The department of Civil Engineering was established in 1966. It is one of the premier department of the Institute. The department offers a undergraduate programme in Civil Engineering with an intake of 60 students and one full time M.Tech in Environmental Science and Engineering with an intake of 18 students. The curriculum of these programs encompasses latest developments in the field as well as present day and future needs of Industries. The department is among the best in the institute in terms of practical exposure and institute- industry interaction in form of consultancy and testing. The department has highly qualified and experienced faculty with experience in diverse specializations. The Department has been working as the State Technical Agency of the PMGSY for last 18 yrs.

Vision

To position as a global leader in Civil Engineering teaching, research, innovation and extension activities; for sustainable growth of economy with a meaningful and lasting impact on the society.

Mission

• Imparting quality academics in Civil Engineering Education.
• Carrying out high quality applied research and innovation in Civil Engineering with due considerations for sustainability.
• Imparting extension activities in form of consultancy, continuing education thereby leading to capacity building.
• Enhancing linkages with alumni and industry.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Department of Civil Engineering has identified 5 PEOs:
PEO-1: Apply principles of basic and engineering sciences in analysis, design and operation of civil engineering systems.
PEO-2: Graduates will be actively engaged in a professional career as a civil engineer or pursue higher studies in relevant specialization.
PEO-3: Graduates, will understand and assess the societal needs to see as to how civil engineering projects affect the society and the environment in view of the sustainability issues.
PEO-4: Graduates will understand professional practice issues and demonstrate a commitment to professional and continuing education.
PEO-5: Engage in lifelong learning and adapt to changing professional needs to keep themselves abreast with the state of the art in field

Program Specific Objectives (PSO)

The graduates of Civil Engineering at HBTU Kanpur will be able to:
PSO-1: Able to apply concepts of Civil Engineering to design simple infrastructure such as Building, water tanks, retaining walls, water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, hydraulic structures, highways, traffic signals problems, landfills, ash ponds etc.
PSO-2: Able to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
PSO-3: Exhibit knowledge of basic and applied sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) and apply the same for solving real life civil engineering field problem.
PSO-4: Exhibit an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice.

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Departmental Activity

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