CIV4284 Sustainable traffic systems
Faculty of Engineering
CIV4284 Sustainable traffic systems is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs CIV2282.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV4284
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV4284
No unit lists CIV4284 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Overview
This unit examines contemporary practice in sustainable road traffic engineering. It takes a multi-modal approach to traffic engineering, exploring how to design and manage a transport system that encourages public transport, walking and cycling. It introduces the Safe System approach to road safety, traffic impact assessment, demand management approaches, intelligent transportation systems and the management of parking. Contemporary developments in traffic engineering are explored through the lens of improving the safety and sustainability of the road network system.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle40%
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and critique the process of traffic management.
- 2
Design and conduct assessments of traffic networks as part of a team.
- 3
Appreciate the role of the community and stakeholders in contemporary traffic management.
- 4
Critically assess alternative solutions and trade-offs in the traffic system.
- 5
Conduct traffic surveys and interpret collected and pre-existing data.
- 6
Design sustainable solutions to traffic engineering problems.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Delbosc, Alexa, and William Young. "Traffic engineering and management." (2017).
Where it fits
CIV4284 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Susilawati
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Susilawati
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV4284?
You need CIV2282 before you enrol.
When is CIV4284 offered?
In 2023, CIV4284 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is CIV4284?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV4284 have an exam?
No. CIV4284 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV4284?
CIV4284 is part of Civil engineering and Environmental engineering.