2022/3, Trimester 1, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | BLENDED |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Richard Llewellyn |
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Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Teaching methods for all LOs will include lectures, in-class competitions and problem solving tutorials. Directed study tasks will encourage integration of key reading material. A Virtual Learning Environment is utilised and all course materials including notes (Moodle workbooks), lecture and online presentations,interactive discussions, tasks and tutorials, further reading and unit-specific quizzes can be accessed. Embedding of employability/PDP/Scholarship Skills Module content is developed in consultation with employers and the module contents reflect current industry practices with additional international comparisons of codes and assessment tools. In addition to the skills of understanding the basics of currently used assessment techniques, the ability to critique these techniques will improve students’employability. (LO1-LO5).Research / teaching linkages. Examples used for teaching are derived from transport research and studies, including real project case studies and global challenges. Research and scholarly activity are also fundamental in the studies on the module, particularly with reference to the coursework. Students are asked to undertake scholarly activity and leverage relevant information from research publications, academic journals and industry websites to assess current developments in Traffic Engineering. Particular emphasis is given to the sustainability aspect of the design work that is conducted through the coursework, as the students are asked to appraise the impact of real-life design concepts on road operations and the users, and to identify design solutions that will optimise driving behaviour and network operations and minimise the long-term nuisance to the local communities and environment. Supporting equality and diversity. This module has been developed to reflect international practices in Traffic Engineering. The module is available in FT/PT/DL formats and is accessible to all students in their own country with no need to attend lectures in the UK or leave their current employment.
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The provision of formative feedback constitutes a key component of the LTA approach underpinning this module. Formative feedback will arise through the discussion and analysis of the tutorial questions, inclass, and online competitions as well as through the Moodle quizzes (LO1-LO5). In addition, the coursework component will constitute another source of formative feedback (LO1-LO3). Online and in-person Q&A sessions in each class create an inclusive and engaging environment for the provision of formativeassessment from the instructor(s) and peers.
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The summative assessment is made up of two components, a coursework which is worth 40% of the total module mark, and a centrally timetabled exam which is worth the remaining 60% of the mark. The coursework will focus on the critical assessment of various implications of highway geometric design as well as on design provisions for various groups of road users. In this context, the students will be asked to apply what they have learned about traffic engineering design, provide design solutions for roadway segments or intersections, and prepare a report using real-world case studies (LO1-LO3). The second component of summative assessment is in the form of an end-of-trimester exam, testing all LOs (LO1-LO5).
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Lecture | 26 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 13 |
Face To Face | Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 3 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 158 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Report | 40 | 1,2,3 | 8 | , WORDS= 2500 |
Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 60 | 1,2,3,4,5 | 14/15 | HOURS= 3 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 40 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 60 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |