| Module Code | CE7T02 |
| Module Name | T2: Transport Modelling and Planning |
| ECTS Weighting [1] | 5 ECTS |
| Semester Taught | Semester 1 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Assoc. Prof. Brian Caulfield (brian.caulfield@tcd.ie) |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- LO1. Evaluate transport networks using the four stage model.
- LO2. Discuss how transport networks are designed.
- LO3. Apply discrete choice models to transportation problems.
- LO4. Understand how activity based transport models link into the traditional four stage model.
- LO5. Appreciate the links between land use and transport planning.
- LO6. Design and plan public transport routes.
- LO7. Model the interactions between transport and emissions.
Module Content
Topics covered in this module are:
- This module is an optional module which runs in the first semester. A comprehensive overview of the different approaches to modelling transportation networks is provided in this module, equipping students with a variety of tools for examining transportation problems. This module covers the following topics: data, four stage transport modelling (including trip generation, distribution, modal split and assignment; user and social equilibrium), discrete choice modelling, activity based models, transport and land use planning, public transport planning.
Teaching and Learning Methods
- Core content via lecture (direct)
- Individual Assignments
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of Total | Week Set | Week Due |
| Assignment | 50% | ||||
| Examination [3 hours] | 50% | ||||
Reassessment Details
Reassessment Examination [3 hours] – 100%
Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload
| Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module): | 27 hours |
| Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by: | 15 hours |
| Directed learning | 15 hours |
| Independent Study (preparation for assessment, incl. completion of assessment): | 26 hours |
| Assignments | 26 hours |
Recommended Reading List
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules:
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: N/A
Module Co-requisites
N/A
Module Website
Academic Year of Date: 2023/2024