Introduction to transportation systems
Summary
The course provides an introduction to the design and analysis of transportation systems for the mobility of people and goods.
Content
- Introduction
- Fundamentals
- Value of time
- Mathematical modeling
- Travel demand – Networks
- Assignment
- Congestion pricing
- Logistics
- Cost benefit analysis
Keywords
Transportation – Mathematical models
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Important concepts to start the course
Regression, Optimization
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Assess / Evaluate ability to assess transportation systems through advanced modeling techniques.
- Formalize the course aims to develop skills in formalizing complex transportation networks and policies to enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning.
- Interpret Students will learn to interpret data from transportation models to make informed decisions on infrastructure investments and policy development.
Transversal skills
- Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
- Take account of the social and human dimensions of the engineering profession.
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
Teaching methods
The course will consist in ex-cathedra lectures and exercises.
Assessment methods
Written exam at the end of the semester.
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | Yes |
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to transportation systems
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory