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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Caroline McMullan
Semester 2: Caroline McMullan
Autumn: Caroline McMullan
Module TeachersEileen Tully
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description

This module will provide programme participants with the skills to identify, analyse and assess the variety of hazards facing individuals, organisations and communities and to identify strategies for managing those hazards including steps to reduce likelihood of occurrence and mitigate impact.

Learning Outcomes

1. explain the concepts of risk analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and resilience
2. critique the various approaches which may be used to classify and categorise risks as well as measure hazards and their potential impact
3. compare and contrast a range of tools for plotting risks and creating relativities
4. determine strategies for managing risks, including the development of strategies for mitigation and building organisational and community resilience



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Students will complete 6x4 hour blocks during the semester
Independent Study101This time will be used for reading, study & preparation of group and individual assignments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

1
Introduction and definitions

2
Models for risk analysis and assessment

3
The risk assessment process I: Establish context and identify risks

4
The risk assessment process II: Analysis and assessment of risks

5
Classification and categorisation of risks and impacts

6
Recording of potential risks on a risk matrix

7
Risk mitigation strategies

8
Promoting community and critical infrastructure resilience

9
Establishing a strategic framework for managing risks

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentGroup Project30%Sem 1 End
AssignmentInidividual Assignment70%Week 10
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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