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701-0650-00L 3 Credits BSC D-USYS
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Risk Analysis and Management

Risikoanalyse und -management

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. David N. Bresch, Prof. Dr. Anthony Patt, Dr. Laura Booth
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:36:54

Abstract

This course introduced students to principles of quantitative risk analysis, across a wide variety of environmental areas including weather and climate, natural hazards, and toxic substances. It also introduces them to established practices of risk management, including regulatory approaches, insurance, and contingency planning.

Objective

- Competence in applying methods of quantitative risk analysis. - Understanding of common approaches towards risk management. - Understanding of the importance of risk and uncertainty in decision- and policy-making. - Ability to communicate risk information clearly and effectively.

Content

Statistics for risk analysis; Monte Carlo simulation; toxicology and epidemiology; exposure assessment; fault tree analysis; risk in decision-making; risk perception and communication; loss spreading and insurance; mitigating natural hazard losses; risk and climate change policy.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
None
Diese Lehrveranstaltung enthält zwei Leistungselemente. Die obligatorische Gruppenarbeit während dem Semester zählt zu 10% zu der Endnote. Das Bestehen der Gruppenarbeit ist keine Voraussetzung, um zur Semesterendprüfung zugelassen zu werden. Die 90 minütige freiwillige Zwischenprüfung zählt zu 30% zur Endnote, wenn das Ergebnis der Zwischenprüfung besser ist als das Ergebnis der Semesterendprüfung. Die obligatorische Semesterendprüfung zählt 60 bzw. 90%.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Risikoanalyse und -management
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CHN E 42)
2 h weekly

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