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Risk and Environment
Umwelt und Risiko
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:16
Abstract
Risk and uncertainty. Measures of risk aversion. The portofolio concept. Ruin probabilities. Ruin avoidance as a strategy for long-term survival. Conceptual and quantitative dimensions of the precautionary principle. The WBGU classification of global risks. Prevention vs. risk managment of global environmental risks. Precautionary assessment of environmental chemicals.
Objective
General introduction to risk thinking and ecological risk prevention
Content
Risk and uncertainty. Measures of risk aversion. The portofolio concept. Ruin probabilities. Ruin avoidance as a strategy for long-term survival: with higher animals, in economies without market and in the calculation of premiums for insurances. Conceptual and quantitative dimensions of the precautionary principle. The WBGU classification of global risks. Prevention vs. risk managment of global environmental risks. Precautionary assessment of environmental chemicals. Risk aspects in international negotiations.
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Lecture Notes
Handout of notes if required.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Umwelt und Risiko |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Earth Sciences Bachelor (Information on the Bachelor: )
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Major in Climate and Water: Electives (24 credit points from the courses listed under "elective course" in the winter (5. semester) and the summer semester (6. semester) must be aquired. The choice of other courses has to be approved by the Fachberater (Dr. M. Wüest).)
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