Risk analysis of engineering systems
About the course
May be taken as a singular course.
Key concepts: risk, vulnerability, reliability, uncertainty.
Theories: Critical evaluation of theories and methods of risk analysis, Analyses in different phases, Acceptance criteria for risk (relative to personnel, the environment and economic values). Planning and implementation of risk and vulnerability analysis: purpose, analysis group, scheduling, communication, documentation, hazard identification, root cause analysis, impact analysis, the use of empirical data, risk calculation, etc. The decision process. Economic aspects, cost / benefit analysis, ALARP.
Introduction to reliability anlysis, The most commonly used distributions for product life and their applications, System reliability and reliability block diagrams (RBDs)
Admission requirements
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
The candidate...
- has knowledge of the concept of risk and different theories and methods of risk analysis and management.
Skills:
The candidate...
- can plan and implement various methods of risk analysis in conjunction with the technical engineering systems.
General competence:
The candidate...
- has insight into risk, vulnerability, reliability, uncertainty and how identifies risks to health, safety and environment.
- can use empirical data in risk calculations.
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- SM210 Risk analysis 10 ects
- SVF-2103 Risk Analysis 10 ects
- SVF-2403 Risk Analysis 10 ects
Teaching methods
Around 38 hours of lectures 10 hours seminars /and exercises
Group project.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange students.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Assignment | Weighting: 1/4 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| School exam | Duration: 4 Hours Weighting: 3/4 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Exercises | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
Re-sit examination
Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
Re-sit exam is granted only for the failed part of the examanation.
For a new regular exam attempt, it is not necessary to retake all parts of the exam.