SCM4602 - Sustainable Transportation

Year of Study:4
Credit Units: 3
Duration: 45hours
Prerequisites: SCM3604 Shipping and Transport Logistics
Module Description
This course provides students with detailed analysis and understanding on the sustainable transportation. The principles and knowledge on the social economic and environmental sustainability in transportation will be provided as a foundation of the module. The advanced techniques in environmental impact assessment and carbon emission measurement will be included to equip students with analytical skills in sustainable transportation. This course provides   cases   and   examples   for   students   to   develop   decision   making   capabilities in sustainability and costs issues in transportation and logistics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. examine the importance and recent development in the field of sustainable transportation;

  2. explain current policies and regulations on sustainable transportation;

  3. integrate knowledge, skills and tools required in assessing environmental impact on passenger and freight transportation;

  4. apply tools and skills in solving problems related to sustainable transportation; and

  5. evaluate trends and current issues in sustainable transportation.