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Undergraduate Course: Simulation (MATH10015)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Mathematics CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaMathematics Other subject areaSpecialist Mathematics & Statistics (Honours)
Course website https://info.maths.ed.ac.uk/teaching.html Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionCourse for final year students in Honours programmes in Mathematics and/or Statistics.

Introduction to Monte Carlo methods and random number generation. Use of simulation for option pricing. Variance reduction methods. Stochastic programming, coherent risk measures and value at risk.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Foundations of Calculus (MATH08005) AND Several Variable Calculus (MATH08006) AND Linear Algebra (MATH08007) AND Methods of Applied Mathematics (MATH08035) AND Probability (Year 2) (MATH08008) AND
Co-requisites Students MUST also take: Probability, Measure & Finance (MATH10024)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLectureJCMB, theatre 62061-11 15:00 - 17:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding of Monte Carlo methods
2. Ability to simulate random numbers from standard distributions
3. Ability to numerically price some basic options
4. Understanding of variance-reduction techniques
5. Familiarity with stochastic programming
6. Understanding of coherent risk measures and Value at Risk (VaR)
Assessment Information
Examination only.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsSim
Contacts
Course organiserProf Jim Wright
Tel: (0131 6)50 8570
Email: 		Course secretaryMrs Alison Fairgrieve
Tel: (0131 6)50 6427
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