Course: Theory of Transport

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Course title Theory of Transport
Course code KTRD/YATEO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ledvinová Michaela, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bulíček Josef, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Krbálková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Theory of transport, transport systems. Transport network and the model of transport network. 2. Monocriterial discrete decision-making models. 3. Multicriterial discrete decision-making models. 4. Optimal location of service centres. 5. Design of distribution systems. Hub-and-spoke systems- 6. Models of distribution routes. 7. Loading of vehicles. Degree of inequality. 8. Optimization of circulation in transport. 9. Design of signalling plan of traffic lights at a signalized junction. 10. Features of transport flows. 11. Basics of transport modelling - four step transport model. 12. Optimization of public transport network, design of lines. 13. Basics of data processing in transport.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
  • Independent critical reading - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 60 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to inform students about general theory of transport as well as about selected typical methods applied by organization and control of transport.
The students will be informed about basics of theory of transport as well as about basic methods applied in transport. Focus is put also on creating of competence to formulate selected optimization models in an individual way.
Prerequisites
Basic overview about mathematics and operational research is presupposed.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

The subject is concluded by an exam. Form, content and time duration are set according to study and exam regulation of the University of Pardubice.
Recommended literature
  • Bulíček, Josef. Řešené příklady z teorie a řízení dopravy studijní opora. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7395-642-4.
  • Černá, Anna. Manažerské rozhodování o dopravních systémech. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7395-849-7.
  • Ledvinová, Michaela. Teorie dopravy studijní opora. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7395-651-6.
  • Pastor, Otto. Teorie dopravních systémů. Praha: ASPI, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7357-285-3.
  • Pursula, Matti. Mathematical methods on optimization in transportation systems. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic, 2001. ISBN 0-7923-6774-X.


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