the small-scale fluxes of energy and mass to the large-scale atmospheric circulation. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ATMS 301, ATMS 302, and ATMS 304; MATH 285; or consent of instructor.
ATMS 413: Advanced Weather Forecasting Investigation and application of advanced synoptic and mesoscale forecasting techniques. Topics include tropical cyclone forecasting, severe weather forecasting, aviation, fog, and visibility forecasting, marine forecasting, fire weather, long-range and seasonal forecasting, and other topics as determined by the prevailing weather patterns. Physical parameterization schemes used in numerical weather prediction models are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on the proper and clear communication of weather forecasts to the intended audience. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ATMS 313, or graduate standing.
ATMS 417: Climate Change Economics and Policy Same as ACE 417. See ACE 417.
ATMS 446: Climate & Social Vulnerability Same as GGIS 496 and SOC 451. See GGIS 496.
ATMS 490: Individual Study Individual study or reading at an advanced undergraduate level in a subject not covered in normal course offerings or undergraduate research performed under faculty supervision. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor and faculty member supervising work.
ATMS 492: Capstone Undergraduate Research All senior Atmospheric Sciences undergraduate majors have the opportunity to take a Capstone Undergraduate Research experience. Students will be engaged in an atmospheric science research project with an ATMS faculty supervisor. 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 undergraduate hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with senior standing in Atmospheric Sciences, or permission of ATMS faculty supervisor.
ATMS 500: Dynamic Meteorology Examines the observed behavior of the atmosphere through the application of physical and hydrodynamical principles to analyses of real meteorological data; develops concepts for studying atmospheric circulations, particularly extratropical cyclones and anticyclones. Laboratory work includes the development of diagnostic techniques suitable for a better understanding of the current weather. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ATMS 510: Precipitation Physics Develops an understanding of precipitation processes through cloud observations, microphysics, dynamics, and comprehensive theoretical models; includes growth by condensation, coalescence, and riming; and studies ice crystals, hail, and weather modification. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate standing.
ATMS 514: Dynamics of Convective Clouds and Storms Describes the initiation, subsequent organization, and then morphology of deep convective clouds and storms. Includes the dynamics of cumulus updrafts, downdrafts, and cold pools; long-lived rotating thunderstorms and attendant tornadogenesis; and mesoscale convective systems and their hazards. Also provides material on how convective processes are observed, numerically modeled, and theoretically treated. Concludes with how convective clouds/systems interact with the larger-scale atmosphere, especially in the context of climate variability and change. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ATMS 500 or equivalent, MATH 241 or equivalent, PHYS 211 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor. Restricted to graduate standing.
ATMS 517: Data Science for the Geosciences Many petabytes of geosciences data have been observed and curated by NASA and NOAA in anticipation of new data science tools designed to yield insights and improve forecasts of Earth processes. Students will learn the fundamentals of data science using publicly available datasets toward the end of conducting novel research in the geosciences. Topics include data ethics, uncertainty, data curation and management, version control, cluster and cloud computing, introductory Unix and Python, and visualization. Same as GEOL 517. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ATMS 520: Weather and Climate Phenomena and Hazards Key focus is the basic understanding, as well as the prediction and observations, of high-impact weather phenomena like thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards, and their attendant hazards and impacts on society. To build to that, quantitative properties, principles, and observations of weather and climate will be introduced. This includes, but is not limited to: the analysis and interpretation of meteorological data, including that collected by Doppler radar, the application of principles of thermodynamics to describe the formation of clouds and precipitation, and the application of principles of dynamics to explore why air flows and rotation develops. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Cannot be used to satisfy course requirements for on-campus MS and PHD programs in Atmospheric Sciences. On-campus students must take ATMS 500 and 504. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ATMS 535: Aerosol Sampling and Analysis Same as CEE 545. See CEE 545.