DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (CVE)

VISION OF CVE

To be a center of excellence in civil engineering education and research, producing competent professionals and innovators who contribute to sustainable infrastructure and societal development.

MISSION OF CVE

1. To impart strong fundamental and applied knowledge in civil engineering through a balanced curriculum of theory, laboratory, and project-based learning.
2. To prepare graduates for professional practice by fostering skills in design, problem-solving, teamwork, ethics, and communication.
3. To promote innovation and research that addresses real-world challenges in areas such as transportation, structures, water resources, geotechnics, and construction.
4. To inculcate a sense of environmental responsibility and sustainability, ensuring that students contribute to the development of eco-friendly and resilient infrastructure.
5. To collaborate with industry and government bodies to stay updated with current trends, enhance employability, and promote entrepreneurship.

PHILOSOPHY OF CVE

To educate and empower civil engineers with a strong foundation in technical excellence, ethical responsibility, and a commitment to sustainable development, so they can design and build infrastructure that improves lives and protects the environment. .

CVE PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

PEO	DESCRIPTION
PEO 1	Graduates will show detailed technical knowledge of mathematics, sciences, and deep understanding of core civil engineering fundamental courses such as; structural analysis and designs, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources and hydraulics etc., and apply them to solving complex engineering problems.
PEO 2	Graduates will apply critical thinking/problem solving skills in identification and formulation of research literatures for complex civil engineering problems and proffer solution for such problems through design of systems, components or process that meet the specified needs, taking into consideration, factors such as; safety, reliability and cost effectiveness.
PEO 3	Graduates will carry out investigation into developmental or complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including the design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data that will lead to the provision of valid conclusions.
PEO 4	Graduates will apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge including humanities, financial management principles and social sciences to assess societal health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices and management of projects in multi-disciplinary environments.
PEO 5	Graduate will communicate effectively the complex engineering activities within the engineering community and the society at large through collaboration and teamwork spirit and apply modern engineering tools, software, and equipment to model, simulate and analyze civil engineering systems and to design and produce engineering documentation.
PEO 6	Graduate will recognize the need to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and societal/environmental changes by engaging in the pursuit of lifelong professional development, including keeping strictly to professional ethical responsibilities of civil engineering practice.

COREN PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PO	DESCRIPTION
PO 1	Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO 2	Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO 3	Design/Development of Solutions: Proffer 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.
PO 4	Investigation: Conduct investigation into complex 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.
PO 5	Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and ICT tools, including prediction, modelling and optimization of complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PO 6	The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge including Humanities and Social Sciences to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO 7	Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PO 8	Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice, including adherence to the COREN Engineers Code of Conducts.
PO 9	Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
PO 10	Communication: Communicate effectively on developmental or 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.
PO 11	Project Management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering, management and financial principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.
PO 12	Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparations and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological and social changes.