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BM6802

Traffic and transport modelling

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Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, higher degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

Theoretical basis and use og traffic- and transport models.

Advanced traffic flow theory and transport analysis.

Use of simulation and modelling tools to evaluate quality of traffic flow, route choice, energy, emissions and travel behavior.

Models for travel behavior and estimation of traffic safety effects.

The course is taught every second year.

Learning outcome

Knowledge (yhe candidate should have knowledge of):

  • Driving forces and factors which affects travel behavior
  • Theoretical basis of traffic- and transport models
  • Verification, calibration and validation of models
  • Practical use of traffic- and transport models
  • Traffic signals and priority

Skills (The candidate is able to):

  • Arrange data, establish model and carry out model calculations to estimate impact of infrastructure and other transport schemes
  • Select appropriate model for different issues
  • Interpret, understand and communicate results from model calculations
  • Assess limitations, uncertainty and sensitivity in results from models

General competence (The candidate can):

  • Use results from model calculations as a basis for an overall decision basis for sustainable transport solutions
  • Approach professional discussions within transport, both public and disciplinary, with critical curiosity
  • Solve tasks both on your own and as a part of a team

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, workshops, seminars and exercises.

Practical use of traffic models such as SIDRA Intersection, Aimsun NEXT and RTM/CUBE.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises

Further on evaluation

A home exam counts for 70 % of the subject grading. One larger project assignment counts for 30%. A number of ordinary exercises and activities have to be approved to be eligible for the exam. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

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

Books, reports and lecture notes.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BA6062 2.5 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Road, Transport and Geomatics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 70/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Project Assignment
Weighting 30/100 Examination aids Code A Exam system Inspera Assessment