Purdue University
School of Civil Engineering
CE 361 Introduction to Transportation Engineering
Mon. 24 August 2020
Class 1: The Journey Begins
Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this class, the student will be able to ...
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List some of the course's objectives.
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Describe some of the course's requirements and standards.
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Make a more informed decision whether to continue in CE361 this semester.
Assignments:
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Read in FTE2 7th Printing Chapter 1:
Sections 1 and 2
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Complete
HW0 online
by 5PM Friday 28 August 2020.
Theme music:
Something Better Beginning, by The Kinks, 1965, 2:22.
Yes I'm Ready, by Barbara Mason, 1965, 3:02.
Life is a Highway by Rascal Flats, 5:04.
Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane, 1979, 4:28.
Outline of Likely Topics
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The I-65 Workzone near SR25
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Diagnosis
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Prescription
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Homework "0"
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Instructor Background
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Student Backgrounds
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Expectations of Students
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The CE361 website
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Syllabus, etc.
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Schedule of classes
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The week ahead
Tasks and Assignments:
