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Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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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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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
MSEM | MSc in Emergency Management |
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2003 - 2004
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2004 - 2005
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2005 - 2006
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2006 - 2007
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2007 - 2008
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2008 - 2009
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2009 - 2010
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2010 - 2011
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2011 - 2012
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2012 - 2013
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2013 - 2014
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2014 - 2015
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2015 - 2016
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2016 - 2017
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2017 - 2018
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2018 - 2019
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2019 - 2020
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2020 - 2021
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2021 - 2022
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2022 - 2023
- See the module specification for MT565 in 2023 - 2024
- See the module specification for the current year