:: All Course Outcomes of B.Tech in Civil Engineering ::
Here’s a comprehensive set of Course Outcomes (COs) for the B.Tech in Civil Engineering program at Horizon College, aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and based on standard civil engineering subjects. These outcomes help students understand what they are expected to achieve after completing each course.
🏗 All Course Outcomes – B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Note: COs are typically defined per subject per semester. Here’s a structured representation of core courses and their indicative COs:
1. Strength of Materials
- CO1: Explain the concepts of stress, strain, and material behavior under various loading conditions.
- CO2: Analyze axially loaded bars and calculate deformation and thermal stresses.
- CO3: Determine shear force and bending moment in beams.
- CO4: Calculate deflections in beams using different methods.
- CO5: Evaluate the torsional behavior of shafts and springs.
2. Fluid Mechanics
- CO1: Understand the properties of fluids and the principles of fluid statics.
- CO2: Apply Bernoulli’s and continuity equations for flow measurement.
- CO3: Analyze laminar and turbulent flows in pipes and open channels.
- CO4: Study the characteristics of boundary layers and flow around submerged bodies.
- CO5: Solve practical problems involving fluid dynamics.
3. Surveying & Geomatics
- CO1: Understand the basic principles and classification of surveying.
- CO2: Conduct linear and angular measurements using traditional and modern instruments.
- CO3: Apply levelling and contouring techniques in terrain analysis.
- CO4: Utilize total station and GPS for advanced surveying.
- CO5: Apply photogrammetry and remote sensing in civil projects.
4. Concrete Technology
- CO1: Understand the properties and behavior of concrete ingredients.
- CO2: Assess the quality and strength of concrete using various tests.
- CO3: Design concrete mixes using IS methods.
- CO4: Analyze durability and workability issues.
- CO5: Interpret advanced concrete types and applications.
5. Geotechnical Engineering
- CO1: Classify soils based on index properties and grain size.
- CO2: Understand soil compaction and permeability.
- CO3: Analyze stress distribution and shear strength of soil.
- CO4: Design shallow and deep foundations.
- CO5: Determine bearing capacity and settlement.
6. Structural Analysis
- CO1: Analyze determinate and indeterminate structures.
- CO2: Apply various methods like moment distribution, slope deflection, and stiffness method.
- CO3: Evaluate forces in arches, cables, and trusses.
- CO4: Use influence lines for moving loads.
- CO5: Interpret results for safe and economical design.
7. Environmental Engineering
- CO1: Understand water and wastewater treatment processes.
- CO2: Design basic units of treatment plants.
- CO3: Assess water quality and pollution parameters.
- CO4: Understand air pollution control and solid waste management.
- CO5: Apply environmental standards and sustainable practices.
8. Transportation Engineering
- CO1: Understand highway planning and geometric design.
- CO2: Evaluate pavement materials and construction techniques.
- CO3: Design flexible and rigid pavements.
- CO4: Study traffic flow characteristics and signal design.
- CO5: Implement road safety and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
9. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
- CO1: Understand design philosophy as per IS 456.
- CO2: Design singly and doubly reinforced beams.
- CO3: Design slabs, columns, and footings.
- CO4: Analyze load distribution in staircases and retaining walls.
- CO5: Interpret reinforcement detailing and drawings.
10. Design of Steel Structures
- CO1: Understand steel design concepts as per IS 800.
- CO2: Design tension and compression members.
- CO3: Design welded and bolted connections.
- CO4: Design beams and plate girders.
- CO5: Analyze roof trusses and industrial frames.
11. Water Resources Engineering
- CO1: Understand hydrologic processes and water availability.
- CO2: Analyze precipitation, runoff, and streamflow.
- CO3: Design open channels and hydraulic structures.
- CO4: Study irrigation methods and water management.
- CO5: Apply groundwater hydraulics principles.
12. Construction Management & Estimation
- CO1: Understand construction project life cycle and scheduling techniques.
- CO2: Prepare bar charts, CPM and PERT networks.
- CO3: Estimate quantities and cost for civil works.
- CO4: Understand contract management and tendering.
- CO5: Apply project management software in planning and control.
13. Finite Element Methods (Elective)
- CO1: Understand the basics of FEM and its applications.
- CO2: Formulate element matrices for structural problems.
- CO3: Apply numerical methods for stress analysis.
- CO4: Analyze 1D and 2D problems using FEM.
- CO5: Interpret software-generated FEM results.
14. Disaster Management (Elective)
- CO1: Understand types of natural and man-made disasters.
- CO2: Assess risk, hazard, and vulnerability.
- CO3: Apply mitigation strategies for infrastructure.
- CO4: Develop disaster preparedness and response plans.
- CO5: Understand post-disaster recovery and resilience building.
15. Capstone Project / Major Project
- CO1: Identify and define a real-life civil engineering problem.
- CO2: Review relevant literature and propose methodology.
- CO3: Design and implement an effective solution or prototype.
- CO4: Analyze and interpret results with proper documentation.
- CO5: Demonstrate teamwork, communication, and project management skills.