Comprehensive Course Structure
The Civil Engineering curriculum at Arni University Kangra is meticulously designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical application. The program spans eight semesters, with a structured progression from foundational courses to advanced specializations.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | MAT101 | Calculus I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | PHY101 | Physics for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CHE101 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | ENG101 | Engineering Graphics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | BEE101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CS101 | Introduction to Computing | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | ELA101 | English for Academic Purposes | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | ECO101 | Introduction to Economics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | MAT201 | Calculus II | 3-0-0-3 | MAT101 |
| II | PHY201 | Thermodynamics | 3-0-0-3 | PHY101 |
| II | CHE201 | Material Science | 3-0-0-3 | CHE101 |
| II | ENG201 | Mechanics of Solids | 3-0-0-3 | ENG101 |
| II | BEE201 | Electrical Circuits and Machines | 3-0-0-3 | BEE101 |
| II | CS201 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 2-0-0-2 | CS101 |
| II | ELA201 | Academic Writing | 2-0-0-2 | ELA101 |
| III | MAT301 | Linear Algebra | 3-0-0-3 | MAT201 |
| III | CIV301 | Surveying | 3-0-0-3 | ENG201 |
| III | ENG301 | Fluid Mechanics | 3-0-0-3 | PHY201 |
| III | CHE301 | Chemical Engineering Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | CHE201 |
| III | CS301 | Database Systems | 2-0-0-2 | CS201 |
| III | ELA301 | Technical Communication | 2-0-0-2 | ELA201 |
| IV | MAT401 | Differential Equations | 3-0-0-3 | MAT301 |
| IV | CIV401 | Soil Mechanics | 3-0-0-3 | CIV301 |
| IV | ENG401 | Strength of Materials | 3-0-0-3 | ENG301 |
| IV | CHE401 | Process Control | 3-0-0-3 | CHE301 |
| IV | CS401 | Computer Programming | 2-0-0-2 | CS301 |
| IV | ELA401 | Professional Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | ELA301 |
| V | CIV501 | Structural Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | ENG401 |
| V | ENG501 | Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines | 3-0-0-3 | ENG301 |
| V | CIV502 | Transportation Engineering I | 3-0-0-3 | CIV401 |
| V | CS501 | Operating Systems | 2-0-0-2 | CS401 |
| V | ELA501 | Career Development | 2-0-0-2 | ELA401 |
| VI | CIV601 | Concrete Technology | 3-0-0-3 | CIV501 |
| VI | ENG601 | Environmental Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | ENG501 |
| VI | CIV602 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CIV401 |
| VI | CS601 | Software Engineering | 2-0-0-2 | CS501 |
| VI | ELA601 | Leadership and Team Management | 2-0-0-2 | ELA501 |
| VII | CIV701 | Steel Structures | 3-0-0-3 | CIV601 |
| VII | ENG701 | Water Resources Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | ENG601 |
| VII | CIV702 | Construction Management | 3-0-0-3 | CIV602 |
| VII | CS701 | Machine Learning Fundamentals | 2-0-0-2 | CS601 |
| VII | ELA701 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2-0-0-2 | ELA601 |
| VIII | CIV801 | Final Year Project | 4-0-0-4 | All previous courses |
| VIII | ENG801 | Advanced Structural Design | 3-0-0-3 | CIV701 |
| VIII | CIV802 | Sustainable Engineering Practices | 3-0-0-3 | CIV702 |
| VIII | CS801 | Capstone Project | 2-0-0-2 | CS701 |
| VIII | ELA801 | Industry Internship | 2-0-0-2 | ELA701 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Advanced departmental electives in Civil Engineering are designed to deepen students' understanding of specialized topics and prepare them for real-world challenges. These courses include:
- Advanced Structural Analysis: This course explores complex structural behavior under dynamic loads and includes finite element methods for modeling.
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Focuses on seismic design principles and soil-structure interaction in earthquake-prone regions.
- Smart City Planning: Integrates urban design with technology to build sustainable, intelligent cities.
- Water Treatment Technologies: Covers modern techniques for water purification and wastewater management.
- Construction Project Management: Teaches the principles of project planning, scheduling, and risk assessment in construction.
- Sustainable Infrastructure Design: Examines green building practices and lifecycle assessment of infrastructure projects.
- Transportation Systems Modeling: Utilizes simulation tools to optimize traffic flow and transportation networks.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Provides frameworks for evaluating the ecological consequences of engineering projects.
- Urban Planning and Development: Focuses on zoning laws, urban policies, and public space design.
- Infrastructure Risk Management: Analyzes risks associated with large-scale civil infrastructure projects and develops mitigation strategies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a means to integrate theory with practice. Students engage in mini-projects throughout their academic journey, culminating in a final-year thesis or capstone project.
Mini-projects are typically completed over one semester, with each team working under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Evaluation criteria include technical depth, innovation, presentation quality, and peer feedback.
The final-year project involves comprehensive research, design, or implementation components, often sponsored by industry partners. Students select projects based on their interest, faculty expertise, and alignment with current industry trends.