Introduction to Catastrophe Modeling Methodologies

Detailed Learning Objectives for Catastrophe Modeling Methodologies

Exams 2, 3 and 4 draw readings the following two textbooks:

• Grossi, P. and Kunreuther, H., Editors, Catastrophe Modeling: A New Approach to Managing Risk, 2005, Springer
• Mitchell-Wallace, J. Jones, M., et al., Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Modelling: A Practitioner’s Guide, 1^st Edition, 2017, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Exam 3 also draws readings from these additional two books :

• Bolt, Bruce, Earthquakes, 5th Edition, 2003, W. H. Freeman
• Yanev, Peter, Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home, Business, and Life, 3rd Edition, 2009, Chronicle Books
• Vickery and Twisdale, 1995 – Prediction of Hurricane Wind Speeds in the United States
• Vickery and Twisdale, 1995 – Wind-Field and Filling Models for Hurricane Wind-Speed Predictions

as well as three study notes:

• Building Codes
• Hurricane Influence on Building Height
• Occupancy Class

The Learning Objectives contain links to required materials available on line.