To provide information about basic problems of traffic engineering and the solutions in computing environment.
Prerequisite(s)
CE6401 Transportation Engineering (MİN D-)
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
Kutlu, K., Trafik Tekniği, İTÜ Rektörlüğü Sayı 1508, İstanbul, 1993.
Daganzo, C.F., Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations, Pergamon-Elsevier, Oxford U.K., 1997.
May, A.D., Traffic Flow Fundamentals, Printice-Hall, New York, 1990
Other Sources
Lecture notes and presentations
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Presentation
2. Week
Basic variables
Presentation
3. Week
Derived variables
Presentation
4. Week
Volume study
Presentation
5. Week
Spot speed study
Presentation
6. Week
Statistical properties of volume and speed
Presentation
7. Week
Fundamental diagrams of traffic flow
Presentation
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
9. Week
Level of service study
Presentation
10. Week
Travel time and delay study
Presentation
11. Week
Pedestrian study
Presentation
12. Week
Solutions of traffic studies with MATLAB
Presentation
13. Week
Solutions of traffic studies with MATLAB
Presentation
14. Week
Solutions of traffic studies with MATLAB
Presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
3
30
Final Exam
1
40
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 the basic concepts of traffic engineering
LO-2
Knows the basic and derived variables of traffic flow
