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752-2123-00L 3 Credits MSC , DR D-USYS , D-HEST

Risk Awareness, Risk Acceptance and Trust

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist, Dr. Angela Bearth
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:13:57

Abstract

The course provides an overview about risk perception and acceptance of new technologies. In addition, the most important findings of the research related to decisions under uncertainty are presented.

Objective

Students know the most important theoretical approaches in the domains of risk perception and acceptance of new technologies. Furthermore, students understand the paradigms and the research results in the domain of decision making under uncertainty.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Es sind keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Risk Awareness, Risk Acceptance and Trust
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG D 7.2)
2 h weekly

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