0 points, SCA Band 2, 0.000 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Department of Civil Engineering
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This unit is available only to Engineering PhD students.
Synopsis
This unit is designed to lay important foundations of traffic engineering knowledge. It is designed to develop students' understanding of contemporary topics in traffic flow theory and their applications. The course is also designed to provide a rigorous and practical coverage of the collection of traffic data. The traffic surveys component of the course will cover traditional techniques for counting, classification and origin-destination surveys and we will also consider the capabilities of new traffic data collection equipment.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- describe advanced contemporary traffic flow theories and apply to solve practical traffic problems
- perform traffic data analysis methodologically
- apply analytical technques in the design and operation of traffic systems
- evaluate the role of Intelligent Transport Systems in Dynamic Traffic Management
Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.
Workload requirements
On-campus - 2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice class and 8 hours of private study per week.
Off-campus - 150 hours study
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