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MEC-E2009 - Marine Risks and Safety D, Lecture, 3.9.2024-15.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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
Prerequisites
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 I

    Registration:

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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