Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
INS426 |
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING |
7 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
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 |
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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 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Research |
Signalized intersections |
Expression |
10 |
Literature Research |
Signal time calculation |
Expression |
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 |
1. Course notes prepared by instructor. |
. Traffic Engineering, Fourth Edition, Rpger P. Roess, Elena S. Prassas, William
R. McShane, , 2011 |
2. Highway Capacity Manual, Transpostation Research Board, 2010 |
3. Revised Traffic FlowTheory, Transpostation Research Board, 2001 |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods
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2 |
|
|
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression
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|
|
3 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression
|
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|
2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently and take responsibility for these issues
|
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|
2 |
|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
As a requirement of the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning
|
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|
3 |
|
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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 |
|
|
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
150 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,9 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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