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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV5302
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After CIV5302
1 unit list CIV5302 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit exposes you to the fundamentals of the three components to the traffic system: the vehicle, the driver and the road environment. The emphasis is on the application of theory to practice in solving traffic-related problems. The unit covers the road traffic system, traffic networks, traffic design elements, intersection design and control and advanced analytic techniques.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study: Traffic analysisThreshold hurdle38%
- Critical assessment of contemporary traffic issueThreshold hurdle12%
- Weekly quizThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
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
- Workshops36 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 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Alexa Delbosc
- Dr Zhuo Chen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Alexa Delbosc
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5302?
CIV5302 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after CIV5302?
CIV5302 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CIV5308.
When is CIV5302 offered?
In 2022, 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?
No. CIV5302 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV5302?
CIV5302 is part of Civil engineering.