Civil Engineering Programmes

Course Name : BE Civil Engineering
Type : Under Graduation
Year of Approval : 1980
Intake : 120
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1 Will be able to identify, formulate, analyze and design to solve the real time problems in the field of civil engineering and get confidence to involve independently.
PEO2 Will be able to expose to the modern technology in infrastructure development, sustainable development in public and private sector to gain knowledge to become successful professionals in civil engineering.
PEO3 To attain effective communication skills, leadership qualities to impart professional attributes and ethics in the field of civil engineering.
PEO4 Knowledge gained leads to lifelong learning and innovative research for adopting and upgrading the latest technological changes.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1 Able to analyse and design building structural systems using modern/sustainable materials and technologies.
PSO2 Able to identify, analyse and design solutions to irrigation engineering, hydraulics, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering and infrastructural systems by using effective management tools to provide economical and effective solutions to the society.
Program Outcomes (POs)
PO1 1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, Science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2 2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review, research, literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3 3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
PO4 4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including predication and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7 7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable developments.
PO8 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9 9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings.
PO10 10. Communications: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentations, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these two one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.
PO12 12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Course Name : M.Tech Structural Engineering
Type : Post Graduation
Year of Approval : 2011
Intake : 18
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1 To produce post graduates who would have developed a strong background in basic science and Mathematics and ability to use these tools in their chosen fields of specialization.
PEO2 To produce post graduates who have the ability to demonstrate technical competence in the Fields of Structural engineering and develop solutions to the problems.
PEO3 To produce post graduates who would attain professional competence through life-long Learning such as advanced degrees, professional registration, and other professional activities.
PEO4 To produce post graduates who function effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment and individually, within a global, societal, and environmental context.
PEO5 To produce post graduates who would be able to take individual responsibility and to work as a Part of a team towards the fulfilment of both individual and organizational goals.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1 Develop skills in communication, project management, finance and human relations
PSO2 Develop skills in communication, project management, finance and human relations
PSO3 Develop ethical and moral practices, urge for lifelong learning and care for environment
Program Outcomes (POs)
PO1 An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve practical problems.
PO2 An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.
PO3 Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program.
PO4 Shall be able to follow and contribute to the developments in their own field, within realistic constraints such as economic, social, ethical, environmental and sustainability.
PO5 An ability to have strong ethical and professional responsibility and adherence to quality.
PO6 Students should recognize the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
Course Name : Ph.D in Civil Engineering
Type : Ph.D
Year of Approval : 2003
Intake : As per VTU