COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: RISK ANALYSIS IN DECISION- MAKING PROCESS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 454	B	2	2	2	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Julinda Keçi jkeci@epoka.edu.al
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Professional Master in Disaster Risk Management and Fire Safety in Civil Engineering
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	N/A
Course Description:	The course aims to demonstrate the nature, typology and dynamics of risk & risk management, apply them to strategic and tactical problems and illustrate their tools and techniques through case studies. Through this course students shall gain fundamental knowledge and understanding of risk analysis, risk evaluation and risk management, with applications in a broad array of areas including safety, health, environment and society. The course also aims that the students shall gain the ability to utilize tools and techniques for risk identification, analysis, evaluation and response and how they can support risk-related decisions.
Course Objectives:	The primary course learning objectives are for the student to have: - A broad knowledge of risk and uncertanity concepts, principles and terminology; - A good comprehension of how major project risks are identified and assessed; - An understanding of specific risk analysis methodologies and the ability to apply them in practice; and - An up-to-date knowledge of risk management best practices in the construction industry and disaster management

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	risks and uncertainties
2	risk dentification
3	risk analysis
4	risk evaluation
5	risk response

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	General Introduction
2	Major disasters occurred all over the world
3	Natural disaster and impact on society
4	Putting risk into perspective
5	Risk and Uncertainty in Construction projects
6	Hazard Assessment
7	Vulnerability Assessment
8	Risk Management System; Project Risk Identification
9	Project Risk Analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
10	Project Risk Analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
11	Project Risk Analysis: Applications
12	Multi hazard risk assessment and decision making
13	Risk Response Planning, Risk Monitoring and Controlling
14	Simulation, Case study

Prerequisite(s):	-
Textbook(s):	- Managing Risk: In Construction Projects, by Nigel J. Smith, T. Merna, P. Jobling, 3rd Edition, 2014, Wiley. - Risk Management and Construction, Roger Flanagan, George Norman, 1993, Wiley. - Natural Disaster Risk Management, Ulrich Ranke, 2016, Springer Additional readings: - Risk Management for Design and Construction, Ovidiu Cretu, Robert B. Stewart, Terry Berends, 2011, Wiley. - Project Risk Management Guidelines: Managing Risk with ISO 31000 and IEC 62198, Dale Cooper, Pauline Bosnich, Stephen Grey, Grant Purdy, Geoffrey Raymond, Phil Walker, Mike Wood, 2014, Wiley. - Managing Risk in Large Projects and Complex Procurement, by D. F. Cooper, S. Grey, G. Raymond and P. Walker, 3rd Edition, 2012,
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	Ms Excel, MS Project
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understand and be able to apply the concept of risks and uncertainties in construction industry
2	To evaluate the risk-based situations applying concepts of hazard and vulnerability assessment
3	Understand and be able to apply tools for identification, analysis and evaluation, and to develop responses to project risks
4	Be able to integrate multi hazards risk assessment to solve problems with realistic constraints

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Professional Master in Disaster Risk Management and Fire Safety in Civil Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6	an ability to communicate effectively
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	3	10
Case Study	1	10
Final Exam	1	60
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	4	10	40
Final examination	1	20	20
Other	1	7.5	7.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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