2022/3, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | FACE-TO-FACE |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Achille Fonzone |
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Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning & Teaching methods including their alignment to LOs We present concepts, theories and techniques of transport economics and appraisal in face-to-face lectures (LOs 1-5). Lecturers devote part of class time to tutorials that support critical understanding of the topics, and introduce to the implementation of methods (LOs 1, 3, 4). Whenever possible tutorials involve group work to foster collaborative learning. We invite guest lecturers from industry and academia to speak about big trends underpinning transport markets, impacts of transport investments, relevant case studies (Los 1 and 5). You will develop a comprehensive and operational knowledge of the topics dealt with in the lectures through the material available in Moodle. We encourage you to share questions and discoveries through Moodle forums. In particular, we use forums to answer revision questions. The module relies on a blended learning approach, to support directed study. We use Moodle intensively to manage the course, to disseminate updated material (class slides, notes, material for exercises, essential and further readings) and foster collaborative learning with the participation of distance learners. We use WebEx to extend the possibility to attend on-line some of the class activities, in particular seminars of guest lecturers. Conditional on the consensus of the guest lecturers and on the technical feasibility, we record the seminars and put the videos in Moodle. The coursework promotes active and reflective learning. The coursework is based on a case study, which each student has to choose considering the familiarity with it. This helps puts concepts into practice and personalises the learning experience. You will develop presentation skills during class discussions and tutorials. The interaction with the invited speakers during and after the seminars introduces students to the job market, enhances their attitude to and possibilities for networking, and so increases their employability. The essay required as coursework improves the writing skills of students. Part of the coursework is a review of scientific literature and/or policy documents relevant to the case study. This increases the information and academic literacy of students, and gives them the opportunity to enhance the capacity to assess critically and summarise existing knowledge. T
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We provide students with extended feedback, which allows them to identify the strengths and shortcomings of their understanding.
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The assessment includes two components, an essay (coursework) and the final written examination. The coursework has both formative and summative purposes. It is the opportunity for students to make a synthesis of and to operationalise the concepts, theories and methods they learn during the course. This fosters the interaction with the lecturers and the collaboration with other students, and supports deep learning. The mark of the coursework concurs to determine the final mark. This way we encourage students to engage with the work we propose. The coursework can concern either an application of economic theories to a transport problem (LOs 1-3), or the conceptual design, analysis and qualitative evaluation of a transport project (LOs 3- 5). The essay requires a preliminary review of scientific literature and/or policy documents. The coursework is normally submitted in the middle of the course. The final examination has two parts, one on economics (LOs 1-3) and one on appraisal (LOs 3-5). The exam has a purely summative purpose. Normally the students have to answer four questions (selected out of six), two for each part. The exam paper includes questions of different types, ranging from numerical exercise to discussion of trends and theories. We provide students with revision questions to get ready for the exam, and discuss them in Moodle when the students ask for advice. Research / teaching linkages We introduce students to the current debate on transport economic and appraisal through the seminars of the invited speakers. The review required for the coursework is the occasion to build a systematic picture of such a debate.
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Lecture | 30 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 4 |
Online | Tutorial | 2 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 161 |
Face To Face | Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 3 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Essay | 30 | 1-5 | 10 | HOURS= 4000, WORDS= 0 |
Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 70 | 1-5 | 14/15 | HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 30 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 70 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |