ECTS - Computer Aided Highway Design

Computer Aided Highway Design (CE408) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer Aided Highway Design CE408 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE335
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To expose students to the role of probability in highway engineering discipline. To teach students elementary concepts of highway engineering. Introduce and solve practical highway engineering problems trough InRoads software. To make students very familiar with basic highway engineering terms in details like superelevation, transition lengths, typical sections, roadways etc.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Technical competence in mathematics, science, and engineering, and an ability to apply the knowledge gained in these areas to the field of Civil Engineering.
  • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
  • An ability to use computers, related software, and other modern tools necessary for Civil Engineering practice.
  • An ability to analyze and design a system, component, or a process to meet desired needs in the areas of structural, geotechnical, water resources, and transportation engineering.
  • An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • An ability to identify and formulate the problems related to the field of Civil Engineering, and to propose and implement actions for the solution of these problems.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the professional and ethical responsibilities.
  • An ability to effectively use English language to communicate and defend ideas by verbal, written, and graphical means.
  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
  • A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  • Interest in contemporary issues, both nationally and internationally, and the awareness of the impact of Civil Engineering in these areas.
  • An ability to adapt to changing conditions.
  • Understanding of the importance of active participation in professional societies and organizations.
Course Content Introduction to MicroStation CAD platform, introduction to InRoads platform, digital terrain model and point types symbology and feature creation for DTM, horizontal alignment and profile extraction, vertical alignment, typical cross sections, roadway modeling, superelevation.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation

Sources

Course Book 1. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO Metric 2001 Edition.
Other Sources 2. Data Book For Civil Engineers by Elwyn E. Seelve.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and relevant engineering disciplines and acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Gains the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. X
6 Gains the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work individually. X
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language, the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8 Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
9 Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications X
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11 Gains Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 16 16
Total Workload 150