"Contents 1 About Transportation Engineering 2 1.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Assessment Information 3 2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.4 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.5 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.5.1 Tutorial and quiz participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.5.2 Major Project (2 reports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.5.3 Final exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2.6 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3 Teaching and Learning Activities 17 4 Learning Resources 18 4.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Note: The Learning Guide Companion supplements this document 11 About Transportation Engineering 1.1 An Introduction to this Unit This unit provides students with the course material that will assist them with the execution of Civil Engineering Construc- tion and Urban Development / Town Planning projects. The unit mainly focuses on the planning, design and construction of transportation facilities for urban and rural areas. Students will have an opportunity to implement the skills learnt using a case of a subdivision development. 1.2 What is Expected of You Study Load A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point unit would require 10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals. Attendance It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning. Online Learning Requirements Unit materials will be made available on the unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/) You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team. Special Requirements Essential Equipment: Not Applicable Legislative Pre-Requisites: Not Applicable 1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback Student feedback plays a vital role in improving the quality and educational e\u0000ectiveness of Western Sydney University units and in ensuring academic sta\u0000 keep in touch with student needs. You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. If requested by your unit coordinator, you may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching sta\u0000. As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements have recently been made: { The content covered under this unit was earlier delivered as part of the unit Infrastructure Engineering. One of the main feedbacks that was received for Infrastructure Engineering was not having enough time to practice on the CAD programs during the session. To adddress this issue, a practical classes of 2 hours duration has been included every week of the session. In addition, there will be 1 hour of tutorial class every week. 22 Assessment Information 2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes Upon successfully completing this unit, students will be able to: Outcome 1 Apply principles involved in the design, construction and maintenance of both small and large transportation networks comprising of both roadways and railway tracks. 2 Analyse and design transportation hubs and intersections for allowing e\u0000cient tra\u0000c \u0000ow. 3 Analyse sustainable transport systems and facilities for both rural and urban areas. 4 Apply available design tools and guidelines for transportation network design. 5 Create and contribute to productive and e\u0000cient teams for designing and evaluating e\u0000cient transportation systems. 2.2 Approach to Learning Approach Type Lectures are designed to introduce students to concepts relevant to transportation and to brief Lecture students on assessment requirements. Tutorials are held in tutorial rooms or computer labs where students will have time together to work on their projects and to learn relevant software. Also, the tutorial activities reinforce the Tutorial concepts introduced in lectures. Practical classes are designed to provide hands-on training for the students on the use of CAD Practical software. Blended learning on vUWS is used to deliver this unit. As part of the blended learning, in addition to face-to-face lectures and tutorials, lecture materials and additional examples will be vUWS made available via vUWS platform. The students are encouraged to access vUWS at least twice a week. 34 2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes Key: (I)ntroduced (D)eveloped (A)ssured 3689: Bachelor of Engineering Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5 1. A comprehensive knowledge of scienti\u0000c principles applicable to solve engineering problems Introduced Developed 2. an ability to \u0000uently use systems approach in specialised domains Developed Developed Developed 3. The expertise to employ research skills to \u0000nd innovative solutions Developed 4. An enthusiasm to actively seek and adopt sustainable solutions to local and global Developed Developed Developed Developed problems 5. An ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams in a professional and ethical manner Developed 6. E\u0000ective oral and written communication skills Developed Developed 7. Sound leadership and project management skills Developed 8. The skills to recognize progress in their \u0000eld and the commitment to pursue continuous professional development 3690: Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5 1. a comprehensive and advanced body of knowledge of scienti\u0000c principles applicable to Introduced Developed solve complex engineering problems (EA Stage 1 Competency PE1) 2. an ability to independently use systems approach to identify and solve engineering Developed Developed Developed problems in diverse contexts of specialised domains (PE1 & PE2) 3. the expertise to independently employ research skills to propose innovative solutions (PE1 Developed & PE2) 4. an ability to propose sustainable solutions to local and global problems (PE1 & PE3) Developed Developed Developed Developed 5. an ability to e\u0000ectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an ethical manner with Developed professional accountability (PE3) 6. e\u0000ective oral and written communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition Developed Developed of ideas to a variety of audiences (PE3) 7. sound leadership skills with an ability to plan, execute and manage project/research work Developed independently (PE 3) 8. the skills to recognize progress in professional practice and/or scholarship in their \u0000eld and the commitment to pursue continuous professional development (PE1 & PE3)5 3728: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 1. A comprehensive knowledge of scienti\u0000c principles applicable to solve engineering problems I D 2. an ability to \u0000uently use systems approach in specialised domains D D D 3. The expertise to employ research skills to \u0000nd innovative solutions D 4. An enthusiasm to actively seek and adopt sustainable solutions to local and global problems D 5. An ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams in a professional and ethical manner D 6. e\u0000ective oral and written communication skills D D 7. sound leadership and project management skills D 8. the skills to recognize progress in their \u0000eld and the commitment to pursue continuous professional development 9. Communicate e\u0000ectively using discipline-appropriate literacy and verbal skills that are suited to audience and context D 10. Collaborate e\u0000ectively in teams 11. Apply critical thinking and problem solving within global Business contexts D 12. Apply numeracy and information literacy skills to Business situations D 13. Identify discipline-appropriate cultural issues and make recommendations for Business practice 14. Identify discipline-appropriate corporate socially responsible behaviour and make recommendations for Business practice 3740: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5 1. Possession of a comprehensive body of knowledge of scienti\u0000c principles, including knowledge Developed of research principles and methods, necessary to solve complex engineering problems 2. An ability to independently use a systems approach to identify and solve engineering problems Developed in diverse contexts of specialised domains 3. The expertise to employ research skills to propose innovative solutions with some independence Developed 4. An ability to propose sustainable solutions to local and global problems Developed 5. An ability to e\u0000ectively collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams in an ethical manner with Developed professional accountability 6. E\u0000ective oral and written communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of Developed ideas to a variety of audiences 7. Cognitive and technical skills with an ability to plan, execute and manage project/research Developed work independently 8. The skills to recognise progress in professional practice and/or scholarship in their \u0000eld and the Developed commitment to pursue continuous professional development6 3691: Bachelor of Engineering Science Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5 1. a comprehensive knowledge of scienti\u0000c principles applicable to solve engineering problems Introduced Developed (EA Stage 1 Competency PE1) 2. an ability to use systems approach to solve engineering problems in specialised domains Developed Developed Developed (PE1 & PE2) 3. the expertise to employ research skills to \u0000nd viable engineering solutions (PE1 & PE2) Developed 4. an enthusiasm to adopt sustainable solutions to local and global problems (PE1 & PE3) Developed Developed Developed Developed 5. an ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams in a professional and ethical manner (PE3) Developed 6. e\u0000ective oral and written communication skills (PE3) Developed Developed 7. essential leadership and project management skills (PE 3) Developed 8. the skills to recognize progress in their \u0000eld and to participate in continuous professional development (PE1 & PE3)2.4 Assessment Summary The assessment items in this unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade. To pass this unit you must: - Receive an overall mark of 50 or more. Item Weight Due Date ULO’s Assessed Threshold Tutorial and quiz 10% Weekly 1,2,3,4 No participation. Major Project (2 reports) 30% Report 1: 12.00 noon Friday, Week 7 1,2,3,4,5 No and Report 2: 12.00 noon Friday Week 14. Final exam 60% Weeks 16-18 1,2,3,4 No Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordi- nator regulates the marking of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, perfor- mance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based Assessment (http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00227), the \u0000nal marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are inconsistencies between groups. Feedback on Assessment Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning. For your tutorial participation, you will receive feedback at the end of the tutorial class. You can receive immediate feedback on your understanding of the weeks lecture material by participating in online quizzes. The feedback for the project reports will be provided via GradeMark, which can be accessed via units vUWS page. The feedback for the reports will be provided within 2 to 3 weeks from the date of submission. 72.5 Assessment Details 2.5.1 Tutorial and quiz participation. Weight: 10% Type of Collaboration: Individual Due: Weekly Submission: See the instructions below. Format: See the instructions below. Length: Weekly Curriculum Mode: Short Answer Instructions: Tutorial participation (5%): Each student must attend the tutorial and answer all the tutorial questions/follow the steps to use the software. Tutor, if required, will assist individual students for solving the tutorial questions or use of particular software. Each student is expected to work independently and submit the answers to all the questions or show the output from the software. Submissions from only those students who are present in the class for the entire duration will be accepted. After class or late submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be neat, tidy and legible. Fill-out a tutorial cover sheet (supplied by the tutor when asked) and ensure that the tutor signs the cover sheet for each of the tutorial session participated by the student. This sheet should be kept by the student as a record of his/her participation. If a student is unable to attend the registered tutorial class for reasons out of his/her control, he/she, just for that weeks tutorial may attend other tutorial classes. However, the admission into an unregistered tutorial class will be subject to the availability of the seat in the tutorial class. Marking Criteria and Standards for tutorial participation is given under marking criteria. Quiz participation (5%): These are online quizzes. There will be 13 online quizzes and each one of them carry equal weighting. Each student must take all 13 quizzes. Each week the quiz will open on Tuesday 9.00 am and close on Monday 5.00 pm in the following week. Students must take these quizzes in order to gain the participation marks for this assessment component. The overall mark for this assessment component will be dependent on the performance of each of the students in each of the online quizzes. For example, if a student receives 100% in each of the quizzes over all 13 quizzes, the student will be credited with 5 marks towards his/her \u0000nal mark. It is students responsibility to make sure that you have a stable internet connection over the duration of the quiz. Once the attempt is recorded, the quiz will not be restarted. Once the quiz is started, student must complete the quiz in 1 hour. Access and duration of the quiz can not be extended under any circumstances. Exemplar: None. For information consult tutor. Resources: Access to lecture, tutorial and practical learning materials, and computing facilities. Marking Criteria: Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Tutorial Attended the Attended the Attended the Attended the Did not attend the Participation tutorial and tutorial and tutorial and tutorial and tutorial and did not (50%) submitted the submitted the submitted the submitted the submit the answers tutorial solution tutorial solution, tutorial solution, tutorial solution, to the tutorial with the correct however, the \u0000nal however, the \u0000nal however, the \u0000nal questions. \u0000nal answers to answers for all answers for some answers for most of most of the questions are questions are wrong the questions are questions or the correct, but or some outputs are wrong correct software units are wrong or not correct. or the output from outputs. software outputs the software are are mostly correct. wrong. 8"