Fundamentals of traffic flow, road design, and transportation system planning.
Course overview
This course covers the fundamentals of traffic flow, road design, and transportation system planning. You will learn how engineers design safe and efficient roadways while managing traffic volume and safety. The curriculum includes geometric design, pavement materials, and basic planning models used in the industry.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective for students in the Civil Engineering Technology program. It is also available to students in other programs who wish to explore infrastructure design.
Course details
The course is delivered in the Civil Engineering & Geomatics department. You will attend lectures and practical design sessions. The course materials are available through the course portal.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Analyse traffic flow patterns and capacity.
- Apply geometric design principles for highways.
- Evaluate transportation planning methods.
- Calculate pavement structural requirements.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Design project | 40 |
| Final examination | 30 |