Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Specialization in Transportation Engineering
Program Description
This program, offered by the Speed School of Engineering, emphasizes the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of air, rail, and highway transportation systems.
Career Opportunities
Students will leave this program prepared for in-demand careers in transportation design/construction, working jointly with architects and other design professionals to solve the transportation issues of today and the future.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
- 2.75 undergraduate grade point average (on 4.0 scale)
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
- Graduate Record Exam score at or above 1100 (combined Verbal and Quantitative) and a score of at least 4.0 on the Analytical Writing section.*
- Two letters of recommendation including graduate school Recommendation Form
- Personal statement
* Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis; students not meeting the minimum requirements may still be admitted.
Remedial work may be specified for those applicants who, in the opinion of the faculty, do not have a sufficient background in civil engineering.
Program / Course Requirements
- Civil Engineering Courses (at least 9 hours at the 600 level) (12)
- Other 500- to 600-level courses (at least two courses outside civil engineering) (12)
- Two 600-level Civil and Environmental Engineering courses (6)
The following three-hour credit courses are currently taught online to constitute the Master of Science program in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering:
| Online Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
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CEE 560 Traffic Engineering |
3 |
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CEE 561 Environmental Analysis of Transportation Systems I |
3 |
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CEE 562 Geometric Highway Design | 3 |
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CEE 563 GPS Theory and Application |
3 |
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CEE 565 GIS Applications to Transportation |
3 |
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CEE 660 Transportation Planning & Urban Development |
3 |
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CEE 664 Fundamentals of Intelligent Transportation Systems |
3 |
|
CEE 665 Pavement Design |
3 |
Refer to the Schedule of Online Classes for a list of current, upcoming and past courses offered at a distance at U of L.– NOTE: All distance courses listed in the schedule of classes will have a section number in the 50’s and a note with the course title that indicates it is offered either online or televised.
To search for both on-line and on-campus classes, go to the Schedule of Classes. Distance classes will have a section number in the 50s and will have a note indicating they are online or televised.
Information / Assistance:
Toll Free: 1-800-334-8635 extention 852-6456
Telephone : (502) 852-6456
Email : Service Account Online Students
U of L Course Descriptions
Disclaimer:
The course descriptions provided herein are for the guidance of students. The University, however, reserves the right to change course descriptions without prior notice. The provisions of this listing do not constitute an express or implied contract between the University and any member of the student body, faculty or general public.
CEE 560 - Traffic Engineering Characteristics of the vehicle, the driver, and the traffic stream. Highway and intersection capacity, theory of traffic flow, parking, traffic safety. Prerequisite: CEE 360 or 460 (Transportation Systems Engineering).
CEE 561 - Environmental Analysis of Transportation Systems I An examination of the various impacts that transportation systems and projects may have on the natural and human environment. Areas of study include noise, air quality, and water resources. Relevant laws and regulations, as well as quantitative prediction models, are thoroughly considered. Prerequisite: CEE 360 (Transportation Systems Engineering) or 460 (Transportation Systems Engineering).
CEE 562 - Geometric Highway Design Development of concepts of geometric design for rural and urban highways. Topics include: design criteria; sight distance; horizontal alignment; vertical alignment, cross-section elements; highway types; intersection design; interchange design; grade separation; highway safety; and drainage design. These concepts will then be applied using state-of-the art proprietary design software. Prerequisite: CEE 560 (Traffic Engineering).
CEE 563 - GPS Theory and Application This web-based course is designed to introduce the student to the theory of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and how this technology is utilized in Civil Engineering field applications. The course is delivered via the University of Louisville Blackboard Learning System web interface. Prerequisite: CEE 260 (Civil Engineering Field Measurements) and 460 (Transportation Systems Engineering).
CEE 565 - GIS Applications to Transportation This course is designed to introduce the CEE student to the technical and philosophical use of GIS in the transportation engineering profession. An overview is provided of current methods of implementing GIS solutions to highway data analysis and planning studies. Prerequisites: CEE 260 (Civil Engineering Field Measurements) and (360 or 460: Transportation Systems Engineering).
CEE 664 - Fundamentals of Intelligent Transportation Systems Overview of the complete Intelligent Transportation Systems field. Elements of traffic flow theory, incident/emergency management, dynamic route guidance, in-vehicle systems, and traffic signal systems. Prerequisites: CEE 560 (Traffic Engineering) & 660 (Transportation Planning and Urban Development).
CEE 665 - Pavement Design Design of flexible and rigid pavements, base courses, and sub-grades. Effects of loading on pavement life. Prerequisites: CEE 360 or 460 (Transportation Systems Engineering). and CEE 450 (Geomechanics).