Department Civil Engineering

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The programme aims to cultivate future engineers who of high caliber based on the following Programme Objectives (PEO):
PEO1 - Uphold the professionalism, ethics and responsibility of the Civil Engineering profession.

PEO2 - Possess a general education and an understanding of the global demand of civil engineering markets and hence able to promote themselves in the international arena.

PEO3 - Extend their knowledge by independent learning and continuing education and contribute to the advancement of the profession through involvement in research and development (R&D) activities.

PEO4 - Promote multicultural harmony and unity amongst different races and cultures by involvement in the technical or non-technical societies.

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1 - Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals or an engineering specialization to solve complex Civil Engineering problems.

PO2 - Identify, formulate and analyze complex Civil Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PO3 - Design solutions for complex Civil Engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for global, socio-economic and environmental aspects.

PO4 - Conduct investigation into complex Civil Engineering problems utilizing systematic approach to provide valid conclusions.

PO5 - Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, to complex civil engineering problems with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6 - Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional Civil Engineering practice and solutions to complex civil engineering problems.

PO7 - Understand the impact of professional civil engineering solutions to complex Civil Engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PO8 - Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of Civil Engineering practice.

PO9 - Communicate effectively on complex Civil 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.

PO10 - Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO11 - 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.

PO12 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Civil 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 and cultivate entrepreneurship skills.