Undergraduate TAS-JNB158-2023

International Transport Systems

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

20 Feb 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

Explain the economic, social, and environmental impacts of transport and the role of transport planning and policy in developing sustainable transport systems.
Explain how a global transport system is formed to facilitate the efficient movement of freight.
Examine the importance of transport systems in the global logistics chain.

Topics covered

- Week 1 - Transport and geography
- Week 2 - Transport and the economy
- Week 3 - Transport modes – Road
- Week 4 - Transport modes – Rail
- Week 5 - Transport modes – Air
- Week 6 - Transport modes – Water and pipeline
- Week 7 - Transport terminals
- Week 8 - Global transport systems
- Week 9 - Intermodal transport
- Week 10 - Transport and logistics
- Week 11 - Social and environmental impacts of transport
- Week 12 - Transport planning and policy
- Week 13 - Revision

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

International Transport Systems provides students with an understanding of international transport and the way it operates. The subject covers various topics such as transport modes (road, rail, air and water transport) and terminals, global transport system, intermodal transport, transport and logistics, the relationship between transport and economic development, social and environmental impacts of transport, and transport planning and policy. This subject lays the foundation for students to progress into the study of the Global Logistics and Maritime Management courses.

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