Module
Code and
Title
Credits
GPA/NGPA
CE 3162
Module Title
Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering
2.0
GPA
Hours/Week
Lectures
1.5 PreLab/Assignments 3/4 requisites
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Module Objectives
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None
To understand the basic concepts in transportation
engineering
To appreciate importance of safety, environmental, social &
economic impacts of transport operations
On the satisfactory completion of this module, students will have
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Learning Outcomes
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Outline Syllabus
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Method of Assessment
References
Express basic traffic flow theory to describe traffic flow
conditions and recognize the appropriateness of traffic
management measures that are in use;
Describe transport planning process, identify its importance
and calculate traffic demand based on given information; and
Identify basic elements in highway planning and recognize the
importance of accident risk reduction and relate
environmental considerations
Introduction: Transport systems, impacts, desired features,
role of transport professionals
Transport Function: Need for transport, Accessibility &
mobility, different transport modes
Traffic Flow Theory: Speed, flow & density measurements, data
handling, analysis & interpretation
Fundamentals of Transport Planning: Planning processes, trip
generation & attraction, Trip distribution, model split, trip
assignment
Safety Considerations: Concept of safety and risk, safety
management, driver behavior and human factors, human error,
punishments, risk mitigation
Environmental Considerations: Transport related activities
that affect the environment, identification of possible impacts
Transport Infrastructure Requirements: Process of
development, basic elements of highway planning, low volume
roads, new transport infrastructure developments
Fundamentals of Transportation Systems Management
Final Examination - 60 % (Closed Book)
Continuous assessments – 40 %
(The continuous assessment marks will be based on six
assessments as given below)
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Kadiyali, R.L., (2007) Traffic Engineering & Planning, Khanna
Publishers.
Program outcomes
Lecturers
List of Assignments
(Continuous
Assessments)
1. Application of knowledge of mathematics, science and
2
engineering
3
2. Effective communication
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering
1
discipline
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation
2
and solution
5. Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and
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operational performance
3
6. Individual and team work
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and
2
environmental responsibilities of the professional
engineer, and the need for sustainable development
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and
0
development
9. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
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and commitment to them
10. Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and
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capacity to do so
0 – not covered under this 1. covered to some extent 2. covered to
a greater extent 3. one of the main themes of the subject
Prof. J.M.S.J. Bandara, Mr. Loshaka Perera
1. Transport Functions (6 Marks-2 Individual, 4 Group)
2. Traffic Flow Theory (6 Marks-6 Individual)
3. Transport Planning (6 Marks-4 Individual, 2 Group)
4. Safety & Environmental Consideration (8 Marks-4 Individual, 4 Group)
5. Transport Systems Management (Debate) (8 Marks-3 Individual, 5 Group)
6. Unannounced quizzes (best 2 out of 3)( 6 Marks-6 Individual)