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TBM4383

Traffic modelling

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

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

Traffic engineering and traffic management for road sections, intersections and networks.

Advanced and automated collection, processing and presentation of traffic data.

Traffic signals, priority and traffic control.

Traffic flow theory and driver behavior.

Modelling of driver support systems including automated and co-operative driving

Theoretical basis for traffic and simulation models.

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

Learning outcome

Knowledge (The candidate should have knowledge of):

  • Theoretical basis of traffic- and simulation models
  • Verification, calibration and validation of models
  • Practical use of traffic- and simulation models
  • Traffic signals and priority
  • Advanced and automated traffic data collection

Skills (The candidate is able to):

  • Arrange data, establish model and carry out model calculations to estimate impact of traffic management 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, 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 and exercises. The lectures and exercises are in English when non-Norwegian speaking students follow the course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

A written exam counts for 70% of the course grading, and one larger project work counts for 30%. A certain number of exercises and activities have to be approved to be eligible for the exam.

If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form of the written exam may be changed from written to oral. Re-sit of any other partial assessments must be done in a semester when the course is taught.

Course materials

Books, reports and lecture notes.

Subject areas

  • Road, Transport and Geomatics
  • Technological subjects

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

School exam
Weighting 70/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Assignment
Weighting 30/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 70/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.