Advanced studies on Risk Assessment and Control

Code:

DEMSSO006

Acronym:

EAACR

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Multidisciplinary Themes

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Mining Engineering Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Occupational Safety and Health

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
DEMSSO	9	Syllabus since 2009/10	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The main goal for each student of this course is to:
Develop a set of methodological skills that enable him to identify a topic within their field of study in the area of risk evaluation and control and simultaneously define the specific research goals.

The specific objectives of this CU include that the student be able to:
• Acquire advanced skills in risk evaluation and control in his specific research area;
• Concretise a critical and reflexive stance on the information available;
• Develop the ability to identify, evaluate and formulate problems in the area of risk evaluation and control.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student should be able to identify their own needs, so that, with his supervisor, define his working goals and the tools to develop the theme of the thesis in the component of risk evaluation and control.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The program is individually defined by the student, the advisor and the responsible for the curricular unit.

Mandatory literature

Jean-Marie Flaus; Risk Analysis: Socio-technical and Industrial Systems, Wiley, 2013

Comments from the literature

Appropriate to the topic under development by the student.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Learning is based on individual study with tutorial guidance from the supervisor and / or the coordinator of the curricular unit.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Trabalho de investigação	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation without Final Exam; The final ranking will be decided by the CU's coordinator, after reading the report and considering the performance throughout the semester.

Examinations or Special Assignments

The evaluation will focus on a report / portfolio to be surrendered by the student at the end of CU.

Observations

Evaluation without Final Exam; The final ranking will be decided by the CU's coordinator, after reading the report and considering the performance throughout the semester.


The support schedule will take place on Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, with previous appointment.