CIV5304 Intelligent transport systems
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5304 Intelligent transport systems is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 150 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV5304
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CIV5304
No unit lists CIV5304 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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 develops your ability to conceptually design and assess applications of advanced transport technology on the basis of their performance and impacts. The field of Intelligent Transport Systems is examined including relevant component technologies and how they are brought together in applications or products. Contemporary issues in the application of advanced technology in transport are considered including societal impacts and the roles of the public and private sectors.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1ProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Assignment 2ProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
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 assess the role of advanced technology in addressing transport problems.
- 2
Assess technology building blocks, their functional areas/characteristics and role in the design of emerging intelligent transport system (ITS) applications.
- 3
Conceptually design, appraise and evaluate ITS applications on the basis of their performance, economic, environmental and social impacts.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 150 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
Technology resources
Software will be available on the Monash Virtual Environment (MoVE).
Where it fits
CIV5304 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zhuo Chen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zhuo Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5304?
CIV5304 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV5304 offered?
In 2026, CIV5304 runs in Semester 1 at Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is CIV5304?
The handbook expects about 150 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5304 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV5304?
CIV5304 is part of Civil engineering.