CIVL4510
Management of Technological Risks
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004
Considers the assessment and evaluation of risks associated with a wide variety of engineering/technology projects, including environmental, mechanical, chemical, computer, civil, water resources, and structural engineering projects. Emphasis is placed on quantifying risks and the treatment of risk within a rational decision-making framework. Other topics include modelling the behaviour of complex systems, reliability analysis, simulation, updating and prediction, and risk acceptance criteria.
| Objectives | 1. Understand key concepts of risk and risk assessment. 2. Representation of system performance. 3. Reliability data for risk analysis. 4. Calculation of risks (risk analysis). 5. Decision-making criteria. |
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| Content | * Definitions of risk and risk assessment. * Case studies. * Sources of risk. * Modelling of systems. * Performance of system elements. * Human error and human reliability data * Risk analysis * Risk acceptance criteria (how safe is safe enough?) |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A. | ||||
| Transition | N/A. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | There is no prerequisite for this course. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture | ||||
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |