2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
TRAN5750M Transport in Development
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Frances Hodgson
Email: F.C.Hodgson@its.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to recognise the features which distinguish the transport sector issues in developing countries from those of industrialised countries. They should be able to assess the applicability of different analytical techniques in varying institutional and economic contexts, and to appraise the likely effectiveness of various policy instruments in the developing country context.Syllabus
The course will consider the economic, financial, institutional and demographic characteristics of developing countries and their significance for transport sector policies. The special problems to be highlighted include road infrastructure investment appraisal; rural road policy and investment; road maintenance planning, management and finance; infrastructure finance, including the contribution of the private sector; environmental, safety and security policies; traffic management; public transport fare and regulatory policies; the roles of mass transit, non-maligned transport and the informed sector.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 130.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 3,000 words | 70.00 |
| Presentation | In class | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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