Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNICATION OF RISK | ||
Code | RISK622 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof SD Ferson Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Scott.Ferson@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1) To provide students with a range of theoretical paradigms relevant to industry, retail, management, security, law enforcement and defence processes (including decision-making, leadership and communication). 2) To introduce students to both traditional and naturalistic paradigms and the recent research that synthesises the two (dependent on time pressure, stress and context). 3) To introduce students to differences in 'sender' messages and 'receiver' perceptions, to the psychology of framing risks and understanding probabilities. 4) To introduce students to the mechanisms by which high-reliability organisations can more effectively and accurately transmit messages about risk (especially low risk, high consequence messages). 5) To consider the effect of social media on the communication outwards and on consequences (perceptually) of risk. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to critically evaluate similarities and differences between traditional and naturalistic theories of decision-making, and judge their applicability to their sphere of interest. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to discuss how group cohesion, leadership and effective communication can influence decisions. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to identify how environmental and organisational factors impact upon effective decision-making and communication. |
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(LO4) Students will recognise the value of scenario-based learning to consider the impact of transmitting messages about risk and uncertainty in complex environments. |
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(S1) Communication skills |
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(S2) Presentation skills |
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(S3) Problem solving skills |
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(S4) Teamwork |
Syllabus |
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The following core areas will be covered, but the individual topics may change dependent on staff expertise: Crowd Dynamics, Applications and Interventions, along with Communication between Groups (intra- and inter-agency) Communications from industry to the public. High performance computing for the appraisal, analysis and communication of risk and uncertainty. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar T
eaching Method 3 - Tutorial Teaching Method 4 - Laboratory Work/practicals Teaching Method 5 - Project |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
5 |
20 |
2 3 |
50 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 100 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Individual newsletter article There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 2 pages | 20 | ||||
Hartree Centre computational group exercise There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Seme | Portfolio of learnin | 50 | ||||
Simulated press conference video (group) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semeste | maximum 5 minutes pe | 30 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |