CCET 2620 01: Transportation Technology

CCET 2620 - Transportation Technology

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41375,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Joe Sanson

Associate Professor

Email: jssanson@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title :Associate Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Masters of Science in Civil Engineering -Youngstown State University-2013
Instructor Office Location:4136 Moser Hall
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1771

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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.  

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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. 

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