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BM6801

Traffic engineering and transport analysis

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2026/2027

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, higher degree level
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim

About

About the course

Course content

Theories and terminology for analyses in traffic management, traffic safety and transport demand.

Introduction to transport demand calculations, including all modes and purposes.

Calculations and analyses of traffic management and traffic safety in the road system.

This is a basic course on which following road and transport related courses build.

The course is taught every second year

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The students should know:

  • Four step method for transport demand model
  • Traffic flow theory
  • Principles of traffic management, including signal control

Skills

The students would be able to:

  • Carry out basic transport demand calculation
  • Carry out capacity calculations for traffic on road stretches and intersection
  • Dimension signal controlled intersections

General competence

The students can:

  • Use spreadsheet (Excel) for statistical and traffic analysis
  • Interpret relevant information from different data sources and relevant analyses
  • Present and document analyses and evaluations in a clear and structured way

Learning methods and activities

Next time this course is provided, is fall 2027.

Lectures and assignments.

Obligatory activities.

Information about the Curriculum will be given when the course starts.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises

Further on evaluation

Obligatory assignments must be approved in order to attend the exam. Home exam accounts for 70% of the grade and a project work for the remaining 30%. Home exam may be changed into oral in case of a re-sit exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (EVUIVC0)
Road, Railway and Transport Engineering (MVEGJERNB)

Required previous knowledge

The course is part of NTNUs continuing education portfolio and has a tuition fee. See NTNU VIDEREs webpages for more information.

Course materials

Shorter booklets in English and Norwegian. Lectures and assignments

Subject areas

  • Road, Transport and Geomatics

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination