Prerequisite |
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Introductory transportation course (CE 305) or consent of instructor.
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| Course Objectives |
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By the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of general highway capacity concepts, methods and applications, by correctly using both manual and computer methods.
- Demonstrate specific knowledge of the HCM2000 supplemented with the use of computer software programs.
- Perform signal timing for isolated and coordinated signals and conduct analyses of congested freeways and arterials.
- Perform data collection and statistical analysis related to transportation facility capacity and quality of service.
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| Course Requirements |
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One mid-term exam 20 %
Homework (approximately four) 30 %
Research project report and presentation 20 %
Comprehensive final examination 30 %
Software – Highway Capacity Software, provided by the instructor
IMPORTANT NOTE: The course offered this summer was recorded during the 15-week semester at NC State University. The summer session, however, is 10 weeks in duration. Therefore, students will need to cover the course material at a considerably faster pace than during the regular semester. All course requirements must be completed during the 10-week summer session. This should be a consideration before registering for the course.
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| Required Textbook |
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Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual (English units version), National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2000
Code: HCM2KE
ISBN#: 0-309-06746-4
Price: $110.00 – if purchased online from http://gulliver.trb.org/bookstore/ (search: HCM2K)
Students may optionally purchase the manual along with a companion CD that includes the full text (in html and pdf formats) of both the English and SI units versions as well as supplemental tutorials.
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| Reference Materials |
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W. McShane, E. Prassas, and R. Roess. Traffic Engineering, Prentice Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Third Edition, 2004.
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| Computer and Internet Requirements |
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NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers that are generally used for courses. Those specifications can be found here: http://www.ncsu.edu/it/compspecs/
Engineering Online recommends that your computer meets or exceeds the following minimum specifications below. A computer with greater capability (processor speed, RAM, internet bandwidth, disk capacity) will be more likely to properly display the video content of Engineering Online courses.
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows Vista
- Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available
- Video display at 1024 x 768 or greater
- Sound output and speakers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later, Firefox 2.0 or later, or Google Chrome 1.0
- Windows Media Player 9.0 or later
- Real One Player Basic (required for certain courses)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Broadband Internet connection (256 Kbps or more)
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- Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later
- G4 processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available
- Video display at 1024 x 768 or greater
- Sound output and speakers
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- Silverlight (viewers may be prompted to install this when first viewing a presentation)
- Real One Player Basic (required for certain courses)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Broadband Internet connection (256 Kbps or more)
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Linux:
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- Microsoft Media Pack for Moonlight
- Adobe Reader for Unix
- Broadband Internet connection (256 Kbps or more)
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| Instructor |
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Dr. Billy M. Williams, Assistant Professor
Transportation Systems and Materials
Dept. of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
418 Mann Hall
Campus Box 7908
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908
Phone: (919) 515-7813
Fax: (919) 515-7908
E-Mail: billy_williams@ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/faculty/williams/ |
