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CE 705: Intelligent Transportation Systems
North Carolina State University
Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
Summer Term 2015
Instructor:
Billy M. Williams, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
418 Mann Hall
Phone: 919-515-7813
Email: [email protected]
Teaching Asst.: Bo Yang, Ph.D. Student
Contact information to be provided via email and on course website.
Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in CCEE
Textbook:
ITS ePrimer at http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/ePrimer.aspx
CITE Consortium ITS Course Modules. http://www.citetraining.org. (Login
information to be provided)
Readings:
Additional readings from journal articles and selections from secondary reference
texts will be provided electronically.
Captured Lectures:
This course will be delivered from previously recorded lectures distributed by the Engineering
Online (EOL) program for the distance students.
Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the student should have a basic
understanding of the following ITS-related issues:
1. Definition of ITS, with particular emphasis on Advanced Traffic Management and Traveler
Information Issues
2. The historical context of ITS from both public policy and market economic perspectives
3. Elements of Vehicle Location and Route Navigation and Guidance concepts
4. Planning and human factor issues for ITS
5. Case studies on deployment planning and system design and operation
6. Traffic and incident management
7. ITS Models and Evaluation Methods
Computer Requirements:
Access to a PC
Internet access
Software tool for statistical analysis (such as Microsoft Excel)
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Grade Evaluation:
One mid-term exam
One term research paper
ITS Projects
- One ATMS
- One other (e.g. ATIS, APTS, etc.)
Comprehensive final examination
CITE Consortium Modules
Class participation
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15 %
15 %
20 %
20 %
15 %
10 %
5%
Full credit for class participation will require consistent and appropriate participation in student
discussions via the course message board and communication with instructor as appropriate via
email. CITE Consortium Module completion will be assessed though completion of the module
tests.
Submitting Exams and Assignments:
All exams will be open book, take-home format. Exams will be provided electronically.
Students will submit an electronic copy of all completed exams, assignments, and project
deliverables via a personal Google Drive folder that will be separately setup and shared for each
student team.
Exams:
The mid-term and comprehensive final exam will be open-book and open-notes take home
exams. The exams will follow the course objectives listed above, emphasizing open-ended
problems and deep thinking. For each exam, students will sign an honor pledge attesting that
they have discussed the exam with no one other than the instructor and that they have not
consulting any resources not explicitly permitted for the exam.
Course Web Site:
A Wolfware course locker web site will be maintained throughout the semester. The course
website URL is –
http://courses.ncsu.edu/ce705/lec/651
In addition to this common web page, a common course message board will also be available for
joint use by both sections.
Grading Scale:
Calculated Percent
97-100
93-96
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
Assigned Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
B-
Calculated Percent
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
Below 60
Assigned Grade
C+
C
CD+
D
DF
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Requirements for credit-only grading (S/U):
In order to receive a grade of S, students are required to complete all exams and assignments and
earn a grade of C- or better. The conversion from “letter grading” to “credit only (S/U) grading”
is subject to university deadlines. Refer to the Registration and Records calendar for deadlines
related to grading. For more details refer to:
http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-15
Requirements for audit grading (AU):
In order to receive a grade of AU, students must attend all classes and complete and turn in all
homework assignments. For more details refer to:
http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-04
Incomplete grades (IN):
Incomplete grades will be given only under extenuating circumstances, in accordance with
NCSU policy as described at the website below. If an extended deadline is not authorized by the
instructor or department, an unfinished incomplete grade will automatically change to an F after
either (a) the end of the next regular semester in which the student is enrolled (not including
summer sessions), or (b) by the end of 12 months if the student is not enrolled, whichever is
shorter. Incompletes that change to F will count as an attempted course on transcripts. The
burden of fulfilling an incomplete grade is the responsibility of the student. For more details
refer to:
http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-50-03
Late Assignments:
Late assignments will be accepted through the third day following stated date and time of the
assignment deadline. Assigned grades for late submissions will be subject to a 10% deduction
(roughly one full letter grade) for each 24-hour period following the due date. This deduction is
not prorated. For example assignments turned in anytime during the 24-hour period following
the deadline will receive the full 10% deduction and so on. No assignments will be accepted
beyond 72 hours after the original deadline.
Academic Integrity:
As a student enrolled in this class, you are expected to honor the NCSU policies regarding
academic integrity found in the Code of Student Conduct at –
http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01
Your signature on any test or assignment means that you have neither given nor received
unauthorized assistance on that test or assignment. If there are questions regarding any matter
relating to the standards of academic integrity in this course or on a given assignment, they
should be discussed with the instructor prior to doing any work. If any violation of the academic
integrity policies is observed, please notify the instructor immediately. Once a violation has
occurred, the case will be pursued through procedures outlined by the University.
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Anti-discrimination statement:
NC State University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all
students and employees. Accordingly, NC State affirms its commitment to maintain a work
environment for all employees and an academic environment for all students that is free from all
forms of discrimination. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin,
age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation is a violation of state and federal law and/or
NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Harassment of any person (either in the
form of quid pro quo or creation of a hostile environment) based on race, color, religion, creed,
sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation also is a violation of state
and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against
any person who complains about discrimination is also prohibited. NC State’s policies and
regulations covering discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may be accessed at –
http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-04-25-05
Any person who feels that he or she has been the subject of prohibited discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 515-3148.
Students with Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to
take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for
Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information on
NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.1) at –
http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-01
This regulation concerns students with hearing, visual, motor, or learning disabilities. The
instructor will make “reasonable accommodations” according to university policies to ensure that
academic requirements are not discriminatory. Students with disabilities are encouraged to
register with the Disability Services Office (DSO) –
http://dso.dasa.ncsu.edu/
The instructor will coordinate any accommodations through DSO.
Supporting Fellow Students in Distress:
As members of the NC State Wolfpack community, we each share a personal responsibility to
express concern for one another and to ensure that this classroom and the campus as a whole
remains a safe environment for learning. Occasionally, you may come across a fellow classmate
whose personal behavior concerns or worries you. When this is the case, I would encourage you
to report this behavior to the NC State Students of Concern website –
http://studentsofconcern.ncsu.edu/. Although you can report anonymously, it is preferred that
you share your contact information so they can follow-up with you personally.
Safety and Risk Assumption:
Students may occasionally have to collect data in the field during the project. This may involve
crossing or standing beside roadways. Students standing in the roadway right-of-way to collect
data should wear orange reflective safety vests—see the instructor to borrow a vest before field
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data collection. Students should take all other normal safety precautions during these activities.
Otherwise there should not be any additional risk experienced during this course.
Class Evaluations:
Online class evaluations will be available for students to complete during the last two weeks of
the fall term: You will receive an email message directing you to a website where you can login
using your Unity ID and complete your evaluation. All evaluations are confidential. Instructors
will not know how any one student responded to any question, and students will not know the
ratings for any instructors.
Evaluation website: https://classeval.ncsu.edu/secure/prod/cesurvey/index.cfm
Student help desk: [email protected]
More information about ClassEval: http://oirp.ncsu.edu/eval/clev
Web Resources:
As mentioned above, a Wolfware course locker will be maintained for this course.
Extra Expenses:
Students should expect no additional required charges during this course.
Course Schedule: The course schedule will also be maintained on the Wolfware course web
site. Changes to the course schedule will be made to the online schedule. Therefore, the online
schedule will represent the current official schedule as the term progresses.
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CE 705: Intelligent Transportation Systems
SCHEDULE – SUMMER 2015
Version 1.0 – May 15, 2015
Recorded
Class Topic
Date
Course Introduction
7-Jan
Jo Ann Oerter – April 21, 2009
JoAnn Oerter April 21 2009.ppt
View Links
Connected Vehicles Webinar
Course Lecture
Week Number
1
May-18
2
21-Jan
ITS Overview
3
26-Jan
NCDOT Perspective
NCDOT NCSITE – November 15, 2012
National ITS Program Plan
May-25
Jun-01
Jun-15
Jun-22
Jul-20
Jul-27
Jul-31
ITS Awareness and
What's New in ITS?
NPP Exec Summaries
2002, 2007, and 2008
(Entire 2002 document linked –
Only Exec. Summary Required)
ITS Strategic Plan Update 2012
ITS Strategic Plan 2015-2019
Module 2
Project 1 Handed Out
5
2-Feb
National Architecture
6
4-Feb
ATMS – Intro and Surveillance
7
9-Feb
Future of ATMS
11-Feb
ATMS – Freeway Management and Incident
Detection Algorithms
FMOH Chapter 10
Traffic Incident Management
AID Survey Paper
Module 8
Electronic Payment Systems (EPS)
9
16-Feb
ATMS – Toll Collection
10
18-Feb
ATMS – Signal Systems
11
23-Feb
ITS and Public Safety
12
25-Feb
13
2-Mar
14
4-Mar
15
16-Mar
16
18-Mar
17
25-Mar
Commercial Vehicle Operations
George List – ITS in Commercial Vehicle
Operations
Midterm Review
Midterm Exam Handed Out - June 22
David Jones, Atkins Global – Tolling
Implementation and Integration Issues
Project 2 Provided
APTS – Introduction, Technologies, and Signal
Priority
Mid-term Due - June 26 by 5pm
NCDOT STOC Field Trip – Kelly Wells, P.E.,
NCDOT Mobility Program Manager
Project 1 Presentations
18
30-Mar
Communications Technologies
19
1-Apr
20
6-Apr
21
8-Apr
ATIS – Intro and Overview
ITS Strategic Planning and Evaluation
Sustainable Transportation
Database Fundamentals
22
13-Apr
Michael Ousdahl – NCSU ITS and Wolfline
23
15-Apr
Advanced Rural Transportation Systems
24
20-Apr
25
22-Apr
Institutional Issues in ITS
Route Guidance and Emerging Issues
Final Exam Provided July 27
Student
Projects
29-Apr
23-Mar
Jul-13
Module 1
28-Jan
Jun-29
Jul-06
CITE Modules
4
8
Jun-08
ITS ePrimer
and Other Readings
Modules 3 and 9
Module 4
Chapter 6 from 2000 Primer
Autoweek Article on EDRs 11-804.pdf
Module 6
Intro to the National ITS Arch.
Transportation Management
Vehicle Detection Clearinghouse Summary
Report 2007
Traffic Detector Handbook 2006.pdf
The Tools of Advanced Traffic Management
Systems (ATMS)
Traffic Signal Timing
Traffic Signal Sys Fundamentals
Review relevant sections of
Traffic Incident Management
Intro to ITS/CVO and CVISN (CVISN 101)
Advanced CVISN (CVISN 102)
Review tolling material and bring project
questions
Module 7
Module 9 (review communications
topic)
Module 5
Chapter 22 from 2000 Primer
Module 11
Chapter 18 from 2000 Primer
Review APTS and Come with
Project Questions
Brian Smith Lecture
Databases.pdf
Module 10
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14
Recorded Project 2 Presentations
Final Exams and Project 2 Reports Due July 31 by 5:00 pm
ITS Applications in Transit Management
Operations
Telecommunications and Networking
Fundamentals
Evaluating ITS Projects
Fundamentals of DBMS
Rural ITS
Dynamic Route Guidance and In-vehicle
Systems