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Transport Systems (CVEN90048)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Neema Nassir
email : neema.nassir@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to provide students with an introduction to urban traffic engineering and transport planning principles. General theory as well as analytical techniques for solving common transport engineering and modelling problems are presented. The key theme in this subject is how to improve the efficiency and sustainability of transport systems. This includes basics of traffic flow theory, simulation, and operation models, and understanding and predicting travel demand in urban transport networks. Behavioural choice modelling methods are used with real data from the Melbourne Metropolitan Area to predict demand for all modes of transport including public transport and non-motorised transport modes. The concepts of accessibility, efficiency and sustainability are introduced in the context of urban transport systems, and transport safety measures and best practices are also introduced.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- ILO1 - Demonstrate knowledge of traffic flow theory
- ILO2. -Use software and simulate traffic flow operations for urban roads
- ILO3 - Use software and simulate signalised intersection and optimise signal timing
- ILO4 - Develop and evaluate travel demand forecasting models
- ILO5 - Conceptualise, develop and estimate travel mode choice models with real data
- ILO6 - Evaluate performance of transport projects with respect to sustainability, accessibility, and safety criteria.
Generic skills
Having completed this subject, the student is expected to be able to:
- Execute basic research and problem-solving skills - including problem identification, data sourcing, analysis formulation and execution, and the nomination or provision of viable solutions
- Organise themselves into effective working groups that replicate real-world engineering project environments
- Manage personal time and workload efficiently, to deliver needed outputs in a timely manner (as per real-world engineering project environment)
- Execute effective, professional-level verbal communication and discussion around current real-world engineering issues and concepts, as well as professional-level written communication skills
- Understand social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the relevance of sustainable development principles
- Take part in meaningful lifelong learning and ongoing professional skills development.
Last updated: 24 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 24 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Weekly reports on individual assignments of 2 hours each (x10), and 100 words each (x10), for 1.5% each (x10). Intended Learning Outcomes 1-6 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 15% |
Group Project (group project with software, and programming models). Report from each group, with a workload per student equivalent to 2000 words, 45 hours per student. ILOs 2-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 35% |
Final examination. ILOs 1-6 are addressed in this examination.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 24 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Neema Nassir Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Tutorials: 2 hours per week) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Neema Nassir
email : neema.nassir@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated 200 hours
Last updated: 24 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Key learning and teaching methods include:
Lectures and large-group discussion of core themes and concepts. These are delivered by academic staff members. Lectures draw on real world case studies, key policy reference points and the introduction and description of basic analytical procedures or calculations. Lecturers employ multimedia, public speaking, and Socratic dialogue methods. Two hours of lectures are offered for each week of the academic program.
Engagement with required and suggested readings and information sources. Readings and information sources cover a mixture of policy documents, journal papers, online references and databases, government reports or guidelines, and other textual resources. Students are expected to undertake between 1-2 hours per week of reading and resource review to support concept acquisition and knowledge contextualisation, as well as to assist with execution of tutorial exercises, assignment work, and exam.
Tutorial and tutorial exercises in smaller-group format. This approach includes classic Q&A and calculation exercises. Tutors are primarily drawn from the specialist lecturers (from both academia and industry) tutoring in smaller groups, on specialised topics, with reference to the weekly tutorial exercises. Roughly one hour of tutorial time is available per week of the program.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
AUSTROADS, (2009). Guide to Traffic Engineering and Management, Sydney, Parts 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 & 13.
Low, N. (2013). Transforming Urban Transport, The Ethics, Politics and Practices of Sustainable Mobility, EarthScan, Routledge, Oxon.
The Victorian Integrated Travel Survey (online database) www.transport.vic.gov.au/research/statistics/victorian-integrated-survey-of-travel-and-activity
The Victorian Transport Statistics Portal (online database) www1.transport.vic.gov.au/VTSP
Richardson, A.J., Ampt, E.S. and Meyburg, A.H. (1995). Survey Methods for Transport Planning. Eucalyptus Press.
Government of Victoria (2008). Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy – arrive alive. Government of Victoria www.roadsafety.vic.gov.au
Austroads, 2009. Austroads Guide to Road Design: Part 3 – Geometric Design. Austroads
VicRoads, 2013. Freeway Ramp Signals Handbook (online). https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/business-and-industry/technical-documents/freeway-ramp-signals-handbook
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
State Government departments and agencies are involved in providing input to the course material as well as data for the major assignment.
Students are also alerted to student membership opportunities at these organisations and encouraged to consider applying for membership.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Energy Systems Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Civil Engineering Course Master of Urban Planning Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Spatial - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 24 February 2024