Students
CIVL6202 – Transport Engineering
2025 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor and lecturer
Golnaz Alipour Esgandani
Contact via Email
Room 241, 3 Management Drive, Macquarie University
By arrangement
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers students an exposure to the field of transportation and road engineering. Its objective is to cultivate essential skills for civil engineers who engage in conventional traffic and transport studies, as well as the design of transport systems and road infrastructure. The initial segment of the course centers on transport planning, the economic facets of transportation, and the principles of traffic engineering. The subsequent portion delves into road engineering, encompassing road design standards, the geometric design of roads, and strategies for road maintenance. The course serves as a foundational step to equip students with the necessary knowledge for the subsequent Geotechnical and Transportation Project units. Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of transportation systems and traffic flow theories
- ULO2: Design a transportation system including intersections and signals using traffic flow concepts
- ULO3: Demonstrate a good understanding of road and pavement design, road safety and maintenance strategies, and environmental issues associated with roads
- ULO4: Apply road design standards in the design and construction of roads and identify factors affecting system operations
- ULO5: Display proficiency in applying problem-solving techniques aligned with industry requirements.
General Assessment Information
Lecture and Practical classes start from week 1.
Grading and passing requirement for unit
There are weekly problem sets, the mid session test and a final exam that need to be completed for assessment. In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Late submissions and Resubmissions
Online quizzes, in-class activities, or scheduled tests and exam must be undertaken at the time indicated in the unit guide. Should these activities be missed due to illness or misadventure, students may apply for Special Consideration.
All other assessments must be submitted by their specified due date.
Should these assessments be missed due to illness or misadventure, students should apply for Special Consideration.
Assessments not submitted by the due date will receive a mark of zero.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Problem sets | 40% | No | Each week |
| Mid session test | 20% | No | 08/04/2025 |
| Invigilated Final Examination | 40% | No | TBA |
Problem sets
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: Each week
Weighting: 40%
Weekly assignment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of transportation systems and traffic flow theories
- Design a transportation system including intersections and signals using traffic flow concepts
- Demonstrate a good understanding of road and pavement design, road safety and maintenance strategies, and environmental issues associated with roads
- Apply road design standards in the design and construction of roads and identify factors affecting system operations
- Display proficiency in applying problem-solving techniques aligned with industry requirements.
Mid session test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: 08/04/2025
Weighting: 20%
Mid session test
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of transportation systems and traffic flow theories
- Design a transportation system including intersections and signals using traffic flow concepts
- Demonstrate a good understanding of road and pavement design, road safety and maintenance strategies, and environmental issues associated with roads
- Display proficiency in applying problem-solving techniques aligned with industry requirements.
Invigilated Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
Invigilated Final Examination
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of transportation systems and traffic flow theories
- Design a transportation system including intersections and signals using traffic flow concepts
- Demonstrate a good understanding of road and pavement design, road safety and maintenance strategies, and environmental issues associated with roads
- Apply road design standards in the design and construction of roads and identify factors affecting system operations
- Display proficiency in applying problem-solving techniques aligned with industry requirements.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lecture and practical sessions start in Week 1.
As practical and lecture classes are face to face, students who are not able to be on campus in week 1 should contact unit convenor urgently.
Unit Schedule
Refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the unit schedule.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
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- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
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- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
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IT Help
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Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook