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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE3381 Introduction to Railway Engineering
10 creditsClass Size: 82
Module manager: Dr. Judith Wang
Email: j.wang@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module will highlight the multi-discipline approach required for the successful completion of rail projects and illustrate the broad range of engineering skills required in today's railway industry.The course will be taught jointly with railway professionals from a range of organisations including Balfour Beatty etc, who will aim to pass on their practical experience and professional knowledge to the students.Objectives
The module aims to:1) provide students with a general overview of railway engineering, which will widen their knowledge of the practical application of engineering in industry.
2) develop awareness of key technical complexities and interrelationships of a wide number of engineering specialisms.
3) Give an insight into the integration of railways as part of the wider transport network.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge of critical components that make a railway.
- Proper understanding of the complexities and interrelationships of technical components.
- Understanding of the impact of railway engineering in terms of planning, environment and human factors.
Skills outcomes
The ability to understand the components of project development and design within a railway engineering context.
- Ethical Awareness
- Flexibility
- independant Working
- Initiative
- Planning and Organisation
- Professionalism
- Research Skills
- Self Awareness
- Social/Cultural Sensitivity
- Time Management
- Use of Knowledge.
Syllabus
The syllabus will follow the following outline:
1) Structure of UK and international rail industries and planning processes
2) Railway operations and systems integration
3) Stations and Interchanges; architecture and planning. Light rail and Tram trains
4) Permanent Way
5) Signalling
6) Railway structures and electrification
7) Mechanical and electrical engineering and railway maintenance
8) Rolling stock and environmental impact
9) Rail Asset Management
10) Integration of railways in the transport network and future developments.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 60.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Students will be expected to carry out independent research in producing the assignments for the module. This will entail use of the library, internet, in addition to specific materials produced for the lectures.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
VLE Student EngagementMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | 1 x 3,000 to 4,000 word report | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Assignment: Case Study - Feasibility, Design and Operation of Railways.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/12/2014
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