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Probability and Reliability in Engineering

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
CE0642 Probability and Reliability in Engineering 2/2/0 DE English 4
Course Goals
 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-1Adequate 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-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability 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-4Ability 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-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability 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-8Awareness 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-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge 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-1Knows the basic concepts of traffic engineering
LO-2Knows the basic and derived variables of traffic flow
LO-3Knows the observation methods of traffic flow
LO-4Knows the calculation methods of traffic flow
LO-5Knows the implementation studies of traffic flow
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11
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LO 2
LO 3
LO 4
LO 5