Risk Analysis Methods for Health and Environment with In-depth Addition
Riskanalysmetoder för hälsa- och miljöområdet med fördjupning

MAMN36, 9.0 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

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

Aim

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.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain various concepts used for risk analysis in health and environment.
• be able to describe how uncertainty in risk analysis affects how risk is perceived and assessed.
• be able to describe risk analysis methods for systems associated with health, and environment.
• be able to analyse such systems and be able to calculate the relevant risk measurement values.
• demonstrate knowledge of present research and developments within the area of risk analysis related to health and environment.
• have knowledge of current legislation in health and environment connected to risk analysis.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to utilize, in a new situation, the methods and tools used in uncertainty analysis such as Monte Carlo simulation.
• be able to evaluate the contents of existing risk analyses.
• be able to assess the reasonableness of input data in cases where the knowledge base is uncertain.
• be able to report, both orally and in writing, and discuss the implications of an executed risk analysis.
• be able to utilise material in scientific publications that is relevant for risk analysis within the fields of health, and environment.
• demonstrate a capacity for teamwork and for working in groups,
• demonstrate the capacity to plan and with adequate methods undertake project assignments focused on risk assessments.
• be able to identify risks within systems associated with health and environment.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to assess the applicability of various risk analysis methods depending on the nature of the problem and within the framework of health, and environment.
• be able to carry out analyses in a way that takes into consideration both scientific, societal and ethical aspects.
• be able to analyze and evaluate risk analyses from different sectors in society.

Contents

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.

Examination details

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

Admission requirements:

• Basic course in statistics, minimum 7,5 hp

Reading list

• Kompendium i miljötoxikologi för miljötoxikologikurs på kemitekniklinjen. Avd för yrkes- och miljömedicin. Universitetssjukhuset i Lund, 2002. Version 1.12.2002. sid 3-12, 21-40 och 123-127.
• Scientific paper. Künzli, N. m fl: Public-health impact of outdoor and traffic-related air pollution: a European assessment. 2000. The Lancet, Vol 356, pp 795-783, 2000.
• Öberg, T.: Miljöriskanalys. Studentlitteratur, 2009.
• Handouts for the course.
• Göran Davidsson m fl: Handbok för riskanalys. Räddningsverket, 2003, ISBN: 91-7253-178-9.
  https://www.msb.se/dokument

Contact

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/

Further information