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Core Module Information
Module title: Transport and Traffic Models
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR11104
Module leader: Achille Fonzone
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module is divided into three parts including a total of 14 units. The contents of these units are as follows:Part 1: Introduction to transport planning and modellingThis section includes introduction to transport planning and modelling and data collection. Part 2: Transport and Traffic ModelsThis section includes trip generation techniques; trip distribution modelling (growth factor and synthetic techniques); modal choice modelling, Traffic flow theory, Microscopic simulation models, Random models of traffic and queuing models.Part 3: Assignment and Route Choice ModelsThis part includes route choice studies; traffic assignment models (including capacity restrained and stochastic methods); elastic demand methods; matrix estimation. Overview of currently used transport modelling software.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the elements of transport planning techniques.

LO2: Discriminate types of data and methods of data collection for transport planning, including ethical implications.

LO3: Conceptualise and model the traveller decision-making process.

LO4: Critically understand and apply methods of network modelling and zoning systems.

LO5: Critically appraise and apply different modelling approaches to the simulation of traffic flows.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Achille Fonzone
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Students participate in classes that introduce them to the four-step framework, a mainstream method in transport modelling. Also by means worked examples, they gain the opportunity to understand the components of this approach, including objectives, data requirements, mathematical formulations, and solution algorithms.
Independent Learning Centrally Time Tabled Examination 4.5 In the online exams, students will answer a set number of questions designed to assess both their theoretical understanding and their ability to apply what they have learned.
Online Guided independent study 165.5 During the guided independent study, students will study the provided materials, complete exercises, and practice using software relevant to their coursework. They will also read recommended papers to deepen their understanding of the four-step framework in transport modelling.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 2 Week 9 , WORDS= 3000 words In the coursework, students will apply a statistical software package to transport-related data and write a report on their findings. This task provides an opportunity to familiarise themselves with transport modelling problems, develop data handling and analysis skills, practice using a software package, and enhance their professional writing skills.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 4.5 Hours In the online exams, students will answer a set number of questions designed to assess both their theoretical understanding and their ability to apply what they have learned.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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