ABOUT: CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Department of Civil Engineering is actively engaged in disseminating civil engineering education for the last thirty seven years. The Department has produced several eminent engineers who have made significant contributions in the planning and execution of Civil Engineering projects in Pakistan as well as abroad. The Department of Civil Engineering has approved staff strength of 52, nearly 50% of whom contribute to postgraduate teaching and are involved in PhD research work. Approximately 736 undergraduate and 194 postgraduate students are registered in the department. Civil engineers cater to the national needs for buildings, highways, dams, bridges, irrigation network and water supply systems, and are the world’s largest users of building materials.

Program Educational objectives (PEOs) OF B.Sc. CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of Civil Engineering Department are to produce Civil Engineers with following attributes, 4 years after graduation: Civil Engineering graduates will demonstrate;

PEO 1:    Sound technical knowledge and skills towards Civil Engineering profession.

PEO 2:    Planning, design and management of civil engineering projects through professional growth and development activities.

PEO 3:    Effective communication skills and teamwork to contribute in multi-disciplinary projects.

PEO 4:    Zeal for continuous learning and societal services in context of social, environmental and ethical aspects.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Graduate Attributes (GAs)

PLO/GA 1 Engineering Knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and Engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems

PLO/GA 2  Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, conduct research literature, and analyse complex Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences

PLO/GA 3  Design/Development of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

PLO/GA 4 Investigation

Conduct investigation of complex Engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions

PLO/GA 5 Tool Usage

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex Engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations

PLO/GA 6 The Engineer and the World

Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment while solving complex engineering problems

PLO/GA 7 Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion

PLO/GA 8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings

PLO/GA 9 Communication

Communicate effectively and inclusively 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, and make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences

PLO/GA 10 Project Management and Finance

Demonstrate 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, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments

PLO/GA 11 Lifelong 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

Contact Information

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Chairman Office,
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Pakistan

Chairman: Professor Dr. Qaiser uz Zaman Khan
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 051-9047640
Fax: 051-9047650