CEG8417 : European Study Tour
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Mr Roger Bird
- Lecturer: Dr Neil Thorpe
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To provide an understanding of how Transport policy and systems are applied in practice. To see European perspectives on Transport, and understand how different cultures and governances affect the development, delivery and operation of transport systems.
Delivery of this module will be subject to any restrictions in place due to the Covid 19 situation at the time.
Plan A would to be to run in the normal mode under non covid-19 restrictions in which case this module comprises a residential field trip to cities in the west of Germany. During the trip a series of lectures are delivered by experts from local companies, local authorities and transport operators. Technical visits are arranged in parallel with the lectures.
Plan B would be offered as a result of Covid 19 restrictions at the time and would comprise an online fieldtrip and activities.
Outline Of Syllabus
Lectures on German transport policy and planning at national, regional and local level; research and development of microsimulation and its application to vehicles and pedestrians; transport systems management; environmental impact of transport; and development and operation of public transport systems. Technical visits to public transport operators, transport authorities and other transport systems.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 9 | 8:00 | 72:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Includes background reading and reading of lecture notes for a full understanding of the material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Field based work will be used to make notes on relevant policy, practice and other observations.
Delivery of this module will be subject to any restrictions in place due to the Covid 19 situation at the time.
Plan A would to be to run in the normal mode under non covid-19 restrictions in which case this module comprises a residential field trip to cities in the west of Germany. During the trip a series of lectures are delivered by experts from local companies, local authorities and transport operators. Technical visits are arranged in parallel with the lectures. This would take place in semester 3
Plan B would be offered as a result of Covid 19 restrictions at the time and would comprise an online fieldtrip and activities.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Exam to test knowledge and understanding of systems and practices seen on the field trip.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8417's Timetable