Semester-wise Syllabus for B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Semester 3 (First Year for Lateral Entry Students)

1. Mathematics-III (Advanced Engineering Mathematics)

   • Differential equations, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, numerical methods.

2. Surveying & Geomatics

   • Principles of surveying, leveling, theodolite, GPS, GIS, remote sensing.

3. Strength of Materials (Solid Mechanics)

   • Stress-strain, bending moment, shear force, torsion, deflection of beams.

4. Fluid Mechanics

   • Properties of fluids, Bernoulli’s theorem, flow measurement, pipe flow.

5. Building Materials & Construction Technology

   • Cement, concrete, bricks, steel, construction methods.

6. Engineering Geology

   • Earth’s structure, rocks, minerals, landslides, geological investigations.

Semester 4

1. Structural Analysis-I

   • Analysis of determinate & indeterminate structures, influence lines.

2. Concrete Technology

   • Cement properties, mix design, admixtures, durability of concrete.

3. Transportation Engineering-I (Highway Engineering)

   • Road materials, geometric design, pavement design, traffic engineering.

4. Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machines

   • Open channel flow, turbines, pumps, hydraulic systems.

5. Environmental Engineering-I (Water Supply & Treatment)

   • Water demand, treatment processes, distribution systems.

6. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Lab

   • AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, or Revit for civil engineering drawings.

Semester 5

1. Structural Analysis-II

   • Matrix methods, slope-deflection, moment distribution, finite element basics.

2. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (RCC)

   • Limit state design, beams, slabs, columns, footings.

3. Transportation Engineering-II (Railway & Airport)

   • Track design, airport layout, runway design.

4. Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics)

   • Soil properties, compaction, consolidation, shear strength.

5. Environmental Engineering-II (Wastewater Engineering)

   • Sewage systems, wastewater treatment, BOD/COD analysis.

6. Elective-I (e.g., Remote Sensing/Traffic Engineering)

Semester 6

1. Design of Steel Structures

   • Connections, beams, columns, trusses as per IS codes.

2. Foundation Engineering

   • Shallow & deep foundations, retaining walls, soil stabilization.

3. Irrigation Engineering

   • Canal design, dams, river training works.

4. Construction Planning & Management

   • CPM, PERT, cost estimation, project scheduling.

5. Elective-II (e.g., Earthquake Engineering/Bridge Engineering)

6. Project Work (Part-I)

Semester 7

1. Advanced Structural Design (Prestressed Concrete)

   • Principles of prestressing, losses, design applications.

2. Disaster Management & Mitigation

   • Natural disasters, risk assessment, mitigation strategies.

3. Elective-III (e.g., Green Buildings/Urban Planning)

4. Elective-IV (e.g., Pavement Design/Tunnel Engineering)

5. Internship/Industrial Training (Evaluation)

6. Project Work (Part-II – Implementation & Testing)

Semester 8

1. Professional Ethics & IPR

   • Engineering ethics, contracts, intellectual property rights.

2. Comprehensive Viva & Project Submission

3. Elective-V (e.g., Coastal Engineering/Smart Cities)

4. Advanced Construction Techniques (Tunneling, Formwork, etc.)

Key Labs & Practical Subjects:

• Surveying Lab (Theodolite, GPS, Total Station)

• Concrete & Highway Materials Testing Lab

• Geotechnical Engineering Lab (Soil testing)

• Hydraulics & Environmental Engineering Lab

• Structural Engineering Lab (Model testing, strain measurement)

Elective Subjects (Vary by University):

• Bridge Engineering

• GIS & Remote Sensing

• Traffic Engineering

• Earthquake-Resistant Structures