Overview
Students will be able to describe and explain the fundamental concepts and characteristics of traffic engineering systems. They will analyse traffic survey data and interpret survey results, applying them to analysis of traffic flows and estimation of system capacity. Students will be able to analyse and design intersections, roundabouts and signalised intersections, assess traffic environments, develop strategies for managing and controlling traffic, identify safety issues and recommend solutions. They are required to communicate, work and learn, both independently and collaboratively, in a professional manner. Distance education (FLEX) students are required to have access to a computer and make frequent use of the Internet.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prereq: MATH11219 and (ENEG11002 OR ENEA11002)
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2017
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Course Evaluation
The use of an industry based program SIDRA was highlighted as a good aspect of the course. This is consistent with previous students comment.
The lecturer will ensure that Industry-based programs such as SIDRA will continue to be used. It would ensure that current Software version available to the industry is also made available to the students.
Feedback from Student Course Evaluation
The workbook exercise was identified as valuable learning activity. Previous feedback had requested that the workbook be graded. This is being considered for implementation.
Workbook activity will continue to be used as a learning activity. As a strategy to improve on clarity of assessment the grading of the workbook will be considered for implementation.
Feedback from Student Course Evaluation
Clarity of assessment item was the major issue reported by the student. This was quite different from 2015 that was changed.
A strategy will be explored to used the 2015 assessment model that students commented positively.
Feedback from Student Course Evaluation
Teleconference communication quality was highlighted as an area needed improvement. A recommendation of the use of high quality microphone was made.
The use of high quality headphones will be adopted for subsequent recorded video conferences. Review of recorded session will also be undertaken by the lecturer using a different platform for quality improvement.
- Describe and explain characteristics of drivers, pedestrians and vehicular traffic relevant to traffic studies. [2, 3, 7]
- Describe how to organise/conduct traffic surveys; analyse collected data and interpret the results. [3, 4]
- Analyse traffic flows and describe the effect of key traffic flow parameters and their inter-relationships. [3, 4, 5]
- Conduct capacity analysis to determine the level of-service of roadways and intersections. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design at-grade intersections and roundabouts. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design signalised intersections. [3, 4]
- Assess traffic environments, identify road safety problems and recommend solutions. [3, 4]
- Propose strategies to control and manage traffic in an urban/local area. [3, 4]
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making process when choosing recommended traffic engineering solutions. [1, 9]
- Communicate, work and learn, both individually and collaboratively in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 0% | ||||||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Traffic & Highway Engineering
Edition: 5 th (2015)
Authors: Nicholas J. Garber & Lester A Hoel
Cengage Learning
Florence Florence , KY , USA
ISBN: 9781133607083
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- AutoCAD CIVIL 3D
- SIDRA
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.egwurube@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Traffic Studies
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 3
- AGTM03-13 Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Traffic Operation: Vehicle Characteristics
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Principle of Traffic Flow 1
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Principle of Traffic Flow 2
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 6
- AGTM02/08 Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Principle of Traffic Flow 3
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 6
- AGTM02/08 Chapter 4, 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Capacity Analysis and Level of Service
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 9
- AGTM03-13 Chapter 3, 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Capacity Analysis: MultiLane Highway
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 9
- AGTM03-13 Chapter 5, 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Capacity Analysis: Two-Lane Highway
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 9
- AGTM03-13 Chapter 5, 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Capacity Analysis: Ramp
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Traffic Engineering Studies
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Analysis Roundabouts
Chapter
- AGTM06-13 Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Analysis of Signalized Intersection
Chapter
- Garber & Hoel Chapter 10
- AGTM06-13 Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Workbook Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (9 Oct 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
General Information
- Answer Moodle quiz in the assessment task.
- Additional unit details are provided in the Moodle unit site
Communication with Lecturer
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All unit related questions must be asked through appropriate forums or during the scheduled class
time. No email will be responded for any quarries related to this unit unless those are private in
circumstances. -
All emails related to this unit should have the unit code (ENEC14015) in the subject line. Any email
without unit code in the subject line may not be responded.
Example: ENEC14015: Moodle Quiz
1 Written Assessment
This assessment focus on Weeks 1 to 5 content. The Assessment task is an individual activity which will contribute 30 marks out of 100 marks.
- You will be required to complete the Moodle generated quiz
- The Moodle quiz will cover materials from week 1 to week 5.
- You will be have 2 attempts at each quiz.
- There is a maximum time limit to complete each quiz
- Your grading will be based on average score from each attempt.
Further information is available on the Moodle site
Week 6 Monday (21 Aug 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Returned electronically via moodle as marked
The marking matrix shall be based on the content consisting of the following principles. Each sequential step shall be allocated marks proportionately
- Accuracy of Input parameter for each computation step with appropriate unit. Marks will only be awarded for correct input
- Application of accurate methodology with appropriate referencing. Full mark will only be awarded for error free computational steps with appropriate explanation to be understood by an independent person.
- Accuracy of answer with appropriate unit. Zero mark will be awarded with error in either Input or methodology.
- If answers to any proceeding steps are inaccurate. Zero mark be awarded for subsequent answers.
Additional information should be obtained from the Moodle Unit web-page
- Describe and explain characteristics of drivers, pedestrians and vehicular traffic relevant to traffic studies. [2, 3, 7]
- Analyse traffic flows and describe the effect of key traffic flow parameters and their inter-relationships. [3, 4, 5]
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making process when choosing recommended traffic engineering solutions. [1, 9]
- Communicate, work and learn, both individually and collaboratively in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
- This is an individual activity.
- You are expected to use the HCM2010 methodology to conduct capacity analysis for different scenarios.
- The questions will be generated through Moodle Quiz
- Each student will be provided individual data for each of the questions.
- You will be allowed only one attempt for this task
- There is a maximum time limit to complete the task
Further information is available on the Moodle site
Week 10 Monday (18 Sept 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Returned electronically via moodle as marked
The marking matrix shall be based on the content consisting of the following principles. Each sequential step shall be allocated marks proportionately
- Accuracy of Input parameter for each computation step with appropriate unit. Marks will only be awarded for correct input
- Application of accurate methodology with appropriate referencing. Full mark will only be awarded for error free computational steps with appropriate explanation to be understood by an independent person.
- Accuracy of answer with appropriate unit. Zero mark will be awarded with error in either Input or methodology.
- If answers to any proceeding steps are inaccurate. Zero mark be awarded for subsequent answers.
Additional information should be obtained from the Moodle Unit web-page
- Analyse traffic flows and describe the effect of key traffic flow parameters and their inter-relationships. [3, 4, 5]
- Conduct capacity analysis to determine the level of-service of roadways and intersections. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design at-grade intersections and roundabouts. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design signalised intersections. [3, 4]
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making process when choosing recommended traffic engineering solutions. [1, 9]
- Communicate, work and learn, both individually and collaboratively in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
3 Written Assessment
This assessment focus on Weeks 10 to 12 content. The Assessment task is an individual activity which will contribute 30 marks out of 100 marks.
- You are expected to undertake the following
- Identify two roundabout intersections
- Conduct a traffic survey to collect the turning movement inputs for the identified intersection
- Create the layout of the identified intersections in SIDRA and conduct an analysis
- Upload a report for your analysis
- Upload the single SIDRA file used in the analysis.
Further information is available on the Moodle site
Review/Exam Week Monday (9 Oct 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Returned electronically via moodle as marked
The marking matrix shall be based on the content consisting of the following principles. Each sequential step shall be allocated marks proportionately
- Accuracy of Input parameter for each computation step with appropriate unit. Marks will only be awarded for correct input
- Application of accurate methodology with appropriate referencing. Full mark will only be awarded for error free computational steps with appropriate explanation to be understood by an independent person.
- Accuracy of answer with appropriate unit. Zero mark will be awarded with error in either Input or methodology.
- If answers to any proceeding steps are inaccurate. Zero mark be awarded for subsequent answers.
Additional information should be obtained from the Moodle Unit web-page
- Describe how to organise/conduct traffic surveys; analyse collected data and interpret the results. [3, 4]
- Conduct capacity analysis to determine the level of-service of roadways and intersections. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design at-grade intersections and roundabouts. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design signalised intersections. [3, 4]
- Assess traffic environments, identify road safety problems and recommend solutions. [3, 4]
- Propose strategies to control and manage traffic in an urban/local area. [3, 4]
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making process when choosing recommended traffic engineering solutions. [1, 9]
- Communicate, work and learn, both individually and collaboratively in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
4 Written Assessment
The Workbook is a compulsory component of the unit and it supplements the Assignment work. The Workbook tasks will be made available on the Unit Website. Students will need to show appropriate use of notes, procedures, discussion, evaluation and calculations. It is the record of you working through the unit material and should include your rough notes as well as worked examples etc. Some effort is therefore required to maintain your workbook progressively throughout the term and prevent the need to re-work/rewrite at the end.
If students have difficulty with Workbook tasks, they should seek assistance from colleagues in their online study groups in the first instance.
In addition to the online workbook task completion, students should maintain a workbook and must submit as per the Study Schedule.
Review/Exam Week Monday (9 Oct 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Returned electronically via moodle as marked
Satisfactory workbook = ALL tasks must be successfully completed in the workbook and responses must show sufficient working and explanation to allow step-by-step checking.
No workbook submission = Fail in the workbook assessment = Fail in unit
Unsatisfactory workbook = Fail in the workbook assessment = Fail in unit
- Describe and explain characteristics of drivers, pedestrians and vehicular traffic relevant to traffic studies. [2, 3, 7]
- Describe how to organise/conduct traffic surveys; analyse collected data and interpret the results. [3, 4]
- Analyse traffic flows and describe the effect of key traffic flow parameters and their inter-relationships. [3, 4, 5]
- Conduct capacity analysis to determine the level of-service of roadways and intersections. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design at-grade intersections and roundabouts. [3, 4]
- Analyse and design signalised intersections. [3, 4]
- Assess traffic environments, identify road safety problems and recommend solutions. [3, 4]
- Propose strategies to control and manage traffic in an urban/local area. [3, 4]
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making process when choosing recommended traffic engineering solutions. [1, 9]
- Communicate, work and learn, both individually and collaboratively in a professional manner. [2, 6, 9, 10]
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