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Mentoring System

A healthy mentoring system exists in the department. Two or Three faculty mentors are assigned for each B.Tech class of sixty students and one faculty mentor for the M.Tech class of 24 Students. Number of students per mentor is approximately 20.

The following faculty members are assigned as mentors for the students during the academic year 2025-26 in the Department of Civil Engineering.

B. Tech 2022 Admission

CEA | Preethi M, Abhiya Abbas Mundol

CEB | Keerthi Sabu , Sowmya V Krishnankutty

B.Tech 2023 Admission

CEA | Neeraja Nair, Sharon Jacob

CEB | Nincy Jose, Rajalakshmi T R

B.Tech 2024 Admission

CEA | Lidiya P M, Anna Rose Varghese

CEB | Panjami K, Sreerath S

B.Tech 2025 Admission

CEA | Rinu J Achison, Abin Thomas C A

CEB | Dr. Sumayya Naznin P H, Reshma Prasad

SECM 2024 Admission | Dr. Kavitha P.E

SECM 2025 Admission | Dr. Jiji Antony

Add on programs

The department of Civil Engineering offers add on programs with an objective to supplement the B.Tech curriculum so that students are employable and industry ready by the time they graduate. There add on programs are offered with the help of internal as well as external resources. Students who successfully complete these programs are issued certificates.

1. Add on Course on Building Planning and design using Autocad

About the course: To introduce the students to the basics of building planning and preparation of drawings. They will also have an insight into preparation of 3D model

At the end of the course students will be able to

CO1. Capture the requirement of a client with regard to his building

CO2. Apply the basic principles of planning and prepare drawings of residential building which comply with building rules

CO3. Prepare the models of buildings using 3D modelling software

CO4. Present the plan and model to a client

2. Green Home Tech Workshop

About the course: To introduce the students to the basics of light gauge steel fabrication. They will have classroom learning, hands on training and site visit associated with this course

3. Add on Course on water proofing and Insulation

About the course: The add on course gives importance to the methods and procedures of waterproofing and helps to mould the students to become consultants in the future.

4. Academic adoption program by BIM labs

5. Add on Course on Building Planning

About the course: The course intends to give the student a real life experience in the planning process of a building, right from client requirement discussion, to site visit, to planning, sketching, drawing and presenting the plan.

At the end of the course students will be able to

CO1. Develop a plan within a given plot in accordance with building rules

CO2. Prepare a drawing of residential building

CO3. Present plans and drawings before a committee

6.Imagination and Beyond: Add-on course on building planning and drafting

To introduce the students to planning and preparing drawings by manual and machine drafting

At the end of the course, students will be able to

CO1. Prepare plans for small residential buildings by manual drafting

CO2. Prepare plans using AutoCAD software

7. Introduction to LaTex

About the course: LaTeX is a software system for document preparation. LaTeX is widely used in academia for the communication and publication of scientific documents in many fields, including mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, linguistics, quantitative psychology, philosophy, and political science. The course gives a detailed overview of latex and trains the students on how to prepare a report using it.

At the end of the course, students will be able to

CO1 .To familiarize with the programming features of latex

CO2. To identify and use syntax for the creation of tables, figures, and referring styles

CO3.To understand the features of the class file.

8. Overview of provisions in building rules, registration and approval procedures

About the course: This course intends to build a thorough knowledge among fresh engineering students about the procedures for getting registered as licensed engineer, Building rules and regulations, the documentation required for purchasing land, and getting building permits.

At the end of the course, students will be able to

CO1 . To make the students aware of the procedure of purchase and sale of land or property

CO2. To understand the existing building rules.

CO3. To make students aware of the procedure for obtaining an engineer’s license and sanction of the constructed building.

9. Building Information Modelling

About the course: Building information modeling (BIM) is a process supported by various tools, technologies and contracts involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places. BIM software is used by individuals, businesses and government agencies who plan, design, construct, operate and maintain buildings and diverse physical infrastructures, such as water, refuse, electricity, gas, communication utilities, roads, railways, bridges, ports and tunnels. This course introduces the students to the basics of BIM and gives a hands-on experience in REVIT Architecture.

At the end of the course, students will be able to

CO1. Prepare plans of residential buildings

CO2. Prepare 3D models of residential buildings

Attainment

CET 306 – DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

Academic Year : 2021 – 2022

TARGET SETTING

The target to be achieved for each course includes two parameters:

1. Expected Proﬁciency /Knowledge (EP) – It is the grade secured by more than 50% of the total number of students in the previous university examinations.

2. Expected Attainment (EA) – The percentage of students who attain the expected proficiency.

Grades	>=90%	85 – 89	80-85	70-80	60-70	50-60	45-50	<45%	No. of Students
	O	A+	A	B+	B	C	P	F
2019		3	5	25	29	35	6	15	118
2020	3	8	12	36	25	19	5	3	111
2021	32	10	13	29	14	6	0	11	115
No. of Students	35	21	30	90	68	60	11	29
average	11.67	7.00	10.00	30.00	22.67	20.00	3.67	9.67
average %	10.17	6.10	8.72	26.16	19.77	17.44	3.20	8.43
Cumulative % Average	10.17	16.28	25.00	51.16	70.93	88.37	91.57	100.00

Expected Proficiency is selected B and Expected Attainment is calculated assuming 30% overall improvement with 5% in each year from the base year and base attainment is obtained as 70.93%

Expected Proficiency	70
Base Attainment	70.93

Expected Attainment	Academic Year
74.48	2021 – 2022

ASSESSMENT PATTERN and MARK DISTRIBUTION

CO	Assessment Criteria				Total CO Marks	Expected Proficiency	Expected Attainment
CO	Assignment	Assignment	Series Test- 1	Series Test- 2	Total CO Marks	Expected Proficiency	Expected Attainment
CET306.1			25	5	30	18	74.48
CET306.2		20		20	40	24
CET306.3	50		25	25	50	30
CET306.4					50	30
CET306.5		30			30	18

ASSESSMENT METHOD	WEIGHTAGE
DIRECT/INTERNAL	40.00
EXTERNAL/UNIVERSITY	50.00
INDIRECT	10.00

Course Outcome Assessments	Course Outcomes
Course Outcome Assessments	CET306.1	CET306.2	CET306.3	CET306.4	CET306.5
DIRECT ASSESSMENT	29.36	66.97	53.21	95.41	88.07
INDIRECT ASSESSMENT	85.32	83.49	82.57	84.40	83.49
UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT	84.40	84.40	84.40	84.40	84.40
CO Attainment %	62.48	77.34	71.74	88.8	85.78
Attainment Level	2	3	3	3	3
Overall CO Attainment %	78
Overall CO Attainment Level	3

Sample Course Plan

CET 306 – DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

SAMPLE COURSE PLAN

DAY	MODULE	TOPIC
1	1	Introduction
2	1	Diversion headwork components and functions
3	1	Diversion headwork components and functions
4	2	cross drainage structures – types
5	3	Hydraulic design of Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
6	3	Hydraulic design of Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
7	3	Hydraulic design of Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
8	3	Hydraulic design of Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
9	3	Hydraulic design of Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
10	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
11	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
12	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
13	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
14	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
15	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
16	3	Hydraulic design of Siphon Aqueduct and demonstration of drawing
17	2	Canal falls-Necessity, types
18	3	Canal drop (Trapezoidal Notch Fall)
19	3	Canal drop (Trapezoidal Notch Fall)
20	3	Canal drop (Trapezoidal Notch Fall)
21	3	Canal drop (Trapezoidal Notch Fall)
22	3	Canal drop (Trapezoidal Notch Fall)
23	1	Weirs – types and causes of failure
24	1	Weirs – types and causes of failure
25	1	Impervious floor of hydraulic structures – Bligh’s theory
26	1	Design of vertical drop weir
27	1	Design of vertical drop weir
28	1	Design of vertical drop weir
29	1	Design of impervious floor of hydraulic structures by Khosla’s theory
30	1	Design of impervious floor of hydraulic structures by Khosla’s theory
31	1	Design of impervious floor of hydraulic structures by Khosla’s theory
32	1	Design of impervious floor of hydraulic structures by Khosla’s theory
33	1	Design of impervious floor of hydraulic structures by Khosla’s theory
34	3	Sarda type fall (trapezoidal crest impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
35	3	Sarda type fall (trapezoidal crest impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
36	3	Sarda type fall (trapezoidal crest impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
37	3	Sarda type fall (trapezoidal crest impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
38	3	Sarda type fall (trapezoidal crest impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
39	3	Cross regulator (impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
40	3	Cross regulator (impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
41	3	Cross regulator (impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
42	3	Cross regulator (impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
43	3	Cross regulator (impervious floor design using Khosla’s theory)
44	2	Canals-types, Cross section of unlined canals and alignment;
45	2	Design of canals through alluvial soils- Kennedy’s theory
46	2	Design of canals through alluvial soils- Kennedy’s theory
47	2	Lacey’s silt theory
48	2	Lacey’s silt theory
49	2	Lacey’s silt theory
50	4	Dams-types
51	4	Gravity Dams Computation of forces
52	4	Gravity Dams Computation of forces
53	4	Modes of failure and stability criteria
54	4	Modes of failure and stability criteria
55	4	Stability analysis
56	4	Stability analysis
57	4	Elementary and practical profile
58	4	Elementary and practical profile
59	4	Limiting height of gravity dams
60	5	Earth dams-types, causes of failure and design criteria
61	5	Arch dams- thin cylinder theory
62	5	Arch dams- thin cylinder theory
63	5	Spillways-types

Sample COs

Academic Year : 2021-2022
Semester : S6

Course : DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
Course Code : CET 306

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO Number	CO Description
CET306.1	Elucidate the causes of failure, principles of design of different components of hydraulic structures
CET306.2	Describe the features of canal structures and perform the design of alluvial canals
CET306.3	Perform the hydraulic design of minor irrigation structures such as cross drainage works, canal falls, cross regulator
CET306.4	Prepare the scaled drawings of different minor irrigation structures
CET306.5	Describe the design principles and features of dams and perform the stability analysis of gravity dams

CO-PO MAPPING

CO	PO1	PO2	PO3	PO4	PO5	PO6	PO7	PO8	PO9	PO10	PO11	PO12
CET306.1	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
CET306.2	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CET306.3	3	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CET306.4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
CET306.5	3	2	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Overall Mapping	3	3	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	0

CO-PSO MAPPING

CO	PSO1	PSO2	PSO3
CET306.1	0	0	0
CET306.2	0	3	0
CET306.3	0	3	0
CET306.4	0	0	0
CET306.5	0	2	0
Overall Mapping	0	3	0

PEO, POs, PSOs

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO) – B.Tech in Civil Engineering

After successful completion of B.Tech in Civil Engineering, the students will be able to:

PEO1. The graduates will have a successful career in industry and government sector with their strong understanding of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and social context.

PEO2. The graduates will pursue higher studies in the broad domain of Civil Engineering and engage in life-long learning through certifications and activities of professional bodies.

PEO3. The graduates will be successful as entrepreneurs and become a part of the nation building process serving society in a responsible and ethical manner.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME (PO) – B.Tech

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. Conduct investigations of complex problems: 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. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10. 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.

PO11. Project management and finance: 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.

PO12. Life-long 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.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO) – B.Tech in Civil Engineering

After successful completion of B.Tech in Civil Engineering, the students will be able to:

PSO 1. Feasibility of Civil Engineering Projects: Conduct surveys and site investigations for residential and public buildings, industries, hydraulic structures, transportation systems, town planning, water distribution and waste management systems and prepare feasibility studies for such projects.

PSO 2. Analysis and Design in Civil Engineering: Plan, analyse and design Civil Engineering solutions like foundations, super structures, bridges, highways, railways, airports, hydraulic structures, water treatment, waste treatment plants, giving due consideration to society, cost, safety and sustainability.

PSO 3. Execution of Civil Engineering Projects: Supervise, test and evaluate construction of structures, materials, manage resources and maintenance of structures.

Program Assessment Committee

Members of the Program Assessment Committee are listed below

Name of the Member	Position
Dr. Kavitha P E	HoD
Dr.Kavitha P E	CAC Head – Structural Engineering
Dr.Asha Joseph	CAC Head – MTech (SECM)
Rinu J Achison	CAC Head – Water Resource Engineering
Rajalakshmi T R	CAC Head – Environmental Engineering
Abhiya Abbas Mundol	CAC Head – Surveying and Remote Sensing
Lidiya P M	CAC Head – Transportation Engineering
Reshma Prasad	CAC Head – Project Management and Planning
Sharon Jacob	CAC Head – First Year Courses

Department Library

Provides essential academic support through a collection of technical books, reference texts, e-journals, seminar reports, and project reports. More than 300 books are available in Department Library.

Faculty In Charge : Mr. Sreejeesh K