CVE
Department of Civil Engineering
Vision and Mission of the Department of Civil Engineering
Vision
To be a globally recognised institution for developing civil engineers equipped with technical expertise and innovative thinking in design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures for sustainable development.
Mission
- To provide a dynamic academic environment that cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving and lifelong learning in civil engineering.
- To equip students with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, integrating modern technologies and sustainable practices for research and development.
- To develop industry-ready professionals by emphasizing hands-on learning, practical applications, and interdisciplinary collaboration in solving real-world infrastructure challenges.
- To embed ethical and professional values, preparing graduates to lead in shaping resilient, safe and sustainable built environments.
- To promote a culture of lifelong learning by encouraging continuous professional development and engagement with industry advancements to ensure graduates remain competent and relevant in the evolving field of civil engineering.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of Civil Engineering Department
| PEO | Attribute | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PEO1: | Preparation | Practice engineering in any of the application areas which include material and structures engineering, transportation and highway engineering, foundation and geotechnical engineering, public health and environmental engineering, water resources engineering, as well as engineering management and construction. |
| PEO2: | Core Competence | Contribute to the expansion of engineering knowledge through creativity. |
| PEO3: | Invention, Innovation and Creativity | Inculcate the habit of lifelong learning for career development through continuous intellectual and professional capacity development. |
| PEO4: | Career Development | Demonstrate professional ethics and personal leadership in their workspace and the society. |
| PEO5: | Professionalism | Apply engineering knowledge creatively for self-reliance and entrepreneurship. |
Programme Outcomes (POs) for the Civil Engineering Programme
| PO | Description |
|---|---|
| PO1: | Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO2: | 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: | 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: | Investigation: 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: | 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. |
| PO6: | Environment and Sustainability: Apply the knowledge and understanding of the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO7: | Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
| PO8: | Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO9: | 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. |
| PO10: | Project Management: 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. |
| PO11: | Lifelong 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. |