Transportation Systems

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces elements and operations involved in various transportation systems (air, sea, rail, road). Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: analysis of system performance; traffic stream characteristics; traffic flow theory; traffic engineering studies; intersection control; capacity and level of service of freeways and signalized intersections; the role of traffic engineering in sustainable transportation systems; highway safety; and travel demand forecasting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to an Engineering program; ENGR 211-3; ENGR 217-4 Preclusion(s): CIVE 370-3