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Transport System Modelling (CVEN90063)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Neema Nassir
email : neema.nassir@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
In undergraduate subjects, students are exposed to some engineering features of transport and traffic engineering. However, these do not fully provide the requisite knowledge and skills for understanding the modelling and planning aspects of transport system engineering. These competencies are of highest importance for those interested in a career in transport engineering. In this subject, students will be provided with the fundamental concept of four-step modelling in depth, including trip generation/attraction, trip distribution, modal split and traffic assignment. The contemporary topics of transport modelling such as choice modelling, car-ownership and uncertainty modelling in the context of transport infrastructure engineering will also be presented. The subject provides real world examples and assignments. The primary emphasis of the subject is on concepts (rather than mathematical details) and getting students ready for the industry.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Describe the component models and the modelling framework used in transport network modelling and complex systems
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various transport models
- Apply the 4-step and activity-based modelling theories in transport planning
- Implement trip generation/attraction, trip distribution, modal split and traffic and transit assignment in transport strategic modelling
- Discuss uncertainty in planning transport infrastructure projects
- Demonstrate skills in conducting traffic impact study
- Assess contemporary issues in transport modelling and planning
Generic skills
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large;
- Ability to manage information and documentation.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into the 761EM Master of Engineering Management
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Linear algebra, proficiency in using spread sheets for statistical analysis.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual assignment 1, Trip generation/attraction. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 3 and 4 are addressed in this assignment.
| Week 3 | 20% |
Individual assignment 2, Modal split and traffic assignment. ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in this assignment.
| Week 6 | 15% |
Individual assignment 3, Simulation. ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in this assignment.
| Week 9 | 15% |
Examination. ILOs 1 to 7 are addressed in this assignment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Neema Nassir Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (2 hours lectures, 2 hours workshop per week) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Neema Nassir
email : neema.nassir@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Total Time Commitment: 200
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Management Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Master of Environmental Engineering Specialisation (formal) Environmental Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Mechanical - 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: 31 January 2024