| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Simulation Techniques | INM 594 | 0 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Precondition Courses | |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | yuksek_lisans |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. HAKAN GÜLER |
| Course Lecturers | Prof.Dr. HAKAN GÜLER, |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | Available Basic Education in the Field |
| Course Objective | The main goal of this lecture is to solve and analyze complex traffic problems by using traffic simulation techniques. |
| Course Content | The contents of the lecture is mainly given below: |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will be able to interpret traffic flow theory. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 2 | Will be able to interpret basic traffic flow diagrams. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 3 | Will be able to interpret drivers’ properties | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 4 | Will be able to interpret vehicles’ properties. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 5 | Will be able to analyze road capacity. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 6 | Will be able to analyze road geometry and capacity relation. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 7 | Will be able calculate traffic volumes. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 8 | Will be able to interpret traffic surveying techniques. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 9 | Will be able to analyze macro models | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 10 | Will be able to analyze micro models. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 11 | Will be able to simulate traffic flow. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 12 | Will be able to calibrate traffic flow. | Lecture, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction - Basic definitions and concepts (Delivery of papers) | |
| 2 | Traffic flow theory | |
| 3 | Traffic flow diagrams | |
| 4 | Mathematical models of traffic flow diagrams | |
| 5 | Road capacity and level of service | |
| 6 | Level of service | |
| 7 | Relationship between road geometry and capacity | |
| 8 | Relationship between Vehicle and driver | |
| 9 | Data collecting methods | |
| 10 | Vehicle tracking models | |
| 11 | Intercity roads | |
| 12 | Pedestrian simulation | |
| 13 | Traffic simulation application and paper presenting | |
| 14 | Traffic simulation application |
| Resources | |
|---|---|
| Course Notes | <p>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Guler's lecture notes.</p> |
| Course Resources | 1. Hansen, I.A and Pachl J, Railway Timetible and Traffic, EurailPress, Hamburg, 2008. |
| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | ability to access wide and deep information with scientific researches in the field of Engineering, evaluate, interpret and implement the knowledge gained in his/her field of study | X | |||||
| 2 | ability to complete and implement “limited or incomplete data” by using the scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 3 | ability to consolidate engineering problems, develop proper method(s) to solve and apply the innovative solutions to them | X | |||||
| 4 | ability to develop new and original ideas and method(s), to develop new innovative solutions at design of system, component or process | X | |||||
| 5 | gain comprehensive information on modern techniques, methods and their borders which are being applied to engineering | X | |||||
| 6 | ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental based research, analyze and interpret the faced complex issues during the design and apply process | X | |||||
| 7 | gain high level ability to define the required information and data | X | |||||
| 8 | ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to take responsibility to define approaches for complex situations | X | |||||
| 9 | systematic and clear verbal or written transfer of the process and results of studies at national and international environments | X | |||||
| 10 | aware of social, scientific and ethical values guarding adequacy at all professional activities and at the stage of data collection, interpretation, and announcement | X | |||||
| 11 | aware of new and developing application of profession and ability to analyze and study on those applications | X | |||||
| 12 | ability to interpret engineering application’s social and environmental dimensions and it’s compliance with the social environment | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 60 |
| 1. Ödev | 20 |
| 1. Proje / Tasarım | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 50 |
| 1. Final | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Assignment | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Project / Design | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 146 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 5.84 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 6 | ||