Traffic Engineering

Code:

PRODEC072

Acronym:

ET

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Eng. - Transport Infrastructures

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Transport Infrastructures Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	0	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to acquaint students with concepts, methods and techniques of Traffic Engineering, as well as teach them how to solve traffic problems.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the semester, students should: a) be capable of understanding and developing application; b) be capable of applying their knowledge to solve problems and new situations in various contexts; c) be capable of incorporating knowledge, dealing with complex situations with lack of information. They should also take into account their ethic and social responsibilities; d) be capable of communicating their conclusions unambiguously; e) a long-life learning in a self-oriented and autonomous way.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Traffic planning. Traffic models. Methods, techniques and equipments of traffic data collection Study of priority crossroads, roundabouts and crossroads with traffic lights Traffic assignment models to road network Integrated management of traffic and parking systems Public transports: traffic support measures Telematic application in Traffic Engineering

Mandatory literature

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Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Infrastructures engineering

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo
Frequência das aulas
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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