Module: Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
Module Code	MT565 (ITS) / MNA1024 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Caroline Mcmullan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Students will complete 6x4 hour blocks during the semester
Independent Study	101	This 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	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Group Project	30%	Sem 1 End
Assignment	Inidividual Assignment	70%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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