CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
CEN3011 | Highway Engineering | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET SERHAN KIRLANGIÇ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLRÜBA ÖZMEN ERTEKİN |
Course Objectives: | 1. To provide the student with tools and methods to design, plan, and analyze transportation systems 2. To teach students how to design a highway project including all major phases of planning and design 3. Introduce students to basic transportation planning steps 4. Introduce students to various urban traffic engineering design and problems. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Learn the design steps of a highway Understand the dynamic interaction of the driver, roadway, and vehicle whenever we design transportation facilities Learn how to prepare and present a professional project Understand the tasks of the transportation planning process |
Transportation system characteristics, traffic engineering, traffic operations, transportation planning, highway geometric design, pavement design, highway safety |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction and Background | |
2) | Highway - Vehicle Performance | |
3) | Highway - Vehicle Performance | |
4) | Geometric Design of Highways | |
5) | Geometric Design of Highways | |
6) | Geometric Design of Highways | |
8) | Geometric Design of Highways | |
9) | Review | |
10) | Traffic Stream Flow Models and Equations | |
11) | Capacity and Level of Service Analysis of Highways | |
12) | Capacity and Level of Service Analysis of Highways | |
13) | Highway Travel Demand Forecasting Models, Emerging and Popular Topics; ITS, Impacts, GIS In Transportation | |
14) | Highway Travel Demand Forecasting Models, Emerging and Popular Topics; ITS, Impacts, GIS In Transportation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Transportation Engineering & Planning by Papacostas and Prevedouros |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 2 | % 60 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 12 | 3 | 36 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Midterms | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 113 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | 2 |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 2 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | 5 |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | 1 |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | 3 |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. | 1 |