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B.TECH. CIVIL ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering, the oldest engineering discipline, has been offered at the Vellore Institute of Technology right from its inception. The School has an outstanding track record and has consistently produced Civil Engineering graduates of exceptional quality and caliber.

Objectives

The educational objectives for Civil Engineering program are designed to produce competent engineers who are ready to contribute effectively to the advancement of civil engineering causes and to accommodate the needs of the community. These objectives are as follows:
  • To provide students with the fundamental technical knowledge and skills in mathematics, science and engineering to recognize and solve problems in the areas of structural design, geo-technical and environmental engineering.
  • To provide students with the necessary skills and practical experience to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities in teamwork, ethics, technical leadership, business acumen and lifelong learning.
  • To make the students be in a position to practice professionally in various positions in industry or government and succeed in graduate or other professional schools.
  • To mould the students to become future engineers, scientists, researchers, and innovators and make substantial contributions to the society of civil engineers.
  • To prepare the students to be successful engineers or managers meeting the global industrial requirements.
  • To make the students put constant efforts to improve the living quality of all walks of life by solving wide range of problems.

    Curriculum

    University Core Courses (17 Credits)
    Course Title Credits
    English for Engineers – I 3
    English for Engineers – II 3
    Environmental Studies 3
    Foreign Language 2
    Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations 4
    Computer Programming and Problem Solving 3
    Modern Physics 4
    Ethics and values 3
    Comprehension 2


    University Elective
    Course Title Credits
    University Elective – I 3
    University Elective – II 3


    Programme Core Courses
    Course Title Credits
    Probability and Statistics 4
    Differential and Difference Equations 4
    Complex variables and partial Differential Equations 4
    Numerical methods 4
    Material Science 4
    Engineering Chemistry 4
    Materials and Instrumental Techniques 4
    Engineering Graphics - I 2
    Engineering Graphics - II 2
    Workshop Practice – I 1
    Workshop Practice – II 1
    Engineering Mechanics 3
    Engineering Geology 2
    Strength of Materials 4
    Construction Materials and Technology 3
    Soil Mechanics 4
    Fluid Mechanics 4
    Concrete Technology 3
    Surveying 4
    Structural Analysis 3
    Building Drawing 1
    Reinforced Concrete Structures 4
    Advanced Structural Analysis 4
    Highway Engineering 3
    Hydraulic Structures and Machinery 4
    Foundation Engineering 3
    Fundamentals of Structural Designs 3
    Environmental Engineering 3
    Quantity Surveying and Estimating 2
    Mini Project* 2
    Industrial Internship 2
    Design of Steel Structures 4
    Water Resources Engineering 4
    Construction Management 3
    Psychology and Sociology 3
    Project Work 20
    Comprehensive Examination 2
    Management – I 3
    Management – II 3
    Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
    Advanced Surveying 3
    Air and Noise Pollution 3
    Applications of Matrix Methods in Structural Analysis 3
    Architecture and Town Planning 3
    Atmospheric Processes and Climate Change 3
    Design of Concrete Structures 3
    Earthquake Engineering 3
    Economics 3
    Economics and Business Finance for Civil Engineers 3
    Environmental Impact Assessment 3
    Fundamentals of Energy, Environment and climate Change 3
    GIS and Remote Sensing 3
    Ground Improvement Techniques 3
    Ground water Engineering 3
    Highway Pavement Design 3
    Hydrology 3
    Industrial Wastes Treatment and Disposal 3
    Mass Transport Management 3
    Operation and Management of Irrigation Systems 3
    Operations Research 3
    Pollution Control and Monitoring 3
    Renewable Sources of Energy 3
    Seismic Design of Structures 3
    Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundation 3
    Structures on Expansive Soils 3
    Systems Approach in Engineering Design 3
    Traffic Engineering 3
    Transport Planning and Management 3
    Transportation Engineering 3
    Communication Excellence 2
    Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management 3
    History of Indian Independence Movement 1