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Course No: CIVE.5490-031; SIS Class Nbr: 12981; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open
Course Description
Traffic flow theories seek to describe through precise mathematical models (a) the interactions between vehicles and the roadway system and (b) the interactions among vehicles. This course covers both conventional human-driven vehicles and the emerging connected and automated vehicles. Such theories form the basis of the models and procedures used in design and operational analysis of streets and highways. In particular, the course examines the fundamental traffic flow characteristics and the flow-speed-density relationship, as well as time and space headway, string stability, traffic flow stability, popular analytical techniques for traffic stream modeling at both microscopic and macroscopic levels, shock wave analysis, and simulation modeling of traffic systems.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: CIVE.3400 Transportation Engineering, or Permission of Instructor.
- Section Notes: Live Online Course; Live Online Course: Attend class remotely during specific days and times (sometimes referred to as synchronous learning). Instructors may deliver lessons from an off-campus location, from a campus classroom, lab or studio, and you¿ll also make use of Blackboard, UMass Lowell¿s online learning management tool.
- Core Codes: STEM, HOME, ONLINE SYN
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor:
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- T | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET
- 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1875
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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