Accidents are seemingly unavoidable parts of modern-day city life. In this course, students can learn how and why accidents occur in living, working, learning and leisure environments. They will learn about the science and engineering of accident prevention and investigation. With this understanding, they can avoid being the causers or victims of accidents. Besides, the knowledge of the potential dire consequences of accidents will enable them to appreciate the importance of safety and health issues in daily life.

This course combines Large Class Activities, i.e. lectures, with student-centred projects (group work). Students have many opportunities for self-directed learning and teamwork experience.