LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understands the basic concepts of engineering risk and safety. Can explain the overall maritime safety regulatory regime and describe the contents of the main regulatory approaches to manage maritime risk and safety. Can identify and explain methods for hazard identification, risk analysis and safety engineering. Can select and apply appropriate methods for a particular problem related to ship design, ship operation or safety of maritime transportation
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 15.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Osiris Valdez Banda
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course will start with an introductory phase focusing on basic concepts and frameworks for engineering risk and safety. These are subsequently linked to specific methods for hazard identification, risk analysis and safety engineering. An overview is given of the maritime safety regulatory regime and the main regulations. Selected topics related to ship design or operation are addressed in greater depth.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Course assignment (40%)
- Exam (40%)
- Learning logs (20%)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Participation in the lectures is highly recommended for discussing the topics covered
- Problem-based learning and self-reflection
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided prior each lecture
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).