TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS

History of The Department Civil Engineering at Saintgits College of Engineering

• Civil engineering education at SAINTGITS College of Engineering began in 2004 with the establishment of Civil Engineering department.
• The Civil Engineering Bachelor of Technology program was first affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam in 2004.
• Formally became The Department of Civil Engineering in 2005.

Description about the course
Mission Statement

The mission of the Civil Engineering Department is to (1) provide a high quality education for our students that will prepare our undergraduates for a lifelong process of learning and serving society, (2) conduct quality research, create new knowledge, and make scholarly contributions in the form of publications and presentations to the profession and society, and (3) serve our community, the university, our profession and the nation.

The educational mission of the program in Civil Engineering is to prepare students for the profession of Civil Engineering by providing educational opportunities for one major constituency: the undergraduate student working toward a Bachelor in Technology and the professional-in-practice seeking specialized education through seminars, conferences and short courses.

What do Civil Engineers Do?

Virtually everything you see around you!
Just about every structure a city needs is designed and built by civil engineers. Everything from a sanitary landfill to a great university (and the road in-between) is built by civil engineers.
Civil engineers work both indoors and out. Many work for consulting engineering firms where they conceive of and design the plans for construction. Others work for contractors as construction engineers or construction supervisors. Still others work for municipalities and state agencies.

The Civil Engineering Program has over 175 students working towards undergraduate degree. The Master's degree program is designed to be flexible so that students can work with faculty members to develop a plan of study tailored to their professional goals. It also allows them to acquire the specialized skills that are increasingly necessary for professional practice..

Teaching and Learning Process

The Department offers courses leading to B.Tech degree in civil Engineering. At the undergraduate level courses offered are (a) Core courses in Physical Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, Mechanics and Drawing (b) Departmental Subjects on Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying and Construction Technology, and (c) Elective courses having Civil Engineering applications. The laboratories are well equipped with facilities for routine laboratory work and field work of the students as well as consultancy projects. The department uses the central computer center facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff.
The Department actively promotes curriculam development activity by updating existing courses, developing new courses and preparing resource material for teaching. The Department has a number of ongoing research projects and sponsered research schemes from public and private sector organizations. It undertakes industrial consultancy work as a part of its interaction with industry and also organizes Seminars / Symposia for professional interaction. The Department contributes to the interdisciplinary academic and research activity of the institute. The geotechnical Group in the Department interacts with the Textile Department's Geotextile group.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) defines civil engineering as
"The profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize economically, the materials and forces of nature for the progressive well-being of humanity in creating, improving and protecting the environment, in providing facilities for community living, industry and transportation, and in providing structures for the use of humankind".

It is expected that nearly all students completing the requirements of the degree Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering will

1. engage in the life-long learning necessary to advance professionally in the field of civil engineering; and
2. contribute to society and the profession through involvement in professional related and/or other service activity.
3. begin and complete graduate/professional study in other associated fields.
   
   The following list of program outcomes describes what students are expected to know and be able to do at the time of graduation. Students at graduation will have:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations; probability and statistics; calculus-based physics; and general chemistry to civil engineering problems,
• the ability to conduct laboratory experiments and to critically analyze and interpret experimental data related to soil mechanics, fluid mechanics, and civil engineering materials,
• the ability to perform civil engineering design by means of design experiences integrated throughout the professional component of the curriculum,
• an ability to function on teams, that must integrate contributions from different areas of civil engineering towards the solution of multi-disciplinary projects,
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems,
• an understanding of professional practice issues in civil engineering including professional and ethical responsibility, procurement of work, bidding versus quality based selection processes, how the design professionals and construction professions interact to construct a project, and the importance of professional licensure and continuing education
• an ability to write and speak effectively,
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global and societal context,
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning,
• a knowledge of contemporary issues as they relate to civil engineering problems and solutions, and
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for civil engineering practice particularly in the areas of environmental/water resources, geotechnical, structural and transportation engineering.