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CIVL3705: Transport Design
2025 unit information
This unit of study is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of safe and sustainable transport design and engineering for access. It will cover various topics related to the design and engineering of different types of transport modes including, walking, biking, public transport, private transport (cars), urban logistics, and intercity passenger and freight transport. The unit will also cover topics related to transport infrastructure, urban design, and marketing. The unit will include lectures, discussions, case studies, and a major design project.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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CIVL9705 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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CIVL2700 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. ● Understand the fundamental principles and theories of transport design and engineering.
- LO2. ● Demonstrate familiarity with various stages of the design process, including research, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
- LO3. ● Apply skills in design thinking, ideation, and visualisation.
- LO4. ● Introduce urban design and its impact on transport.
- LO5. ● Assess and critique methods in transport infrastructure design, including geometric design, pavement design, traffic signal design, network design, street cross-section design, and human factors.
- LO6. ● Develop design-based solutions to problems in transport user experience, safety, sustainability, branding, and marketing.
- LO7. ● Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills through case studies and group discussions.
- LO8. ● Develop a safe and sustainable transport design and engineering project from concept to final presentation.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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