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Intelligent Transport & Logistic Systems
UoS Code TPTM6224
Credit points 6
Offered Semester 1
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Assumed Knowledge General awareness of internet, ICT and project management processes.
Additional Information
Lectures Block mode: 6 days, 9am-5pm. Refer to timetable for further details.
Assessment Individual reports, group reports, short-answer test and individual essay.
Description In this ever changing world, transportation and logistics professionals require knowledge and expertise of how advanced technologies can enhance the safety, security, sustainability and efficiency of their operations. This Unit of Study will provide knowledge and understanding of intelligent transport systems [ITS], intelligent vehicle systems (Telematics) and supply-chain and other intelligent logistic systems. The Unit includes closely related material on Information and Communications Technology [ICT], especially wireless communications, location-based services and distributed information processing in advanced intelligent networks. Advanced sensor devices and interfaces are discussed with their strengths and limitations. Applicable modelling and analysis techniques are experienced in tutorial exercises and assignments. The Unit aims to prepare the student for a role in transport and logistics systems project design and performance assessment, including the ability to communicate effectively with specialist development agencies. Business case analysis and risk management are related to systems definition, development planning and execution.