2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE3385 Introduction to Railway Engineering and Planning

10 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr. Judith Wang
Email: j.y.t.wang@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

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 interelationships 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
- Independent working
- Initative
- 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) 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 Engagement

Methods 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 website

Last updated: 23/11/2016

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