Traffic Engineering

Course Code:

CE473

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Ahmet Taner Hergüner

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the fundamentals of traffic engineering, with emphasis on traffic studies, traffic control devices, safety and crash prediction and traffic impact analysis.

Course Content:

This course deals with the technical aspects of traffic engineering. It covers the analytical procedures and computational methods employed in a wide variety of tasks related to traffic operations and safety. A person who completes this course will be able to identify operational problems to carry out traffic engineering studies and evaluate alternative solutions.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 8: Term research paper

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) A broad understanding of the topics that fall under the expertise of highway engineering both nationally and internationally.		1-2-8	A-C-G
2) The mathematical analysis of the planning, design and project management for highway systems.		1-2-8	A-C-G
3) The understanding of the novel parameters necessitated by the globalizing world in highway design and construction, with a focus on safety, economics and environmential consciousness.		1-2-8	A-C-G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to traffic Engineering
2	General terms, concepts and definitions
3	Traffic Components and Characteristics
4	Introduction to Traffic Control Devices
5	Traffic Stream Characteristics
6	Midterm Exam
7	Introduction to Traffic Flow Theory
8	Highway Traffic Safety, Studies, Statistics, and Programs
9	Intelligent Transportation Systems in Support of Traffic Management and Control
10	Traffic Impact Analysis
11	Intersections and Basic Design of Intersections
12	Intersections and Basic Design of Intersections
13	Basic Prfnciples of Intersection Signalization
14	Term Project
15	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	The Road Design Book
Additional Resources	AASHTO," Apolicy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2011.Transportation Infrastructure Engineering, SI Edition, 2011. The Road Technical Specifications 2013, The Road Design Book 2005 ,"Traffic Engineering" Fourth Edition by Roess, Prassas and McShane. Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Other exercises given in addition to class notes
Assignments
Exams	Written tests and a term project

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Term Project	1	25
Mid-term	1	25
Final Exam	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	V
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	V
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	V
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,	V
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	V
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,	V
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.	V
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	V
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.	V
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,	V
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.	V
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.	V
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.	V
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Ödev	10	4	40
Final	1	1	1
Laboratuvar	0	0	0

Total Work Load			125
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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