Duration
25h Th, 25h Pr, 30h Proj., 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master MSc. in Architectural Engineering, professional focus in architectural and urban engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course offers a general introduction to urban transport system analysis, focusing on transport's demand and supply aspects. Key topics include:
- Overview of data collection methods in transport.
- Introduction to modelling philosophies, focusing on the traditional four-step model (trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and route assignment).
- Macroscopic traffic flow theory.
- Introduction to appraisal methods, economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis (CBA), and multi-criteria analysis (MCA).
- Public transport systems.
- Exercises that apply these concepts, focusing on components of the four-step model and traffic flow theory.
- A research project where students develop a simplified transport model for a municipality in the Walloon region, addressing real-world data challenges.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand and analyze the demand and supply factors in transport systems.
- Grasp the core concepts of transport modelling with a strong focus on the four-step model.
- Understand macroscopic traffic flow theory and its practical applications.
- Develop a simplified transport model for a real-world scenario, handling data limitations and proposing feasible solutions.
- Work on exercises to reinforce theoretical understanding and apply it to real-world engineering problems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Elementary scientific notions: statistics, calculation
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Lectures: Theoretical instruction on transport systems analysis, modelling methods, traffic flow theory, and public transport systems.
- Practical Exercises: Hands-on exercises focusing on the application of the four-step model and traffic flow theory.
- Research Project: A group project where students design and implement a transport model for a Walloon municipality, focusing on the first three steps of the four-step model. This project involves addressing data challenges and proposing practical solutions.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
This is a course offered in the first term, and attendance is mandatory.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
- If 20 students or more are enrolled in the course: The evaluation is based on a written closed-book exam (50%) and the assessment of the integrated project (50%).
- If 19 students or less are enrolled in the course: The evaluation is based on an oral exam (50%) and the assessment of the integrated project (50%).
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course is given in English. Please note that some local policy documents may not be available in English, and the use of another language might be required.
Due to the sabbatical leave of Prof. Cools in the academic year 2024-2025, the courses will be delivered by Prof. Limbourg.
Contacts
Prof. Dr. Sabine Limbourg, sabine.limbourg@uliege.be
Prof. Dr. Mario Cools, mario.cools@uliege.be