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.