CE453 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND MODES
| Course Code: | 5620453 |
| 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 and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Student would accumulate basic knowledge on
- the evolution of transportation systems and modes
- mathematical representation of transportation networks
- understanding the parameters affecting travel demand decision making
- algorithms of shortest paths in a traffic network
- how to estimating flow capacity and cost of assignment in traffic networks
- the upcoming travel demand issues, technologies and applications
Course Content
A course introducing development of transportation sytems (air, rail, water and land) and available modes (transit bus and rail, private car, etc.) in the world and in Turkey. Freight and passenger transprotation. Future aspects (intelligent transportation systems, intermodal, etc.). Graphical representation of transportation networks and costs.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the evaluation of transportation systems and modes
- Develop graphical representation of transportation networks
- Identify the parameters affecting travel demand decision making
- Apply algorithms to find shortest paths in a traffic network
- Evaluate upcoming travel demand issues, technologies and applications
- Discuss a selected aspect of transportation systems or modes
- Calculate simple network flow and assignment problems
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 | ✔ | |||