Overview

CVEN4404: Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering aims to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute as a practicing traffic engineer. Traffic engineering professionals are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods through the provision and maintenance of … For more content click the Read More button below. The course will cover the broad topics of traffic flow theory and modelling, traffic control device design and implementation and traffic management practices. The fundamentals of traffic flow theory and the tools necessary to assess capacity and level of service for road segments and intersections are discussed in detail during the first half of the course. The second half of the course covers the application of the theory and use of the tools to conduct traffic studies and manage and control traffic related issues. Students will have the opportunity to analyse real traffic data, develop traffic management plans and design traffic control devices using industry prevalent modelling software such as "SIDRA Intersection", developing necessary practical skills as a traffic engineer.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite/s: CVEN2401 OR CVEN3401 OR CVEN2402 OR CVEN3402.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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