Computer Methods and Application in Structural

Engineering
Part B

Total Marks:5.00

1 Vision, Mission and Programme Educational Objectives

Institute Marks:1.00
1.1.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institute and
department
Vision of the Institute
The Institute strives to inculcate a sound
knowledge in engineering along with realized
social responsibilities to enable its students to
combat the current and impending challenges
faced by our country and to extend their
expertise to the global arena.
Mission of the Institute
The mission of CIT is to impart high quality
education and training to its students to make
them

WORLD

CLASS

ENGINEERS

with

foresight to the changes and problems and

pioneers to ofer innovative solutions.
Vision of the Department
To become a State-of-the-art source of worldclass Civil Engineers and Researchers.
Mission of the Department
To provide quality education in Civil Engineering
that meets the current needs of the industry
and to inculcate an attitude for research and
development in Civil Engineering through State-

of-the-art infrastructure.
1.1.2 Indicate how and where the Vision and Mission
are published

and disseminated
Institute Marks:2.00

Displayed inside the college premises at several prominent

locations
Published in the college web site
Disseminated through college calendar & hand book,
regulations and syllabus book
The Faculty and Students are provided with a copy of the
college hand book each every year
The

following

Chart

represents

Publication

and

dissemination of Institute and Department vision and

mission

1.1.3 Mention the process for defining Vision and

Mission of the department
Institute Marks:2.00
The vision and mission of the department are in line with
the Vision and Mission of the Institute
The Vision of the Faculty, their expertise and their
exposure to the field play a key role in defining the
Vision and Mission of the Department
The vision and mission of the department are defined
based

on

students,

the

feedback

alumni,

from

employers,

stakeholders

parents,

like

industries,

research institutions, faculty and public.

Department Vision and Mission are updated whenever
necessary

by

performance

continuous
of

the

monitoring

department

and

the
also

overall
from

stakeholders feedback
Total Marks:10.00

1.2 Programme Educational Objectives

1.2.1 Describe the Programme Educational Objectives
(PEOs)
Institute Marks:1.00
The Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) is as follows:
PEO 1 : The graduates of structural engineering will have a
strong base in analytical and technical knowledge to adapt
them to work in interdisciplinary projects involving formulation,
analysis, design and to meet challenges in real civil engineering
projects.

PEO 2 : The graduates of structural engineering will have the

skill to involve themselves in basic and applied research and
development activities in core areas of structural engineering
by efectively handling complex structural engineering and
inter-disciplinary projects.

PEO 3 : The graduates of structural engineering will possess an

attitude to update themselves in modern tools of structural
analysis and design techniques in-line with global work
environment.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The structural engineering graduates after the completion of

the programme will have the following capabilities:
PO1: Demonstrate knowledge of analytical and applied
civil engineering principles
PO2: Apply knowledge in analysis and design of
structures as per National and International Codes of
practice
PO3:

Use

and

develope,

computer

methods

and

applications in analysis and design of structures

PO4: Adapt to technical advancements and to acquire
the required skill by life-long learning and continuing
education
PO5: Understand and solve the contemporary issues
related to structural engineering.
PO6: Carry out research by applying current knowledge
and advances in construction industry culminating in a
meaningful research work
PO7:

Conduct

technical

feasibility

studies

in

infrastructure development in-line with global standards

PO8:

Function

as

an

efective

leader

in

multidisciplinary team
PO9: Efectively communicate complex issues to the
field personnel
PO10: Bring out sustainable inter-dependable structures
in a professional ethical way

PO11: Apprehend the advances in other specilization of

engineering

and

providing

solutions

using

recent

technology
Graduate

Program

Attributes

Outcomes
aligned

Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of

1,3

mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals

and an engineering specialization to the solution
of complex engineering problems.
Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research

1,2

literature and analyse complex engineering

problems reaching substantiated conclusions using
first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
Design/ Development of Solutions: Design

3,5

solutions for complex engineering problems and

design system components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety, cultural, societal and
environmental
considerations.
Conduct investigations
of complex problems
using

research-based

knowledge

and

research

1,2,3

methods including design of experiments, analysis

and

interpretation

of

data

and

synthesis

of

information to provide valid conclusions.

Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply
appropriate techniques, resources and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and

2,4,6,7

modelling to complex engineering activities with an

understanding of the limitations.
The

Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning

informed

by

contextual

knowledge

to

assess

5,7

societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and

the

consequent

responsibilities

relevant

to

professional engineering
practice.
Environment
and Sustainability:
Understand
the impact of professional engineering solutions in
societal

and

demonstrate

environmental
knowledge

of

contexts
and

5,6,7

and

need

for

sustainable
development
Ethics:
Apply
ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice.
Individual
and
Team

Work:

10

Function

efectively as an individual, and as a member or

leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary

settings.
Communication:
complex

Communicate

engineering

efectively

activities

with

on
the

engineering community and with society at large,

such as being able to comprehend and write

efective reports and design documentation, make
efective presentations and give and receive clear
instructions.
Project
Management

and

Finance:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

engineering

and

management

principles

and

apply these to ones own work, as a member and

leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.

4,8

Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for and

have the preparation and ability to engage in

independent and lifelong learning in the broadest

context of technological change.
Multidisciplinary
work:
Understand

the

advances in other branch of engineering which

would stimulate opportunities to contribute in
another field, thereby providing an option to find
applications suiting the revolutionized concepts.

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