Course Summary
Risk in Modern Society is a course that explores the concept of risk and how it affects modern society. The course covers different types of risk, as well as how risk is managed and perceived by society.Key Learning Points
- Understand the different types of risk and how they affect modern society
- Learn how risk is managed and perceived by society
- Explore the impact of risk on different industries and sectors
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the different types of risk and their impact on modern society
- Learn how to analyze and manage risks in various industries and sectors
- Understand how risk is perceived by society and how it affects decision-making
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of statistics and probability
- Familiarity with risk management concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Risk Management Strategies for Small Businesses
- Financial Risk Management
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Daniel Kahneman
Related Books
Description
Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. And even for individuals, risk and the avoidance or embracing thereof, is a key theme.
Outline
- Welcome & Risk in Modern Society
- How to succeed in your online class?
- Lecture 1.1 The History of Risk
- Lecture 1.2 The Study of Risk: Security Studies
- Lecture 1.3 The Study of Risk: Safety Science
- Meet the Instructors & Leiden•Delft•Erasmus
- Community Guidelines
- What is your learning path?
- The History of Risk
- The Study of Risk
- The History and Study of Risk
- Managing Risk
- Lecture 2.1 Risk Management
- Lecture 2.2 Risk of Natural Hazards
- Lecture 2.3 Risk of Natural Hazards / Part II
- Lecture 2.4 Risk in the Chemical Industry
- Lecture 2.5 Risk in the Chemical Industry / Part II
- Lecture 2.6 Risk Management: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Risk Management
- The Risk of Natural Hazards
- Risks in the Chemical Industry
- Risk Management: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Managing Risk
- Risk Perception
- Lecture 3.1 Risk Perception
- Lecture 3.2 Risk of Terrorism
- Lecture 3.3 Risk of Terrorism / Part II
- Lecture 3.4 Risk of Violent Crime
- Lecture 3.5 The Risk of Violent Crime / Part II
- Lecture 3.6 Risk and Moral Emotions
- Risk Perception
- The Risk of Terrorism
- The Risk of Violent Crime
- Risk and Moral Emotions
- Further Readings
- Modern-day Risks: Global Challenges
- Lecture 4.1 Modern-day Risk: Global Challenges
- Lecture 4.2 Risks in Cyberspace
- Lecture 4.3 Risks in Cyberspace / Part II
- Lecture 4.4 Risk of Hospital Acquired Infections
- Lecture 4.5: Risk of Hospital Acquired Infections / Part II
- Lecture 4.6 Risk of Infectious Diseases
- Lecture 4.7 Risk of Infectious Diseases / Part II
- Lecture 4.8 The Risk of Infectious Diseases / Part III
- Modern-day Risk: Global Challenges
- Risks in Cyberspace
- The Risk of Hospital Acquired Infections
- The Risk of Infectious Diseases
- Modern-day Risks: Global Challenges
- Risk in Modern Society
- Lecture 5.1 Risk in Modern Society
- Risk in Modern Society
- Risk: Want to Learn More?
- Risk in Modern Society
Summary of User Reviews
This course on modern risk society has received positive reviews from many users. It covers a range of topics related to risk and provides an in-depth perspective on how risks are perceived and managed in modern times. Many users have appreciated the engaging lectures and the well-structured course material.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The engaging lectures and well-structured course material.Pros from User Reviews
- In-depth perspective on modern risk society
- Engaging lectures
- Well-structured course material
- Great insights into risk perception and management
- Clear and concise explanations
Cons from User Reviews
- Some lectures were too long
- Course content can be repetitive at times
- Not suitable for beginners
- Some users found the course material to be too theoretical
- Limited interaction with other students
Marieke Liem
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