Current Topics in Transportation_DL (4981)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. ir. Ansar YASAR 
  
Member of the teaching team :De heer Satria Bagus WICAKSONO 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 6,0
  
Period: semester 1 (6sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Prerequisites

The students should have the basic know-how of transport modeling and traffic safety concepts. The students should have critical thinking and the ability to process various use-cases presented during this course.


Content

This course offers a dynamic exploration of the latest research and developments in the field of transportation. Through a series of guest lectures by renowned experts, PhD researchers, students, and alumni, students will gain insights into a diverse range of transportation topics. The course aims to foster critical thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the pressing challenges and emerging trends in transportation. There is no fixed theme for this course but the lectures will be based on some of the following sub-themes (but not limited to):

  1. Sustainable Transportation:

    • Green infrastructure and sustainable urban planning
    • Electrification of transportation systems
    • Alternative fuels and energy sources for vehicles
    • Promoting active transportation (walking, cycling)

  2. Intelligent Transportation Systems:

    • Emerging technologies for traffic management and control
    • Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in transportation
    • Connected and autonomous vehicles
    • Big data analytics for transportation planning and optimization

  3. Urban Mobility and Public Transportation:

    • Enhancing public transit efficiency and accessibility
    • Innovative models for shared mobility (ridesharing, carpooling, bike-sharing)
    • Last-mile solutions and micro-mobility options
    • Transit-oriented development and urban design

  4. Transportation Safety and Security:

    • Road safety measures and accident prevention strategies
    • Security challenges in transportation systems
    • Cybersecurity in connected vehicles and transportation infrastructure
    • Emergency response and disaster management in transportation

  5. Freight and Logistics:

    • Optimization of supply chains and logistics networks
    • Innovations in freight transportation modes (rail, maritime, air)
    • Last-mile delivery and urban freight management
    • Sustainable freight practices and green logistics

  6. Emerging Trends and Future of Transportation:

    • Hyperloop and high-speed rail systems
    • Urban air mobility and flying taxis
    • Blockchain technology for transportation applications
    • Sustainable and smart cities: integrating transportation with other sectors

Through these guest lectures, students will gain exposure to cutting-edge research, industry insights, and real-world case studies. They will be encouraged to engage in discussions, critically analyze the presented topics, and develop their own perspectives on the future of transportation. The course will empower students to contribute to the advancement of transportation systems and shape a sustainable, efficient, and equitable mobility future.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Self-study assignment ✔  
Teaching methods  
Case study ✔  
Paper ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period50 %
Paper✔
Written exam50 %
Closed-book ✔
Off campus online evaluation/exam✔
For the full evaluation/exam✔
Explanation (English)Yes Using Blackboard and Proctor Exam.
Additional information A conference or journal style paper is to be prepared as a written assignment.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
Master of Transportation Sciences
  •  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 

    • DC3: The student has an advanced level of knowledge and insight, characteristic of scientific work in the field of transportation sciences.

  •  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 

    • DC2: The student can take a standpoint based on information from international scientific literature and substantiate this.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC4: The student autonomously applies the selected concepts, methods or techniques for scientific research and interprets them adequately.

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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