CCE56101 - Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is an interdisciplinary field that leverages technologies from transportation engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and related disciplines to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation systems. This course introduces fundamental concepts, enabling technologies, and emerging applications of ITS. Topics include traffic flow theory, Internet of Things in transportation, machine learning and big data for transportation systems, electric vehicles, connected and automated vehicles, vehicle-to-everything communication, smart infrastructure, advanced traffic and vehicle simulation tools, and mobility-as-a-service. The course emphasizes both system-level understanding and real-world transportation applications.
Credits: 3
Description:
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is an interdisciplinary field that leverages technologies from transportation engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and related disciplines to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation systems. This course introduces fundamental concepts, enabling technologies, and emerging applications of ITS. Topics include traffic flow theory, Internet of Things in transportation, machine learning and big data for transportation systems, electric vehicles, connected and automated vehicles, vehicle-to-everything communication, smart infrastructure, advanced traffic and vehicle simulation tools, and mobility-as-a-service. The course emphasizes both system-level understanding and real-world transportation applications.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the fundamental concepts and components of intelligent transportation systems.
2. Analyze transportation problems using ITS technologies such as sensing, connectivity, and data analytics.
3. Understand the roles of connected and automated vehicles, smart infrastructure, and electric vehicles in modern transportation systems.
4. Conduct independent technical or research-oriented work on an ITS-related topic and communicate results effectively.