Traffic and Transports 2
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Transport Infrastructures |
Instance: 2008/2009 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIEC |
17 |
Syllabus since 2006/2007 |
5 |
- |
5 |
52,5 |
133 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Fundamental problems and methodologies of traffic engineering and control. Urban traffic flow. Transport modes and modal split models. Accident analysis and prevention.
Program
Bus transit, urban congestion and modal split Road safety. Accident analysis and "black spot" detection. Related statistical problems. Accidents, traffic volume and speed. Performance of corrective actions for accident redution. Matrices O/D and transportation problems. Graph theory and applications.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Lectures and practical exercises concerning the proposed themes.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Eligibility for exams
CF = CT + CP/2
CF = final classification
CT = Classification of theoretical component
CT = Classification of practical component
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.
Observations
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Estimated working time out of classes: 4 hours