Special interview with Dr. K. Jagannadha Rao, Professor and Head of Civil Dept., on Career Guidance in Civil Engineering.

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The Civil Engineering department at CBIT has to shoulder a major responsibility – that of producing the most gifted builders of tomorrow. And in this department, we take this responsibility very seriously. Officially recognized by Osmania University as a research center, the Civil Engineering department has been at the forefront of cutting edge research in this field. The numerous accolades and scholarship grants received by this department stand testimony to its deeply ingrained brilliance.

Programs Offered

Department Vision

To strive for excellence in academics, research and consultancy in the field of Civil Engineering and contribute to the sustainable development of the country by producing quality Civil Engineers with professional and ethical values.

Department Mission

  1. Maintaining high academic standards to develop analytical thinking and independent judgment among the students so that they are fit for industry and higher studies.

  2. Promoting skills and values among the students to prepare them as responsible global citizens who can solve complex problems.

  3. Preparing the students as good individuals and team members with professional attitude, ethics, concern for environment and zeal for lifelong learning who can contribute to society.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The PEOs are to facilitate the graduating students to

  • PEO1: Acquire basic knowledge and expertise necessary for professional practice in Civil Engineering for higher studies and research.

  • PEO2: Attain and practice technical skills to identify, analyze and solve complex problems and issues related to Civil Engineering.

  • PEO3: Possess a professional attitude as an individual or a team member to work for the betterment of the society and environment.

  • PEO4: Work with professional ethics as refined technocrats with a thirst for lifelong learning.

B.E. Civil Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The Graduates of this program will:

  • PSO1: Effectively apply engineering fundamentals for the development and management of eco-friendly civil engineering systems which benefit the society at large.

  • PSO2: Develop the ability to provide solutions to complex problems in civil engineering through individual and team work with a spirit for lifelong learning

  • PSO3: Develop the competence to plan, build and maintain sustainable infrastructural facilities like housing, water management, transportation and geotechnical services.

B.E. Civil Program Outcomes (POs)

The Engineering Graduates will be able to:

PO1: Engineering Knowledge:

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization for the solution of complex engineering problems

PO2: Problem analysis:

Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse 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 public health and safety, and 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 modelling 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 teamwork:

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 the 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.