Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
1Introduction and definitions2Models for risk analysis and assessment3The risk assessment process I: Establish context and identify risks4The risk assessment process II: Analysis and assessment of risks5Classification and categorisation of risks and impacts6Recording of potential risks on a risk matrix7Risk mitigation strategies8Promoting community and critical infrastructure resilience9Establishing a strategic framework for managing risks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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