Introduction
This unit introduces civil engineering students to road transportation engineering and its role in modern society, including the design and evaluation of roads and signalisation, road maintenance strategies, and mitigation of environmental problems associated with roads. The aim of this unit is to allow students to develop an understanding of the role of the traffic engineer in traffic planning and operations, designing modern road pavements, and ensuring traffic safety.
Summary
| Unit name | Road Transportation Engineering |
| Unit code | ENG302 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Eric Sivret |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain terms and concepts used in road transportation engineering.
- Design and evaluate a road transportation system using current design standards, traffic statistics, and traffic modelling probability concepts.
- Evaluate the design and maintenance schedules for roads considering legal, economic, social and environmental factors.
- Identify bene¿ts, costs and alternative options relevant to evaluating a road as a transport delivery mechanism.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG221Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ENG445Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectorial (4 hours) – Weekly: 12 times (delivered on-campus)
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| Assessment | Traffic Engineering Quiz (20%)|Transport Case Study (20%)|Traffic Engineering Assignment (30%)|Transportation Engineering Applications Assignment (30%) |
| 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. |
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