Course contents

Safety and quality

Organisation in nuclear technology

Communication and media

Leadership and theory of organisation

Intended learning outcomes

After this course, the participants should be able to 

a) Identify situations where the the principle of "safety first" would appear to be in conflict with other operational objectives.

b) Be able to use established system indicators to ensure a high level of safety culture in nuclear organisations.

c)  Communicate information to media and the public about deviations from normal operation which is correct and to the point.

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites

The KTH-course SH2773 or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety Culture, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership,  Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• INL1 - Assignment, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
• PRO1 - Case Study, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

Case study of leadership within nuclear power industry (3 hp, grade A-F)

Home assignment on organisation and leadership in nuclear power industry (3 hp, grade P/F)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Sevostian Bechta

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.

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

SCI/Physics

Main field of study

Engineering Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Sevostian Bechta (bechta@safety.sci.kth.se)

Supplementary information

This course is canceled for HT19