UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs CIV5309 and CIV5303.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After CIV5308

No unit lists CIV5308 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

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 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonDe
Second semesterClaytonDe

Assessment

  • Proposal
    15%
  • Final paper
    60%
  • Oral presentation
    20%
  • Peer review
    5%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Develop an understanding of the selected area/topic,

  2. 2

    Develop report writing and oral presentation skills ,

  3. 3

    Strengthen ability to communicate information about a topic to readers/listeners who may have a limited background in the area, and

  4. 4

    Become aware of the importance of critical analysis of published material

  5. 5

    Develop capacity to provide effective peer feedback.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

144 hours study

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.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Professor Geoffrey Rose
Chief Examiners
Professor Geoffrey Rose

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CIV5308?

You need CIV5309 and CIV5303 before you enrol.

When is CIV5308 offered?

In 2020, CIV5308 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does CIV5308 have an exam?

No. CIV5308 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available