Safety and Civil Protection Engineering

General learning outcomes The course aims to provide the basic scientific and technical knowledge to manage the transport system during an emergency, ensure the effective intervention of the rescue bodies and facilitate the recovery process of the anthropized territory. Through the knowledge of geometric, functional and logistic concepts related to the functional aspects of vehicles and transport systems, the management of transport infrastructures, the course aims to propose tools for managing transport networks, assessing the vulnerability of infrastructures, and reconstruction after emergency conditions. Specific learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, students will know: • the mathematical and scientific principles underlying safety engineering applied to infrastructures and transport systems; • the basics of applied mathematics to solve transport system problems; • the principles and basic theoretical models of the main areas of safety engineering. Applying knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, students will be able: • to describe phenomena involving complex systems with mathematical models; • to carry out design activities for solving problems in the management of transport during an emergency. Making judgements By sharing presentations, documents and specific publications, the course will develop students’ analytical skills and independent judgment, stimulating the evaluation of the specific system dealt with in order to identify the critical elements and the possible improvements. During the lessons, even complex application cases will be proposed, encouraging students to discuss the management hypotheses for the solution of the problems highlighted. At the end of the course, students will be able to work on the topics covered both independently and as members of a team. Communication skills The teacher will stimulate the students’ communication skills, inviting them to discussion and analysis on the topics and application cases dealt with. Learning skills The sharing of the material relating to the course, the discussion and identification of the subjects in charge of emergency management will help the students to develop a strong ability to continue, in total autonomy, the study and the professional and scientific updating on the topics dealt with.