Environmental Effects of Transportation and Sustainable Transportation
Course Code
Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
CE0641
Environmental Effects of Transportation and Sustainable Transportation
3/0/0
DE
English
4
Course Goals
To provide basic information about transportation based environmental pollutions and methods of prevention, sustainable transportation, alternative transportation methods.
Prerequisite(s)
-
Corequisite(s)
-
Special Requisite(s)
-
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. NEVZAT ERSELCAN
Course Assistant(s)
-
Schedule
The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, discussion
Principle Sources
EC, Meet, Meth. for calculating transport emissions and energy consumption, 1999.
Kotzen, B., English Colin, A Guide to their Acoustic and Visual Design, second edition, 2009.
William, R. and Black, R.W. (2010) Sustainable Transportation: Problems and Solutions.
Fitzgerald, J. (2010) Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development.
Schiller, P.L., Bruun, E., and Kenworthy J.R. (2010) An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation: Policy, Planning and Implementation.
Other Sources
Lecture notes and presentations
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Definitions
Presentation
2. Week
Energy consumption of transportation types
Presentation
3. Week
Air pollution based on transportation
Presentation
4. Week
Noise pollution based on transportation
Presentation
5. Week
Role of transportation on climate change
Presentation
6. Week
Environmental effects of accidents and differences between transportation types on accidents
Presentation
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
8. Week
Sustainable transportation
Presentation
9. Week
Walking and pedestrian areas
Presentation
10. Week
Bicycle usage
Presentation
11. Week
Public transportation types
Presentation
12. Week
Park-and-ride, carpooling
Presentation
13. Week
Congestion charging, controlled access, non-motorized areas
Presentation
14. Week
Environmentally friendly fuels and vehicles
Presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-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.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, 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 instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Knows environmental pollutions based on transportation
LO-2
Knows environmental effects of climate change and accidents
LO-3
Knows the concept of sustainability and the place of transportation
LO-4
Knows the individual and social effects of the private vehicle usage
LO-5
Knows the policies of reducing the private vehicle usage
