Accident Investigation (SAM600)
The course gives an introduction to how accidents are investigated, with special focus on accident theories and methods for accident investigations.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
SAM600
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.
The main focus of the course is on accident theories and methods for accident investigations, where the following topics are emphasised: why accidents should be investigated, what an accident is, causes to accidents, theories about accidents and safety, accident models to be used in investigations, commonly used analytical methods (e.g. MTO and STEP), set of rules relevant for accident investigations, the accident investigation process, practical aspects when carrying out accident investigations, typical challenges when investigating accidents, information collection, interviews, and reliability of witnesses.
Learning outcome
Knowledge about:
- Accident models and theories about causes to accidents.
- The accident investigation process and how accident investigations are carried out.
- Analytical methods that are commonly used in accident investigations.
- The role of accident investigations in the work on safety and how accident investigations can contribute to improve the safety through learning.
Skills:
- Be able to assess strengths and weaknesses with different accident models and theories about causes to accidents, in addition to commonly used analytical methods in accident investigations.
- Be able to use these models, theories and methods to understand accident investigations and solve problems related to accident investigations.
General competence:
- Be able to analyse how accident models and theories influence the accident investigation process and the conclusion about the causes to accidents.
- Be able to analyse how challenges with carrying out accident investigations influence the accident investigation process.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Project work and oral exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Project work | 1/2 | Letter grades | ||
Oral exam | 1/2 | Letter grades |
Both project work and the oral exam will be graded A - F and both must be passed. Each part counts 50% in the evaluation.The project work is done in groups of 3-5 persons and have a duration on 3 months.The oral exam is individual, and last 20 minutes.No Resit-exam is offered on the project work. Students who do not pass the project work can take this part again the next time the subject has regular teaching.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Morten SommerHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Accident Investigation (MTS110_1) | 10 |