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Course in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software

300-hour online course in ethics in CBRN modelling software. 6 modules covering the Chemical Weapons Convention (1993), the Biological Weapons Convention (1972) and ALOHA (CAMEO suite). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand what consequence modelling is for in emergency planning.

02

Learn, at a conceptual level, the fundamentals and uncertainties of dispersion models.

03

Design governance policies for access to sensitive software.

04

Analyse ethical dilemmas in the study and publication of results.

05

Apply the international non-proliferation regime to research.

06

Assess the responsible use of models in protecting the population.

07

Develop an integrative project on the ethical governance of modelling software.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Emergency planning technician who wants to specialise in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software.
  • Industrial risk analyst who wants to specialise in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software.
  • Civil protection specialist who wants to specialise in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software.
  • Non-proliferation researcher who wants to specialise in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software.
  • Chemical safety adviser who wants to specialise in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software.
  • Manager responsible for sensitive data governance who wants to specialise in Ethics in CBRN Modelling Software.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter civil protection.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Chemical Weapons Convention (1993)
  • Biological Weapons Convention (1972)
  • UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)
  • Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
  • Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III, major accidents involving dangerous substances)
  • International Health Regulations (WHO, 2005)
  • Law 17/2015 (National Civil Protection System)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Use in emergency planning and civil protection
  2. 1.2Use in industrial risk assessment
  3. 1.3Use in accident investigation
  4. 1.4What must not be used for optimisation
  5. 1.5The dual-use nature of modelling software
  6. 1.6Stakeholders: government, industry, academia and emergency services
  7. 1.7Reference documents and guidelines
  8. 1.8Field vocabulary and acronyms
  9. 1.9Overview of available tools
  10. 1.10Exercise: defining the legitimate purpose of a study
  1. 2.1Atmospheric dispersion models and their families
  2. 2.2Input data: meteorology, terrain and source
  3. 2.3Uncertainty in input data
  4. 2.4Model validation with published experiments
  5. 2.5Declared limits of applicability
  6. 2.6Spatial and temporal resolution
  7. 2.7Simplified versus detailed models
  8. 2.8Interpretation of results
  9. 2.9Communicating uncertainty
  10. 2.10Practice: analysing the assumptions of a published study
  1. 3.1Classification of software by sensitivity
  2. 3.2Access control and authorised users
  3. 3.3Usage logging and auditing
  4. 3.4Academic licences and their conditions
  5. 3.5Export control applicable to the software
  6. 3.6Restricted distribution and confidentiality agreements
  7. 3.7Sensitive input data and its custody
  8. 3.8Software hosting and its security
  9. 3.9Revoking access and project closure
  10. 3.10Practice: access policy for a laboratory
  1. 4.1Prior ethical review of the study
  2. 4.2Assessment of foreseeable misuse
  3. 4.3Publishable level of detail for scenarios
  4. 4.4Publication of aggregated results
  5. 4.5Retention of sensitive parameters
  6. 4.6The role of editors and reviewers
  7. 4.7Communicating with the media without creating manuals
  8. 4.8Collaboration with emergency authorities
  9. 4.9Researcher responsibility
  10. 4.10Debate: a study with sensitive results
  1. 5.1Integration into emergency plans
  2. 5.2Training of model users
  3. 5.3Validating results with real measurements
  4. 5.4Decision-making with uncertain results
  5. 5.5Study documentation and traceability
  6. 5.6Independent review of the calculation
  7. 5.7Updating the model and its data
  8. 5.8Quality indicators for the study
  9. 5.9Auditing software use
  10. 5.10Practice: report on a planning study
  1. 6.1Choosing the emergency planning case
  2. 6.2Defining the purpose and limits of the study
  3. 6.3Selecting the model and input data
  4. 6.4Uncertainty analysis
  5. 6.5Access and data custody policy
  6. 6.6Ethical and foreseeable misuse analysis
  7. 6.7Responsible publication plan
  8. 6.8Integration into the emergency plan
  9. 6.9Study report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ALOHA (CAMEO suite), HYSPLIT (NOAA), QGIS, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures from emergency planning studies, uncertainty analysis of dispersion models and reviews of software access governance. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis (final project):safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Choosing the emergency planning case

Understand what consequence modelling is for in emergency planning.

Defining the purpose and limits of the study

Learn, at a conceptual level, the fundamentals and uncertainties of dispersion models.

Selecting the model and input data

Design governance policies for access to sensitive software.

Uncertainty analysis

Analyse ethical dilemmas in the study and publication of results.

Access and data custody policy

Apply the international non-proliferation regime to research.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Emergency planning technicianIndustrial risk analystCivil protection specialistNon-proliferation researcherChemical safety adviserSensitive data governance manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ALOHA (CAMEO suite), HYSPLIT (NOAA), QGIS and Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the crediting policy when you enrol.

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