01. Evaluate transportation systems, their components and the impact of technology, modal issues and associated infrastructure on the development of transportation policies and planning. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

Activities:

The fundamental aspects of transportation systems and their components are introduced in lectures and further discussed and practiced in tutorials, the site visit and individual study. Assessed in design projects and exam. Students must demonstrate competency in recommending the correct transportation mode and infrastructure elements for the selected level of service and given demand in the design projects and exam questions.

02. Produce geometric and structural designs of roads by evaluating socio-economic, geological and environmental data, and implementing professional specifications and (where applicable) specific computer software. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. 2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

Activities:

Design requirements are taught in lectures and reinforced in tutorials and the field trip. Reinforcement of this teaching is through practice problems and design projects. Students are required to demonstrate competency in completing set design projects and examination questions.

03. Explain the significant concepts applicable to the planning, design and construction of airports. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

Activities:

These concepts are introduced in lectures and further discussed and reinforced in tutorial classes. Students must be able to explain the principle of airport planning, provide solution for development for the demand and select the correct materials and pavement types. This is assessed in the exam questions.

04. Explain the structure of railway tracks, the role that track elements have on its performance and the significant principles of geometrical and structural design of railway tracks. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

Activities:

Students are introduced to the critical aspects of designing and maintaining railway tracks in lectures, tutorial classes and individual study of prescribed reading. Students are required to show competency in critically analysing given conditions and recommending correct solutions to the set examination questions.

05. Analyse theory and practical aspects of basic traffic flow, speed and density relationships and level of service concept. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

Activities:

The basic concepts are introduced in lectures and further discussed and reinforced in tutorial classes. Students must be able to demonstrate competency in applying the principle of traffic design for a level of service for a given road conditions. This is assessed in the exam questions.

06. Participate effectively as a member of the team in the design and analysis of transport engineering projects and apply ethical principles and professional standards when working in a team with peers. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. 3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. 3.4 Professional use and management of information. 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

Activities:

Students are required to attend team meetings and effectively contribute to the research of specifications and standards, analysis of data and project design. The proper acknowledgement of individual contribution to the group work forms a part of marking criteria for report writing.