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
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
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
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).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

 

  • On-Campus: Weekly 2-hour lectures and weekly a 1-hr tutorial. Attendance in tutorials is mandatory.
  • Off-Campus: Weekly recorded lectures and a weekly 1-hr on-line tutorial with the on-campus cohort.

 

AssessmentQuiz 1 (5%)|Quiz 2 (20%)|Essay (35%)|Final assessment (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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