Sustainable Transportation Policy_DL (4328) |
| Language of instruction : English |
| Credits: 4,0 | | | | | Period: semester 1 (4sp) | | | | | 2nd Chance Exam1: Yes | | | | | Final grade2: Numerical |
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No sequentiality
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There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
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In this course, we will examine how to implement a sustainable transportation system, emphasizing the need for long-term thinking in the constantly evolving field of transportation. We will study strategies and tactics that governments use to transition the existing transportation systems towards sustainability and the challenges encountered in this long-term process. Several case studies from cities around the world will be presented to illustrate different approaches and identify common elements in their strategies. In addition, it will be highlighted how the implementation of the adopted strategies can be improved such that the potential of transformative change can be maximized. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the use of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in developing sustainable solutions, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation of these technologies. This course will provide a well-supported theoretical foundation, equipping students with the knowledge necessary to effectively engage with and apply sustainable strategies in real-world scenarios. Furthermore, it aims to empower students to independently and critically assess and develop sustainable approaches. This ensures they acquire the skills essential for strategic thinking and effective problem-solving, which are crucial for creating transformative changes in transportation. The majority of your learning will be done through self-study, based on the course material that is made available online. You will have access to a range of useful online learning materials such as online lectures, reading materials, as well as access to thousands of e-books, online journals and other resources via our online university library. Approximately mid-semester, an online interactive Question and Answer session will be organised, where students can meet the course lecturer and fellow students online and have the opportunity to go deeper into the course material. All evaluations will be done online, whether by submission of assignments or by taking written or oral exams online, or a combination of assignments and exams. Written exams will be done with online proctoring (exam supervision) to retain the integrity of a supervised exam, while providing the flexibility of an online platform. For the online exams, distance learning students should ensure to have a laptop/pc with a working webcam and microphone, a charged mobile device (phone/tablet) and a stable internet connection (minimum upload speed of 1.5 MB/second), as well as a quiet, secluded room to take the exam in.
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Response lecture ✔
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Paper ✔
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Report ✔
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Period 1 Credits 4,00
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| Written exam | 100 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Students who fail this course during the first chance period can
transfer their partial grades to the second chance period if they score
50% or more on a part |
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| Additional information | Assignment (paper) (50%) - deadline in the exam period. Critical reflection (10%) - deadline in the exam period. Closed-book exam (40%) - multiple choice questions with correction for guessing. Students who fail this course during the first chance period can transfer their partial grades to the second chance period if they score 50% or more on a part. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | Assignment (paper) (50%) - deadline in the exam period. Critical
reflection (10%) - deadline in the exam period. Closed-book exam (40%)
- multiple choice questions with correction for guessing. |
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| Compulsory course material |
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- Lecture videos (available on Blackboard)
- Lecture slides (available on Blackboard)
- Self-learning videos (available on Blackboard)
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| Recommended course material |
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- Low N.P. ed (2013) Transforming Urban Transport, The Ethics, Politics and Practices of Sustainable Transport, (London and New York: Earthscan/Routledge).
- Curtis, C. and Low, N.P. (2012) Institutional Barriers to Sustainable Transport (Farnham, UK: Ashgate).
- Davis D., Altsuler A. ed (2019), Transforming Urban Transport, Oxford University Press
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Learning outcomes 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
| DC4: The student evaluates his/her way of working taking into account the quality of the work and draws lessons for the future. | | | - 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. | - 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
| DC1: The student can identify relevant transportation problems in the field of transportation sciences. | | | - 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
| 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. | - EC
| EC5: The holder of the degree is made aware of and has insight into the regional and international policy framework, similarities and differences with respect to transport policies. The holder of the degree is encouraged to get in touch with various (inter)national stakeholders active in the field of transportation. | - 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. | - 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
| DC4: The student considers the impact of his/her actions on himself/herself, other people and society as a whole. |
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| | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
| Offered in | Tolerance3 |
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part 1 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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