CIVILEN 5760
Transcript Abbreviation:
Transp Networks
Course Description:
Course covers fundamental analysis tools including: time space diagram, queuing theory, traffic flow theory, and further network theory. Includes application to intersection control (signal timing).
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 776.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce students to understanding transportation network problems
Build a fundamental understanding of traffic signal operation and control
Learn network representation and routing problems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic traffic flow theory | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Definition and limitations of conventional measures (flow, density) and tools (e.g., the time space diagram and queuing diagram) | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Traffic signal operation and corridor control | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Network representation and routing algorithms | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| homework and quizzes | 30% |
| midterm and/or project | 30% |
| final exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations | C.F. Daganzo | |
| Theory Of Highway Traffic Signals (currently photocopied in reader form) | G. Newell |
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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