2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
XJTR3080 Transport Modelling
10 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: TBC
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
TRAN2XXX Transport Planning and ModellingThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module provides students with understanding of transport modelling, covering the main underlying principles of network models and traffic flow.Objectives
The module aims to:1 provide students with an understanding of transport modelling techniques;
2 provide students with knowledge of transport network models and their application in traffic assignment;
3 provide students with understanding of traffic flow fundamentals and their application in traffic engineering.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of the key principles of traffic assignment and its application in road network analysis;
- Understanding of the key principles of traffic flow models and their application in traffic engineering.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to transportation systems and modelling
2. Network analysis models: Wardrop equilibrium models, stochastic user equilibrium models, mathematical modelling formulation and solution algorithms.
3. Traffic flow: Traffic stream variables, macroscopic models of traffic flow, queuing theory and traffic flow analysis
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 75.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Sufficient effort is expected for further reading after each lecture, as well as for seeking relevant literature and collating evidence across a range of sources for completing the coursework. Support to private study will be offered by face-to-face discussions, as well as by VLE forums.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students learning progress will be monitored by in-class responses and the coursework process. Students will be fully supported during the process of completing their coursework via a variety of channels including physical discussions as well as virtual environment (e.g. VLE forums, emails etc). Feedback on coursework performance will be provided assisting the students to understand weakness in the submitted work and suggesting ways that work can be improved.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Traffic assignment | 30.00 |
Problem Sheet | Problem sheet | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Unseen exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:54
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