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Course Objectives:
Course Requirements:
and are to remain in the lab. Software manuals may only be
taken from the lab with the prior consent of the instructors.
The objectives of the course are to present the basic usage
of the Microsoft computer environment, and to present an
overview of the different computer programs available for
use in transportation engineering. Different applications to
transportation will be discussed in lectures and applied
through computer lab exercises. In particular, the objective
is to not only show input and output of the programs, but to
discuss the measures of effectiveness, variable influence,
sensitivity, limitations, and resulting solutions.
Students are expected to interpret the results of computer
outputs and to clearly present the outcome in technical
reports.
Homework / Projects / Quizzes:
This class is designed for the student to complete projects
using the supplied computer software. Each student is
expected to complete the projects and homework
assignments individually. If group projects are assigned,
each person in the group should be familiar with input,
execution, and output of the software. Quizzes will be
given randomly throughout the semester to ensure
individual work and understanding of classroom material.
Homework should be completed using word processor or
presentation software. No handwritten assignments will be
accepted for this class unless prior approval from the
instructor. Microsoft Office is available on the computers
in the Transportation Lab.
Attendance:
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain any
assignments, class notes, or materials from classmates if
they miss a class. The student is responsible for obtaining
all information covered in class.