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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 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>

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>

  • 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 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>

  • Target group

    Open for all programs.

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.

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>

  • Target group

    SFINX

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>

  • 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 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.

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.