Course syllabus
010813503-65 วิศวกรรมจราจร (Traffic Engineering)
Course Syllabus
Data entry : Assoc.Prof. Dr.Kittichai Thanasupsin
1. Course number and name
010813503-65 วิศวกรรมจราจร (Traffic Engineering)
2. Credits and contact hours
3(3-0-6)
3. Instructor’s or course coordinator’s name
Assoc.Prof. Dr.Kittichai Thanasupsin
4. Text book, title, author, and year
5. Specific course information
- brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
A study of the characteristics and relationships of the primary components of traffic systems, including humans, vehicles, and roadways. The course covers the utilization and application of traffic control devices. It also focuses on the analytical methods and evaluation processes for assessing traffic conditions and solving traffic problems, as well as relevant traffic laws and regulations. - prerequisites or co-requisites
- indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
Elective :
6. Specific goals for the course
- specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
- CLO1 Analyze the characteristics and fundamental relationships of traffic flow components—including human, vehicle, and roadway elements. (Maps to ABET SO 1)
- CLO2 Design traffic signal timing plans and intersection control systems under specified constraints and safety standards. (Maps to ABET SO 2)
- CLO3 Conduct standard traffic studies, gather field data, and interpret engineering parameters to evaluate traffic problems. (Maps to ABET SO 6)
- CLO4 Apply relevant traffic laws, regulations, and engineering codes of ethics when evaluating traffic management solutions. (Maps to ABET SO 4)
- CLO5 Function effectively within a team to complete a comprehensive final traffic project and communicate findings through professional presentations. (Maps to ABET SO 3, SO 5)
- explicitly indicate which of the student outcomes listed in Criterion 3 or any other outcomes are addressed by the course.
ABET Student Outcome (SO) Listed in Criterion 3 Course learning outcome (CLO) PO2 : การวิเคราะห์ปัญหาทางวิศวกรรม การวิเคราะห์ปัญหาทางวิศวกรรม - CLO2 Design traffic signal timing plans and intersection control systems under specified constraints and safety standards. (Maps to ABET SO 2)
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
| Week | Topic | Details | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | บทนำ (Introduction) | ||
| 2 | ลักษณะของกระแสจราจร (Traffic Characteristics) | ||
| 3 | การศึกษาพารามิเตอร์ด้านการจราจร (Traffic Studies) | ||
| 4 | การศึกษาพารามิเตอร์ด้านการจราจร (Traffic Studies) | ||
| 5 | การควบคุมทางแยกเบื้องต้น (Introduction to Intersection Control) | ||
| 6 | หลักการพื้นฐานของสัญญาณไฟบริเวณทางแยก (Basic Principles of Signalized Intersection) | ||
| 7 | หลักการพื้นฐานของสัญญาณไฟบริเวณทางแยก (Basic Principles of Signalized Intersection) | ||
| 8 | สอบกลางภาค (Midterm Examination) | ||
| 9 | การออกแบบสัญญาณไฟ (Signal Design) | ||
| 10 | การออกแบบสัญญาณไฟ (Signal Design) | ||
| 11 | สัญญาณไฟแบบกระตุ้น (Actuated Signal Control) | ||
| 12 | สัญญาณไฟแบบกระตุ้น (Actuated Signal Control) | ||
| 13 | การประสานสัญญาณไฟจราจร (Traffic Signal Coordination | ||
| 14 | Final Project Presentation | ||
| 15 | Final Project Presentation |
8. Course Assessment
| Course assessment | Weight score (%) | Assessment tools | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Quizzes, Homework, and Attendance (10%) | 10 | quiz, assignment | |
| 2. Midterm Examination (45%) | 35 | midterm examination | |
| 3. Final Project & Presentation | 20 | Final project | |
| 4. Final Examination (35%) | 35 | final examination |
The grading table
| Grading | Rank |
|---|---|
| >= 80% | A |
| 75% - 79.99% | B+ |
| 70% - 74.99% | B |
| 65% - 69.99% | C+ |
| 60% - 64.99% | C |
| 55% - 59.99% | D+ |
| 50% - 54.99% | D |
| 0% - 49.99% | F |
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