511 Traffic Engineering Fundamental principles of traffic flow and intersection traffic operations including traffic data collection methods, traffic con trol devices, traffic signal design, and analysis techniques. Emphasizes quantitative and computerized techniques for designing and optimizing intersection sig nalization. Several traffic engineering software packages used. 514 Infrastructure Management Asphaltic concrete pavements used to demonstrate and study issues, problems, concepts, principles, and techniques associated with the design and implementation of civil engineering infrastructure management systems. Design project, a written engineering report and oral presentation.
Students design several transportation facilities individually, and as a member of a design team.
Emphasis on creative design and problem solving through transportation systems management techniques. Topics include planning and engineering design, esthetics, project management, state and federal regulations and funding, and environmental and social impacts. Introduction to hydrology and storm drain design, and the use of global positioning technology. 518 Intelligent Transportation Systems Application of advanced technology to the vehicle and the roadway to solve traf fic congestion, safety, and air quality prob lems. Emphasizes basic principles and design methodology.