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M1: Read - Syllabus
CE 3110: Transportation Engineering, Planning, and
Design
Course Information
Number: CE 3110 Sect. 400, CRN: 53789, 3 Credit Hours
Term: Summer I, May 11-June 18, 2021
Class Meeting Time and Place: This class may be taken as an asynchronous course, but I have
reserved Lowry 115, and will plan to teach class in person for those that would like to attend in
person. I will record all lectures and post to allow the most flexibility for summer schedules.
Instructor Information
Dr. Jennifer Harper Ogle
Professor, Glenn Department of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Science
Clemson University
Office: 212 Lowry Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0911
Phone: 864-656-0883
Fax: 864-656-2670
Email: ogle@clemson.edu (mailto:ogle@clemson.edu)
(mailto:ogle@clemson.edu) Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com /in/oglejennifer
(http://Instructor:%20Dr.%20Jennifer%20Harper%20Ogle%20Professor,%20Glenn%20Department%20of
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Clemson%20UniversityOffice:%20212%20Lowry%20Hall,%20Clemson,%20SC%2029634-
0911Phone:%20864-656-0883Fax:%20864-656-
2670Email:%20ogle@clemson.eduLinkedln:%20https://www.linkedin.com%20/in/oglejennifer)
Grading Assistant
TBD
Office Hours
Given that this course is both in-person and asynchronous, office hours will be by appointment only.
Please contact me at the email above to request an appointment time. Provide 2-3 potential time
slots when you are available to speed the process.
Course Description
CE 3110 Transportation Engineering, Planning, and Design 3 (3,0) covers planning, design, and
operation of transportation facilities including highways, ports, and airports. Public transit and non-
motorized systems are also covered. The course includes sustainability, safety, and environmental
considerations.
Course Overview and Value
The goal of the class is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of transportation engineering -
including planning, design, and operations considerations. This introduction should prepare the
student for the transportation engineering portion of FE exam. The multi-modal nature of
transportation will be demonstrated by studying non-highway modes. A combination lecture videos,
homework problems, discussions, exercises, projects, and media will be used to help you learn the
course material.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be prepared to:
Apply knowledge of transportation engineering and successfully complete the transportation
engineering questions on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Explain the magnitude and complexity of transportation as a human activity and as an
engineering discipline
Identify and distinguish the key attributes of land, rail, air, transit, and water modes
Identify and calculate the performance measures needed to carry out the appropriate analysis of
transportation systems
Design simple transportation components, such as highway curves, and effective runway lengths
Evaluate alternatives using appropriate measures of effectiveness
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Demonstrate the capacity for critical thought, resourceful study, and effective communication
Identify other transportation-related courses in Clemson's engineering programs that will meet the
student's educational objectives
Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues
Develop an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
transportation engineering practice
Prerequisites
CE 2550 with 'C' or better; and pre-req of MATH 3020 or concurrent enrollment. Students taking this
course for transfer credit will need to request an override for the pre-reqs.
Required Materials
Textbook:
Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, 2nd Edition, 7th printing, by Jon Fricker and
Robert Whitford (2019) - Online Textbook. You may opt to get the cheapest electronic only
version. You do not need a hard copy of the text unless you would like to maintain a copy
beyond the e-book year lease period. If you do order a print copy, you also get the electronic
text with for one year.
Before you order your text, install Adobe Digital Editions software
(https://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook/digital-editions.html) on your device (preferably laptop
or tablet).
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slug=1586534490_44_52346) and create an account
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(mailto:support@xanedu.com) Video Conference Software
For office hours and other one-on-one meetings, you will need to download Zoom by logging in
through clemson.zoom.us. (https://clemson.zoom.us/)
Scanner or Scanning App
During the course, you will need to submit written calculations for assignments and exams.
You will need a scanner or alternatively use a scan app on your phone in conjunction with your
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phone camera. I use a free app called Genius Scan, but there are numerous available. The
key is to make sure that the scan app will clean up shadows and keep your writing legible.
Canvas Notifications
I will be using the Canvas’ built-in messaging/notification system to make announcements and
provide information. I suggest you verify your notifications from Canvas are enabled. You can
find directions for doing this on Canvas’ website
(https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10624-4212710344) .
Required Technical Skills
To be successful in this course, you must have a minimum working knowledge of your computer
system, a web browser, and a word processing program. If you do not have this knowledge or the
skills, consider taking a short computer course prior to enrolling in an online course. The following
are requirements for successful participation in the course:
See requirements for remote courses (https://ccit.clemson.edu/working-remotely/students/)
provided by Clemson Computing and Information Technology.
Depending on your computer software, you may need to download a media player or plugin (all
free of charge).
You must have a camera attachment for your computer if your computer does not have one built
in.
You will also need a microphone and sound either using built in speakers, an attached
speaker/mic, or headphones.
Students are expected to be comfortable accessing the Canvas online course site and downloading
files, such as Microsoft documents and Adobe .pdf files. For technical assistance with the Canvas
course site, students should contact ithelp@clemson.edu (mailto:ithelp@clemson.edu) or visit
CCIT's Canvas support page. (https://www.clemson.edu/canvas/index.html)
Zoom is a web conferencing solution for online classes and will be used for synchronous meetings.
Students can receive basic Zoom accounts by logging in through clemson.zoom.us
(https://clemson.zoom.us/) .
More information on Zoom including training, downloads, and FAQs can be found at Clemson
Online’s website here (https://www.clemson.edu/online/tools/zoom.html) .
Course Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria and Weights
Criteria Weight
Four Weekly Quizzes 40%
Assignments 30%
Highway Design Project 10%
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Adobe Spark Page Project 10%
Final Exam 10%
Total 100%
Late Work
Late work is not accepted. If a student will miss more than 2 regular assignments for documentable
medical, emergency, or work reasons, please contact the instructor. Else, the two lowest
assignments will be dropped as indicated below.
Major Assessment Activities
There are five major component requirements for the successful completion of this course:
Assignments [A] (30%) - During the course, there will be numerous assignments to allow you to
interact with the material. Assignments may include calculations, discussion threads, topic
outlines, etc. All assignments will be submitted through Canvas unless otherwise stated.
Submit all assignments by the due date to receive credit, due to the fast paced nature of this
online summer course, late assignments cannot be accepted. I do understand that issues may
arise that may require you to miss a submittal; therefore, the lowest 2 assignment grades will be
dropped at the end of the semester. The dropped grades can be used in the event of an illness,
death, or important appointment; or if you just didn't do well on a particular assignment. I
automatically drop the two lowest grades at the end of the semester when I calculate your
assignment average. If you have extenuating circumstances that require you to miss more than
two assignments this summer, please contact me via Email ogle@clemson.edu
(mailto:ogle@clemson.edu) as soon as you are aware. Should you have any questions regarding
the grading of a particular assignment, please contact the TA within three days receipt of the
graded assignment. The grading assistant will review the questions and consult with me if
necessary. I will make the final decision to retain or change the grade on the assignment.
Highway Design Project, [D] (10%) - During the roadway design portion of the class, students
can work individually, or in groups of two, to complete a simple roadway design project. These will
be graded on a standard rubric.
Spark Page Project, [P] (10%) - This project is intended to allow students to research a
transportation topic of their choice to a deeper level of detail. Students will have the majority of
the semester to complete the project and post it on online. The Spark Page project will be
primarily peer-graded using a standard rubric. A competition will be held to identify the top
projects in the class - these will be judged by the class. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 2
projects. In addition, a award award will be given as the teacher’s choice award. The best Spark
Page will receive a $50 award, second place $25, and teacher's choice $25.
Weekly Quizzes, [Q] (40%) - Four closed-book quizzes will be given during the term. The
tentative dates for the quizzes are given on the course schedule. The instructor reserves the right
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to change quiz date, subject to at least three days notice. In general, make-up quizzes will not
be given. Students having potentially valid conflicts, such as travel for university business, with
exam dates must arrange an alternate prior date for the exam with the instructor as soon as the
conflict is known. Make-up exams will be considered after the exam date only if you
have documentable evidence of an extraordinary event beyond your control that prevented you
from taking the exam at the scheduled date and time - such as a car crash or emergency room
visit.
Final Exam [F] (10%) - The closed book final exam will be comprehensive. The tentative date
for the exam follows the university schedule.
Any exam that was scheduled at the time of a class cancellation due to inclement weather will be
given at the next class meeting unless contacted by the instructor. Any assignments due at the time
of a class cancellation due to inclement weather will be due at the next class meeting unless
contacted by the instructor. Any extension or postponement of assignments or exams must be
granted by the instructor via email or Canvas within 24 hours of the weather-related cancellation.
Schedule and Topical Outline - Revised 5/18/2020
Read
# Day Date Chapter Class Content
in Text
1 T 11-May 1, Video Welcome and History of Transportation
2.1 &
2 W 12-May Traffic Flow
8.1.1
3 Th 13-May 2.2 Traffic Flow
4 F 14-May 2.3-2.5 Traffic Flow
5 M 17-May 3.1 Highway Capacity Analysis
6 T 18-May 3.1 Highway Capacity Analysis
7 W 19-May 6.2 Human Factors
8 Th 20-May 6.3-6.4 Human Factors
9 F 21-May 8.1, 7.4 Intersections vs Roundabouts
10 M 24-May Video Divided Highways - Design and Planning History
11 T 25-May 7.1 Geometric Design
12 W 26-May 7.2 Geometric Design
13 Th 27-May 7.3 Geometric Design
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14 F 28-May Project Geometric Design
-- M 31-May -- Memorial Day Holiday (NO CLASS)
15 T 1-Jun 6.1 Highway Safety
16 W 2-Jun 6.1 Highway Safety
17 Th 3-Jun 4.1-4.2 Planning
18 F 4-Jun 4.3-4.4 Planning
19 M 7-Jun 4.5 Planning
11.1-
20 T 8-Jun Airports
11.3
11.1-
21 W 9-Jun Airports
11.3
22 Th 10-Jun 10 Transit
23 F 11-Jun 8.2 Signalized Intersections
24 M 14-Jun 8.3 Signalized Intersections
25 T 15-Jun 13 Sustainability
June 17-
-- Th/F -- Final Exam
18
Grading
The following table breaks down the point ranges/percentages associated with each letter grade.
Grading Scale
Letter Points/Percentages
A 90.0-100
B 80.0-89.99
C 70.0-79.99
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the Office of Access and Equity Website (http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-
services/access/) .
Email Policy / Response Time
You can expect a response to your email inquiries within 36 hours, excluding weekends and
university holidays.
Submission of Work from Other Courses:
Submission of work that has been turned in for credit for a previous course is not permitted.
However, students can "build on" previous work, but new work must be more than 60% unique.
Copyright
All materials found in this course are strictly for the use of students enrolled in this course and for
purposes associated with this course; they may not be retained or further disseminated. Clemson
students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply fully with institutional copyright policy as well as all
other copyright laws.
Privacy Policy
This course is designed with your privacy in mind. If, however, you feel that an assignment or
technology tool undermines your right to privacy, please contact me immediately. We will work
together to determine an alternative assignment that will help you achieve the course learning
outcomes.
Online Conduct
Appropriate online academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on
mutual respect and civility. All participants in Clemson courses are expected to behave professionally
by adhering to these standards of conduct:
Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal.
Respect other people's privacy as well as your own.
Forgive other people's mistakes.
Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or abusive language or actions.
Online communication that fails to meet these standards of conduct will be removed from the course.
Repeated misconduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty,
or being dismissed from the course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be
reported to officials for appropriate action in accordance with University policy. If you ever encounter
inappropriate content in our course, please contact me with your concerns.
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Academic Integrity
As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson's
vision of this institution as a "high seminary of learning." Fundamental to this vision is a mutual
commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and
respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of a
Clemson degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form.
A simple definition of plagiarism is when someone presents another person's words, visuals, or ideas
as his or her own. The instructor will deal with plagiarism on a case-by-case basis. I will use, at my
discretion, the Plagiarism Resolution Form. All infractions of academic dishonesty will be reported to
Undergraduate Studies for resolution through that office.
See the Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy
(https://www.clemson.edu/studentaffairs/student-handbook/universitypolicies/academic_integrity.html)
website for additional information about academic integrity at Clemson.
Academic Grievances
Students are advised to visit the Ombuds' Office
(http://www.clemson.edu/administration/ombudsman/index.html) prior to filing a grievance. After
discussion with the undergraduate academic ombudsman, students should contact Undergraduate
Studies (656-3022) for assistance filing official paperwork.
Non-Discrimination
Clemson University is committed to providing a higher education environment that is free from sexual
discrimination. Therefore, if you believe you or someone else that is part of the Clemson University
community has been discriminated against based on sex, or if you have questions about Title IX,
please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Alesia Smith, who also serves as the Executive Director of
Equity Compliance, at 110 Holtzendorff Hall, 864-656-3181 (voice) or 864-656-0899 (TDD). The Title
IX Coordinator is the person designated by Clemson University to oversee its Title IX compliance
efforts. Please consult the University's Title IX policy (http://www.clemson.edu/campus-
life/campus-services/access/title-ix/) for full details.
Student Support Services
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center provides free services, including tutoring, academic coaching, and
academic skills workshops, for all Clemson students. Visit the Academic Success Center website
(http://www.clemson.edu/asc) for more information on their services and workshops.
Writing Center
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the Writing Center's website (https://clemson.mywconline.com/) for more information about their
services or to make an appointment.
Cooper Library
Reference librarians are available in person and via text, phone, email, and chat to answer your
research questions. Visit Ask a Librarian (https://libraries.clemson.edu/ask/) for more information
or to get in touch with a librarian.
Technical Support
If you are having hardware or software problems, CCIT's Service Desk may be able to help you.
Contact them at ITHELP@clemson.edu (mailto:ITHELP@clemson.edu) with a detailed description of
your problem.
Academic Advising
Academic advising (http://www.clemson.edu/academics/advising/index.html) is an ongoing
educational process that connects the student to the University. Academic advising supports the
University's mission of preparing the student for learning beyond the confines of the academy.
Academic advisors represent and interpret University policies and procedures to the student and help
the student navigate the academic and organizational paths of the institution.
Registrar
The Registrar's office (http://www.registrar.clemson.edu/html/indexStudents.htm) provides
information about important deadlines, degree and program requirements, and other key information,
including use of iROAR to add, drop, or withdraw from courses. Important dates for this semester
are listed here:
May
May 11, Tue - Classes begin
May 12, Wed - Last day to register or add a class or declare Audit
May 17, Mon - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade
May 31, Mon - Memorial Day holiday
June
Jun 15, Tue - Last day of classes
Jun 16, Wed - Study day
Jun 17, Thu - Jun 18, Fri - Examinations
Jun 22, Tue - 9:00 A.M.--Deadline to submit grades
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