Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Transport Systems (2500022) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Knowledge of tools of analysis and evaluation of transport systems. Causal and quantitative functioning of the transport system. Design, operation and exploitation of transport terminals and infrastructures. 1 Ability to understand the causal and quantitative operation of the transport system, as well as the behavior of the different agents that compose it (users, operators and Administration / society). 2 Knowledge of the design, operation, management and control of terminals and transport infrastructure. 3 Knowledge about modal passenger exchange terminals in urban public transport systems. Basic knowledge of the causal and quantitative functioning of the transport system, as well as the behavior of the different agents (users, operators and Administration / society). Economic impacts of infrastructure and transport services. Knowledge of analysis and assessment tools for transport systems, operational research, traffic theory, operations analysis, estimation and demand forecasting techniques, transport economics, evaluation of alternatives, system modeling and flow allocation. Knowledge of the design, operation, management and control of terminals and transport infrastructures, as well as the management of the resources necessary for their operation and of the patterns of mobility of people and merchandise and their relationship with ICTs. Service focused planning. Intermodal passenger terminals in urban public transport systems, airport terminals (land-side management, air-side management, baggage handling system), port terminals (operation of container terminals, dry and liquid bulk terminals, automobile terminals, ro-ro terminals, etc.), railway terminals and dry ports, highway terminals, logistics centers and merchandise consolidation terminals.

Competencies

Especific

Capacity for the construction and conservation of roads, as well as for the dimensioning, the project and the elements that make up the basic road equipment. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Capacity for the construction and conservation of railway lines with knowledge to apply specific technical regulations and differentiating the characteristics of the mobile material. (Specific technology module: Civil Construction)

Capacity for the construction and conservation of roads, as well as for the dimensioning, the project and the elements that make up the basic road equipment. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Capacity for the construction and conservation of railway lines with knowledge to apply specific technical regulations and differentiating the characteristics of the mobile material. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Knowledge of the design and operation of infrastructures for modal exchange, such as ports, airports, railway stations and transport logistics centers. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Generic

Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works and knowledge of the functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.

Ability to carry out territorial planning studies and environmental aspects related to infrastructure, in its field.

Capacity for maintenance, conservation and exploitation of infrastructure, in its field.

Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Pose and solve construction engineering problems with initiative, decision-making skills and creativity. Develop a systematic and creative method of analysis and problem solving. (Additional school competition).

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 30h 50.00 %
Medium group 24h 40.00 %
Laboratory classes 6h 10.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 2 hours per week of classroom activity (large size group) and 2 hours weekly with half the students (medium size group). The 2 hours in the large size groups are devoted to theoretical lectures, in which the teacher presents the basic concepts and topics of the subject, shows examples and solves exercises. The 2 hours in the medium size groups is devoted to solving practical problems with greater interaction with the students. The objective of these practical exercises is to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. Support material in the form of a detailed teaching plan is provided using the virtual campus ATENEA: content, program of learning and assessment activities conducted and literature. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The mark of the course is obtained from the ratings of continuous assessment and their corresponding laboratories and/or classroom computers. Continuous assessment consist in several activities, both individually and in group, of additive and training characteristics, carried out during the year (both in and out of the classroom). The evaluation tests consist of a part with questions about concepts associated with the learning objectives of the course with regard to knowledge or understanding, and a part with a set of application exercises. It consists of 2 individual exams in the classroom (E1, E2 ), and 3 activities in the classroom or at home (A, homework). The final mark (FM) for the course by continuous assessment will be determined by the following formula: FM = (E1 + E2 + A)/3. Criteria for re-evaluation qualification and eligibility: students that failed the ordinary evaluation and have regularly attended all evaluation tests will have the opportunity of carrying out a re-evaluation test during the period specified in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed the test or were qualified as non-attending will not be admitted to the re-evaluation test. The maximum mark for the re-evaluation exam will be five over ten (5.0). The non-attendance of a student to the re-evaluation test, in the date specified will not grant access to further re-evaluation tests. Students unable to attend any of the continuous assessment tests due to certifiable force majeure will be ensured extraordinary evaluation periods. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding Head of Studies, at the request of the professor responsible for the course, and will be carried out within the corresponding academic period.

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