About the Department
The Department of Civil Engineering has started functioning from the academic year 2008-09 offering B.E. Degree Programme in Civil Engineering with the sanctioned intake of 60, offering M.E. in Construction Engineering and Management from the academic year 2024-25 and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. At present, the department has 9 faculty members having P.G./Ph.D. specialization in different domains of Civil Engineering such as Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Key Highlights of the Department
1. B.E. Civil Engineering program is accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) till 30.06.2026 under Tier I, Washington Accord.
2. Recognized Research Centre by the Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai.
3. Department of Civil Engineering has generated Rs. 6.95 lakhs through various consultancy works in the academic year 2024-25.
4. Received external grants from Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST).
5. Engagement of visiting professors and experts from reputed industries for delivering partial content of regular courses at consistent intervals.
7. Curriculum is designed to match with industry needs and is updated regularly.
8. Industry collaborations through signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), project work, internships, and consultancy works.
Department Vision
To become a department of excellence in Civil Engineering education and research with a supportive infrastructure, transforming individuals into globally competent civil engineers to serve the industry and society.
Department Mission
1. Establish a top-notch learning environment with cutting-edge resources and facilities facilitating education, research, innovation and consultancy activities.
2. Promote lifelong learning to provide solutions for real world problems with moral and ethical values by developing their skills and competency in the emerging fields of Civil Engineering.
3. Offer technical and engineering solutions to the issues and challenges that arise in the construction industry at National and Global levels through experiential learning.
B.E. Civil Engineering
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Civil Engineering graduates during the first few years of graduation will:
1. Practice civil engineering in construction industry, public sector undertaking or as an entrepreneur by applying ethical principles and following norms of civil engineering practice. (Technical Competence)
2. Pursue higher education for professional development. (Life-long Learning)
3. Exhibit leadership and team working skills in their profession and other activities with demonstrable attributes to contribute to the societal needs and to adapt to the changing global scenario. (Professionalism)
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Students in the Civil Engineering program should, at the time of their graduation, be able to
1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4).
3. Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5).
4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
5. Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6).
6. The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
7. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
8. Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
9. Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
10. Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
11. Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Civil Engineering graduates will
1. Provide solutions for real life problems related to core areas of civil engineering by applying knowledge of mathematics, Basic and Engineering Sciences and by using appropriate engineering tools.
2. Plan, analyse, design, execute and manage infrastructure projects considering safety, societal and environmental factors.
Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK)
WK1: A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
WK2: Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
WK3: A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
WK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
WK5: Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
WK6: Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
WK7: Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
WK8: Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
WK9: Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.
M.E. Construction Engineering and Management
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of the programme M E Construction Engineering and Management will
1. Apply innovative methodologies and technologies in construction engineering and management, contributing to advancements in the field.
2. Demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to real-world problems with a strong foundation in ethical values and their skills and competencies.
3. Manage projects and implement sustainable practices at both national and global levels, demonstrating leadership and innovation in their professional endeavors.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
The Programme Outcomes of M.E. Construction Engineering and Management are as follows:
1. An ability to independently carry out research/investigation and development work to solve practical problems.
2. An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document.
3. Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery in construction engineering & management, exceeding the expectations of the corresponding bachelor programme.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Graduates of the programme M.E. Construction Engineering and Management will be able to
1. Critically analyze and resolve construction engineering and management challenges by utilizing modern tools and concepts in the field.
2. Manage large infrastructure projects, ensuring their safe and cost-effective execution, with expertise in fast-track construction and project management.