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CE 597D Safety and Human Factors in Highway Transportation
Course
Description
The objective of this course is
to expose the student to the breadth of issues related to safety and human
factors in the highway transportation field. The course will survey the
state of the practice in these areas and allow the student to gain
experience in the recognition of problems, formulation of methodologies,
analysis of data, and development of solutions.
Current Course
Offering Schedule via C&DE
Semester: Fall 2008
Day and Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Start Date:
August 25, 2008
End Date: December
19, 2008
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Resident students are
required to attend the live lectures.
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Distance students can
receive the class lectures via:
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interactive live video
conferencing |
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live streaming audio/video
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on-demand streaming
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mailed VHS tape or DVD as
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Course Instructor:
 Dr.
Martin T. Pietrucha
Professor of
Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania
State University
221 Sackett Building
University Park, PA
16802
Phone: 814-863-7306
Fax: 814-863-7304
email:
mtp5@psu.edu
Web page:
http://www.engr.psu.edu/ce/directory/websites/pietrucha_m.html |
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PSU Course Catalog Description
CE 597D Safety and Human Factors in Highway Transportation (3)
In-depth analysis of issues related to safety and human factors in the
highway transportation field. Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook
Shinar, D., Traffic Safety and Human Behavior, Elsevier, 2007
ISBN 978-0-08045029-2
Dewar, R. and Olsen, P. Human Factors in Traffic Safety, 2nd edition,
Lawyers and Judges Publishing Company, Inc., 2007
ISBN 1-933264-24-1
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Important Dates for
Current Offering
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First day of instruction |
August 25, 2008 |
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End of course |
December 19, 2008 |
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