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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
Module Code	MT565
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eileen Tully Semester 2: Eileen Tully Autumn: Eileen Tully
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will provide programme participants with the skills to identify, analyse and assess the variety of hazards facing individuals, organisations and communities and to identify strategies for managing those hazards including steps to reduce likelihood of occurrence and mitigate impact.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the concepts of risk analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and resilience
2. Critique the various approaches which may be used to classify and categorise risks as well as measure hazards and their potential impact
3. Compare and contrast a range of tools for plotting risks and creating relativities
4. Determine strategies for managing risks, including the development of strategies for mitigation and building organisational and community resilience

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Students will complete 6x4 hour blocks during the semester
Independent learning time	101	This time will be used for reading, study & preparation of group and individual assignments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction and definitions.
Models for risk analysis and assessment.

The risk assessment process I: Establish context and identify risks.
The risk assessment process II: Analysis and assessment of risks.

Classification and categorisation of risks and impacts.
Recording of potential risks on a risk matrix.

Risk mitigation strategies.
Promoting community and critical infrastructure resilience.

Establishing a strategic framework for managing risks.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Group Project	30%	Sem 1 End
Assignment	Inidividual Assignment	70%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MSEM

MSc in Emergency Management

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO

PG Study Abroad(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT565