(Course Code: 349KEY, Course outline)
(Course Code: 349KEY, Course outline)
| Semester: | 5 | Teaching Credits: | 3 | ECTS Credits: | 5 | Type: |
Elective |
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| Prerequisite Courses: | — | Course type: | Skills development | Instructor: | Dimitra Chondrogianni | |||
The main objective of the course “Transport and Environment” is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how transport systems impact the environment and to equip them with the knowledge to design sustainable, efficient, and resilient transport networks. It emphasizes environmental challenges, such as emissions, pollution, and climate change, and explores modern technologies, sustainable urban mobility strategies, and Intelligent Transport Systems to minimize the environmental footprint of transportation.
| Weekly topics: | The course syllabus is covered through the following lectures:
In the laboratory part of the course, students practice calculating energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and operational costs of various transport modes, gaining practical skills with direct application to studies and projects. |
| Theory – Lectures (hours / week): |
2 |
| Exercises – Laboratories (hours / week): |
1 |
| Other Activities: | In the laboratory part of the course, students practice calculating energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and operational costs of various transport modes, gaining practical skills with direct application to studies and projects. |
| Grading: | The grading of students is based on their performance in each component of the course:
To successfully complete the course, students must achieve a passing grade in each component:
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| Language: | The course is conducted in Greek. However, for exchange students, recommended readings are available in English, and examinations can be taken in English. |
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