Curriculum Overview
The Civil Engineering program at Manipur International University Imphal is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. The curriculum spans 8 semesters and includes core engineering courses, departmental electives, science electives, laboratory sessions, and project-based learning components.
Semester-wise Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P-C | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | CE101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| I | CE102 | Physics for Engineers | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| I | CE103 | Introduction to Civil Engineering | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| I | CE104 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| I | CE105 | Civil Engineering Lab I | 0-0-3-2 | None |
| I | CE106 | Engineering Drawing & Computer Graphics | 2-0-3-3 | None |
| I | CE107 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| I | CE108 | Communication Skills | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| II | CE201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | CE101 |
| II | CE202 | Mechanics of Materials | 3-1-0-4 | CE104 |
| II | CE203 | Surveying I | 2-0-3-3 | CE106 |
| II | CE204 | Fluid Mechanics | 3-1-0-4 | CE102 |
| II | CE205 | Civil Engineering Lab II | 0-0-3-2 | CE105 |
| II | CE206 | Strength of Materials Lab | 0-0-3-2 | CE202 |
| III | CE301 | Structural Analysis I | 3-1-0-4 | CE202 |
| III | CE302 | Geotechnical Engineering I | 3-1-0-4 | CE204 |
| III | CE303 | Transportation Engineering I | 3-1-0-4 | CE204 |
| III | CE304 | Water Resources Engineering I | 3-1-0-4 | CE204 |
| III | CE305 | Civil Engineering Lab III | 0-0-3-2 | CE205 |
| IV | CE401 | Structural Analysis II | 3-1-0-4 | CE301 |
| IV | CE402 | Geotechnical Engineering II | 3-1-0-4 | CE302 |
| IV | CE403 | Transportation Engineering II | 3-1-0-4 | CE303 |
| IV | CE404 | Water Resources Engineering II | 3-1-0-4 | CE304 |
| IV | CE405 | Civil Engineering Lab IV | 0-0-3-2 | CE305 |
| V | CE501 | Advanced Structural Analysis | 3-1-0-4 | CE401 |
| V | CE502 | Foundation Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE402 |
| V | CE503 | Urban Transportation Systems | 3-1-0-4 | CE403 |
| V | CE504 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE404 |
| V | CE505 | Civil Engineering Lab V | 0-0-3-2 | CE405 |
| VI | CE601 | Environmental Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE504 |
| VI | CE602 | Construction Management | 3-1-0-4 | CE501 |
| VI | CE603 | Smart Infrastructure Design | 3-1-0-4 | CE501 |
| VI | CE604 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | CE501 |
| VI | CE605 | Civil Engineering Lab VI | 0-0-3-2 | CE505 |
| VII | CE701 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-6-6 | CE601 |
| VII | CE702 | Advanced Geotechnical Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | CE502 |
| VII | CE703 | Urban Planning & Development | 3-1-0-4 | CE503 |
| VII | CE704 | Project Management | 2-0-0-2 | CE602 |
| VII | CE705 | Civil Engineering Lab VII | 0-0-3-2 | CE605 |
| VIII | CE801 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-6-6 | CE701 |
| VIII | CE802 | Advanced Transportation Systems | 3-1-0-4 | CE703 |
| VIII | CE803 | Climate Resilient Design | 3-1-0-4 | CE702 |
| VIII | CE804 | Internship Program | 0-0-6-6 | CE701 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The department offers a wide array of advanced elective courses designed to deepen students' expertise in specialized areas:
- Advanced Structural Analysis: This course explores complex structural behavior under various loading conditions, focusing on non-linear analysis and finite element methods. Students learn to apply advanced computational tools for evaluating building performance.
- Foundation Engineering: Delving into deep foundation systems, soil-structure interaction, and geotechnical design principles, this course prepares students for designing foundations in challenging environments.
- Urban Transportation Systems: Examines the planning, design, and operation of modern urban transportation networks including public transit, road infrastructure, and traffic management systems.
- Hydraulic Engineering: Focuses on fluid mechanics, open channel flow, and water resource management. Students gain insights into designing dams, spillways, and irrigation channels.
- Environmental Engineering: Covers pollution control, waste treatment, and environmental impact assessment. This course emphasizes sustainable engineering practices that align with global environmental standards.
- Construction Management: Integrates project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management in construction projects. Students learn to manage large-scale infrastructure developments efficiently.
- Smart Infrastructure Design: Explores the integration of sensors, IoT, and data analytics into infrastructure systems for real-time monitoring and optimization.
- Urban Planning & Development: Combines civil engineering with urban policy, zoning regulations, and sustainable development practices to prepare students for city planning roles.
- Climate Resilient Design: Addresses the challenges of climate change in infrastructure development, focusing on adaptation strategies for extreme weather events and rising sea levels.
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: Delves into advanced soil mechanics, slope stability analysis, and foundation design for unique geological conditions.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in experiential learning through project-based methodologies. Students engage in mini-projects from their second year, working on real-world engineering problems. These projects are supervised by faculty mentors and often involve collaboration with local industries or government agencies.
The final-year capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor where students select a topic of interest within the field of civil engineering. They work independently under faculty guidance to develop a complete solution, culminating in a detailed report and presentation. The evaluation criteria include innovation, technical depth, feasibility, and impact on society.
Students are encouraged to present their projects at national and international conferences, providing them with opportunities for academic exposure and networking. The project selection process involves a proposal submission, followed by a mentor assignment based on student interests and faculty expertise.