Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Logistics
- Course Leader:
- Svein Bråthen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 week
LOG904-177 Cases in Transport Economics (Autumn 2021)
About the course
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Course content (abstract): The design of transport services (including transport infrastructure) is paramount to support movement of people and freight. The aim of this seminar is to give students a solid understanding of fundamental economic conditions that need to be taken into consideration when planning and setting up transport services. The field of transport economics covers a large variety of transport modes and transport services. The seminar will provide a selection of important elements from this field, by means of both theory and practical examples. |
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Topics covered: The basics of supply and demand for transport services, external costs from transport, peak load pricing, the economics of parking, transport and land use, the economics of micro mobility, mobility as a service (MaaS). Adjustments of topics may occur. |
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The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master of Science in Logistics
- Experience-based Master in Logistics
- Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics
- Exchange programme - Master's level
- Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility
Recommended requirements
Transport economics, economics, or transport planning
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
A solid grasp of selected elements from transport economics that will make the students understand more of the economic factors that affect the efficiency of transport systems for movement of people and freight. Environment issues will be included. The seminar will be relevant for identifying interesting topics for the master thesis.
Forms of teaching and learning
Lectures and discussion sessions
Examination
Form of assessment: Home assessment with presentation
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Proportion: 30%
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Duration: -
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Grouping: Group
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Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
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Comment: Deadline: Wednesday
Form of assessment: Home assessment without presentation
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Proportion: 70%
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Duration: -
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Grouping: Individual
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Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
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Comment: Deadline: Saturday
Syllabus
TBA