CE7017 NETWORK TRAFFIC MODELING
| Course Code: | 5627017 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. HEDİYE TÜYDEŞ YAMAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed to investigate the complex relations between travel demand and traffic network modeling, focusing on the mathematical representation of traffic networks and traffic flows. It includes mathematical modeling of travel decision making-process including route choice problem, and underlying network assignment models (i.e. user equilibrium, system optimum, etc.) highlighting the difference between different assignment principles (i.e. static assignment, dynamic assignment, stochastic assignment, etc.).
Course Content
Network Traffic Models;Traffic Flow Theory; Traffic Assignment Principles; Static Traffic Assignment;Dynamic Traffic Assignment;Time-dependent Shortest Path Algorithm
Course Learning Outcomes
As covered in the scope of the course, the complex relations between the travel demand
Students taking this course are expected to
* mathematically represent characteristics and topology of transportation networks
* understand the fundamental relations between travel demand and its impact on a traffic network
* mathematically model traffic assignment to the network for different travel behaviors.
* find shortest paths using available alogrithms (i.e. Dijkstra algorithm) between a given origin-destination pair
* evaluate outputs from network traffic models to support decision-making in planning and operations.
* compare the strengths and limitations of different traffic assignment approaches in practical applications.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||