CIV5304 · Intelligent transport systems

Overview

This unit develops your ability to conceptually design and assess applications of advanced transport technology on the basis of their performance and impacts. The field of Intelligent Transport Systems is examined including relevant component technologies and how they are brought together in applications or products. Contemporary issues in the application of advanced technology in transport are considered including societal impacts and the roles of the public and private sectors.

Areas of study: E6005 Master of Transportation Systems (Monash-SEU Double Masters)

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe and assess the role of advanced technology in addressing transport problems.
2. Assess technology building blocks, their functional areas/characteristics and role in the design of emerging intelligent transport system (ITS) applications.
3. Conceptually design, appraise and evaluate ITS applications on the basis of their performance, economic, environmental and social impacts.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 150 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.