Teaching Aids
We have provided you with materials to aid in teaching, and learning about, the HCM intersection models.
- 120 problems to solve
- a self-paced learning guide with 22 lessons
- example schedule for teaching a university class over 33 class periods
- sequencing of topics, which topics must precede or follow other topics, and which can be covered independently of other topics
- slides from a 3-day short course
Problems
We have prepared 120 additional problems that you can solve, further expanding your understanding of the HCM intersection models. Some of these problems require the use of a computational engine to aid in your solution. Others require field visits and observations. |
Self-paced learning guide
What if you are studying by yourself, without the help of an instructor or the interaction with other students? This self-paced learning guide provides a roadmap through our textbook, Traffic Operations at Intersections. The guide includes 22 lessons, each with learning objectives, terms and concepts, problems to solve, and connections between the sections in the book and the HCM so that you can expand your knowledge of the HCM models and methods. |
Example university schedule
There are many ways to present the material in the textbook. Here is one example schedule for a university course that includes 33 class periods. Each section of the textbook is covered as part of this schedule. At the end of the schedule (periods 31 to 33) is a set of three class periods in which you can compare the operation of the three intersection control types using the computational engines. You can, of course, modify this schedule and increase or decrease the number of class periods devoted to each topic. The problems listed are intended to show which problems are available and relevant for each topic, not a list of problems that must be completed for each section. |
Sequencing of book sections
What if you don't have time to cover the entire book? Here are ways you can sequence the sections within each chapter of the textbook. If you have time constraints in teaching this material, you can follow the main sequence shown for each chapter.
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Slides from a 3-day short course
These slides were developed for a three day short course. |