Risk assessment and managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You use logically the terminology and legislation in risk assessment and management. You know the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk assessment and management. You can evaluate toxicity using mathematical modelings and data from chemical risk assessments. You know how to avoid risks by planning before they cause accidents. You know how to work as a member of risk assessment and management teams, if necessary.

Content

How to use risk assessment tools?
How to measure and use threshold limit values, mathematical calculations and modelings?
What is ecological risk assessment?
What is the difference between quantitative risks assessment and qualitative risk assessment?
How are risks managed?

Evaluation

Students can:
· use professional vocabulary systematically.
· look for information in the key information sources of the field.
· work as team members in a goal-oriented way.