CEE 5610

Introduction to Transportation Engineering

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Introduces technological, economic, and social aspects of transportation. Emphasizes design and functioning of transportation systems and their components. Covers supply-demand interactions; system planning, design, and management; traffic flow, intersection control and network analysis; institutional and energy issues; and environmental impacts.

When Offered Spring.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

• Develop understanding of analytical models used for traffic flow, intersection delay, transit line operations and urban transportation planning.
• Develop understanding of how engineering and economic criteria interact to guide decisions regarding system design and operation.
• Increase awareness of transportation's role with respect to energy usage, environmental quality and the economy.
• Develop understanding of how transportation systems are financed, the role of public policy, and potential alternative financing methods.

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