Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMiljöriskanalys
- CodeTEK675
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPTSE
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyEnergy and Environmental Systems and Technology
- DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 28112
- Maximum participants70 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
- MPSES - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPTSE - INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Rickard Arvidsson- Associate Professor, Environmental Systems Analysis, Technology Management and Economics
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic courses in mathematics and/or statistics equivalent to 15 credits as well as applied environmental science and/or sustainable development equivalent to 7.5 credits.Aim
The aim of the course is for the students to become knowledgeable about environmental risks and be able to apply environmental risk assessment.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
1. Explain the concept of risk according to a number of definitions and perspectives.
2. Construct conceptual models for environmental risk assessment.
3. Apply risk ranking in environmental contexts.
4. Apply quantitative environmental risk assessment to relevant cases.
5. Apply different approaches to uncertainty analysis in environmental risk assessment.
Content
This course provides a broad introduction to environmental risks and environmental risk assessment that covers: · Historical and contemporary environmental risks · Systemic risks · Conceptual models in environmental risk assessment · Risk ranking · Probabilistic risk assessment · Risk assessment of chemicals · Uncertainty analysis · Risk perception
Organisation
The course consists of lectures, exercises and seminars.
Literature
The course literature consists of a selection of relevant texts in the environmental risk assessment field.
Examination including compulsory elements
A written exam covers the entire course literature and all lectures. The course also contains two compulsory project tasks.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.