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Date: 20 October 2015
Republic of the Philippines
SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS
Sogod, Southern Leyte

COURSE SYLLABUS
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
First Semester 2017-2018

National Goal : The attainment of globally competitive Filipinos through quality and excellent education, relevant and responsive to changing environment, accessible and
equitable to deserving students, and efficient and effective in optimizing returns and benefits.
Vision : A high quality corporate science and technology university.
Mission : SLSU will:
 produce S and T leaders and competitive professionals;
 generate breakthrough research in S and T –based disciplines;
 transform and improve the quality of life in the communities in the service areas;
 be self-sufficient and financially viable.

University Goals :
 Develop comprehensive curricula to produce S and T leaders and professionals
 Establish a culture of Science and Technology-based research
 Facilitate adoption of technology to communities and service areas
 Intensify production capability
 Establish a transparent, efficient and effective management system

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
At the end of the program, the students are expected to:
A. Common to all programs in all types of schools
a.) Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;
b.) Communicate effectively thru oral and in writing using both English and Filipino;
c.) Know contemporary issues.
B. Common to the disciplines
 d.) Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve engineering problems;
e.) Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
f.) Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;
g.) Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;
h.) Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; and;
i.) Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary
environments.
C. Specific to BS in Civil Engineering
j.) Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
k.) Understand professional and ethical responsibility;
l.) Communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;
m.) Understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
n.) Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice;
o.) Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.

D. Institutional Outcome

p.) A creative and innovative scientific leader for designing the optimal use of the natural elements to improve the quality of life.

A. Course Details

COURSE NAME TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Course Description Design and construction aspects of Highway Surfaces and Railways’ Guideways; Capacity and Level of Service of
Air, Rail, and Highways. Environmental impacts and their mitigation of transportation system; Traffic-Analysis
Techniques; Traffic Flow and Control.
Number of Units 3 units lecture
Prerequisite CE 322

B. Course Outcome and Relationship to Program Outcome

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After completing this course, the students a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p
1. To give an overview of the engineering of / / / / / / / /
multi-modal transportation systems;
2. To introduce the fundamental concepts / / / / / / / / / /
of transportation engineering through an in-
 depth study of road-based transportation
systems;
3. Use the methods of analysis and design / / / / / / / / / /
relevant to transportation structures and
systems;
4. Gather traffic data, generate traffic / / / / / / / / /
models and analyzed traffic data;

5. Formulate mathematical and computer / / / / / / / / /

models;

6. Prepare documents, plans and details / / / / / / / / / /

C. Lecture Learning Plan

Intended Learning Outcomes Topics Hours Teaching Strategies Assessment Tools References

At the end of the orientation, the Orientation 1.5 Group dynamics: “paint the  Class recitation, 7
students should be able to: future”  Q&A
 Explain and interpret the 1. National Goal Discussion
national goal, University vision 2. SLSU Vision and Mission Brainstorming
and mission, Campus goals & 3. Campus Goals/Objectives
objectives, civil engineering 4. Program Objectives
program objectives, course 5.Course Objectives
objectives and relate the 6. Course Outline
overall course outline, grading 7. Grading System
system and requirements. 8. Course Requirements
Values:
Appreciation of the SLSU VMGO
and development of commitment to
its attainment.
At the end of the topic, the information Chapter I 6 Lecture Method  Class recitation, 1,2,3,4,5
is intended to Introduction Power Point Presentation  Quizzes,
 give the students a basic Gallery & Museum Walk  Q&A
 Transportation and society
knowledge of some of the Brainstorming  Assignment
fundamental issues in  Role of civil engineering in Jigsaw Method
transportation; the planning, design,
Values: construction, operation and
Start thinking critically about maintenance of highways
transportation-related issues. and associated
 transportation facilities and
services.)
At the end of the topic, the students Chapter II 6 Lecture  Class recitation, 2,3,4,5,6
are expected to: Vehicle and Human Discussion  Quizzes,
 have a basic understanding of Group Dynamics  Exercises
Characteristics
the performance Gallery and Museum Walk  Q&A
characteristics and design  Road Vehicle Method
compromises that are Performance Jigsaw Method
associated with modern road  Resistance
vehicles.  Acceleration
Values:  Deceleration
Basic understanding and familiarity of  Braking theory
different factors influencing vehicle  Fuel consumption
and pedestrian performance.  Pedestrian
At the end of the topic, the information Chapter III 9 Lecture/discussion  Class recitation, 1,2,3,4,5,6
is intended to: The Land-Use Transportation Group Discussion  Quizzes,
 give students knowledge Relationship Group Dynamics  Q&A
regarding the different land- Brainstorming
use transportation.
Values:
Appropriate knowledge.
At the end of the topic, the students Chapter IV 6 Lecture/discussion  Class 2,3,4,5,6
are expected to: Mitigation of Environmental Gallery and Museum Walk participation,
 increase knowledge and Impacts Group Dynamics  Quizzes,
participation in transport Brainstorming  Q&A
activities to protect Mother
Earth.
Values:
Awareness
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1.5 Paper and pen

At the end of the chapter, the students Chapter V 7.5 Lecture  Class recitation, 2,3,4,5,6
are expected to: Fundamentals of Traffic Flow Brainstorming  Exercises
 have the tools to understand and Queuing Theory Group Discussion  Quizzes,
basic queuing principles and Exercises  Q&A
have the underlying basis for  Queuing theory
understanding complex  Applied queuing models
queuing systems.  Traffic delay computations
Values:
Familiarity with the deterministic and
probabilistic assumptions made for
arrivals and departures.
 At the end of the topic, the information Chapter VI 7.5 Cooperative Learning  Class recitation, 1,2,3,4,5,6
is intended to: Traffic Engineering Exercises  Quizzes,
 give students familiarity with Seatwork  Q&A
the elements of signal timing, Group Discussion
terminology, and signal timing Assignment
theory. Boardwork
Values:
Familiarity and awareness.
At the end of the topic, the information Chapter VII 6 Cooperative Learning  Class recitation, 2,3,4,5,6
is intended to: Travel Demand and Traffic Exercises  Quizzes,
 give students basic Forecasting Group Discussion  Q&A
understanding of the various
modeling approaches and to  Traveler Decisions
have them become familiar  Trip Generation
with the terminology and  Mode and Destination
potential applications Choice
Values:  Highway Route Choice
Behavioral predictions.

At the end of the topic, the students Chapter VIII 3 Cooperative Learning  Class recitation, 8
are expected to: Ports and Harbor Exercises  Quizzes,
 Identify different types and Group Discussion  Q&A
classes of ports, tides, current,  Tides and currents
waves, breakwaters, harbor  Waves and its motion
development and design of  Port and Harbor
craft marine structure. Development
Values:  Ports and Harbor design
Conservation on marine environment and other marine
structures.
FINAL EXAMINATION 1.5 Paper and pen

Total No. Hours 54

D. Laboratory Learning Plan: N/A

E. Lab materials/equipment: N/A
F. References
1. Department of Public Works and Highways. 1995. Standard Specification for Public Works and Highways (Volume II – Standard Specification for Highways, Bridges and
Airports), DPWH, Office of the Secretary, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila.
 2. Fred L. Mannering, Scott S. Washburn and Walter P. Kilareski, "Principles of Highway and Traffic Engineering" 5th Edition, by John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
3. James H. Banks, Introduction to Transportation Engineering
4. Mannering Fred, Washburn Scott, Kilaresky Walter. 2004. Principles of Highway Engineering & Traffic Analysis. MuzeInc
5. Papacostas, Transportation Engineering & Planning
6. Transportation Engineering Planning and Design, Wright & Ashford
7. University Manual
8. Alonso Def-Quinn, “Design and Construction of Ports and Marine Structures”, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill Book Company.

Suggested Readings:

1. Garber, Nicholas; &Hoel, Lester. 2001. Highway and Traffic Engineering. Brookes/Cole Publishing.
2. Urban Mass Transportation Planning, Black

G. Grading System

G.1 Lecture

Term Examination ---- 50%

Quizzes ---- 40%
CP/Attend/Proj ---- 10%
100%

H. Provision for Flexibility:

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Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

ANACLETA L. DAGAAS, Ed. D ENGR. ELVE ANTHONY A. LOBO, MSManE ARMANDO TELIN, Ph.D TM
Assistant Professor III Head, CEDT Department Dean, CET

ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT
This is to acknowledge receipt of the course syllabus/outline in CE 415 – Transportation Engineering on June 16, 2016 at SLSU-MC, Sogod, Southern Leyte.
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