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Programme Specific Outcome (PSO’s)

 

Knowledge of Civil Engineering discipline

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Civil Engineering discipline, with an ability to evaluate, analyze and synthesize existing and new knowledge.

Critical analysis of Civil Engineering problems and innovation

Critically analyze complex Civil Engineering problems, apply independent judgment for synthesizing information and make innovative advances in a theoretical, practical and policy context.

Conceptualization and evaluation of engineering solutions to Civil Engineering

Issues Conceptualize and solve Civil Engineering problems, evaluate potential solutions and arrive at technically feasible, economically viable and environmentally sound solutions with due consideration of health, safety, and socio cultural factors

Program outcome (Pos)

 
 
  1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  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.
  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 development.
  8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  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.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
Graduates of the programme B E Civil Engineering will
I. Gain knowledge and skills in Civil engineering which will enable them to have a career and professional accomplishment in the public or private sector organizations
II. Become consultants on complex real life Civil Engineering problems related to Infrastructure development especially housing, construction, water supply, sewerage,transport, spatial planning.
III. Become entrepreneurs and develop processes and technologies to meet desired infrastructure needs of society and formulate solutions that are technically sound, economically feasible and socially acceptable.
IV. Perform investigation for solving Civil Engineering problems by conducting research using modern equipment and software tools.
V. Function in multi-disciplinary teams and advocate policies, systems, processes and equipment to support civil engineering.

Course outcome (Cos)

 
 

SEMESTER III

Course Name: C202 TRANSFORMS AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (MA3351)

C202.1Understand how to solve the given standard partial differential equations.
C202.2Solve differential equations using Fourier series analysis which plays a vital role in engineering applications
C202.3Appreciate the physical significance of Fourier series techniques in solving one and two dimensional heat flow problems and one dimensional wave equations.
C202.4Understand the mathematical principles on transforms and partial differential equations would provide them the ability to formulate and solve some of the physical problems of engineering.
C202.5Use the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of partial differential equations by using Z transform techniques for discrete time systems.

Course Name: C203 ENGINEERING MECHANICS (ME3351)

C203.1Illustrate the vectorial and scalar representation of forces and moments
C203.2Analyse the rigid body in equilibrium.
C203.3Evaluate the properties of distributed forces.
C203.4Determine the friction and the effects by the laws of friction
C203.5Calculate dynamic forces exerted in rigid body

Course Name: C204 FLUID MECHANICS (CE3301)

C204.1Demonstrate the difference between solid and fluid, its properties and behavior in static conditions
C204.2Apply the conservation laws applicable to fluids and its application through fluid kinematics and dynamics
C204.3Formulate the relationship among the parameters involved in the given fluid phenomenon and to predict the performance of prototypes by model studies
C204.4Estimate the losses in pipelines for both laminar and turbulent conditions and analysis of pipes connected in series and parallel
C204.5Explain the concept of boundary layer and its application to find the drag force excreted by the fluid on the flat solid surface.

Course Name: C205 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (CE3302)

C205.1 Identify the good quality brick, stone and blocks for construction.
C205.2 Recognize the market forms of timber, steel, aluminum and applications of various composite materials
C205.3 Identify the best construction and service practices such as thermal insulations and air conditioning of the building
C205.4 Select various equipments for construction works conditioning of building
C205.5 Understand the construction planning and scheduling techniques

Course Name: C206 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER ENGINEERING (CE3303)

C206.1Understand the various components of water supply scheme and design of intake structure and conveyance system for water transmission
C206.2Understand on the characteristics and composition of sewage, ability to estimate sewage generation and design sewer system including sewage pumping stations
C206.3Understand the process of conventional treatment and design of water and wastewater treatment system and gain knowledge of selection of treatment process and biological treatment process
C206.4Ability to design and evaluate water distribution system and water supply in buildings and understand the self-purification of streams and sludge and septage disposal methods
C206.5Able to understand and design the various advanced treatment system and knowledge about the recent advances in water and wastewater treatment process and reuse of sewage

Course Name: C207 SURVEYING AND LEVELLING (CE3351)

C207.1 Introduce the rudiments of various surveying and its principles.
C207.2 Imparts knowledge in computation of levels of terrain and ground features
C207.3 Imparts concepts of Theodolite Surveying for complex surveying operations
C207.4 Understand the procedure for establishing horizontal and vertical control
C207.5 Imparts the knowledge on modern surveying instruments

Course Name: C208 WATER AND WASTEWATER ANALYSIS LABORATORY (CE3311)

C208.1Calibrate and standardize the equipment
C208.2Collect proper sample for analysis
C208.3To know the sample preservation methods
C208.4To perform field oriented testing of water, wastewater
C208.5To perform coliform analysis

Course Name: C209 SURVEYING AND LEVELLING LABORATORY (CE3361)

C209.1Impart knowledge on the usage of basic surveying instruments like chain/tape, compass and levelling instruments
C209.2Able to use levelling instrument for surveying operations
C209.3Able to use theodolite for various surveying operations
C209.4Able to carry out necessary surveys for social infrastructures
C209.5Able to prepare planimetric maps

SEMESTER – IV

Course Name: C211 APPLIED HYDRAULICS ENGINEERING (CE3401)

C211.1Describe the basics of open channel flow, its classification and analysis of uniform flow in steady state conditions with specific energy concept and its application
C211.2Analyse steady gradually varied flow, water surface profiles and its length calculation using direct and standard step methods with change in water surface profiles due to change in grades.
C211.3Derive the relationship among the sequent depths of steady rapidly varied flow and estimating energy loss in hydraulic jump with exposure to positive and negative surges.
C211.4Design turbines and explain the working principle
C211.5Differentiate pumps and explain the working principle with characteristic curves and design centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.

Course Name: C212 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (CE3402)

C212.1Understand the concepts of stress and strain, principal stresses and principal planes.
C212.2Determine Shear force and bending moment in beams and understand concept of theory of simple bending.
C212.3Calculate the deflection of beams by different methods and selection of method for determining slope or deflection.
C212.4Analyze propped cantilever, fixed beams and continuous beams for external loadings and support settlements.
C212.5Determine the stresses due to Unsymmetrical bending of beams, locate the shear center, and study the various theories of failure

Course Name: C213 CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (CE3402)

C213.1Understand the requirements of cement, aggregates and water for concrete
C213.2Select suitable admixtures for enhancing the properties of concrete
C213.3Design concrete mixes as per IS method of mix design
C213.4Determine the properties of concrete at fresh and hardened state.
C213.5Know the importance of special concretes for specific requirements.

Course Name: C214 SOIL MECHANICS (CE3403)

C214.1Demonstrate an ability to identify various types of soils and its properties, formulate and solve engineering Problems
C214.2Show the basic understanding of flow through soil medium and its impact of engineering solution
C214.3Understand the basic concept of stress distribution in loaded soil medium and soil settlement due to consolidation
C214.4Show the understanding of shear strength of soils and its impact of engineering solutions to the loaded soil medium and also will be aware of contemporary issues on shear strength of soils.
C214.5Demonstrate an ability to design both finite and infinite slopes, component and process as per needs and specifications

Course Name: C215 HIGHWAY AND RAILWAY ENGINEERING (CE3404)

C215.1Plan a highway according to the principles and standards adopted in various institutions in India.
C215.2 Design the geometric features of road network and components of pavement
C215.3Test the highway materials and construction practice methods and know its properties and able to perform pavement evaluation and management.
C215.4Understand the methods of route alignment and design elements in railway planning and constructions
C215.5Understand the construction techniques and maintenance of track laying and railway stations

Course Name: C216 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND SUSTAINABILITY (CE3451)

C216.1To recognize and understand the functions of environment, ecosystems and biodiversity and their conservation.
C216.2To identify the causes, effects of environmental pollution and natural disasters and contribute to the preventive measures in the society.
C216.3To identify and apply the understanding of renewable and non-renewable resources and contribute to the sustainable measures to preserve them for future generations.
C216.4To recognize the different goals of sustainable development and apply them for suitable technological advancement and societal development.
C216.5To demonstrate the knowledge of sustainability practices and identify green materials, energy cycles and the role of sustainable urbanization.

Course Name: C217 HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING LABORATORY (CE3411)

C217.1Apply Bernoulli equation for calibration of flow measuring devices.
C217.2Measure friction factor in pipes and compare with Moody diagram
C217.3Determine the performance characteristics of rotodynamic pumps.
C217.4Determine the performance characteristics of positive displacement pumps.
C217.5Determine the performance characteristics of turbines.

Course Name: C218 MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY (CE3412)

C218.1Determine the mechanical properties of steel.
C218.2Determine the physical properties of cement
C218.3Determine the physical properties of fine and coarse aggregate.
C218.4Determine the workability and compressive strength of concrete.
C218.5Determine the strength of brick and wood.

Course Name: C219 SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY (HS3413)

C219.1Conduct tests to determine the index properties of soils
C219.2Determine the insitu density and compaction characteristics.
C219.3Conduct tests to determine the compressibility, permeability and shear strength of soils.
C219.4Understand the various tests on Geosynthetics.

SEMESTER VI

Course Name: C301 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CE3501)

C301.1Know the various design concepts and design RC rectangular beams by working stress and limit state methods
C301.2Understand the design of flanged beams, design for shear and torsion, and anchorage and development length
C301.3Design a RC slabs and staircase and draw the reinforcement detailing
C301.4Design short columns for axial, uni-axial and bi-axial eccentric loadings
C301.5Design wall footings, isolated footings and combined rectangular footing.

Course Name: C302 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I (CE3502)

C302.1Analyze the pin-jointed plane and space frames.
C302.2Analyse the continuous beams and rigid frames by slope defection method.
C302.3Understand the concept of moment distribution and analysis of continuous beams and rigid frames with and without sway.
C302.4Analyse the indeterminate pin jointed plane frames continuous beams and rigid frames using matrix flexibility method.
C302.5Understand the concept of matrix stiffness method and analysis of continuous beams, pin jointed trusses and rigid plane frames.

Course Name: C303 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING (CE3503)

C303.1Graduate will demonstrate an ability to plan and execute a detailed site investigation to select geotechnical design parameters and type of foundation
C303.2Graduate will demonstrate an ability to design shallow foundations, its component or process as per the needs and specifications.
C303.3Graduate will demonstrate an ability to design combined footings and raft foundations, its component or process as per the needs and specifications.
C303.4Graduate will demonstrate an ability to design deep foundations, its component or process as per the needs and specifications.
C303.5Graduate will demonstrate an ability to design retaining walls, its component or process as per the needs and specifications.

Course Name: C304 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES (CE3003)

C304.1Understand concepts about principles of prefabrication, production, transportation, erection.
C304.2Acquire knowledge about panel systems, slabs, beams, shear walls and columns used in precast construction.
C304.3Acquire knowledge about design of cross section, joint flexibility.
C304.4Acquire knowledge about joints and connection in precast construction.
C304.5Acquire knowledge about structural stability.

Course Name: C305 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES (CE3013)

C305.1Understand the modern construction techniques used in the sub structure construction.
C305.2Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts relevant to super structure construction for buildings
C305.3Understand the concepts used in the construction of special structures
C305.4Knowledge on Various strengthening and repair methods for different cases.
C305.5Identify the suitable demolition technique for demolishing a building.

Course Name: C306 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES (CE3016)

C306.1Identify and evaluate the deficiencies in the deposits of the given project area and improve its characteristics by hydraulic modifications
C306.2Improve the ground characteristics by mechanical modifications using various method and design the system
C306.3Improve the ground characteristics by physical modifications using various method and design the system
C306.4Improve the characteristics of soils by various reinforcement techniques and design
C306.5Analyse the ground and decide the suitable chemical method for improving its characteristics

Course Name: C307 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (MX3084)

C307.1To impart knowledge on the concepts of Disaster, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk reduction (DRR)
C307.2

To enhance understanding on Hazards, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk Assessment

prevention and risk reduction

C307.3To develop disaster response skills by adopting relevant tools and technology
C307.4Enhance awareness of institutional processes for Disaster response in the country
C307.5Develop rudimentary ability to respond to their surroundings with potential Disaster response in areas where they live, with due sensitivity

Course Name: C308 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LABORATORY (CE3511)

C308.1Characterize Pavement Aggregate through relevant test.
C308.2Ascertain the Quality of Bitumen.
C308.3Determine the Optimum Binder Content Using Marshall Method.
C308.4Evaluate the Consistency and Properties of Bitumen.
C308.5Determine the Bitumen Content in the Bituminous Mixes

Course Name: C309 SURVEY CAMP (CE3512)

C309.1Handle the modern surveying instruments like Total station and GPS.
C309.2Apply modern surveying techniques in field to establish horizontal control.
C309.3Understand the surveying techniques in field to establish vertical control.
C309.4Apply different survey adjustment techniques.
C309.5Carry out different setting out works in the field.

SEMESTER VI

Course Name: C310 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CE3601)

C310.1Recognize the design philosophy of steel structures and identify the different failure modes of bolted and welded connections, and determine their design strengths
C310.2Select the most suitable section shape and size for tension and compression members and beams according to specific design criteria
C310.3Apply the principles, procedures and current code requirements to the analysis and design of steel tension members, columns, column bases and beams
C310.4Identify and compute the design loads on Industrial structures, and gantry girder
C310.5Find out ultimate load of steel beams and portal frames using plastic analysis

Course Name: C311 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II (CE3602)

C311.1Draw influence lines for statically determinate structures and calculate critical stress resultants
C311.2Understand Muller Breslau principle and draw the influence lines for statically indeterminate beams.
C311.3Analyze three hinged, two hinged and fixed arches.
C311.4Analyze the suspension bridges with stiffening girders
C311.5Analyze HYSD rigid frames by approximate methods for gravity and horizontal loads.

Course Name: C312 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (AG3601)

C312.1Knowing the internal structure of earth and its relation to earthquakes. Landforms created by various geological agents and their importance in civil engineering.
C312.2Getting knowledge on various minerals and rocks that can be used as construction materials and road aggregates. In addition, testing the suitability of rocks for foundation purposes.
C312.3Studying various geological structures and their impact in engineering constructions. Further, learning the geotechnical properties of rocks and their significance in engineering projects.
C312.4Gaining knowledge on the role of geological mapping, remote sensing and geophysics for surface and subsurface investigations. In addition, students will also gain knowledge on borehole logging techniques and their applications in civil engineering.
C312.5Applying geological knowledge for designing and constructing major civil engineering structures, and also mitigating various geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis.

Course Name: C313 REMOTE SENSING CONCEPTS (CE3022)

C313.1Understand the concepts and laws related to remote sensing
C313.2Understand the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atmosphere and earth material
C313.3Acquire knowledge about satellite orbits and different types of satellites
C313.4Understand the different types of remote sensors
C313.5Gain knowledge about the concepts of interpretation of satellite imagery

Course Name: C314 AIRPORTS AND HARBOURS (CE3025)

C314.1Gain an insight on the planning and site selection of Airport Planning and design.
C314.2Knowledge on Design of various Airport components
C314.3Analyze and design the elements for orientation of runways and passenger facility systems.
C314.4Understand the various features in Harbours and Ports, their construction, coastal protection
C314.5Knowledge on various Environmental Regulations and Acts

Course Name: C315 AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL ENGINEERING (CCE331)

C315.1Understand various types and sources of air pollution and its effects
C315.2Know the dispersion of air pollutants and their modeling
C315.3Know about the principles and design of control of particulate pollutants
C315.4Understand the principles and design of control of gaseous pollutant
C315.5Know the sources, effects and control of vehicular, indoor air and noise pollution

Course Name: C316 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS (OCS351)

C316.1Understand the foundations of AI and the structure of Intelligent Agents
C316.2Use appropriate search algorithms for any AI problem
C316.3Study of learning methods
C316.4Solving problem using Supervised learning
C316.5Solving problem using Unsupervised learning

Course Name: C317 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (MX3089)

C317.1Understand the basic concept of safety.
C317.2Obtain knowledge of Statutory Regulations and standards.
C317.3Know about the safety Activities of the Working Place.
C317.4Analyze on the impact of Occupational Exposures and their Remedies
C317.5Obtain knowledge of Risk Assessment Techniques.

Course Name: C318 BUILDING DRAWING AND DETAILING LABORATORY (CE3611)

C318.1Draft the plan, elevation and sectional view of the load bearing and framed buildings
C318.2Draw the structural detailing of RCC elements
C318.3Draw the structural detailing of RCC water tanks, footings and retaining walls
C318.4Draw the structural detailing of steel structures
C318.5Draft the structural detailing of Industrial structures

SEMESTER VII

Course Name: C401 ESTIMATION, COSTING AND VALUATION ENGINEERING (CE3701)

C401.1Gain knowledge on types of contracts.
C401.2Understand types of specifications, principles for report preparation, tender notices types.
C401.3Rate Analysis for all Building works, canals, and Roads and Cost Estimate.
C401.4Estimate the quantities for buildings.
C401.5Evaluate valuation for building and land.

Course Name: C402 HYDROLOGY AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING (CE3702)

C402.1Define and list out the key drivers of hydrological processes and their integrated behavior in catchments. Apply the knowledge of hydrological processes to address basin characteristics, runoff and hydrograph.
C402.2Describe the soil-water-plant characteristics, measurement soil moisture, estimation of crop water and hence to perform irrigation scheduling.
C402.3Explain the concept of flood, drought and reservoirs; to understand and explain the hydraulic structures.
C402.4Draw the components of irrigation canal network, to design the canal and to familiarize with the different irrigation methods.
C402.5Apply the concepts of groundwater for water resources management; explain the concepts of irrigation water management from the bottom-up approach.

Course Name: C403 HUMAN VALUES AND ETHICS (GE3791)

C403.1

Identify and analyze an ethical issue in the subject matter under investigation or in a

relevant field

C403.2Identify the multiple ethical interests at stake in a real-world situation or practice
C403.3Articulate what makes a particular course of action ethically defensible
C403.4Identify ethical concerns in research and intellectual contexts, including academic integrity, use and citation of sources, the objective presentation of data, and the treatment of human
C403.5Demonstrate knowledge of ethical values in non-classroom activities, such as service learning, internships, and field work integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions in academic settings, including focused and interdisciplinary research

Course Name: C404 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (GE3752)

C404.1Ability to apply TQM concepts in a selected enterprise.
C404.2Ability to apply TQM principles in a selected enterprise
C404.3Ability to understand Six Sigma and apply Traditional tools, New tools, Benchmarking and FMEA.
C404.4Ability to understand Taguchi’s Quality Loss Function, Performance Measures and apply QFD, TPM, COQ and BPR.
C404.5Ability to apply QMS and EMS in any organization.

Course Name: C405 IOT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (OCS352)

C405.1Explain the concept of IoT.
C405.2Understand the communication models and various protocols for IoT.
C405.3Design portable IoT using Arduino/Raspberry Pi /open platform
C405.4Apply data analytics and use cloud offerings related to IoT.
C405.5Analyze applications of IoT in real time scenario.

Course Name: C406 DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT (OEN351)

C406.1An understanding of water quality criteria and standards, and their relation to public health
C406.2The ability to design the water conveyance system
C406.3The knowledge in various unit operations and processes in water treatment
C406.4An ability to understand the various systems for advanced water treatment
C406.5An insight into the structure of drinking water distribution system

Course Name: C407 PROJECT REPORT WRITING (OHS352)

C407.1Write effective project reports.
C407.2Use statistical tools with confidence.
C407.3Explain the purpose and intension of the proposed project coherently and with clarity.
C407.4Create writing texts to suit achieve the intended purpose.
C407.5Master the art of writing winning proposals and projects.

SEMESTER VIII

Course Name: C409 PROJECT WORK/INTERNSHIP (CE3811)

C409.1Identify civil engineering problems reviewing available literature.
C409.2Identify appropriate techniques to analyze complex civil engineering problems.
C409.3Apply engineering and management principles through efficient handling of Project have a clear idea of his/her area of work and they are in a position to carry out the work in a systematic way.

 

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