Module Details

Module Code: CIVL7031
Title: Transport Infrastructure
Long Title: Transport Infrastructure
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will study traffic management, analysis and design of transport infrastructure. The use of alternative energy systems for transportation will also be studied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compare various transportation strategies and networks
LO2 Perform design of pedestrian and cycle infrastructure
LO3 Examine energy usage in transport and renewable alternatives
LO4 Conduct and analyse traffic surveys and traffic flows
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Transportation planning
Introduction to transportation systems. Environmental impacts of transportation system. Sustainable transport systems. Carbon emissions and energy usage. Transportation strategies. CASP. Project appraisal. Cost benefit analysis. Safety issues. Traffic impact assessments. Traffic management.
Public Transport systems
Light and heavy rail design. Busways and Bus Rapid Transit. Green route design.
Cycle and pedestrian design
National Cycle Manual. Cycleway design and issues. Designing for the pedestrian. Safety issues.
Traffic surveys
Traffic surveys: flows, speeds, parking, delay.
Energy in transport
Current energy in transport and the impacts of the transport sector on the environment. Renewable alternatives for transport and their potential uses.
Transport safety issues
Road safety. Statistics. Prevention strategies.Safety issues in public transport design.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Traffic survey and design project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Energy usage in transportation project
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Transportation planning exam
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course material Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Project support and problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of coursework and project work Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course material Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Project support and exam preparation Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of course content Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Tony Parry. (2013), Sustainable transport, ICE publishing, [ISBN: 978-0727757579].
  • Dept of Transport. (2009), Smarter Travel Plan 2009-2020 - the Framework Policy for Sustainable Transport.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Department of Transport. (2009), Guidelines on a Common Appraisal Framework for Transport Projects and Programmes.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 6 Elective
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_EENEN_7 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 2 Elective
CR_EENEN_8 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 2 Elective