Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: R3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
The aim of the course is that the students gain the capability of fundamentals and methods for the implementation of risk analysis within the fields of Health, and Environment. Furthermore, the course is aimed at providing a foundation for continuing studies in the risk management field.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
The course provides an introduction to methods for analyzing health and environmental risks. This includes learning to identify and describe hazards, to assess exposure to the hazards, to characterize their risk and to calculate their consequences.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: The examination represents a combination of results of tests, a written examination and the project assignments undertaken. The exam consists of both questions on theory and questions of a problem-solving nature. Approved seminars and laboratory works required to pass.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0124. Name: Risk Analysis Methods.
Credits: 4.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assessment: Approved exam.
The module includes: Written exam.
Code: 0224. Name: Project Assignments.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Successfully completed project assignments.
The module includes: During the course, two projects will be carried out. These are made in groups and supported by supervision meetings with teachers. The project tasks include relevant issues in the areas of Health and Environment. Project information is presented in writing and orally. Participation in the seminar.
Code: 0324. Name: Evaluation of Risk Analysis.
Credits: 1.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Successfully completed home assignments and project assignments.
The module includes: Project task that is carried out in a group. The project task involves a critical review of existing risk analysis templates and risk analyzes for different areas within Health and Environment. The project assignment is presented in writing and orally. Participation in a seminar.
Admission requirements:
Course coordinator: Jakob Löndahl,
jakob.londahl@design.lth.se
Examinator: Jakob Löndahl,
jakob.londahl@design.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.eat.lth.se/utbildning/