Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY

SORSOGON CITY

ENGINEERING- ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS IN CE 413: PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

VISION
An Institution with a culture of excellence in developing globally competitive and values-
oriented leaders and professionals.

MISSION
The Sorsogon State College is committed to provide industry-relevant programs that are
anchored on a culture of research and entrepreneurship for the development of Sorsogon and beyond.

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

The SSC Engineering and Architecture Programs aim to promote quality instruction, training and
ICT applications in various areas of engineering and architecture, promote research extension,
production inculcate gender sensitivity, desirable attitudes and vales, strengthen linkages, establish and
implement development programs in support to provincial, regional, national and global thrusts.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Civil Engineering is a profession that applies the basic principles of science in conjunction with
mathematical and computational tools to solve problems associated with developing and sustaining
civilized life on our planet. Civil Engineering works are generally one-of-a-kind projects, they are often
grand in scale; and they usually require cooperation among professionals of many different disciplines.
The completion of civil engineering project involves the solution of technical problems in which
information from numerous sources and myriad non-technical factors play a significant role. Some of
the most common examples of civil engineering works include bridges, buildings, dams, airports and
hangars, port and harbors, highways and railways, tunnels, river and shore improvements, lighthouses,
drydocks, irrigations, flood protection, drainage, water supply and towers. Enumeration of any work in
this section shall not be construed as excluding any other work requiring civil engineering knowledge
and application.
It is one of the broadest engineering disciplines both in terms of the range of problems that fall
within its purview and in the range of knowledge required to solve those problems.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Civil Engineering undergraduate program at the Sorsogon State College is
to produce engineers that:
1. Are able to design safe, sustainable, economical and environmentally sound solutions for civil
engineering problems;
2. Grow professionally in their careers through continued development of technical, management, and
oral and written communication skills; achievement of professional licensure; and assumption of roles of
responsibility and leadership in professional service;
3. Achieve their professional aims ethically and with cultural competency within an environment
characterized by the diverse needs of society and the profession.
4. Inculcate ethical and desirable habits and attitudes: promote the arts and culture and develop
profound sense of social awareness and nationalism.
5. Promote gender equality in the Civil Engineering profession.
6. Integrate Gender and Development basic concepts such as Gender mainstreaming rights – based
approach and women’s empowerment in the awareness of the students.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (BSCE) PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN RELATION TO

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Program Outcomes Program Educational

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 Objectives
At the end of the program, the graduates should be able to:
1 2 3
(a) Articulate and discuss the latest development in the field of Civil Engineering x x x
Effectively communicate orally and in written using both English and Filipino
(b) x x x
languages.
Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural
(c) x x x
teams.
(d) Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility. x
(e) Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage. x
Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve engineering
(f) x x x
problems.
(g) Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. x x
Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
(h) x x x
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in
accordance with standards.
(i) Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. x x x
Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
(j) x x
environmental, and societal context.
(k) Recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning x x x
Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
(l) x x x
engineering practice.
Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member
(m) and/or leader in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary x x x
environments.

COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code: CE 407
2. Course Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
3. Pre-requisite: HIGHWAY AND RAILROAD ENGINEERING
4. Credit/Class Schedule: 3 units / 3hrs lecture per week
5. Term: 1ST Sem. SY 2021-2022
6. Consultation Time:
7. Course Description:
The course gives emphasis on urban transportation planning, design and operation using statistical
and modeling techniques and computer methods. It also covers capacity and level of service of air,
rail and highway. It also includes safety, environmental impacts and mitigation, transportation policy
fundamentals and case studies.

8. Course Objectives in Relation to Program Outcomes

Course Objectives Program Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
should be able to:
1. Define concepts of E E E E I I I I E I
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 transportation systems analysis
and planning
2. Apply travel demand
forecasting computation and I I I I I I D I
analysis
3. Prepare traffic impact E E I I E I I
assessment reports
4. Recognize current
transportation issues and I I I E I E I E
policies, economic, safety and
environmental concerns
Legend: I-Introductory E-Enabling D-Demonstrated

9. Course Coverage
TEACHING/
WEEK CO TOPIC LEARNING ASSESMENT
ACTIVITIES
Orientation;
-SSC VGMO, GAD, DRR MGCQ protocols
-Legal Mandates of Creating SSC Discussion
-School Rules and REgulations
Reaction
Question
1 -course outcomes and how it is paper
and Answer
related to the program outcomes;
course policies and grading system.

Introduction to transportation planning and Lecture, discussion,

2 1 Homework
engineering modules

Transportation as a system, Philippine Lecture, discussion, Homework/

3-4 1,4
transportation system modules QUIZ

Introduction to travel demand forecasting Lecture, discussion, Homework

5-6 1,2 a. Trip generation modules QUIZ
b. Trip distribution
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

1,2 Introduction to travel demand forecasting Lecture, discussion,

8-9 c. Modal split
,3 modules
d. Route/traffic assignment Homework/
Lecture, discussion, QUIZ
10-12 3,4 Traffic impact assessment modules
Lecture, discussion,
14-15 3,4 Transportation safety and economics
modules
Transportation policy analysis and
16-17 4
planning/technical tour
FINAL EXAMINATION

10. Course Outcomes in Relation to Course Objectives:

Course Objectives
A student completing this course should at the minimum be able to:
1 2 3 4
1. Articulate and discuss the latest development in the field of Civil x x
Engineering especially in transportation Engineering

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 2. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and
x
multicultural teams.
3. Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve problems in
x x
transportation engineering

11. Course Requirements

1. Quizzes
2. Homework
3. Project
4. Midterm/Final Examination

12. Course Evaluation:

a. Examination - 40 %
b. Quizzes - 25%
c. Recitation - 20%
d. Project/Research Work - 10%
e. Aptitude/Attendance - 5%

13. Recommended References:Books:

Ortuzar J. D. and Willumssen L.G. 2011 Modeling Transport, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., West
Sussex, UK.
Mannering F. L., Washburn S. S. 2013 Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis. John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.,
Chakroborty P., Das A. 2012. Principles of Transportation Engineering. PHI learning Private
Limited.
14. Flexibility
1. The references are not limited to the references listed in the syllabus.
2. Utilization of other instructional materials like the use of internet, using reliable
website for surfing, etc are also a part of the actual instruction.
3. A new trend in technology relevant to the subject matter not
mentioned in this course syllabus is also a part of the actual
instructions.

Prepared by:
Eric E. Floresca, CE
Instructor I

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