TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN426	TRAFFIC ENGINEERING	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to analyze the traffic flows on urban roads, to identify the problems at various types of intersections and to develop solution options.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes the following topics; traffic flow and its components, main relations of traffic flow, statistical properties of traffic flow, traffic studies and evaluations, counting and observation methods, survey and estimation methods, intersections, accident points, factors in intersection design, intersection types and capacities, signaling methods, single intersection signaling, coordinated signalized main roads, classification of signalized road networks, traffic signs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to gain the knowledge of the basic components and concepts of road traffic
An ability to solving problems related to the design of urban traffic facilities
An ability for urban traffic management and solutions to urban traffic problems

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Introduction	Expression
2	Literature Research	Traffic flow variables	Expression
3	Literature Research	Traffic flow variables	Expression
4	Literature Research	Demand and supply at traffic	Expression
5	Literature Research	Junction design	Expression
6	Literature Research	Junction design	Expression
7	Literature Research	Signalized intersections	Expression
8	Literature Research	Signalized intersections	Expression
9	Literature Research	Signal time calculation	Expression
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Research	Signal time calculation	Expression
12	Literature Research	Signal time calculation	Expression
13	Literature Research	Webster method	Expression
14	Literature Research	Webster method	Expression
15	Literature Research	Webster method	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Course notes prepared by instructor
Traffic Engineering, Fourth Edition, Rpger P. Roess, Elena S. Prassas, William R. McShane, , 2011
Highway Capacity Manual, Transpostation Research Board, 2010
Revised Traffic FlowTheory, Transpostation Research Board, 2001

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	3	21
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	150