This course introduces the fundamentals of transportation engineering, covering the history of U.S. transportation systems (land, water, air) and their components. Topics include traffic flow analysis, statistical methods for design, highway capacity and level of service (LOS), and queueing systems. Students will explore travel demand modeling, highway design for safety, traffic signal operations, AASHTO pavement design, and airport runway capacity. Emphasis is placed on designing efficient and safe transportation systems through practical applications and engineering principles.