Duration
25h Th, 25h Pr, 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Architectural Engineering | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course articulates all around three main axes:
1. Principles and steps of the transport planning process, including (i) an overview of transport modeling techniques, (ii) discussion of travel demand modeling techniques.
2. Tools for aiding the decision making process (with a focus on multi-criteria techniques).
3. Selected topics on urban transport and mobility.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course deals essentially with the planning of the mobility at the scale of a local authority.
Students will learn the best practices in transport planning, get insight into the umbrella of different policy options, and practical know-howabout decision-making tools.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Elementary scientific notions: statistics, calculation
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mixed theory and exercises classes. In the course, first different theoretical concepts are explained, and afterwards illustrated by different exercises made by the students in class. Besides, the participation of a 2-day transport planning game is mandatory.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course takes place in second term, on Wednesday afternoon .
Furthermore, full days will be organized for the organisation of a transportation planning game, for which the presence is mandatory.
Recommended or required readings
Power point presentations or syllabus are provided.
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on an oral examination.
Please note that presence at the transport planning game is mandatory. Absence will automatically result in an A (absence) for the course.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
For any additional information or appointments, please contact me by e-mail.
Contacts
Mario Cools
Bât. B52/3, Office 0-546
tel.: +32 (0)4 366 48 13
e-mail: mario.cools@ulg.ac.be