AH2401 Risk in Technical Systems 7.5 credits
Risker i tekniska system
Please note
The information on this page is based on a course plan that is not yet valid.
The course is based on two fundamental ideas. The first is that there is no absolutely safe technique, but it can be made safer. The second leading idea is that the technical systems which are associated with risks at the same time involve advantages.
Along with the course is a text book, six tv- and four radio programmes as well as a study guide. In the book several authors give their view of risks in technical systems starting from different scientific positions. The starting-points are technical, social, historical, psychological, biological as well as philosophical. The programmes make additions to the book.
The course makes use of Internet and the electronic conference system WebCT.
| Educational level | Second cycle | Academic level (A-D) | D |
| Subject area |
Built Environment |
Grade scale | P, F |
Course offerings
Autumn 12 for single courses students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 10026 |
| Start date | 24/08/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 42 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 5 - 50 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman |
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Autumn 12 for single courses students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P2 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 10025 |
| Start date | 22/10/2012 | End date | 2013 week: 1 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 5 - 50 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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Autumn 12 for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 50271 |
| Start date | 2012 week: 34 | End date | 2012 week: 42 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places | No limitation | ||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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| Target group | Open for all programs. |
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Autumn 12 for programme students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P2 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 50272 |
| Start date | 2012 week: 43 | End date | 2013 week: 1 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places | No limitation | ||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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| Target group | Open for all programs. |
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Spring 13 for single courses students
| Periods Spring 13 | P4 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 20010 |
| Start date | 18/03/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 22 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 1 - 20 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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Spring 13 for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 60095 |
| Start date | 2013 week: 2 | End date | 2013 week: 11 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places | No limitation | ||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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| Target group | Open for all programs. |
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Spring 13 for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P4 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 60096 |
| Start date | 2013 week: 12 | End date | 2013 week: 22 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places | No limitation | ||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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| Target group | Open for all programs. |
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Spring 13 SFINX for programme students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 61331 |
| Start date | 11/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 11 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 1 - 15 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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| Target group | SFINX |
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Autumn 13 for single courses students - To application
| Periods Autumn 13 | P1 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 10011 |
| Start date | 02/09/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 44 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 1 - 10 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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Apply for this course at antagning.se through this
application link. Please note that you need to log in at antagning.se to finalize your application. |
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Autumn 13 for single courses students - To application
| Periods Autumn 13 | P2 (7.5 credits) | Application code | 10012 |
| Start date | 04/11/2013 | End date | 2014 week: 3 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | KTH Campus |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 1 - 10 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
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Apply for this course at antagning.se through this
application link. Please note that you need to log in at antagning.se to finalize your application. |
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Learning outcomes
The course will give the students an understanding of fundamental principles of risk analysis and ability to judge various kinds of social risks.
Course main content
Risks in technical systems. Risks then and now. How risks can be prevented. Security combined with electricity. Risks connected with transformation of energy. Risks combined with the use of computers. Health and environmental risks. Risks related to work. Risks related to the transportation system. Analysis of risks. Valuation of risks.
Eligibility
For single course students are required:
University studies of at least 15 credits in technology and science, knowledge of Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 5 or equivalent.
Literature
- Grimvall, G., Jacobsson, P., Thedéen, T. (Red), Risker i tekniska system. Studentlitteratur 2003.
- Ravsand, M., Risikoanalyse, Tapir, 1991.
Required equipment
This course requires access to a computer and conferencing software (for free), Internet access, Modem
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercise, 4.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
Requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1, 2c) and exercises (ÖVN1, 3c).
Offered by
ABE/Safety Research
Contact
Per Näsman, per.nasman@abe.kth.se, 08-790 75 30
Examiner
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
Supplementary information
It is entirely possible to follow the course no matter where you live, which is primarily designed as a distance learning course. This course requires access to a computer, the FirstClass conferencing software (for free), Internet connection, modem and MS Word.
Version
Course plan valid from:
Autumn 13.
Examination information valid from:
Autumn 07.