2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

OCN 5403 OCEAN WAVE THEORY (3 credits). Studies the motion of ideal
fluid; damping and added mass; wave motions encountered in the ocean; surface
gravity waves, internal waves and long waves in a rotating ocean; the motion of
viscous fluid; the Navier-Stokes equations; boundary layer; and model testing.
Prerequisites: MTH 2201.
OCN 5405 DYNAMIC OCEANOGRAPHY (3 credits). Introduces geophysical
fluid dynamics and its application to the study of ocean currents. Includes linear and
nonlinear models, vorticity theory and critical discussion of classical papers on ocean
circulation. Prerequisites: MTH 2201, OCN 5401.
OCN 5407 MARINE METEOROLOGY (3 credits). The application of the basic
laws of thermodynamics and geophysical fluid dynamics to the behavior and circulation
of the atmosphere-ocean system.
OCN 5409 GEOPHYSICAL FLUID DYNAMICS (3 credits). Advanced
analytical and numerical models of ocean and atmospheric mesoscale, macroscale
and global-scale flows with diagnostic and prognostic applications including coupled
air/sea circulation physics. (Requirement: Prerequisite course or instructor approval.)
Prerequisites: MET 5305 or OCN 5405.
OCN 5704 OCEANIC REMOTE SENSING (3 credits). Radiative processes,
remote sensors and sensor platforms; photogrammetry, radiometry and multispectral
pattern recognition; image interpretation, data processing and applications. Also
includes ocean research examples from aircraft and spacecraft.
OCN 5709 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL DATA (3 credits).
Application of statistical methods and computer programs to biological studies. Also
includes experimental designs appropriate for statistical applications.
OCN 5801 COASTAL SYSTEMS PLANNING (3 credits). Uses systems theory
to describe the physical and biological character of the coastal zone. Concepts and
techniques in planning and management are the basis for the study of the use of
coastal resources for recreation, transportation and waste disposal. (Requirement:
Graduate standing in science or engineering, or instructor approval.)
OCN 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0–2 credits). Variable registration for
thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
OCN 5901 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OCEANOGRAPHY (1 credit). Special
topics not covered in the regular curriculum. Offered on occasion to specific student
groups. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
OCN 5902 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OCEANOGRAPHY (2 credits). Special
topics not covered in the regular curriculum. Offered on occasion to specific student
groups. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
OCN 5903 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OCEANOGRAPHY (3 credits). Special
topics not covered in the regular curriculum. Offered on occasion to specific student
groups. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
OCN 5990 OCEANOGRAPHY SEMINAR (0 credits). Presents research and
review of areas of interest by staff, students and invited speakers in the field of
oceanography. (Requirement: Graduate standing in oceanography.)
OCN 5996 INTERNSHIP (0–3 credits). Application of coastal zone management
principles to involve the student in actual experience with planning or other related
agencies. Includes on-campus preparation, off-campus work experience and a final
on-campus debriefing. (Requirement: Graduate standing in oceanography.)
OCN 5999 THESIS RESEARCH (3–6 credits). Individual work under the
direction of a member of the graduate faculty on a selected topic in the field of
oceanography.
OCN 6899 FINAL SEMESTER DISSERTATION (0–2 credits). Variable
registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration
requirements. (Requirements: Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate
Programs.)
OCN 6993 RESEARCH IN OCEANOGRAPHY (1–3 credits). Research under
the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. Repeatable as required.
OCN 6999 DISSERTATION RESEARCH (3–12 credits). Individual work
under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty on a selected topic in the
field of oceanography.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
ORP 5001 DETERMINISTIC OPERATIONS RESEARCH MODELS
(3 credits). An applied treatment of modeling, analysis and solution of deterministic
operations research problems. Includes model formulation, linear programming,
network flow and transportation problems and algorithms, integer programming and
dynamic programming. (Requirement: At least one upper-level undergraduate math
course.)
ORP 5002 STOCHASTIC OPERATIONS RESEARCH MODELS (3 credits).
An applied treatment of modeling, analysis and solution of probabilistic operations
research problems. Topics chosen from decision analysis, game theory, inventory
models, Markov chains, queuing theory, simulation, forecasting models. (Requirement:
At least one upper-level undergraduate math course, preferably probability and
statistics.)
ORP 5003 OPERATIONS RESEARCH PRACTICE (3 credits). Includes
OR methodology, how an OR analyst interacts with clients, and preparation and
presentation of oral reports. Students form teams to analyze real cases where each
student gets an opportunity to be a team leader and present oral reports. Prerequisites:
ORP 5001, ORP 5002.
ORP 5010 MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING (3 credits). Surveys popular
optimization techniques. Topics chosen from linear, integer, nonlinear, dynamic and
network flow programming; combinatorial graph algorithms. (Requirement: Prerequisite
course or instructor approval.) Prerequisites: MTH 5102 or ORP 5001.
ORP 5011 DISCRETE OPTIMIZATION (3 credits). Studies combinatorial
optimization and integer programming. Prerequisites: MTH 5051, ORP 5001.
ORP 5020 THEORY OF STOCHASTIC PROCESSES (3 credits). Introduces
stochastic models, discrete- and continuous-time stochastic processes, point and
counting processes, Poisson counting process, compound Poisson processes, nonstationary
Poisson processes, renewal theory, regenerative processes and Markov chains.
(Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.) Prerequisites: MTH 5411.
ORP 5021 QUEUING THEORY (3 credits). Includes queuing processes; imbedded
and continuous time parameter processes; Markov, semi-Markov and semiregenerative
processes; single-server and multiserver queues; processes of servicing
unreliable machines and computer applications; and controlled stochastic models.
(Requirement: Instructor approval or prerequisite course.) Prerequisites: MTH 5411.
ORP 5025 STOCHASTIC ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS 1
(3 credits). Lays the foundation for mathematical concepts widely applied in financial
markets. Uses economic theory with stochastics (martingales, Wiener, Markov,
Ito processes, stochastic differential equations) to derive fair option prices and hedge
call options. Also uses fluctuation theory to predict stocks’ crossing of critical levels.
Prerequisites: MTH 5411 or MTH 5425.
ORP 5026 STOCHASTIC ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS 2 (3 credits).
Offers multidimensional stochastics applied to financial markets. Continues with
multivariate Ito processes and multidimensional Feynman-Kac theorems, hedging of
American and exotic call options and forward exchange rates. Introduces time-sensitive
analysis of stocks, and risk theory. Prerequisites: MTH 5435 or ORP 5025.
ORP 5030 DECISION ANALYSIS (3 credits). Covers normative models of decisions
under certainty, risk and uncertainty; assessment of subjective probability and
utility functions; Bayesian decision analysis and the value of information; influence
diagrams; and descriptive aspects of decision making. (Requirement: Undergraduate
statistics course.)
ORP 5031 MULTIOBJECTIVE DECISION ANALYSIS (3 credits). Covers
normative models of decisions considering multiobjective and multiattribute models.
Includes multiattribute utility theory, the analytical hierarchy process, linear multiobjective
programming and goal programming. Prerequisites: ORP 5001, ORP 5030.
ORP 5040 QUALITY ASSURANCE (3 credits). Covers the principles and
application of statistical quality control and statistical process control. (Requirement:
Undergraduate statistics course.)
ORP 5041 RELIABILITY ANALYSIS (3 credits). Covers the principles of
reliability analysis and assessment; reliability probability models; combinatorial and
system reliability; and reliability estimation. (Requirement: Instructor approval or
prerequisite course.) Prerequisites: MTH 5411.
ORP 5042 RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY
(3 credits). Discusses maintainability concepts relating to system effectiveness and
support-system design. Includes basic mathematical concepts, design concepts and
data analysis used in quantifying availability, maintainability and reliability as measures
of operational readiness and system effectiveness. Prerequisites: ORP 5041.
ORP 5050 DISCRETE SYSTEM SIMULATION (3 credits). Covers the principles
of building and using a discrete event simulation; construction and statistical
testing of random variate generators; statistical analysis and validation of results;
design of simulation projects; and variance reduction methods. (Requirement:
Instructor approval or prerequisite course.) Prerequisites: MTH 5411.
ORP 5051 APPLIED EXPERT SYSTEMS (3 credits). Covers the concepts and
methods of rule-based expert systems; methods of knowledge representation; and use
of an expert system shell to build a small expert system. Noncredit for CS majors.
ORP 5070 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING (3 credits). Bridges the gap
between scheduling theory and its application in manufacturing and service environments.
Emphasizes basic scheduling principles and uses selected readings and case
studies to illustrate the use of these concepts in industrial environments.
ORP 5090 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1 (3 credits).
Content variable depending on the fields of expertise of the faculty and the desire
and needs of the students.
ORP 5091 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH 2 (3 credits).
Content variable depending on the fields of expertise of the faculty and the desire
and needs of the students. Prerequisites: ORP 5090.
ORP 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0–2 credits). Variable registration for
thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
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