Course - Transport Economics - SMF3090
SMF3090 - Transport Economics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | A |
Course content
(1) Introduction to transportation systems and the economic structure of transport (2) Transport modes: assessment of Mobility vs. Accessibility concepts (3) Pricing of transport services (4) Investment analysis(e.g.Benefit/Cost Analysis (BCA),Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) (5) Transport Planning and Forecasting (6) Freight and Passenger Traffic aspects: impact on the environment (7) Urban Transportation and the socio-political issues. (8) Transport regulation and regional economic development (9) Emerging Transport technologies, their role and limitations
Learning outcome
It is expected that when the student completes this course, they should have the:
Knowledge:
- to understand the different concepts, and principles of transport economics for effective decision making
- to analyze the demand and supply of transport, both freight and passengers.
- to understand the alternative transportations models, in light of capacity, effectiveness, frequency, environment and financing.
- to evaluate and apply appropriate analytic techniques and methods in transport utility
Skills:
- to take decisions based on theory and the understanding of the field of transportation economics.
- to apply the relevant tools and models within transport for effective decision making.
General competence:
- to be able to internalize the underlying problems related to transport from an economy perspective.
- given that the course provides a broad understanding of transportation demand and cost analyses, the student should have an insight in latest innovations in logistics and transportation and show their relevance to management challenges.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures | group assignments | mandatory assignments | project work
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
4 hours written exam
Re-sit of exam in August
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Logistics Management (BLOG)
Recommended previous knowledge
SMF2291: Microeconomics
SMF2295: Macroeconomics
Course materials
will be announced at the start of the semster
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 A 2023-12-21 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates M411-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 0 S411 Smaragd 17 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 A 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"