Risk and vulnerability analysis (BYS120)

The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods in risk science and risk and vulnerability analysis. Furthermore, the course focuses on the application of risk and vulnerability analyses in the context of urban development and spatial planning. The course will also provide an introduction to impact assessments and the legal framework regulating their use.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

BYS120

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Through the course, students are introduced 1) Fundamental concepts, principles, and methods within risk and vulnerability analysis and risk science, including risk identification, risk assessment, risk characterization, and risk management. 2) Risk and vulnerability analyses and how to conduct such analyses in connection with interventions in an urban context. 3) Impact assessments, what they are, their legal foundations, and their connection to risk and risk analysis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

Upon completing the course, students are expected to have knowledge of:

  • Fundamental concepts, principles, and methods within risk and vulnerability analysis and risk science.
  • Risk and vulnerability analyses related to interventions in an urban context.
  • What impact assessments are and the legal framework that regulates their use in spatial planning.

Skills:

Upon completing the course, students are expected to be able to:

  • Identify and apply fundamental concepts, principles, and methods in a risk analysis context.
  • Conduct basic risk and vulnerability analyses and propose risk-reducing measures.
  • Use public guidelines, databases, and tools to find relevant information for inclusion in risk and vulnerability analyses.

General competence:

  • Understand and analyze factors that influence risk and societal safety in urban areas.
  • Understand and discuss some key challenges and dilemmas in the government's organization and oversight of societal safety and various risk-related issues in spatial planning.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades None permitted

Digital exam.

Coursework requirements

Group assignement

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Kjartan Bjørnsen

Course coordinator:

Kjartan Bjørnsen

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method of work

Combination of lectures, problem-solving, and group work.

Open for

Urban Planning and Societal Safety - Bachelor`s Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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