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CIVL3704: Transport Informatics
2026 unit information
This unit of study offers students an introduction to civil engineering data analysis using examples of real-world transport operations applications. Students will undertake focused study of a selection of highly influential texts in the field and develop skills to recreate, evaluate and improve upon these seminal analyses using locally relevant datasets. In parallel with data science skills, this unit of study will introduce public transport system operations and planning. Lecture and reading content will provide a foundation of history, terminology and methods to assess the performance of public transport systems and make data-driven planning decisions. The datasets will be drawn from urban public transport applications, and explore real-world challenges in transport informatics.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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(MATH1005 or MATH1062) and CIVL2700. Understanding of statistical inference. Familiarity with the urban transport network and basic concepts in transport studies |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Employ public transport terminology fluently
- LO2. Perform calculations related to public transport planning and operations
- LO3. Find and interpret literature to understand foundational transport concepts
- LO4. Demonstrate mastery of foundational public transport concepts using informatics
- LO5. Demonstrate understanding of the broader context for public transit including design, behavioural, regulatory, equity, economic and environmental considerations
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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