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Principles of transport modelling; Road network modelling; Macro-simulation and microsimulation; Traffic intersection modelling; Transport network analysis and reliability.
ANYTIME START means: A course that starts outside the normal semester dates. Check the timetable below for actual teaching dates.This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of transport modelling and analysis oftransport networks. Participants will also obtain some practical experience with a range of transport modelling packages; namely SATURN, Paramics and SIDRA.
The objectives of the course are to:- Provide participants with a solid grounding in the basic concepts of macro-, meso- and micro-scopic transport models- Develop participants’ practical skills in a range of different modelling packages- Teach participants how to analyse aspects of transport networks and links
Subject to approval of the Programme Director
This course will be taught in 2017 in two blocks:20-21 March & 22-23 May
Dong Ngoduy (Course co-ordinator)
During the teaching blocks, participants will undertake a series of lab sessions where they will have hands-on experience using the various transport modelling packages. During these sessions, participants will be tasked with creating transport models and producing valid results. They will then use these results to produce reports on their findings.The final exam will be a 3-hour closed-book exam designed to test students’ understanding and application of the material presented during the course and covered in the lecture notes. Students from outside of Christchurch will be able to arrange to sit this exam in their home town with a suitable local supervisor. Sample questions will be provided beforehand for revision.While a minimum 50% overall grade for the year is the usual benchmark for passing, to guarantee a pass in the course you must also achieve at least 40% in both coursework and examination total marks.
Target Audience:This course is available to full-time and part-time students enrolled in Canterbury’s postgraduate transport programme (i.e. MET, MEngSt or PGCertEng; see the website www.met.canterbury.ac.nz for more information).Other undergraduate or postgraduate students at Canterbury (e.g. in engineering, maths, geography, management science, etc.) may also apply to enrol and will be considered on a case-bycase basis. Such students should make contact in advance with the course coordinator.The course will also benefit any professionals and practitioners involved in the preparation, analysis, or review of transport models, from single intersections to wide-scale regional networks.The course can be undertaken for a one-off Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or as part of a PGCertEng, MEngSt or MET.No prior experience in transport modelling is necessary, although some previous traffic engineering or transport planning background is useful. In particular, some previous training in traffic flow theory and intersection analysis would be helpful. Where necessary, background readings can be provided to students with limited prior knowledge of the course topics. Students will also be expected to undertake reading of provided course material away from the teaching blocks.It should be noted that, while the course introduces a range of modelling packages (including practical exercises), it is not intended to teach advanced use of these packages.
Domestic fee $1,038.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 4 people apply to enrol.
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .