CE 361
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Introduction to Transportation Engineering
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Transportation system characteristics, traffic engineering and operation, transportation planning, geometric design, pavement design, transportation safety, freight, public transport, sustainable transportation.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Engineering problem solving
Learning Outcome
Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (ABET / Program outcome 1)
Title
Transportation systems
Learning Outcome
Analyze transportation challenges in a social, political, technological, and historical context and identify potential solutions using sustainable and multimodal approaches.
Title
Traffic engineering
Learning Outcome
Evaluate intersection and highway levels of service, operations, and capacity using principles in the Highway Capacity Manual.
Title
Highway engineering
Learning Outcome
Specify roadway controls and design highway curves using national design guides.
Title
Pavement engineering
Learning Outcome
Design pavements using the AASHTO Pavement Design Guide and manage pavement networks using principles of pavement preservation and life cycle cost analysis.
