Transportation Systems I

3 Credits

This course introduces students to the key principles of transportation systems, focusing on traffic operations, control, and transportation planning. Topics include vehicle motion, traffic flow theory, traffic signal design, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and the four-step transportation planning model. Students will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art software for traffic analysis and simulation, enhancing their ability to analyze, design, and optimize transportation systems. The course emphasizes practical applications through group projects that involve real-world problem-solving in transportation engineering.