Foundational Issues in Risk Analysis (RIS900)
In the course, fundamental principles for analyzing and managing risk will be discussed. Among the themes to be covered are: How to express risk and uncertainty? How to understand and use models? How to understand and use parametric probability distributions? How to use analyses in the decision-making process? Risk management strategies.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
RIS900
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student shall:
Knowledge
- have substantial insight in fundamental issues within risk analysis, as mentioned under "Content"
Skills
- be able to formulate issues using a risk research perspective
General competence
- be able to take a risk science perspective on real-life risk issues and problems
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Report(s) | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
No re-sit opportunities are offered for the report. Students who do not pass the report can retake it the next time the course is held. The report is written on an individual basis.