Course Text: Various journal articles, portions of texts on simulation, traffic modeling, etc.
Course Requirements |
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| Homework | 25% |
| Term Project | 20% |
| Paper Review/Presentation | 10% |
| Mid-Term Exam | 20% |
| Final Examl | 25% |
| Lecture Week | Text Readings |
| Week 1 |
Class overview, Introduction to Computer Modeling |
| Week 2 |
Queuing Theory, Traffic Flow Basics |
| Week 3 |
Deterministic Isolated Intersection Modeling |
| Week 4 |
Deterministic Isolated Intersection Analysis of Findings |
| Week 5 |
Deterministic Segment Modeling |
| Week 6 |
Deterministic Segment Analysis of Findings/Comparison of Models |
| Week 7 |
Signal Timing Optimization and Coordination |
| Week 8 |
Spring Break-No Class |
| Week 9 |
Signal Timing Optimization and Coordination – Part II |
| Week 10 |
Urban Street Corridor Analysis |
| Week 11 |
Deterministic Systems Analysis |
| Week 12 |
Deterministic Systems Analysis of Findings/Comparison of Models |
| Week 13 |
Microsimulation |
| Week 14 |
Modeling Approaches/Final Exam Review |
| Week 15 |
Final Exam |