Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | TEKLİF EDİLEN İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | RENAN SINANMIŞ BALCI (renansinanmisbalci@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| It is to introduce traditional and new approaches used in the management of traffic flows. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | It designs the geometric layout of uncontrolled grade-separated intersections. |
PO-1 To be able to reach the theoretical and practical knowledge by doing scientific research in the field of Civil Engineering and to be able to use the obtained knowledge. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | It designs roundabout grade-separated intersections. |
PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | It designs signalized grade-separated intersections. |
PO-3 Designs and performs scientific researches and / or applications related to the field. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-4 | It learns traffic calming techniques and applications. |
PO-4 Develops and applies ideas, methods or approaches to solve problems encountered in the field scientifically. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-5 | It learns parking management and the management of pedestrian flows. |
PO-7 Follows the updates related to the profession, produces thoughts and comments. PO-9 Presents scientific research and application studies in written, oral and visual form to groups in and out of the field. |
Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| This course covers topics such as the design of road intersections, grade-separated intersection design, traffic routing with islands, uncontrolled grade-separated intersection design, roundabout intersection design, signalized grade-separated intersection design, stack interchange design, demand management at grade-separated intersections, demand management at signalized intersections, traffic calming techniques, coordination of intersection pairs, coordination of intersection sequences on highways, area control in road networks, parking management, and organization in traffic management. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction, Course Presentation, Information about the Operation | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 2 | The Main Principles of Traffic Management | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 3 | Intersections and Traffic Management | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 4 | Design of Uncontrolled Grade-Separated Intersections | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 5 | Roundabout Intersections and Design Principles | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 6 | Signalized Intersection Design Methods, Webster Method | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 7 | Akçelik Signal Design Method | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | HCM Signal Design Method | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 10 | Coordinated Signaling | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 11 | Parking Management | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 12 | Pedestrian Flows and Modeling Approaches | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 13 | Traffic Calming Techniques | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 14 | Traffic Calming Applications | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion. |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | 1. Roger P. Roess, William R. McShane, E. Prassas “Traffic Engineering”. Prentice-Hall, Second Edition, 710p., 1998 | |
| 2 | James L. Pline, “Traffic Engineering Handbook”, Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE),Washington, Fifth Edition, 705 p., 1999 | |
| 3 | AASHTO. “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”, Second Ed., 906 p., 2001 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Lecture Notes, Computer (PC). | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 3 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 13 | 39 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 13 | 52 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| final exam | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||