Introduction
Western Advance College of Engineering and Management (WACEM) in Gaindakot offers a Bachelor of Civil Engineering program that is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the field of civil engineering. The program spans four years of full-time study, during which students are exposed to a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of civil engineering, including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and construction management.
Program Structure:
The Bachelor of Civil Engineering at WACEM is structured into eight semesters, with each semester focusing on different core and elective subjects. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of civil engineering, while also allowing students to specialize in areas of their interest. Practical and project-based learning is emphasized, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in solving real-world engineering problems.
Eligibility
The candidates seeking application must have completed 10+2 with a 'C' Grade or equivalent from a recognized board.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at WACEM are well-prepared to enter the workforce as civil engineers in various sectors, including construction, infrastructure development, environmental engineering, transportation, and urban planning. The program also lays a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue further studies or research in the field of civil engineering.
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible for admission into the Civil Engineering program at WACEM, candidates must meet the entry requirements set by Far Western University, with which the college is affiliated. This typically includes a higher secondary qualification in science or equivalent, with strong performance in relevant subjects such as Mathematics and Physics.
CURRICULAR STRUCTURE
Semester-wise curriculum for Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Far-Western University.
First Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Engineering Mathematics |
3 |
Engineering Chemistry |
4 |
Engineering Drawing I |
2 |
Basic Programming and Data Structure (C) |
4 |
Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) |
4 |
Applied Mechanics (Statistics and Dynamics) |
3 |
English for Communication |
3 |
Total |
23 |
Second Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Engineering Maths II (Integral + Differential Calculus) |
3 |
Physics (Mechanics + Optics) |
4 |
Object Oriented Programming |
4 |
Engineering Drawing II (CAD aided) |
2 |
Study Skills in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
3 |
Construction Materials |
3 |
Fundamental of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer |
3 |
Total |
22 |
Third Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Engineering Mathematics |
3 |
Basic Mechanical Engineering |
2 |
Engineering Survey I |
3 |
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
3 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
Engineering Geology |
3 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
Total |
20 |
Fourth Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Communication English II |
3 |
Building Drawing CAD Aided |
2 |
Structural Analysis I |
3 |
Probability and Experimental Design |
3 |
Engineering Survey II |
3 |
Building Technology |
3 |
Hydraulics |
4 |
Total |
21 |
Fifth Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering |
3 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
Structural Analysis II |
3 |
Water Supply Engineering |
3 |
Transportation Engineering |
3 |
Hydrology and River Engineering |
3 |
Survey Camp |
2 |
Total |
20 |
Sixth Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Soil and Rock Mechanics |
3 |
Irrigation Engineering |
3 |
Design of Steel & Timber Structure |
3 |
Sanitary and Environmental Engineering |
3 |
Airport & Railway Engineering |
3 |
Estimation, Costing & Valuation |
3 |
Seminar |
1 |
Concrete Technology & Masonry Structure |
3 |
Total |
22 |
Seventh Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
Design of RCC Structure |
3 |
Hydropower Engineering |
3 |
Foundation Engineering |
3 |
Safety Engineering |
3 |
Minor Project |
2 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective II |
3 |
Total |
20 |
Eighth Semester
Course Title |
Credits |
RS and GIS Application to Engineering |
3 |
Construction Management & Project Engineering |
3 |
Engineering Professional Practice and Society |
3 |
Major Project |
4 |
Elective III |
3 |
Elective IV |
3 |
Total |
19 |
Electives Structural Engineering Elective
Subjects |
Credits |
Advanced Structural Engineering |
3 |
Analysis & Design for Wind and Earthquake Effects |
3 |
Planning and Design of Building Services |
3 |
Vulnerability assessment and retrofitting techniques |
3 |
Structural Dynamics |
3 |
Environmental Engineering Elective
Subjects |
Credits |
Advanced Environmental Engineering |
3 |
Air Pollution Engineering |
3 |
Solid Waste Management |
3 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
3 |
Water Resources Engineering Elective
Subjects |
Credits |
Water Resources Management |
3 |
Flow Management and Ground Water Engineering |
3 |
Design and Analysis of Hydraulic Structures |
3 |
Sedimentation Engineering |
3 |
Highway Engineering Elective
Subjects |
Credits |
Computer Application in Traffic and Highway Engineering |
3 |
Transport Project Planning and Evaluation |
3 |
Highway Design in Hilly Terrain |
3 |
Other Electives
Subjects |
Credits |
Infrastructure for Sustainable Development |
3 |