Computer Engineering (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | ENG316 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Introduction to Traffic Engineering | ||||||||
Course Semester: |
Spring |
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Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Faculty Elective | ||||||||
Course Level: |
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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) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | ||||||||||
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) | ||||||||||
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | ||||||||||
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems. | ||||||||||
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. | ||||||||||
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge. | ||||||||||
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. | ||||||||||
9) Professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||||||
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development. | ||||||||||
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems. | |
6) | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. | |
7) | Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge. | |
8) | Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. | |
9) | Professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development. | |
11) | Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; 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 |