CEG2401 : Land Traffic and Highways
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Lisa Riddle
- 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 | |
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
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Revision for the written exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Completion of the written exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | lecture – introduction (TW2-12) |
| 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 | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Tutorials – review lecture material, Q&A, review worked examples (TW 3,5,8,10,11) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Tutorials - preparation for, guidance and Q&A about coursework (TW4, 6 and 9). |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Online worked examples. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of the material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The main taught material is delivered in 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.
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG2401's Timetable