AK205V Philosophy of Risk for Professionals 2.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Different risk concepts, risk and uncertainty.
- Philosophic aspects on probabilistic risk analysis.
- Values in science and decision-making.
- Precautionary principle.
- Risks and sustainability.
- Risks and ethics.
The teaching consists of online meetings with large element of discussions between the participants. Before each meeting, the participants submit assignments.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- report and explain different definitions of risk and uncertainty
- give an account of the fundamentals of risk analysis
- use tools retrieved from the different branches of philosophy, to analyse risks and uncertainties
- discuss ethics and sustainability aspects in analyses and decision making about risks and uncertainties.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
120 credits higher education
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Written exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active seminar participation.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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