AH2401 Risk in Technical Systems 7.5 credits
Risker i tekniska system
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 cycleAcademic level (A-D)
DSubject area
Built Environment
Grade scale
P, F
Course offerings
Autumn 13 for single courses students
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>
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>
Application
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.
Autumn 13 SFINX for programme students
Periods
Autumn 13 P2 (7.5 credits)
Application code
51588
Start date
2013 week: 45
End date
2014 week: 3
Language of instruction
Swedish
Campus
KTH Campus
Number of lectures
Number of exercises
Tutoring time
Daytime
Form of study
Normal
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
Target group
SFINX
Autumn 13 for programme students
Periods
Autumn 13 P2 (7.5 credits)
Application code
51587
Start date
2013 week: 45
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
No limitation
Course responsible
Per Näsman <pern@kth.se>
Target group
Open for all programs.
Spring 14 for single courses students - To application
Periods
Spring 14 P3 (7.5 credits)
Application code
20039
Start date
20/01/2014
End date
2014 week: 12
Language of instruction
Swedish
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>
Application
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.
Spring 14 for single courses students - To application
Periods
Spring 14 P4 (7.5 credits)
Application code
20040
Start date
24/03/2014
End date
2014 week: 23
Language of instruction
Swedish
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>
Application
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.
Spring 14 for programme students
Periods
Spring 14 P4 (7.5 credits)
Application code
61223
Start date
24/03/2014
End date
2014 week: 23
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>
Target group
Open for all programs.
Spring 14 for programme students
Periods
Spring 14 P3 (7.5 credits)
Application code
61224
Start date
20/01/2014
End date
2014 week: 12
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>
Target group
Open for all programs.
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>
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>
Target group
Open for all programs.
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 6 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.