Course - Transport infrastructure - BYGA1102
BYGA1102 - Transport infrastructure
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Introduction to transport challenges, inclusive design, transport analyses, maps and terrain models, geometric design, materials for road construction, railway design, traffic safety and operation&maintenance.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The students will get knowledge about how the need for transport arise and is controlled. They will learn how to describe the world using maps and terrain models and how to design geometry of roads and railways. The students will also get knowledge about materials like crushed rock and asphalt and how they are used in road construction. They will also get knowledge about operation/maintenance and safety in the transport system.
Skills:
The students get an introduction to digital tools for planning and gathering of terrain information by using GPS.
General competence:
The students will understand how the different phases of the life of a structure are dependent on each other. The students will get training in performing and interpretation of laboratory tests. They will also experience how people with disabilities can use infrastructure and buildings.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, assignments. Laboratory work and demonstrations. The assignments must be accepted to give admittance to exam. Lectures could be both physical in auditorium or digital.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The course assessment is a final written exam. In order to be eligible for the exam you must pass the compulsory assignments. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Recommended previous knowledge
No requiments to previous knowledge.
Course materials
Lecture notes. List will be provided at start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYGT1102 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| BYGG1102 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| TBA4204 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Road, Transport and Geomatics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"