Unit of Study CIVL2019 Road Transport Systems (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Enrolment information

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Unit description

Introduces students to the application of a systems-based engineering approach to design of road transport systems. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1: Planning Road Transport Systems

Module 2: Design of Road Layouts and Geometry

Module 3: Geotechnical Considerations

Module 4: Pavement Design

Module 5: Drainage Design

Module 6: Integrated Design Approaches

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term4	Term4
Lismore	Term4	Term4
Online	Term4	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

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

employ a systems approach that accounts for existing and emerging practical knowledge of surveying, earthworks, pavement design and traffic management along with other relevant contextual factors to define and analyse a well-defined problem related to road transport systems

analyse transportation data, such as traffic counts and GIS, to inform decision-making in the design of intersections and road network

develop a well-defined project on the road transport systems and clearly communicate the outcomes

self-assess use of management skills, social skills and professional judgement in contributing to the successful completion of a well-defined project related to road transport systems.

analyse the impact of emerging technologies, such as autonomous vehicles and smart traffic systems, on the design and operation of future road transport networks

design road transport systems, incorporating road layouts, geometry, pavement, and drainage systems.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	25%
Report	50%
Presentation	25%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	25%
Report	50%
Presentation	25%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	25%
Report	50%
Presentation	25%

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