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ADVANCED TRAFFIC MODELING AND COMPUTER SIMULATION

CIVENGR 678
Course Description

Theoretical and practical perspectives of traffic flow modeling with a focus on micro-simulation. Simulation software, such as CORSIM, VISSIM, and PARAMICS. Develop and calibrate a set of base models of existing conditions, extend the models to include design alternatives (generally using traffic demands projected for future years), and then generate conclusions on the basis of the modeling results.

Prerequisties

CIVENGR 370 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

0.65% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

5.41% from Historical

Class Size
11

12.82% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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