CIV5302 Traffic engineering and management
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5302 Traffic engineering and management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before CIV5302
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CIV5302
1 unit list CIV5302 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit examines contemporary practice in the design and management of a safe and sustainable road system. It will build up your fundamental understanding of road hierarchy and a Safe System approach to road safety. You will learn how to use road design, parking management and emerging technologies to encourage sustainable travel (on-road public transport, walking and micromobility).
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Risk assessmentWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Case study: Traffic analysisProject35%
- Critical assessment of contemporary traffic issuePresentation10%
- Weekly quizQuiz / Test5%
- Final assessmentExamination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and critique the principles and practice of traffic management.
- 2
Design and conduct an assessment of a local traffic network.
- 3
Demonstrate skills in the critical assessment of alternative solutions and trade-offs in the traffic system.
- 4
Discuss the role of the community and stakeholders in contemporary traffic management.
- 5
Critically reflect on contemporary issues and challenges in transport management.
- 6
Interpret collected and pre-existing traffic survey data.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive 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 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
CIV5302 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Alexa Delbosc
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Alexa Delbosc
- Dr Zhuo Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5302?
CIV5302 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after CIV5302?
CIV5302 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CIV5308.
When is CIV5302 offered?
In 2027, CIV5302 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is CIV5302?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5302 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV5302?
CIV5302 is part of Civil engineering.