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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Community College

Subject Description Form

Subject Code CCN2278

Subject Title Transportation Engineering Fundamentals

Level 2

Credit Value 3

Medium of Instruction

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite/ Exclusion

Nil

Objectives

This subject introduces to students the fundamental concepts of transportation. It equips students with the basic concepts, techniques and skills on transportation system analysis and economic evaluation, and enables students to appreciate the operations of real-life transportation systems and the related engineering, economical and environmental issues. This subject prepares students for tackling practical engineering problems, with a combination of a strong theoretical background and sound engineering sense.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to: (a) identify key issues in transportation systems.

(b) suggest appropriate solutions to solve real-life transport problems. (c) conduct simple engineering design, basic system analysis and

economic evaluation.

Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus

Transportation Systems Introduction to transportation engineering, transportation system engineering, transport problems and solutions in Hong Kong; Sustainability of transportation systems; Transportation in social, economic, environmental and political roles. The Technology of Transportation Transport modes and operational characteristics; Transport technology and development; Technology application in transport and logistics industry. Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Elements of traffic engineering; Speed-flow-density relationships; Level of service concept.

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Transport Economics Principles of transport economics; Demand and cost for transport; From economic to transport policy; Effects of transport pricing policies. Transportation System Analysis Systems approach planning and engineering; Travel choice behaviours and demand modelling; Transportation network analysis; Decision analysis and economic evaluation of transportation projects.

Teaching/Learning Methodology

Lectures will focus on the introduction and explanation of key concepts, techniques and skills supported by real-life cases and examples wherever appropriate. Group discussions and activities may be arranged to stimulate students’ interest or their awareness of practical implications of different concepts related to transport. Guest lecturers may be invited to give seminars on the state-of-the-art practices or technologies in dealing with transport problems. Tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their understanding and appreciate what they have learnt. Activities in tutorials may include student presentations, discussions of problem sets and hands-on exercises.

Assessment Methods in Alignment with Intended Learning Outcomes

A variety of assessment tools will be used to develop and assess students’ achievement of the subject intended learning outcomes.

Specific assessment methods/tasks

% weighting

Intended subject learning outcomes to be assessed

a b c

Continuous Assessment*

40

Group Mini-Project 15

Test 15

Individual Assignment

10

Final Examination 60

Total 100

*Continuous assessment items and/or weighting may be adjusted by the subject team subject to the approval of the College Programme Committee. To pass this subject, students are required to obtain Grade D or above in both the Continuous Assessment and Final Examination.

Student Study Effort Expected

Class contact Hours

Lecture/Seminar 26

Tutorial 13

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Other student study effort

Self-study 52

Continuous Assessment 39

Total student study effort 130

Reading List and References

References Banks, J. H. (2002). Introduction to transportation engineering. (2nd ed.), McGraw-Hill. Cole, S. (2005). Applied transport economics: policy, management & decision making. (3rd ed.), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), London: Kogan Page. Ortuzar, S. J. D. & Willumsen, L. G. (2001). Modelling transport. (3rd ed.), Chichester: J. Wiley.