CIVILEN 5730
Transcript Abbreviation:
Hwy Loc and Des
Course Description:
Methods of route location; design standards for highways, intersections, freeways, and interchanges; discussion of computer methods for highway design.
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 673.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the role of highway function and classification as it relates to geometric design
Learn how to use design controls and criteria to evaluate the interactive roles of the driver, the vehicle and the roadway, as they relate to geometric design
Learn the design standards as they relate to rural and urban highway systems
Be required to use CAD software in the development of several assignments and in the final team design project
Be required to develop a final report with regard to their team design and to make an oral presentation of their project
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Functions, Urban and Rural, Functional Classifications | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design Controls & Criteria, Design Vehicles, Drivers and Driver Performance | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Elements of Design; Sight Distance, Horizontal Alignment, Vertical Alignment | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cross Section Elements | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design of Rural & Urban Arterials | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| At Grade Intersections – Modern Roundabouts | 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 |
|---|---|
| Problem Assignments /Outside class studies (Field assignments) | 30% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Design Project Oral Presentation | 20% |
| Design Project Write-up/Documentation | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, Latest Edition | American Association of Transportation and Highway Officials |
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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