Acquiring advanced academic knowledge about the qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative methods of risk analysis, and enabling students to apply these methods.

Students possess advanced academic knowledge about the qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative risk analysis methods. They are able to solve problems of different levels of complexity on their own, as well as in communication and interaction with others. They are entrepreneurial and can lead projects of different complexity by respecting the ethical standards of their profession. They have a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and personal and professional development.

Risk nomenclature. Components of the risk function. Indicators and indexes. Quantitative and qualitative methods of assessment. Methods for hazard parameter calculation. Models of vulnerability assessment. Assessment of exposure, toughness, endurance. Methods of damage assessment. Relationship between uncertainty and risk. Human factor and risks. Objectivity in risk assessment. Subjectivity in risk assessment. Risk analysis and society.

Lectures, practical classes, consultations. The theoretical part of the study material is presented at lectures through presentations of individual thematic units, followed by the appropriate examples from practice for the sake of easier perceiving and understanding. At practical classes, the study material is processed through the solving of practical problems with the active participation of students. In addition to lectures and exercises, consultations are held regularly in order to provide students with answers to additional questions related to the study material.