Course Code
TRA500

Course Name
European Transport Policies

Credits
7.50

Prerequisites

A basic course in transport economics is advantageous.

Semester
Autumn

Location
Molde

Language Instruction
Norwegian. If foreign students register for the course, lectures will be taught in English.

Instruction
3 hours of lectures per week. If foreign students register for the course, lectures will be taught in English.

Mandatory Assignments
Assignment to be submitted and approved before final examinations.

Evaluation
A 4-hour written final examination counts 100 % of the final grade.

Grades
Letter (A - F)

Learning outcome

The course gives an insight into European transport policies with emphasis on EU transport policies.

Content

Focus will be on European transport policies in particular, the trans-European network (TEN) and EU transport policy documents. The course covers the transport of both passengers and goods by different modes of transportation. Questions about infrastructure, environment, fees and pricing policies and their impact on Norway will be discussed.