UNSW Handbook Course - Risk Analysis

Risk Analysis - SESC9231


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Safety Science
	Course Outline: http://www.safesci.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: SESC6010 and SESC6020 or ECON5203
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course introduces methods used to analyse risk in different disciplines. Techniques covered include Fault Tree analysis and quantification, Trend analysis, Monte Carlo and other computer modelling techniques, use of risk analysis software. The methods are applied to examples which include decision-making in financial, environmental and safety management. In addition students undertake a case study selecting areas of risk of their choice.

Note: Also offered in off-campus mode in S2.

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