CCET 2620 - Transportation Technology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41375,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Course Description
2620. Transportation Technology. Transportation planning and highway system design. Familiarization with AASHTO design manuals; geometric design and signalization of highway segments; capacity analysis and route selection. Cost-benefit analysis for transportation projects. Four (4) hours lecture per week. Prereq. 'C' or better in CCET 2604. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | • Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis | Mannering & Washburn | 9781119723196 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction & Overview, Economic Impact, Road Vehicle Performance & Accident Analysis | |
| 8/31 | Introduction & Overview, Economic Impact, Road Vehicle Performance & Accident Analysis | |
| 9/7 | Accident Analysis, Highway Geometry, Exam # 1 | |
| 9/14 | Accident Analysis, Highway Geometry, Exam # 1 | |
| 9/21 | Highway Geometry (Vertical & Horizontal) | |
| 9/28 | Highway Geometry (Vertical & Horizontal) | |
| 10/5 | Highway Geometry (Cross Section & Super elevation), Highway Drainage, Exam # 2 | |
| 10/12 | Highway Geometry (Cross Section & Super elevation), Highway Drainage, Exam # 2 | |
| 10/19 | Traffic Flow & Queuing Theory, Exam # 3 | |
| 10/26 | Traffic Flow & Queuing Theory, Exam # 3 | |
| 11/2 | Highway Capacity Design | |
| 11/9 | Highway Capacity Design | |
| 11/16 | Traffic Control & Forecasting – Route Choice | |
| 11/23 | Traffic Control & Forecasting – Route Choice | |
| 11/30 | Review | |
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.