CEG2401 : Land Traffic and Highways
CEG2401 : Land Traffic and Highways
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Roger Bird
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
A-Level Mathematics, or a working knowledge of trigonometry and algebra
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To understand:
How human mobility demands are based on land use;
How this demand results in multi modal traffic
The basics operation and design of road based transport systems
Outline Of Syllabus
People, human mobility & modes of travel;
Land use, traffic generation, concepts and variables;
Traffic flow theory, and measuring traffic;
Traffic Management and Street Design
Highway Location: Constraints, Environmental Issues and Evaluation;
Horizontal & vertical alignment geometric design
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to transport design (C1)
Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions applied to transport systems design (C2)
Design original solutions for transport problems (C5)
Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of a transport problem (C6)
Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of transport systems design (C7)
Communicate effectively on transport engineering design and evaluation (C17)
Intended Skill Outcomes
Use of mapping, coordinates, and trigonometry in design
Applying mathematical formulae to design of transport systems
Understanding of precision and accuracy
Estimating as part of problem solving
Presentation of different aspects of a design in appropriate ways
Dimensional Analysis
Using engineering standards
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Design portfolio-requires reading, application of learning and teamwork |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Present in Person lecture – introduction (TW2-12) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Present in Person - Tutorials – preparation for, guidance and Q&A about coursework (TW4, 6, 9) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | PiP - Tutorials – review lecture material, Q&A, review worked examples (TW 3,5,8,10,11) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Includes background reading and reading of lecture notes for a full understanding of the material |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Online Worked examples |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The main taught material is delivered in present-in-person lectures. These give opportunity to discuss and develop learning and skills outcomes.
Some background material or expected prior learning is delivered through online videos.
Tutorials are used to apply taught material to the coursework design portfolio, to provide individual support and to give feedback.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 60 | Closed book exam |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 10 | Horizontal Alignment, Part 1 of a 40% Design Portfolio |
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 10 | Vertical Alignment, Part 2 of a 40% Design Portfolio |
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 20 | Route Evaluation, Part 3 of a 40% Design Portfolio |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The design portfolio develops in stages, testing students’ ability to design a solution, and carry out calculations accurately and to appropriate levels of precision. It tests their ability to visualise the results and evaluate the environmental and societal impact of their designs. Students must reflect on their work and state how it could be improved.
The exam tests students’ understanding of the taught concepts, and ability to use the design and analytical skills taught.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG2401's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG2401's past Exam Papers
General Notes
This module is compulsory for the Honours degree courses in Civil Engineering.
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