BS Civil Engineering

About The Program

Civil Engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines and has been playing a pivotal role in planning, designing, and managing the projects in the fields of structure, water resources, transportation, and geotechnical engineering. The design and construction of complex engineering structures would not have been possible without the continued research and development on innovative materials and methods of construction and design. Department of Civil Engineering at C.U.S.T. endeavors to provide the latest Outcome Based Education (OBE) system so that graduates can contribute towards betterment of the society in professional and ethical manners. Both theoretical and practical skills are inculcated in students in a conducive environment. These skills are further enhanced through mandatory internship, survey camps, community services and final year project.

Admission Requirements

  • FSc/A-levels (pre-engineering) securing at least 60% marks in aggregate. In case of foreign qualification, equivalence from IBCC will be required.
  • CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.

Degree Requirements

AREA Cr. Hrs.
a) General Education Courses 38
b) Disciplinary or Major Courses 74
c) Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses 15
d) Field Experience / Internship 03
e) Capstone / Design Project 06
f) Community Service 00
Total 136

General Education Courses (38 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Personal Grooming CEG1212 02
Applied Physics CEG1312 02
Sociology CEG1412 02
Functional English CEG1113 03
Expository Writing CEG1123 03
Calculus and Analytical Geometry CEG1513 03
Probability and Statistics CEG2523 03
Islamic Studies CEG1012 02
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan CEG1022 02
Information and Communication Technologies CEG1612 02
Entrepreneurship CEG2712 02
Civics and Professional Ethics CEG2812 02
Applied Physics Lab CEG1311 01
Information and Communication Technologies Lab CEG1611 01
Applied Differential Equations MTCE1043 03
Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis MTCE2063 03
Project Management CE4812 02

Disciplinary or Major Courses (74 Cr. Hrs.)

a–Foundation Courses (22 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Civil Engineering Materials CE1412 02
Engineering Drawing CE1011 01
Engineering Surveying CE1112 02
Fluid Mechanics CE2512 02
Mechanics of Solids CE2223 03
Soil Mechanics CE3322 02
Construction Engineering CE3811 01
Structural Analysis-I CE2422 02
Civil Engineering Materials Lab CE1411 01
Engineering Drawing Lab CE1012 02
Engineering Surveying Lab CE1181 01
Fluid Mechanics Lab CE2511 01
Mechanics of Solids Lab CE2221 01
Soil Mechanics Lab CE3321 01

b–Breadth Courses (23 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Advanced Engineering Surveying CE2122 02
Structural Analysis-II CE3432 02
Advanced Fluid Mechanics CE2523 03
Transportation Engineering-I CE3613 03
Plain and Reinforced Concrete-I CE3443 03
Environmental Engineering-I CE3712 02
Engineering Hydrology CE3542 02
Quantity Surveying & Estimation CE3032 02
Advanced Engineering Surveying Lab CE2121 01
Advanced Fluid Mechanics Lab CE2521 01
Plain and Reinforced Concrete-I Lab CE3441 01
Engineering Hydrology Lab CE3541 01

c–Depth Courses (23 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Engineering Drawing and Graphics CE2021 01
Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering CE3333 03
Plain and Reinforced Concrete-II CE3453 03
Environmental Engineering-II CE4721 01
Steel Structures CE4473 03
Hydraulics and Irrigation Engineering CE4533 03
Transportation Engineering-II CE4623 03
Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering Lab CE3331 01
Plain and Reinforced Concrete-II Lab CE3451 01
Transportation Engineering-II Lab CE4621 01
Hydraulics and Irrigation Engineering Lab CE4531 01
Environmental Engineering-II Lab CE4791 01
Engineering Drawing and Graphics Lab CE2041 01

d–Computer and Information Sciences (C&I) - 06 Cr. Hrs

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Geo Informatics CE4131 01
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CE4013 03
Geo Informatics Lab CE4191 01
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Lab CE4011 01

Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses – IDC (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Basic Mechanical Engineering MECE2011 01
Basic Electrical Engineering EECE1011 01
Economics MTCE3111 01
Occupational Health and Safety CE3051 01
Basic Mechanical Engineering Lab MECE2091 01
Basic Electrical Engineering Lab EECE1091 01
Architecture and Town Planning ARCE4012 02
Geology CE1312 02
Construction Management CE3832 02
Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures CE4461 01
Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures Lab CE4491 01
Construction Management Lab CE3831 01

Field Experience / Internship (03 Cr. Hrs.)

Each student is required to complete 8 weeks industrial internship training usually after 6th semesters or on the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Field Experience / Internship CE4003 03

Capstone / Design Project (06 Cr. Hrs.)

After the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs., the students are required to register for Design Project (Part-I) of 2 Cr. Hrs. in the 7th semester of their degree program. Design Project (Part-II) of 4 Cr. Hrs. can be taken in the next i.e. 8th semester provided Design Project (Part-I) is passed.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Design Project (Part-I) CE4912 02
Design Project (Part-II) CE4924 04

Survey Camp (CE4930)

Students are required to register, attend and successfully complete a minimum of 2 weeks (10 working days) Survey Camp following the fourth semester of their degree program. Course CE2122 is a pre-requisite for Survey Camp. A formal evaluation will be carried out and Pass / Fail grade will be awarded to the students.

Community Service (VIS3000)

Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 1st semester which would be a prerequisite for the award of degree. It will be assessed as satisfactory (S) / unsatisfactory (US).In case of unsatisfactory, it will be done from scratch.

CGPA Requirement

A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

Program Duration

This is a four year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship,survey camp or deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete BS Civil Engineering degree is 07 years

Semester - 1

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CEG 1022 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2
CEG 1212 Personal Grooming 2
CEG 1513 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3
CEG 1412 Sociology 2
CE 1312 Geology 2
CE 1412 Civil Engineering Materials 2
CE 1011 Engineering Drawing 1
CE 1411 Civil Engineering Materials Lab 1
CE 1012 Engineering Drawing Lab 2

Semester - 2

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
EECE 1011 Basic Electrical Engineering 1
CEG 1612 Information and Communication Technologies 2
CEG 1113 Functional English 3
MTCE 1043 Applied Differential Equations 3
CEG 1312 Applied Physics 2
CE 1112 Engineering Surveying 2
EECE 1091 Basic Electrical Engineering Lab 1
CEG 1611 Information and Communication Technologies Lab 1
CEG 1311 Applied Physics Lab 1
CE 1181 Engineering Surveying Lab 1

Semester - 3

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CEG 1012 Islamic Studies 2
MTCE 2063 Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis 3
CE 2223 Mechanics of Solids 3
CE 2512 Fluid Mechanics 2
CE 2122 Advanced Engineering Surveying 2
MECE 2011 Basic Mechanical Engineering 1
CE 2221 Mechanics of Solids Lab 1
CE 2511 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1
CE 2121 Advanced Engineering Surveying Lab 1
MECE 2091 Basic Mechanical Engineering Lab 1

Semester - 4

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CEG 2523 Probability and Statistics 3
CE 2021 Engineering Drawing and Graphics 1
CEG 2812 Civics and Professional Ethics 2
CEG 2712 Entrepreneurship 2
CE 2422 Structural Analysis-I 2
CE 2523 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
CEG 1123 Expository Writing 3
CE 2021 Engineering Drawing & Graphics Lab 1
CE 2521 Advanced Fluid Mechanics Lab 1

Semester - 5

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CE 3032 Quantity Surveying & Estimation 2
CE 3811 Construction Engineering 1
CE 3712 Environmental Engineering-I 2
CE 3432 Structural Analysis-II 2
CE 3322 Soil Mechanics 2
CE 3443 Plain and Reinforced Concrete-I 3
MTCE 3111 Economics 1
CE 3321 Soil Mechanics Lab 1
CE 3441 Plain and Reinforced Concrete-I Lab 1

Semester - 6

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CE 3832 Construction Management 2
CE 3542 Engineering Hydrology 2
CE 3613 Transportation Engineering-I 3
CE 3453 Plain and Reinforced Concrete-II 3
CE 3333 Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering 3
CE 3051 Occupational Health and Safety 1
CE 3541 Engineering Hydrology Lab 1
CE 3451 Plain & Reinforced Concrete-II Lab 1
CE 3831 Construction Management Lab 1
CE 3331 Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering Lab 1

Semester - 7

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
ARCE 4012 Architecture and Town Planning 2
CE 4461 Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures 1
CE 4623 Transportation Engineering-II 3
CE 4812 Project Management 2
CE 4013 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
CE 4491 Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures Lab 1
CE 4621 Transportation Engineering-II Lab 1
CE 4011 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Lab 1
CE 4912 Design Project (Part-I) 2

Semester - 8

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
CE 4131 Geo Informatics 1
CE 4721 Environmental Engineering-II 1
CE 4473 Steel Structures 3
CE 4533 Hydraulics and Irrigation Engineering 3
CE 4531 Hydraulics & Irrigation Engineering Lab 1
CE 4791 Environmental Engineering-II Lab 1
CE 4191 Geo Informatics Lab 1
CE 4924 Design Project (Part-II) 4
Sr. # Statement
  PEO-1 Ensure quality while applying civil engineering practices and will exhibit professional expertise at national and international level.
  PEO-2 Enhance and improve their knowledge and skills through professional growth and development activities
  PEO-3 Serve the society and engineering profession in an ethical manner, considering social, environmental, national and global concerns.
Sr. # Learning Objective Statement
  PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

  PLO-2 Problem Analysis

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

  PLO-3 Design/Development
of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

  PLO-4 Investigation

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

  PLO-5 Modern Tool Usage

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

  PLO-6 The Engineer and Society

An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.

  PLO-7 Environment & Sustainability

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

  PLO-8 Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

  PLO-9 Individual and Team Work

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

  PLO-10 Communication

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

  PLO-11 Project Management

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

  PLO-12 Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.