Unit of Study CIVL6006 Transportation Engineering Systems (2026)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

This unit introduces students to the application of a systems-based engineering approach to design of road transport systems. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1: Planning Road Transport Systems

Module 2: Design of Road Layouts and Geometry

Module 3: Geotechnical Considerations

Module 4: Pavement Design

Module 5: Drainage Design

Module 6: Integrated Design Approaches

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term4	Term4
Melbourne	N/A	Term4
Online	Term4	N/A
Perth	N/A	Term4
Sydney	N/A	Term4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

define and analyse a well-defined problem related to road transport systems using practical knowledge of surveying, earthworks, pavement design, and traffic management

analyse transportation data such as traffic flow patterns and GIS for informed decision-making in the planning and designing urban road networks and intersections

create a comprehensive project on road transport systems and effectively convey the findings and outcomes

evaluate management skills, social skills, and professional judgment in contributing to completing a well-defined project in road transport systems

analyse the effects of emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles and smart traffic systems, on the planning and operation of future road transport networks

design road transport systems by integrating road layouts, geometric design, pavement structures, and drainage solutions.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Portfolio	20%
Report	50%

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