ECE 5400
Transcript Abbreviation:
Traf Inst & Theory
Course Description:
Interdisciplinary course bringing together electrical engineering tools and transportation applications. Students gain valuable experience working in teams while learning traffic flow, surveillance and control.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in CivilEn 5750.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
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: 2020 and 2050, and Math 2415; or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for CivilEn 4750 or 6750.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be exposed to working in a teamwork environment that is representative of the work strategies found in industry and research
Be competent in addressing an interdisciplinary topic with a holistic approach that bridges Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering (and to a lesser degree, other disciplines such as computer science and city planning)
Master traffic flow theory, traffic surveillance and traffic control.
Be competent in managing and manipulating large quantities of raw data. This objective will include basic tasks such as working with analysis tools (e.g., Matlab).
Be competent in distilling meaningful information from large quantities of sensor data. Applications will include traffic control, traffic flow theory, and driver behavior (e.g., car following models).
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic flow theory- what are we monitoring and why? | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Existing traffic surveillance and control- hardware and software- how do we monitor and control traffic today and what are the shortcomings? | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Signals, shocks and disturbances- the waves that propagate through the traffic stream how do they travel and how do they affect traffic? | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| New traffic surveillance technologies and traffic control methods | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Working with data analysis tools, e.g., Matlab | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Group/Team work through homework assignments and presentations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| group assignments | 30% |
| individual assignments | 20% |
| group project | 30% |
| exams and quizzes | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Flow Theory Monograph (free, on-line) | published by the Transportation Research Board | |
| Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations | C.F. Daganzo |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 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 |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 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 |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 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 |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
adjusted contact hours
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