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CIVL3705: Transport Design

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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

Academic unit Civil Engineering
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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CIVL9705
Assumed knowledge
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CIVL2700

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator David Levinson, david.levinson@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Assessment 1: Safety and Geometric Design
Individual homework assessment, due at respective dates noted in Canvas.
10% Week 04
Due date: 17 Mar 2024 at 23:59
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assignment Assessment 2: Network Design, Public Transport Design, and Point Infrastructure Design
Take-home Homework Assessment
10% Week 06
Due date: 28 Mar 2024 at 23:59
3 Hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Assignment Assessment 3: Universal Design and Accessibility, Urban Design and Urban Interface, User Experience and Ergonomics.
Take-home assessment
10% Week 08
Due date: 21 Apr 2024 at 23:59
3 Hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Creative assessment / demonstration group assignment Design and Engineering Project
Group Design Project
40% Week 13
Due date: 21 May 2024 at 23:59
18 hours per person
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO3 LO2
Presentation group assignment Design and Engineering Project Presentation
Presentation
10% Week 13
Due date: 22 May 2024 at 20:00
3 Hours per Person
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task Weekly Quizzes
Weekly Quizzes in Canvas
20% Week 13 Weekly Quizzes in Canvas
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment 1: Safety and Geometric Design

Assessment criteria

Assessments will be marked on a 0-100 scale based on accuracy.

   
   
   

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Consistent with University Policy

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to Transport Design and Engineering Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1
Sustainability, Design, and Engineering Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Safety in Transport Design and Engineering Lecture (3 hr) LO5
Week 03 Linear Infrastructure Design (Paths, Roads, Tracks) Lecture (3 hr) LO5
Week 04 Network Design Lecture (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Public transport design Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Point Infrastructure Design Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 06 Universal Design and Accessibility Lecture (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Urban Design and Urban Interface Lecture (1.5 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
User Experience and Ergonomics in Transport Design Lecture (1.5 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Branding and Identity in Transport Design Lecture (1.5 hr) LO3 LO6
Marketing and Pricing Strategies Lecture (1.5 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 09 Vehicle Design Lecture (1.5 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Prototyping and Testing Lecture (1.5 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6
Design and Engineering Project Studio (9 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Presentation Presentation (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2022/543&RendNum=0

    1. (1)  Students are required to be in attendance at the correct time and place of any formal or informal examinations. Non attendance on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment. Participation in a minimum number of assessment items may be a requirement of any unit of study.

    2. (2)  Students are expected to attend and actively engage in all timetabled activities of a unit of study.

     

    I expect student to have attended all lectures and in-class activities, including the exam. Non-attendance may be pre-approved by the instructor in advance under extenuating circumstances. 

    In particular, several exercises, including Case studies, In-class design activities, and the Presentation are essential.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
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