Multimodal Transportation Engineering Applications and Innovations in the Netherlands
Program filled: No longer accepting applications.
Term: Summer
Travel Dates: June 29 – July 13, 2013
Credits: 6 credits (undergraduate), 5 credits (graduate)
Faculty: Robert Bertini
This program presents an introduction to transportation engineering applications in the European context. The course will build on earlier courses with a special emphasis on differences between U.S. and Dutch standards. The curriculum will feature material that provides a contrast between engineering principles and policies focusing on the standards presented in both the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Highway Capacity Manual. Furthermore, specific emphases on engineering principles and practice will be explored through field trips and in guest lectures both while abroad and in Portland. Students completing this course will have a greater understanding of the contrast in policies from the Portland area with communities in the Netherlands.
Draft Itinerary
- This program will include at least one pre-departure course meeting and a number of on campus course meetings after the group returns to Portland.
- International Component: June 29 – July 13, 2013
Students will spend two weeks at the Delft University of Technology developing an understanding of the transportation systems of the cities in the Netherlands, including Delft, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Den Haag, and others. A typical day will include a guest lecture from a practitioner in the local community followed by a field trip. Lunch will be time to explore the local community and students will be asked to document their experiences by collecting information (digital pictures and notes) throughout the day and uploading to a daily blog. The context of each community will offer opportunities for the lecturers (we will be teaming with Prof. Peter Furth and his students from Northeastern University) to offer perspectives from their U.S. communities (Boston and Portland), contrasting the planning, engineering, and policy issues associated with the local Dutch communities. This combination will allow students to gain an understanding of transportation concepts that have been implemented to address specific challenges.
Informational Sessions:
Want to learn more about this program? Join us at one of the listed informational sessions offered in the Engineering Building, room 315:
- Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Program Focus
Course Information
- CE 410/510: Transportation Engineering Applications – 6 credits (undergraduate), 5 credits (graduate)
Program costs:
| Tuition & Fees | Additional Estimated Costs | Total Estimated Costs |
|---|---|---|
| $2,495 – 3,415 | $2,700 | est. $5,195 – 6,115 |
| — (depending on enrollment) — | ||
Program Duration
Relevant Academic Disciplines
Civil Engineering, Engineering, European Studies, Urban Studies and Planning
Program Provider
Pre-Requisites
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- This program is open to seniors and graduate students from all disciplines and majors
Language Skill: None