Part I: Probability spaces, random variables, probability distributions and probability densities, conditional probability, Bayes' formula, mathematical expectation, moments. Part II: Sampling distributions, decision theory, estimation (theory and applications), hypothesis testing (theory and applications), regression and correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric tests.
For further information see the academic catalog: IAM530 - Elements of Probability and Statistics
FEM for one dimensional problems. Variational formulation and weak solutions. FEM for elliptic equations. FEM spaces. Error analysis and adaptivity. Diffusion-convection equations. Time dependent problems. Iterative solution techniques and preconditioning.
For further information see the academic catalog: IAM572 - Finite Element Methods for Partial Differential Equations: Theory and Applications
Numerical Methods for Discrete Time Models: binomial method for options; discrete time optimal control problems. Reminders on Continuous Models: Ito process and its applications in stock market, Black-Scholes equation and its solution; Hedging, Volatility smile. Monte Carlo Method for Options: generating random numbers, transformation of random variables and generating normal variates; Monte Carlo integration; pricing by Monte Carlo integration; variance reduction techniques, quasi-random numbers and quasi-Monte Carlo method. Finite Difference Methods for Options: explicit and implicit finite difference schemes, Crank-Nicolson method; Free-Boundary Problems for American options. Finite Difference Methods for Control Problems: Markov Chain approximation method, elliptic Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations, computational methods.
For further information see the academic catalog: IAM614 - Methods of Computational Finance
Generating Random Numbers; Basic Principles of Monte Carlo; Numerical Schemes for Stochastic Differential Equations; Simulating Financial Models; Jump-Diffusion and Levy Type Models; Simulating Actuarial Models; Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods.
For further information see the academic catalog: IAM757 - Monte Carlo Methods in Finance and Insurance
The course consists of a detailed description of continuous and discrete dynamical systems. We shall combine the introduction to the general theory with the consideration of bifurcations and chaos, the most important subtopics. The analysis of appropriate mechanical, physical, economic and biological models is an essential part of almost every lecture of the course. To support the course numerical and computational toolbox will be used.
For further information see the academic catalog: IAM529 - Applied Nonlinear Dynamics