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1. General information
Course:
TRANSPORT ECONOMICS
Code:
310809
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
2343 - MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING OF ROADS, CANALS AND PORTS
Academic year:
2020-21
Center:
603 - E.T.S. CIVIL ENGINEERS OF CR
Group(s):
20 
Year:
1
Duration:
C2
Main language:
English
Second language:
Spanish
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer: JOSE MARIA MENENDEZ MARTINEZ - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
3272
josemaria.menendez@uclm.es
It will be fixed in the first week according to the students' calendar

Lecturer: ANA MARIA RIVAS ALVAREZ - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico 2-A49
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926051938
ana.rivas@uclm.es
It will be fixed in the first week according to the students' calendar

Lecturer: SANTOS SANCHEZ CAMBRONERO GARCIA MORENO - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico /2-A47
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926052819
santos.sanchez@uclm.es
It will be fixed in the first week according to the students' calendar

2. Pre-Requisites

It would be advisable to have a basic knowledge of some mathematical tools optimization program (Mathematica, Matlab, GAMS).

3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession

Basic training for the curriculum of students in the infrastructure and transport services area. The course deals with a set of specific topics unrelated to other sectors in which the link is the tools for optimisation and the mathematical formalisation of some of the problems inherent to the business management of the transport area.


4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
CB06 Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB07 Apply the achieved knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the area of study
CB09 Know how to communicate the conclusions and their supported knowledge and ultimate reasons to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
G21 Ability to apply optimization tools to aid decision making, as well as to discern exploitation proposals compatible with the constraints and peculiarities of the built infrastructure.
G25 Ability to identify, measure, enunciate, analyse, diagnose and scientifically and technically describe a civil engineering problem
G26 Capacity to apply business management and labour law
G27 Ability to communicate in a second language.
TE08 Knowledge of transport engineering and planning, transport functions and modes, urban transport, management of public transport services, demand, costs, logistics and financing of transport infrastructure and services.
TE10 Capacity for planning, management and operation of civil engineering related infrastructures.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
Students identify the participation of transport in the logistics sector.
Students can solve the problems typical of the management and operation of transport services from the scope of the operating company.
Students can solve the problems typical of planning, management and operation of transport from the scope of the administration.
Students know and understand the transport market.
Students are familiar with the organization of transportation.
Students are familiar with the management systems of a transport company.
Students know the economic costs and externalities of transport.
Additional outcomes
Not established.
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1: Spanish Transport System
  • Unit 2: Economic Transport Costs
  • Unit 3: External Costs and Benefits of Transport Infrastructure
  • Unit 4: Financing Transport Services
  • Unit 5: Taxation Transport
  • Unit 6: Public Transport Services Management
  • Unit 7: Transport Services Companies Characterization
  • Unit 8: Marketing applied to Transport Services
  • Unit 9: Logistic
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures CB06 G26 G27 TE08 TE10 0.72 18 Y N
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) CB06 CB07 CB09 G26 G27 G28 TE08 TE10 0.24 6 Y Y
Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] CB07 CB09 G27 0.16 4 Y Y
Computer room practice [ON-SITE] Problem solving and exercises CB06 CB07 TE08 TE10 0.13 3.25 Y Y
Progress test [ON-SITE] Assessment tests CB06 CB07 CB09 G26 G27 G28 TE08 TE10 0.1 2.5 Y Y
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study CB06 CB07 CB09 G26 G27 G28 TE08 TE10 1.32 33 Y N
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] Problem solving and exercises CB06 CB07 CB09 G26 G27 G28 TE08 TE10 1.83 45.75 Y Y
Total: 4.5 112.5
Total credits of in-class work: 1.35 Total class time hours: 33.75
Total credits of out of class work: 3.15 Total hours of out of class work: 78.75

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Final test 0.00% 50.00%
Final test 0.00% 50.00%
Progress Tests 40.00% 0.00%
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies 40.00% 0.00%
Oral presentations assessment 10.00% 0.00%
Assessment of active participation 10.00% 0.00%
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    Exceptionally, a final exam may be taken for those students who have not reached the minimum level required to pass the course. This exam consists of an oral test in which the student will answer questions related to the work done by him/her during the course and a written test on terminology associated with the content of the course.
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    Evaluation criteria not defined

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The same as in the ordinary one.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours

Unit 1 (de 9): Spanish Transport System
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1.5
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3.3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 5

Unit 2 (de 9): Economic Transport Costs
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3.3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 4

Unit 3 (de 9): External Costs and Benefits of Transport Infrastructure
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1.5
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 5

Unit 4 (de 9): Financing Transport Services
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1.5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 4

Unit 5 (de 9): Taxation Transport
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1.5
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 4

Unit 6 (de 9): Public Transport Services Management
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 1.5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 4

Unit 7 (de 9): Transport Services Companies Characterization
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][] .75
Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] .5
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4.5
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 5

Unit 8 (de 9): Marketing applied to Transport Services
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][] .75
Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4.5
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 5

Unit 9 (de 9): Logistic
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][] .75
Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] .5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 2.1
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 4.75

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
BRUTON, M. J. Introduction to Transportation Planning London Hutchinson 0090986202 1988  
Button, Kenneth Transport Economics Edward Elgar 1-85278-523-3 1993 Ficha de la biblioteca
Colomer Ferrándiz, José V. Centros integrados de mercancias: una visión global Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Estudios de Tran 84-921119-0-9 1995 Ficha de la biblioteca
FAULKS, Rex W. Principles of Transport McGraw-Hill 0711004722 1990  
FRYBOURG, M. Enseignement Supérieur de Transport, Caen, Francia Paradigme 2868780121 1991  
Izquierdo de Bartolomé, Rafael transportes un enfoque integral Madrid Servicio de publicaciones CICCP 9788474932119 1994  
Manheim, m Fundamentals of Transportation Systems Analysis USA M.I.T. Press, Series of Transportation Studies, 9780262632898 1979  
Papacostas, C. S. Transportation engineering and planning Prentice Hall 0-13-081419-9 2001 Ficha de la biblioteca
Potrykowski, Marek Geografía del transporte Ariel 84-344-3440-7 1984 Ficha de la biblioteca
Quinet, Emile Principes d'économies des transports Economica 2-7178-3703-5 1998 Ficha de la biblioteca
Quinet, Emile Économie des transports Economica 2-7178-0508-7 1982 Ficha de la biblioteca
Thomson, J. M. Teoría económica del transporte Alianza 84-206-2153-6 1976 Ficha de la biblioteca



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