Dec 21, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Calendar

2023-2024 Undergraduate Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

ESNS 4660U – Risk Analysis Methods

Students will apply probability theory to discrete and continuous events. Topics include: random variables; decision theory, including Bayes’ Theorem, the likelihood principle, prior posterior and predictive distributions and survival models. Students will also study chemical, physical, biological hazards; recognition, evaluation, prevention and control of hazards; industrial hygiene and occupational health; analysis, assessment, characterization and communication of risks.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Tutorial hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2800U
Credit restriction(s): ENGR 4660U