CE 354 - Introduction to Airport Planning and Design Iowa State University

General Course Information

Contact Information

Instructor:	Dr. Reg Souleyrette
Office:	380 Town Engineering
Alternate Office:	Center for Transportation Research and Education (CTRE) ISU Research Park 2901 S. Loop Drive, Suite 3100
Phone:	294-5453
Email:	reg@iastate.edu
Office Hours	Tuesdays, 9:00am-10:00am Fridays, 4:00pm-5:00pm and by appointment

Time and Place

Tuesdays, 3-5 178 Town;
Fridays, 3-4 178 Town;


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Objectives

1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of statistics
2. Demonstrate a broad base of knowledge in civil engineering technical areas, represented by the transportation discipline area.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of cost estimating for airport construction
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify, define and develop alternative solutions to solve an open-ended or ill-defined problem while considering constructability, sustainability and maintenance of airport design
5. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in oral, written and graphical communication of ideas to engineers and non-engineers.
6. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use computers as a tool for communication, problem-solving, analysis and design
7. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team
8. Recognize and understand the importance and necessity for high professional and ethical standards
9. Demonstrate an understanding of social, political and cultural issues related to airport location and expansion
10. Provide the student with an opportunity to interact with a practicing professional through guest lectures or field trips

Civil Engineering Dept. Goal and Objectives

Academic Program Goal

Develop an effective undergraduate program that fulfills student educational needs and that equips and empowers qualified students for a successful career in Civil Engineering.

Academic Program Objectives (CE 354 Contribution in bold)

1. Design, coordinate, and execute an integrated undergraduate civil engineering program that produces graduates who
   1. (5%)have a fundamental understanding of mathematics, statistics, and physical sciences and where appropriate, life sciences.
   2. (30%) have a broad base of knowledge in civil engineering technical areas, represented by the transportation/surveying, structural, environmental/water resources, and geotechnical/materials discipline areas.
   3. (10%) have a basic understanding of cost estimating, planning and scheduling for civil engineering projects.
   4. (10%) utilize critical thinking to identify, define and develop alternative solutions, and to implement a feasible design to solve an open-ended or ill-defined problem while considering constructability, sustainability and maintainability of the design.
   5. (10%) are effective in oral, written and graphical communication of ideas to engineers and non-engineers.
   6. recognize and understand the importance of timely and effective communication during the design and construction processs.
   7. (10%) have an ability to effectively use computers as a tool for communication, problem-solving, analysis and design.
   8. (5%) have an ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
   9. (5%) recognize and understand the importance and necessity for high professional and ethical standards.
   10. have basic knowledge of business and management principles and practice.
   11. (10%) have an understanding of social, political and cultural issues.
   12. have an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
2. (5%) Provide opportunities for student interaction with practicing professionals.
3. Provide opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills.
4. Encourage and motivate students for life-long learning, continued intellectual and professional growth and professional registration.
5. Encourage cooperative education, internships or progressive summer engineering employment.
6. Develop and maintain an academic advising system and a mentoring system that retains qualified students.
7. Develop and maintain a faculty that serves as a model of professional excellence for our students.

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Homework Grading and Solutions

• All homework problems carry equal weight.
• Some homework will be graded in detail, but most will be given a 10/10 if you give the problem a serious try, it is neatly prepared, and all assumptions are clearly stated.
• A lower grade will be assigned for missing, sloppy or confusing solutions.
• You do not need to restate the problem.
• Solutions will be posted in read-only PDF format on the web, and it is your responsibility to check your work and be prepared for similar problems on exams.
• If you disagree with my solutions methods, or if you find a method which you believe to be superior, please let me know. If I do not hear from you, I will assume you will use my methods and assumptions on exam questions.
• Exams will be closed notes, but some or all portions of the tests will be open book

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Late Assignments

Homework is due at the beginning of class one week later than assigned (unless otherwise specified - see syllabus).

I will try to have solutions posted and all homework returned in time for you to use them to study for exams (hence the modified due-dates prior to exams.

Late labs or homework will be penalized 25%, and not accepted after one week late.

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Grading

The final grade will be based on 2 midterm exams, one lab assignment, homeworks, and a final. The following scheme will be used:

Midterm Exams	20% each
Homework	30%
Noise Impact Lab	10%
Final Exam	20%

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