Introduction
International Transport Systems provides students with an understanding of international transport and the way it operates. The unit will cover various topics such as transport modes (road, rail, air and water transport) and terminals, global transport system, inter-modal transport, transport and logistics, the relationship between transport and economic development, social and environmental impacts of transport, and transport policy and planning. This unit lays the foundation for students to progress into the study of other units at the Department of Maritime & Logistics Management, for example Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | International Transport Systems |
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| Unit code | JNB158 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Jiangang Fei |
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| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following units:
JNB216
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
JNB216
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus: 1 x 3 hour class weekly comprising lecture and tutorial components. Distance: Study guide and readings. |
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| Assessment | On-campus: Coursework 60%, Examination 40% Distance: Coursework 60%, Take-home Examination 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to the Co-Op Bookshop link below for all textbook requirements. |
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