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AVIA1060 Aviation in the Global Transport System

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Z Wadud
Email: z.wadud@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Transport systems are part of our daily life and so we all have opinions about it based on our own experiences. However, it is a much greater challenge to be able to see "the big picture", as that requires understanding of: how current transport systems have evolved; what impacts they have on society, the economy and people's lives; which stakeholders are involved; and what factors may help or hinder how we are able to travel in the future. This module will use a range of approaches (traditional lectures, interactive workshops and fieldwork) to explore how travel and mobility contribute to quality of life, but also how a transport system is organised and how they can be analysed and designed for societal benefit. Some of the long term transport sustainability issues are also discussed, as is the role of aviation in the broader context of the global transport system.

Objectives

The module aims to equip students with the ways of thinking and tools needed to understand the transport system and the role of aviation in the system. The objective are to:
1. understand transport problems and trends, appropriate objectives and the role of transport in a modern society;
2. to gain an analytical understanding of individual elements of transport systems;
3. to understand fundamental relationships between elements of transport systems;
4. to use both to develop a more effective transport policy and practice; and
5. to gain knowledge and proficiency with fundamental techniques in transport analysis.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should:
1. have the knowledge and comprehension of the key concepts involved in transport systems;
2. have the skills to describe and analyse the key elements in transport systems and understand links between them;
3. have a critical and nuanced appreciation of the differences, similarities, links and complementarities between the various roles and disciplinary approaches to the transport system;
4. be able to apply that knowledge to the study of transport modelling and policy;
5. understand the role of aviation in the broader transport and mobility system.

Skills outcomes
Students acquire the following competencies in the module. In each case, the means of acquiring the competency is shown. These competencies correspond with those specified in "The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes", Third edition, Engineering Council, 2014. P = practiced ACTIVELY, F= Formatively Assessed, S = Summatively Assessed. Discussions refer to both in-class discussions of questions from broad to highly focused and semi-structured discussion centred around numerous case studies.

SKILL EA2: HOW MANIFESTED: P through in-class discussion, there will also be field trips and practical laboratories for analysis and modelling of the transport system; S assessed through exam, practical and fieldwork reflective log.
SKILL EA3: HOW MANIFESTED: P through in class discussion activities, problem solving, practical transport modelling sessions in computer lab, S assessed through practical, exam, essay.
SKILL EA4: HOW MANIFESTED: whole system in transport is sometimes characterised by a multimodal system, which this module is about. The module also offers a system approach to transport characterisation. P through in class activities, seminars on wider aspects, S assessed through the essay and exam.
SKILL D1: HOW MANIFESTED: Demand and supply, along with stakeholders and policymakers discussed through P in-class activities. S assessed through exam and essay.
SKILL D2: HOW MANIFESTED: P via interactive activities in several lectures on transport sustainability including emissions, safety, noise and environmental aspects of transport. S assessed through essay and exam.
SKILL D3: HOW MANIFESTED: P Seminar on planning will involve characterising uncertainties. Practical transport lab will involve scenario approach to understanding uncertainties and risk. S assessed through exam and practical problem.
SKILL D4: HOW MANIFESTED: P through in-class activities and modelling analysis of transport system, especially through transport software in practical labs. S assessed through practical lab, essays and exam.
SKILL ELSEE 2: HOW MANIFESTED: P through in-class activities and seminars on demand, supply, stakeholders, context of travel demand and policy making. S assessed through essays and exam.
SKILL ELSEE 4: HOW MANIFESTED: P in-class activities include discussion on sustainability of the transport system. S assessed through reflective log, essay and exam.
SKILL ELSEE 6: HOW MANIFESTED: P primarily through a discussion of uncertainty and risks in transport planning and modelling, running scenarios on practical problem using transport software, S assessed through essay, exam.
SKILL EP1: HOW MANIFESTED: P in class activities and seminars in applying transport system knowledge on operations of public transport or private vehicles and implications of new technology on transport system performance. S assessed through essay, exam.
SKILL EP8: HOW MANIFESTED: P through modelling exercise and discussions on uncertainties and risk. S assessed through practical problem solving using software, exam.


Syllabus

The functions and key challenges of transport
Travel behaviour in the context of urban and long-distance travel
Transport's role in shaping cities (field trip to an airport)
Transport system characteristics
Demand and supply in transportation
Transport and sustainability (emissions, safety, energy, noise)
Transport planning and appraisal in the face of uncertainties
Modelling transport (including computer modelling)
Intelligent transport system
Freight transport and global supply chain
Airport access and parking analysis
Intercity transport (aviation and high speed rail)
Transport in developing countries
Equity in transport
Pavements
Role of GIS in transport
Aviation in the media
Introduction to transport policy

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture162.0032.00
Practical22.004.00
Seminar61.006.00
Private study hours154.00
Total Contact hours42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)196.00

Private study

A key aspect of private learning is working on the assignments.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There will be an opportunity for students to give a formative presentation and will receive verbal feedback.
There will be a reflective log, an essay and a practical problem using a transport planning software, all of which will be assessed.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
AssignmentEssay25.00
AssignmentModelling coursework25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

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


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment2 hr 50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

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: 12/07/2022

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