2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

TRAN5072M Principles of Transport Engineering

15 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: Dr. Chandra Balijepalli
Email: N.C.Balijepalli@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Honours degree (or equivalent) in a numerate discipline

Module replaces

TRAN5071M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module presents an overview and the foundations of transport engineering. Semester 2 modules TRAN5241M (Road Geometry & Infrastructure), TRAN5210M (Traffic Management), TRAN5763M (Road Safety) and TRAN5946M (Deterioration & Maintenance of Pavements) build on this module further providing opportunities to specialise in particular areas.

Objectives

The module aims to familiarise students with the engineering aspects of the design of transport infrastructure.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

LO1: appreciate the principles of engineering design as they apply to transport systems;
LO2: design the road geometry / railway track geometry using appropriate standards;
LO3: appreciate the environmental impacts of transport systems.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SO1: Designing road/railway geometry
SO2: Designing the layout of public transport facilities
SO3: Academic: reflection
SO4: Academic: critical thinking
SO5: Academic: information searching
SO6: Work-ready: problem solving & analytical skills
SO7: Work-ready: creativity
SO8: Work-ready: communication

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Independent online learning hours			25.00
Private study hours			103.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through performance in coursework
In-class problem solving sessions

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	33.00
Assignment	OTLA	67.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 23/04/2024

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