Postgraduate - UnitCIV5305 - Transport modelling

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Organisational Unit	Department of Civil Engineering
Offered	Clayton First semester 2015 (Day) Clayton First semester 2015 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Majid Sarvi

Synopsis

This unit develops students' understanding of the network models used in transport modelling and planning. The emphasis is on strategic network models which are used for longer term network modelling and planning as opposed to operational considerations. The traditional four step models of trip generation, mode choice and traffic assignment as well as contemporary methods such as tour-based and activity-based modelling are considered in detail. The capabilities of commercial network modelling packages are reviewed.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the component models and the modelling framework used in transport network modelling
assess the strengths and weaknesses of various transport models
apply appropriate concepts, techniques and principles that underline transportation forecasting and management
evaluate emerging issues in transport planning
implement modelling concepts in transport planning
perform feasibility studies of transport proposals

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Workload requirements

On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.
Off-campus - 150 hours study

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker