Course Catalogue for Civil Engineering Program

The following table outlines the comprehensive course structure across all eight semesters, including core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory components.

Advanced Departmental Electives

Departmental electives offer students the opportunity to delve deeper into specialized areas of civil engineering. These courses are designed to enhance technical expertise and prepare students for advanced roles in industry or academia.

CE502 - Seismic Design of Structures: This course explores seismic behavior of structures and design principles for earthquake-resistant buildings. Students learn about dynamic analysis methods, lateral force procedures, and performance-based design techniques.

CE602 - Bridge Engineering: A comprehensive overview of bridge design including structural analysis, materials selection, construction methods, and maintenance strategies. Practical applications involve case studies of major bridge projects in India.

CE702 - Construction Project Management: Focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control in construction projects. Students gain hands-on experience using project management software tools.

CE802 - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Addresses the design and implementation of sustainable drainage solutions for urban environments. Topics include green infrastructure, permeable pavements, and stormwater harvesting systems.

CE503 - Foundation Engineering: Covers deep and shallow foundation design principles, bearing capacity analysis, settlement calculations, and soil-structure interaction effects.

CE603 - Transportation Infrastructure Planning: Introduces transportation planning methodologies including demand forecasting, network analysis, and infrastructure evaluation techniques.

CE703 - Environmental Impact Assessment: Teaches students how to assess the environmental consequences of civil engineering projects and develop mitigation strategies.

CE803 - Advanced Materials in Construction: Explores emerging materials such as fiber-reinforced polymers, carbon nanotubes, and self-healing concrete. Students conduct experiments and analyze material properties using advanced testing equipment.

CE504 - Water Treatment Technology: Focuses on the design and operation of water treatment plants including physical, chemical, and biological processes for water purification.

CE604 - Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering: Provides tools and techniques for identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with civil engineering projects. Case studies include natural hazards, accidents, and financial uncertainties.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department strongly believes that practical experience is essential for developing competent engineers. Project-based learning forms a core component of the curriculum, starting from the first year with mini-projects and culminating in a final-year capstone project.

Mini-projects are assigned to students in the second semester and involve small-scale design tasks related to specific engineering challenges. These projects are evaluated based on creativity, technical accuracy, presentation skills, and teamwork effectiveness.

The final-year thesis/capstone project is a significant undertaking where students work under the supervision of faculty mentors to solve real-world problems. Projects often come from industry partners or government agencies, providing students with exposure to professional environments and expectations.

Students select their projects through a formal process involving proposal submission, mentor matching, and approval by the departmental committee. The project scope is determined in consultation with faculty members who guide students throughout the research and development phases.