Civil Engineering

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

The Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are the statements that describe what the graduates of a specific engineering program should be able to do at the time of graduation.
On Successful completion of the B.E programme in Civil Engineering, the graduates will be able to

Develop the professional skills in the area of Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Construction techniques & management.
Plan, analyze, design, prepare cost estimates and execute all kinds of Civil Engineering Projects.

Annexure I: 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 of 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, respect, and inclusive attitudes.

Annexure-II: PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

PO1	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.
PO2	Problem analysis	Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4).
PO3	Design / Development of Solutions	Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems, components, or processes to meet identified needs with consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society, and the environment. (WK5)
PO4	Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems	Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge, including the design of experiments, modelling, analysis, and interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)
PO5	Engineering Tool Usage	Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
PO6	The Engineer and the World	Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for their impact on sustainability, with reference to economy, health, safety, legal frameworks, culture, and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
PO7	Ethics	Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity, and inclusion; adhere to national and international laws. (WK9)
PO8	Individual and Collaborative Team Work	Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
PO9	Communication	Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, including the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and to make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
PO10	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 in multidisciplinary environments.
PO11	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)