CIV5406 · Modelling transportation systems

Overview

This unit develops your understanding of the models used to support decisions about the planning or operation of the transportation system. The emphasis is on strategic network models which are used for longer term network planning and microsimulation models which focus on operational considerations. The traditional four step models of trip generation, mode choice and traffic assignment are considered in detail. The unit introduces the principles of simulation when applied to transport operations.

Offerings

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Assessment

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Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

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Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. differentiate the component models used in transportation network modelling
2. appraise various transport models to assess their strengths, weaknesses and suitability for particular modelling tasks
3. formulate, calibrate, apply and interpret a range of transportation models
4. justify the role of analytic modelling in transportation planning and traffic engineering.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 150 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

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