Course - Traffic engineering and transport analysis - BM6801
BM6801 - Traffic engineering and transport analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 30/100 | |||
| Home examination | 70/100 | 6 hours |
Course content
Theories and terminology for analyses in traffic management, traffic safety and transport demand.
Introduction to transport demand calculations, including all modes and purposes.
Calculations and analyses of traffic management and traffic safety in the road system.
This is a basic course on which following road and transport related courses build.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The students should know:
- Four step method for transport demand model
- Traffic flow theory
- Principles of traffic management, including signal control
Skills
The students would be able to:
- Carry out basic transport demand calculation
- Carry out capacity calculations for traffic on road stretches and intersection
- Dimension signal controlled intersections
General competence
The students can:
- Use spreadsheet (Excel) for statistical and traffic analysis
- Interpret relevant information from different data sources and relevant analyses
- Present and document analyses and evaluations in a clear and structured way
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and assignments.
Obligatory activities.
Information about the Curriculum will be given when the course starts.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory exercises
Further on evaluation
Obligatory assignments must be approved in order to attend the exam. Home exam accounts for 70% of the grade and a project work for the remaining 30%. Home exam may be changed into oral in case of a re-sit exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (EVUIVC0)
Road, Railway and Transport Engineering (MVEGJERNB)
Recommended previous knowledge
General knowledge to road and transport.
Required previous knowledge
The course is part of NTNUs continuing education portfolio and has a tuition fee. See NTNU VIDEREs webpages for more information.
Course materials
Shorter memos in English and Norwegian. Lectures and assignments
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Road, Transport and Geomatics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Home examination 70/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Assignment 30/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"