2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5233M Risk Management
15 creditsClass Size: 110
Module manager: Tristano Sainati
Email: T.Sainati@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
- To introduce the nature and purpose of risk management to provide an understanding of the value and limitations of the outcomes of risk management;- To develop an awareness of the "cyber world" in which risk modelling, simulation and outputs are produced and the transitition to risk decision making in the "real world" on real projects;
- To provide an understanding of the uncertainty and creativity of the risk management process.
Learning outcomes
i) To develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of Risk Management as applied to Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects;
ii) to be able to identify and recognise sources of risk and causes of risk;
iii) to have the ability to undertake a simple risk assessment and acquire an understanding of the outputs of the risk analysis process;
iv) to develop an awareness of the role of risk management whilst recognising the limitations of the process in the management of infrastructure projects.
Skills outcomes
- Planning and organisation
- Use of knowledge
Syllabus
- Introduction to Risk Management and the cycle of Identification, Assessment, Response and the Management of Residual Risk;
- Risk Management Software and its outputs. Sensitivity Analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation - when and how to use;
- In-Class Assessed Group Coursework;
- Relationship with Value Management;
- Limitations of Risk Management;
- Concept of Uncertainty Management.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Case Study | 2 | 1.50 | 3.00 |
Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 7.50 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.50 | 15.00 |
Tutorial | 4 | 1.50 | 6.00 |
Private study hours | 118.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 31.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | Major coursework paper | 80.00 |
In-course Assessment | Class Test assessment in module | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
External Resit: Major coursework paper (100%)
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/03/2019
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