Course Schedule Across 8 Semesters
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | CE101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1st | CE102 | Engineering Physics | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1st | CE103 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 1st | CE104 | Engineering Graphics & Design | 2-1-0-3 | - |
| 1st | CE105 | Workshop Practice | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 2nd | CE201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | CE101 |
| 2nd | CE202 | Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 2nd | CE203 | Strength of Materials | 3-1-0-4 | CE101, CE103 |
| 2nd | CE204 | Surveying | 2-1-0-3 | CE104 |
| 2nd | CE205 | Construction Technology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3rd | CE301 | Structural Analysis | 3-1-0-4 | CE203 |
| 3rd | CE302 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE203 |
| 3rd | CE303 | Water Resources Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE201, CE202 |
| 3rd | CE304 | Transportation Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 3rd | CE305 | Environmental Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE202 |
| 4th | CE401 | Advanced Structural Design | 3-1-0-4 | CE301 |
| 4th | CE402 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE303 |
| 4th | CE403 | Construction Management | 3-1-0-4 | CE305 |
| 4th | CE404 | Urban Planning | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 4th | CE405 | Sustainable Infrastructure | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 5th | CE501 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 5th | CE502 | Advanced Geotechnical Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE302 |
| 5th | CE503 | Transportation Systems | 3-1-0-4 | CE304 |
| 5th | CE504 | Water Treatment & Reuse | 3-1-0-4 | CE303 |
| 5th | CE505 | Smart Infrastructure Technologies | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 6th | CE601 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-3 | CE301, CE302 |
| 6th | CE602 | Mini Project II | 0-0-6-3 | CE501, CE502 |
| 6th | CE603 | Final Year Thesis | 0-0-9-6 | CE501, CE502, CE503 |
| 6th | CE604 | Elective I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 6th | CE605 | Elective II | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 7th | CE701 | Internship Program | 0-0-0-6 | CE601, CE602 |
| 7th | CE702 | Capstone Project | 0-0-9-6 | CE603 |
| 8th | CE801 | Advanced Elective I | 3-1-0-4 | - |
| 8th | CE802 | Advanced Elective II | 3-1-0-4 | - |
Each course is meticulously designed to align with industry standards and academic rigor. Here are detailed descriptions of advanced departmental electives:
Advanced Structural Dynamics
This course delves into the dynamic behavior of structures under seismic, wind, and impact loads. Students learn to model and analyze complex structural systems using modern computational tools like MATLAB and ANSYS. The course emphasizes real-world applications in earthquake-prone regions.
Smart Cities and IoT in Infrastructure
This elective explores how Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can transform urban infrastructure. Topics include smart traffic management, energy-efficient buildings, and integrated city-wide monitoring systems. Students engage with case studies from cities like Singapore and Barcelona.
Climate Resilient Design
Focused on designing structures that withstand extreme weather events, this course integrates climate science, engineering principles, and sustainability practices. It covers flood-resistant construction, hurricane-proof architecture, and adaptive building techniques.
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
This advanced subject builds upon foundational knowledge of soil mechanics to explore complex geotechnical problems such as slope stability analysis, deep foundation design, and liquefaction risk assessment. Students gain hands-on experience with laboratory testing and field investigations.
Water Treatment & Reuse Technologies
This course addresses modern approaches to wastewater treatment and recycling, including membrane filtration, biological treatment processes, and advanced oxidation techniques. It includes practical sessions in the water lab and site visits to treatment plants.
Transportation Systems
Students examine modern transportation systems, including public transit networks, intelligent traffic control, and multimodal integration. The course emphasizes data analytics and simulation modeling for optimizing transport efficiency.
Sustainable Infrastructure Design
This course introduces sustainable design principles and practices in civil engineering. Students learn about green building standards, renewable energy integration, and lifecycle assessment methods to minimize environmental impact.
Urban Planning & Development
This elective provides a comprehensive overview of urban planning processes, including zoning laws, development frameworks, and community engagement strategies. It explores sustainable urban growth models and smart city initiatives.
Construction Management Systems
Focused on project management in construction, this course covers scheduling, cost estimation, risk analysis, and quality control. Students use industry-standard software tools like Primavera P6 for managing large-scale projects.
Advanced Hydraulic Engineering
This advanced topic explores complex hydraulic phenomena such as open channel flow, sediment transport, and dam design. Students apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to solve real-world hydraulic challenges.
Project-Based Learning Framework
The department strongly advocates for project-based learning as a core pedagogical strategy. Mini-projects are introduced in the 5th semester, allowing students to explore specific engineering problems under faculty supervision. These projects typically last 2-3 months and involve research, design, and prototyping phases.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is an intensive, year-long endeavor where students work closely with a faculty mentor on a topic of their choice. The project must demonstrate originality, technical depth, and practical relevance. Evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, documentation quality, and presentation skills.
Students select projects based on their interests and career aspirations, often aligning with ongoing research initiatives or industry needs. Faculty mentors are chosen based on expertise in relevant domains, ensuring optimal guidance and support throughout the process.