MATH-414: Stochastic simulationThe student who follows this course will get acquainted with computational tools used to analyze systems with uncertainty arising in engineering, physics, chemistry, and economics. Focus will be on sampling methods as Monte Carlo, quasi Monte Carlo, Mark ...
MGT-484: Applied probability & stochastic processesThis course focuses on dynamic models of random phenomena, and in particular, the most popular classes of such models: Markov chains and Markov decision processes. We will also study applications in queuing theory, finance, project management, etc. ...
PHYS-467: Machine learning for physicistsMachine learning and data analysis are becoming increasingly central in sciences including physics. In this course, fundamental principles and methods of machine learning will be introduced and practised. ...
FIN-415: Probability and stochastic calculusThis course gives an introduction to probability theory and stochastic calculus in discrete and continuous time. The fundamental notions and techniques introduced in this course have many applications in finance, for example for option pricing, risk mana ...
COM-309: Introduction to quantum information processingInformation is processed in physical devices. In the quantum regime the concept of classical bit is replaced by the quantum bit. We introduce quantum principles, and then quantum communications, key distribution, quantum entropy, and spin dynamics. No prio ...
PHYS-454: Quantum optics and quantum informationThis lecture describes advanced concepts and applications of quantum optics. It emphasizes the connection with ongoing research, and with the fast growing field of quantum technologies. The topics cover some aspects of quantum information processing, quant ...
COM-516: Markov chains and algorithmic applicationsThe study of random walks finds many applications in computer science and communications. The goal of the course is to get familiar with the theory of random walks, and to get an overview of some applications of this theory to problems of interest in commu ...
MATH-517: Statistical computation and visualisationThe course will provide the opportunity to tackle real world problems requiring advanced computational skills and visualisation techniques to complement statistical thinking. Students will practice proposing efficient solutions, and effectively communicati ...
PHYS-339: Advanced computational physicsThe course covers dense/sparse linear algebra, variational methods in quantum mechanics, and Monte Carlo techniques. Students implement algorithms for complex physical problems. Combines theory with coding exercises. Prepares for research in computational ...
ME-465: Advanced heat transferThe course will deepen the fundamentals of heat transfer. Particular focus will be put on radiative and convective heat transfer, and computational approaches to solve complex, coupled heat transfer problems. ...
CS-440: Advanced computer graphicsThis course covers advanced 3D graphics techniques for realistic image synthesis. Students will learn how light interacts with objects in our world, and how to recreate these phenomena in a computer simulation to create synthetic images that are indistingu ...
PHYS-463: Computational quantum physicsThe numerical simulation of quantum systems plays a central role in modern physics. This course gives an introduction to key simulation approaches, through lectures and practical programming exercises. Simulation methods based both on classical and quantum ...
MSE-639: Statistical methods in atomistic computer simulationsThe course gives an overview of atomistic simulation methods, combining theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions. It
covers the basics (molecular dynamics and monte carlo sampling) and also more advanced topics (accelerated sampling
of rare events, and n ...
MATH-522: Empirical processesWe learn how to control the nonasymptotic and random behavior of collections of estimators, when indexed by classes of functions/sets. Examples range from prototypical estimators used by statisticians, to nonparametric models used in machine learning. ...
MATH-660: Numerical methods for data assimilationThis course will review modern techniques for parameter and state estimation in a Bayesian framework for models involving differential equations, with particular attention to the high dimensional setting. ...
MATH-435: Bayesian ComputationThis course aims at giving a broad overview of Bayesian inference, highlighting how the basic Bayesian paradigm proceeds, and the various methods that can be used to deal with the computational issues that plague it. This course represents a 70-30 split of ...
