Civil Engineering (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | CE316 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Spring | ||||||||
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Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Department Elective | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR |
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Course Objectives: | The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of traffic engineering. The topics covered in this class includes: Basic parameters of traffic flow. Basic relationship of traffic flow. Data collection methods. Traffic flow models. Microscobic flow models. Capacity and the level of service. Traffic sings. Road markings. Parkings. Intersections. Roundabouts. Traffic signal design. |
Course Content: | Understand traffic behavior Collect traffic data Analyze traffic data Model the highway traffic Design traffic projects Design traffic signals Design intersections Design parking areas |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduce the needs for and the methods used on traffic engineering | |
2) | Fundamental parameters of traffic flow | |
3) | Fundamental relations of traffic flow | |
4) | Traffic data collection | |
5) | Traffic flow models | |
6) | Microscopic traffic flow modelling | |
7) | Capacity Level of Service | |
8) | Traffic signs | |
9) | Midterm exam | |
10) | Road markings | |
11) | Parking | |
12) | Traffic intersections | |
13) | Traffic rotaries | |
14) | Traffic signal design |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | “Traffic Engineering 4th Edition”, by Roger P. Roses, Elena S. Prassas, William R. McShane, Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN-9780136135739 “Highway Capacity Manual 5th Edition (2010)”, Transportation Research Board, 2010. ISBN-9780309160773 |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||||
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | ||||||||||
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) | ||||||||||
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | ||||||||||
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | ||||||||||
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | ||||||||||
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | ||||||||||
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | ||||||||||
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. | ||||||||||
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | ||||||||||
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. | |
10) | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Field Study | |
Individual study and homework | |
Lesson | |
Group study and homework | |
Homework | |
Problem Solving | |
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.) | |
Case Study |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) | |
Homework | |
Application | |
Individual Project | |
Reporting |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 6 | 84 |
Project | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Workload | 143 |