CIVILEN 5720
Transcript Abbreviation:
Trans Data Studies
Course Description:
Methods of collecting and analyzing transportation data with empirical applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3700 (570), or Grad standing in CivilEn, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 672.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be skilled in the basic mathematical, physical, probabilistic, and statistical concepts applied in conducting transportation studies involving empirical data
Understand the principles of data collection techniques including origin-destination flow estimation, regional network volume estimation, queuing analysis, spot speed analysis, parking analysis, and accident reconstruction
Gain experience in collecting and analyzing various transportation data
Gain experience in drawing conclusions from empirical data for various transportation applications
Gain experience in communicating procedures and conclusions in oral form
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume studies | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Origin-destination studies | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Queuing analysis and applications | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Parking studies | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Accident studies | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Aggregate assignments | 40% |
| Exam 1 | 25% |
| Exam 2 | 25% |
| Participation | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Engineering | McShane, W.R., R.P. Roess, and E.S. Prassas |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
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