Course - Traffic Engineering and ITS - TBA4286
TBA4286 - Traffic Engineering and ITS
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 70/100 | 4 timer | ||
Arbeider | 30/100 |
Course content
Traffic flow theory. Capacity and quality of traffic flow. Traffic signal control. Intelligent transport systems and services (ITS). Traffic and driver information. Field equippment and technology issues. Collection, analysis and presentation of traffic data. Traffic flow and environmental issues. Traffic simulation models. Vehicle technology and driver support systems.
Learning outcome
Knowledge (The candidate should have knowledge of):
- terminology, relations and theoretical models for traffic flow
- relation between road user behaviour, road design and traffic flow
- relevant ITS measures to improve traffic flow, safety and environment
- international trends and development of the ITS area.
Skills (The candidate is able to):
- use and understand relevant equipment and approved methods to
collect, process and analyse traffic data
- use and understand approved methods to analyse quality of traffic
flow
- design different ITS measures and assess benefit, costs and other
effects
- use approved terminology and standardisation within ITS.
General competence (The candidate can):
- assess traffic management schemes in a total and sustainable manner
in relation to quality of traffic flow, environment, safety and costs
- explain how different ITS measures influence road user behaviour and
social development
- give a clear and understandable presentation and documentation of
analysis and evaluations
- solve different tasks within quality of traffic flow and ITS on your
own and as a part of a team.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, workshops and exercises. The lectures and exercises are in English when non-Norwegian speaking students follow the subject. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Partly based on TBA4201 Highway and Environment.
Course materials
Books, reports and lecture notes.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2013
Language of instruction: English
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- Town and Regional Planning
- Urban Design and Planning
- Building and construction technology
- Planfag
- Transportation Engineering
- Technological subjects
- Road and Transport Engineering
- Highway Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2013-05-23 15:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Arbeider 30/100
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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"