Transport Innovation Challenge_DL (9000) |
| Credits: 12,0 | | Study load hours: 324 | Period: semester 1 (0sp) semester 2 (12sp)  |
| Language of instruction: English | | Exam contract: not possible |
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The students work online in small groups to solve a real-life transportation problem provided by an external stakeholder, a civic challenge. To do this successfully, they have to integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses as well as do their own research and problem-solving. Not only do they expand their knowledge in the field of transportation sciences, they will also be able to apply this knowledge in actual situations and present their ideas and solutions outside the walls of the university. Furthermore, this course heavily emphasises skills that will continue to serve the students long after their graduation, including efficient communication, working in a team, critical thinking and self-directed learning. Finally, we have to realise we live in a digital age, and because this entire course is facilitated by online platforms, we hone the skills of the students in this domain as well.
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| Compulsory course material |
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Online information and communication platform (ICT) that enables synchronous and asynchronous communication for information delivery and group problem-solving (Blackboard Group Page with the compulsory/mandatory functionalities including File Exchange, Group Discussion).
Online collaboration and work management platform to enable the students to divide the project tasks, keep an overview on the project (timeline) and follow up the deadlines as set by the teaching staff.
Digital documents provided by the members of the teaching staff to guide project work and communicate vital information such as grading conditions and deadlines (Assignments and Reflection Assignments). |
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| Recommended course material |
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Semi-Structured Interview guide:
Adams, W.C. (2015) Conducting Semi-Structured Interviews. In: Wholey, J.S., Harty, H.P. and Newcomer, K.E., Eds., Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, 492-505. https://doi.org/10.1002/97811 19171386.ch19
Strategy guide:
Grant RM. The Resource-Based Theory of Competitive Advantage: Implications for Strategy Formulation. California Management Review. 1991;33(3):114-135. doi:10.2307/41166664
Prototyping guide (as well as other project tools to support students in their challenge):
IDEO.org. Field Guide to Human Centered Design. 1st Edition. (2015). Retrieved from: http ://d1r3w4d5z5a88i.cloudfront.net/assets/guide/Field%20Guide%20to%20HumanCentere d%20Design_IDEOorg_English-ee47a1ed4b91f3252115b83152828d7e.pdf |
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| Remarks |
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This course is fully online. |
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Distance learning ✔
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Response lecture ✔
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Case study ✔
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Group work ✔
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Paper ✔
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Semester 2 (12,00sp)
| Evaluation method | |
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| Written evaluation during teaching period | 70 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Partial results with a passing score (≥ 10/20) from the first exam
opportunity may be carried over to the second examination period. This
also applies to the case study, paper and reflection assignment.
In the case of a failed group assignment, an alternative task may be set
for the second examination period, aligned with the intended learning
outcomes. |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Partial results with a passing score (≥ 10/20) from the first exam
opportunity may be carried over to the second examination period. This
also applies to the presentations.
In the case of a failed group assignment, an alternative task may be set
for the second examination period, aligned with the intended learning
outcomes. |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | The student must participate in designated organisational and teaching methods (e.g. lectures, group work, presentations, meetings etc.).
The student must actively participate in compulsory formats that require interaction (e.g. group work, presentations, meetings etc.).
Timely submission of all required assignments (e.g. intermediate assignments, final report, presentation, reflection task etc.) is mandatory to obtain a final mark.
Students are required to complete a peer evaluation via the ‘Buddycheck’ tool on Blackboard when requested. |
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| Consequences | Failure to submit compulsory assignments on time (e.g. intermediate assignments, final report, presentation, reflection task etc.) and/or unauthorised absence from compulsory activities (e.g. lectures, group work, presentations, meetings) may result in a score of 0 for that part of the course.
Absences with valid justification must be reported in time and supported with documentation. Where possible, a replacement task will be provided.
In cases of insufficient active contribution to group work (evidenced by interim monitoring or peer assessment), the individual student’s score may be adjusted.
Buddycheck may apply a correction factor to the group score to reflect individual contributions. For further details, see the course manual.
With active participation in group work, the individual student's score may vary based on the presentation, answering of questions, discussion, etc.
A sufficient contribution from every student is expected in the group work. The peer evaluation takes place through the Buddycheck programme on Blackboard. The factor calculated by the programme is multiplied by the grade for the group work for each student. The method of calculation and the course of the peer evaluation are explained further in the study manual on Blackboard. If there is a possible significantly smaller contribution, the follow-up process regarding free-riding can be initiated (see also Article 17.4 of Legal Position Regulations for Students (EEL Regulations)). In the case of active participation in group work, the student’s individual grade may vary based on presentation skills and the quality of their answers to questions.
Failure to complete the peer evaluation, or to submit it on time via the ‘Buddycheck’ platform will result in a deduction of 1 point from the final mark out of 20 for the group assignment. |
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| Additional information | Detailed information on evaluation conditions, consequences, retention of partial marks and the second examination period for each course is available in the course manual. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | If a student has a second exam opportunity, it is their responsibility
to contact the lecturer in time to clarify which components must be
retaken.
If the result was insufficient, the student may be asked to submit a
revised or individual version of the original task.
If a student fails the overall course but passes separate components
(e.g. the written evaluation), the partial result may be transferred to
the second examination period.
Group assignments cannot be retaken during the second examination
period, as group learning objectives (e.g. teamwork skills) are not
feasible in the summer period. Only an individual defence of the report
may serve as the second examination period, always aligned with the
intended learning outcomes. |
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Learning outcomes | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
Master of Transportation Sciences
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- EC
| EC1: The holder of the degree applies knowledge in an independent and self-directed manner. He/she is able to critically plan, guard, manage and evaluate his/her own learning processes and to take care of his/her own (quality) control. | | | - DC
| DC1: The student shows initiative on an individual basis, creates opportunities by anticipating and adopts a flexible attitude. | | | - DC
| DC2: The student shows initiative in groups, creates opportunities by anticipating and adopts a flexible attitude. | | | - DC
| DC3: The student has an advanced level of knowledge and insight, characteristic of scientific work in the field of transportation sciences. | | | - DC
| DC5: The student works in an autonomous and self-managing way, engaging in self-reflection and striving for continuous improvement. | - EC
| EC2: The holder of the degree has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts, methods, and (research) techniques of transportation sciences. He/she is able to apply the concepts, methods and (research) techniques in the field of transportation sciences adequately and autonomously. | | | - DC
| DC1: The student can autonomously consult, assess and synthesise international scientific professional literature from the field of transportation sciences in terms of the knowledge required. | | | - DC
| DC3: The student can autonomously select and justify appropriate concepts, methods or techniques for scientific research based on a given context. | | | - DC
| DC4: The student autonomously applies the selected concepts, methods or techniques for scientific research and interprets them adequately. | - EC
| EC3: The holder of the degree is able to autonomously carry out research in transportation sciences and offers realistic and sustainable solutions to complex transportation problems by using relevant theories and/or models from the field of study of transportation sciences or related domains. | | | - DC
| DC2: The student offers a realistic sustainable solution to a given problem based on acquired knowledge and insights from his/her academic training. | | | - DC
| DC3: The student substantiates the proposed solutions from different perspectives | | | - DC
| DC4: The student has the ability to deal with uncertainties related to complex transportation problems and develops appropriate sustainable solution strategies in a creative way. | - EC
| EC4: The holder of the degree considers the society as a whole as an important stakeholder and reflects on the social relevance and consequences of recommendations/solutions and projects/assignments in a critical manner. In doing so, the holder of the degree strives, among other things, to have a sustainable impact on the region. | | | - DC
| DC1: The student is able to identify key stakeholders other than society and demonstrate their relevance. | | | - DC
| DC2: The student is able to empathise with and take into account the views of different stakeholders when assessing and developing different solution options. | | | - DC
| DC3: Based on the research conducted, the student can draw up recommendations that are relevant to stakeholders and that contribute to a sustainable impact on the region. | | | - DC
| DC4: The student gives clear feedback about the results to the stakeholders. | - EC
| EC6: The holder of the degree is able to communicate and convince others on his/her field of study, both in writing and orally, addressing scientists of his/her own or similar fields of study and wide social groups. | | | - DC
| DC1: The student is able to communicate on the process, results as well as his/her views in writing in a logically structured and clearly understandable way and to exchange views on these with others. | | | - DC
| DC2: The student is able to verbally communicate on the process, results and his/her views in a logically structured and clearly understandable way and to exchange views on these with others. | - EC
| EC7: The holder of the degree is able to function as a member of a (multidisciplinary) team and has a good assessment of his/her own role within the team/organization and in the broader social and international context. | | | - DC
| DC2: The student can reflect on his/her own role in a (multidisciplinary) team. | | | - DC
| DC3: The student makes an active and constructive contribution to the team. | | | - DC
| DC4: The student can both give and receive substantiated feedback to fellow students in a constructive way. | | | - DC
| DC5: The student works towards sustainable solutions in consultation with others. | - EC
| EC8: The holder of the degree acts and reflects in an ethical and sustainable way. | | | - DC
| DC1: The student is able to autonomously conduct research in transportation sciences, including formulating sustainable recommendations and demonstrating their practical applicability. | | | - DC
| DC2: The student adheres to the deontological codes of research. | | | - DC
| DC3: The student works systematically and critically reflects on the process at each step. | | | - DC
| DC4: The student considers the impact of his/her actions on himself/herself, other people and society as a whole. |
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| Included in these programmes | Tolerance3 |
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part 3 Master of Transportation Sciences (by distance learning)
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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