Course Structure Overview
The Civil Engineering program at Mata Gujri University Kishangunj is structured over eight semesters, with a balanced mix of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | CE101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 4-0-0-4 | None |
| I | CE102 | Engineering Physics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | CE103 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | CE104 | Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | CE105 | Engineering Drawing & Computer Graphics | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| I | CE106 | Workshop Practice | 1-0-0-1 | None |
| I | CE107 | Communication Skills | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| II | CE201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 4-0-0-4 | CE101 |
| II | CE202 | Mechanics of Solids | 3-0-0-3 | CE102 |
| II | CE203 | Fluid Mechanics | 3-0-0-3 | CE102 |
| II | CE204 | Materials Science & Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CE103 |
| II | CE205 | Surveying & Levelling | 3-0-0-3 | CE105 |
| II | CE206 | Strength of Materials Lab | 0-0-3-1 | CE202 |
| III | CE301 | Engineering Mathematics III | 4-0-0-4 | CE201 |
| III | CE302 | Soil Mechanics | 3-0-0-3 | CE204 |
| III | CE303 | Structural Analysis I | 3-0-0-3 | CE202 |
| III | CE304 | Hydrology & Irrigation Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CE203 |
| III | CE305 | Construction Technology | 3-0-0-3 | CE204 |
| III | CE306 | Geotechnical Engineering Lab | 0-0-3-1 | CE302 |
| IV | CE401 | Engineering Mathematics IV | 4-0-0-4 | CE301 |
| IV | CE402 | Structural Analysis II | 3-0-0-3 | CE303 |
| IV | CE403 | Transportation Engineering I | 3-0-0-3 | CE305 |
| IV | CE404 | Environmental Engineering I | 3-0-0-3 | CE203 |
| IV | CE405 | Construction Management | 3-0-0-3 | CE305 |
| IV | CE406 | Structural Engineering Lab | 0-0-3-1 | CE402 |
| V | CE501 | Advanced Structural Design | 3-0-0-3 | CE402 |
| V | CE502 | Transportation Engineering II | 3-0-0-3 | CE403 |
| V | CE503 | Environmental Engineering II | 3-0-0-3 | CE404 |
| V | CE504 | Project Management | 3-0-0-3 | CE405 |
| V | CE505 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| V | CE506 | Advanced Geotechnical Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CE302 |
| V | CE507 | Water Resources Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CE404 |
| V | CE508 | Hydrology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | CE404 |
| VI | CE601 | Sustainable Construction Practices | 3-0-0-3 | CE501 |
| VI | CE602 | Smart Infrastructure Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CE501 |
| VI | CE603 | Disaster Risk Reduction | 3-0-0-3 | CE506 |
| VI | CE604 | Urban Planning & Development | 3-0-0-3 | CE502 |
| VI | CE605 | Industry Internship | 0-0-0-3 | CE402, CE403, CE404 |
| VII | CE701 | Capstone Project I | 3-0-0-3 | CE502, CE503 |
| VII | CE702 | Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CE601, CE602 |
| VII | CE703 | Elective Course I | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| VII | CE704 | Elective Course II | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| VIII | CE801 | Capstone Project II | 4-0-0-4 | CE701 |
| VIII | CE802 | Elective Course III | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| VIII | CE803 | Elective Course IV | 3-0-0-3 | None |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Departmental electives allow students to explore specialized areas within civil engineering, aligning with their interests and career aspirations. These courses are designed to deepen understanding and prepare students for advanced research or industry roles:
- Sustainable Construction Practices: This course focuses on eco-friendly building techniques, green materials, life cycle assessment, and sustainable design principles. Students learn how to integrate environmental considerations into civil engineering projects while maintaining structural integrity and cost-effectiveness.
- Smart Infrastructure Systems: Designed to introduce students to emerging technologies in infrastructure development, this course covers topics such as IoT integration, data analytics, automation, and digital twin modeling for smarter city planning and management.
- Disaster Risk Reduction: Students study the principles of seismic design, flood mitigation, landslide prevention, and emergency response planning. The course includes both theoretical knowledge and practical case studies from recent natural disasters around the world.
- Urban Planning & Development: This elective combines civil engineering with urban studies to create sustainable, livable cities. Topics include zoning laws, public space design, infrastructure integration, community development strategies, and environmental impact assessments.
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: An in-depth exploration of soil mechanics, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and geotechnical investigations. Students gain hands-on experience with field testing equipment and software for numerical modeling.
- Water Resources Engineering: Focuses on the management and utilization of water resources, including reservoir design, irrigation systems, flood control, hydrological modeling, and watershed management. Practical applications include designing efficient water distribution networks.
- Environmental Engineering II: Covers advanced topics in pollution control, waste management, air quality modeling, and sustainable development practices. Students learn how to implement environmentally sound solutions in civil engineering projects.
- Transportation Engineering II: Builds upon foundational knowledge by exploring complex transportation systems, traffic flow theory, intelligent transport systems (ITS), and urban mobility planning. Students gain insights into designing efficient and safe transportation networks.
- Project Management: Teaches students how to plan, execute, and monitor civil engineering projects effectively. The course covers project scheduling, risk management, budgeting, quality control, and stakeholder communication strategies.
- Research Methodology: Provides a comprehensive overview of research principles and methodologies applicable to civil engineering. Students learn how to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and present findings in academic and professional settings.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly advocates for project-based learning as a cornerstone of the Civil Engineering curriculum. This approach ensures that students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and practical expertise through real-world applications.
Mini-projects are introduced in the third year, allowing students to work on small-scale engineering problems under faculty supervision. These projects typically last 3-4 months and involve design, modeling, simulation, and testing phases. Students are encouraged to collaborate with peers from different disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork.
The final-year thesis or capstone project represents the culmination of the student's academic journey. Students select a topic relevant to their area of interest and work closely with a faculty advisor to conduct original research or develop an innovative solution to a complex civil engineering challenge.
Evaluation criteria for projects include technical depth, creativity, presentation quality, adherence to deadlines, and overall contribution to the field. Regular progress reviews ensure that students stay on track and receive timely feedback throughout their project tenure.