Transport Systems (Masters)

Subject 421-548 (2008)

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Credit Points:

12.500

Level:

Graduate/Postgraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 36 Hours; Non contact time commitment 84 Hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

 CoordinatorRussell Thompson 

Subject Overview:	Traffic management, traffic simulation modelling, travel demand management, non-motorised transport, road safety, parking, environmental impacts of traffic, geographic information systems, travel surveys, travel behaviour modelling, intelligent transport systems, city logistics, and public transport system design.
Assessment:	One 3-hour written examination (50%) and two written assignments totalling 3000 words or equivalent (50%).
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On successful completion, students should have: an understanding of the prediction of demand and systems available to meet this demand for both motorised and non-motorised traffic the theory and practice of transportation planning an ability to apply this knowledge to design and manage transport systems
Related Course(s):	Master of Development Technologies Master of Energy Studies Master of Engineering Project Management Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Urban Planning Master of Utilities Management

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