Module manager: Dr Dave Milne
Email: D.S.Milne@its.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module explores the relationships between transport systems and spatial patterns of human activity and development, which is critical to the successful planning of human environments to move us towards more efficient, sustainable and equitable societies. We consider key theoretical concepts (eg ‘accessibility’) and real world evidence, try to demystify ‘sustainable development’, investigate the role of spatial analysis and modelling, introduce relevant planning theories, and discuss how we might create desirable ‘visions’ for the future.
Students will understand the interaction between transport and land-use including the effects of spatial patterns of activities on travel patterns and the contribution of transport to development. They will be familiar with the theoretical underpinnings of the relationship between transport and land-use, with models which seek to represent it and with evidence that illustrates the current state of knowledge.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Knowledge & understanding of the main theories underpinning the relationships between transport, land use and development;
2. Understanding of how those relationships may be represented in spatial analysis & modelling;
3. Knowledge of relevant planning theories and understanding of how they may be used to develop visions of the future; and
4. Knowledge and understanding of evidence from relevant real world studies.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Technical Skills: understanding relevant theories & techniques
6. Academic Skills: the ability to undertake independent research
7. Sustainability Skills: critical thinking and problem solving in relation to significant mobility sustainability issues
8. Academic Skills: clear and effective academic writing
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lecture | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Many lectures contain discursive activities which allow progress to be monitored and feedback to be provided on contributions made. The Coursework assignment also provides quantitative evidence of understanding of the core principles of the module, and feedback should allow students to identify any need for additional support.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 33 |
| Assignment | Coursework | 67 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 3/19/2024
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