Courses & Units
International Transport Systems JNB158
Introduction
International Transport Systems provides students with an understanding of international transport and the way it operates. The unit covers various topics such as transport modes (road, rail, air and water transport) and terminals, global transport system, intermodal transport, transport and logistics, the relationship between transport and economic development, social and environmental impacts of transport, and transport planning and policy. This unit lays the foundation for students to progress into the study of the Global Logistics and Maritime Management courses.
Summary
Unit name | International Transport Systems |
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Unit code | JNB158 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
Coordinator | Associate Professor Jiangang Fei |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Introductory |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the economic, social, and environmental impacts of transport and the role of transport planning and policy in developing sustainable transport systems.
- Explain how a global transport system is formed to facilitate the efficient movement of freight.
- Examine the importance of transport systems in the global logistics chain.
Fee Information
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern |
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Assessment | Quiz 1 (5%)|Quiz 2 (20%)|Essay (35%)|Final assessment (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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