Road Planning (BYG130)
The course Road Planning will give understanding and knowledge about road and transport planning, and training in computer-based road design.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Course code
BYG130
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Admission requirements
General university admissions certification (GSK)
Content
The course provides basic knowledge about road and transport planning, and knowledge to plan and design streets and roads.
The course provides training in the use of computer tools in road design and preparation and presentation of road plans. Training in the use of Novapoint, laboratory exercises with report, and project assignment in engineering with Novapoint.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Knowledge of the Norwegian Road Administration's handbooks in road planning/road design
Knowledge of principles for geometric design and the technical execution of roads and GS roads
Knowledge of using data tools for use in road planning
Knowledge of materials for road use as well as various laboratory tests
Knowledge of planning processes, technical plans, and regulation plans
Skills
Be able to plan transport and traffic systems and design roads and streets of different types
Be able to use computer programs to plan and project
Knowing legislation, road standards, and technical and aesthetic forming parameters
General competence
Be able to plan and present a project assignment in collaboration with other students, both in writing and graphically
Contribute electronic presentation of road projects
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Project assignment and written exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 3/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Standard calculator |
| Project | 2/5 | Letter grades | All |
The project assignments are in groups. The project assignments will be within the course period. The dates will be decided by the responsible teachers during the study period.The project assignment aids are PC and drawing programs. There is no continuation exam for the project assignment. Students who do not pass the project assignment can take this part again the next time the course has regular teaching. The written exam will be on paper at campus.
Coursework requirements
The lab-report is a individual assignement that needs to be approved to get access to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Ari Krisna Mawira TariganCourse teacher:
Kjartan GidskehaugLaboratory Engineer:
Guzman Cruz RodriguezCourse teacher:
Jarle BergeCourse teacher:
John Charles GrønliCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Andreas SkaareHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Lectures and compulsory exercises in the laboratory. Students must join physically in all lab sessions. Project assignment with the design of a road with computer-based tools in road design. Testing of road materials in the laboratory.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Highway planning (BIB570_1) | 10 |
| Technical Planning (BIB330_1) | 5 |
| Road design (BIB370_1) | 5 |
Open for
Open course for all students with an active right to study and who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK).
