CIV5308 Transport and traffic systems project
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5308 Transport and traffic systems project is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs CIV5302, CIV5314 and (CIV5303 or CIV5309).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before CIV5308
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV5308
No unit lists CIV5308 as a prerequisite in the 2027 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.
Overview
This unit develops your understanding of a particular topic/area in the transport/traffic field through completion of a one semester-long project which will develop your ability to plan, undertake and report on an independent program of investigation/research. You propose your own topic reflecting your professional interests. On the basis of your selected topic, you will undertake a one semester-long program of independent investigation/research and document the findings in a professional report and video record an oral presentation on their project. You will provide peer feedback on the final reports and oral presentations of other students.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for CIV5308.
Assessment
- Proposal15%
- Final paper60%
- Oral presentation20%
- Peer review5%
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
Develop an understanding of the selected area/topic,
- 2
Develop report writing and oral presentation skills ,
- 3
Strengthen ability to communicate information about a topic to readers/listeners who may have a limited background in the area, and
- 4
Become aware of the importance of critical analysis of published material
- 5
Develop capacity to provide effective peer feedback.
Workload and teaching
- 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.
You will plan, undertake and report on an independent program of investigation/research.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Students are asked to regularly (at least weekly) check the Unit Moodle website for
announcements or updates from Unit Lecturer.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5308?
You need CIV5302, CIV5314 and (CIV5303 or CIV5309) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is CIV5308 offered?
CIV5308 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is CIV5308?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5308 have an exam?
No. CIV5308 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.