civ4tre transportation engineering
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
CIV4TRE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the students will learn about road transport system elements, planning process and traffic flow theories. Topics include: transportation and highway economy; transportation systems, traffic congestion and evolving technologies; fundamentals of traffic flow and traffic modelling (basic traffic models, speed-density model, flow-density model, speed-flow model, Poission model); queuing theory and traffic flow analysis; highway capacity and service analysis; traffic control and analysis; traffic demand and forecasting; highway management systems; public transport in urban development; and rail and tram transit systems. Skills to utilise different models and systems to forecast traffic flow and use different strategies and techniques to determine highway capacity as well as to ensure the design and development of transportation systems are in compliance with the principles of sustainability will be also developed.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Utilize different models and systems to forecast traffic flow.
- Activities:
- Case and scenario studies, site visits
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Use different strategies and techniques to determine highway capacity, analyse the level of services and assess the performance of intersections
- Activities:
- Case and scenario studies, site visits
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Identify and analyse issues related to the roads network and public transport planning in an urban environment
- Activities:
- Case and scenario studies, site visits
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Ensure the design and development of transportation systems are in compliance with the principles of sustainability.
- Activities:
- Design and implementation scenarios and simulations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Write and communicate clearly, concisely and logically on issues relating to transportation engineering.
- Activities:
- Case study and scenario analysis reports
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Function effectively as a member in a working team.
- Activities:
- Group discussion and assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoe Petrolito
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Assignment (case study) (750 words) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Examination (2.5 hours) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group Report and Presentation (2000 words and 20 minutes) | 35 | 01, 05, 06 |