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

Keywords

Transportation and Mathematical models

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Basics of probability and optimization.

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

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-355