CE573 Traffic Engineering IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Geotechnics non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Geotechnics non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: CE573
Course Name: Traffic Engineering I
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 10
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To develop solutions for daily traffic problems.
Course Content: Fundamental parameters of traffic flow. Fundamental relation of traffic flow. Traffic flow models. Moving observer method. Calculations at a point. Calculations on short section. Calculations on a long section. Automated detection systems. Journey time data collection. Vehicle arrival models. Vehicle following models. Lane change models. Microscobic traffic simulation. Traffic flow simulation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands main behaviour of the traffic
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Models the traffic
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Can develop traffic flow simulations
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to traffic engineering
2) Fundamental parameters of traffic flow
3) Fundamental relations of traffic flow
4) Traffic Flow models
5) Moving observer method
6) Calculations at a point
7) Calculations on a short section
8) Calculations on a long section
9) Automated calculation systems: Intrusive methods
10) Automated calculation systems: Non-intrusive methods
11) Trip time data collection
11) Vehicle generation models
12) Vehicle following models
13) Lane change models
14) Microscobic traffic simulation. Traffic Flow simulation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları
References: Yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

Program Outcomes
1) It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results.
3) Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results.
3) Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Final 1 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Project 1 100 100
Final 1 100 100
Total Workload 340