CE452 TRAFFIC SAFETY &ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
| Course Code: | 5620452 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. HEDİYE TÜYDEŞ YAMAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Introduction of main causes of traffic accidents.
- Introduction of the 5E principle for traffic safety.
- Data collection and statistical analysis of road accidents.
- GIS-based analysis of accident clustering.
- ITS and new technologies for safer traffic management and enforcement
Course Content
Introduction, causes of traffic accidents, statistical report on road accidents, safety effectiveness of highway design elements, identification of problem locations, data analysis of problem locations, accident reporting systems, education and training, rescue and hospital services.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describing the basic definitions and measures used in evaluating traffic safety
- Explaining different approaches (i.e. 5E system, vision zero) developed for traffic safety in the World
- Interpretation of statistical data regarding traffic safety and accident analysis
- Explaining the importance of road design (hierarchy, geometric features, etc.) from traffic safety perspective
- Describing importance and impact of speed on traffic safety
- Detecting hazardous locations using statistical methods
- Estimating crash reduction capacity of traffic safety countermeasures
- Evaluating different types of traffic safety counter measures from various aspects (cost-benefit, effectiveness)
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution |
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes |
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | | ✔ |
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | | ✔ |
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | | ✔ |
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | | ✔ |
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | | ✔ |
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | | ✔ |
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | | ✔ |
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | | ✔ |
