Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCVE)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCVE) is a four-year undergraduate program designed to build a solid foundation in core civil engineering disciplines. Accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) system, the program ensures quality and global relevance.

Students receive training in structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, construction management and water resource engineering through a balanced mix of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work, and real-world projects. With modern labs, experienced faculty, and active industry linkages, the program prepares graduates for successful careers in construction, consulting, public service, and research both locally and internationally.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1: Apply foundational knowledge and analytical skills to develop innovative and resilient engineering solutions in diverse professional settings.

PEO 2: Develop sustainable engineering solutions for global and national challenges, using advanced techniques while maintaining ethical standards and assessing societal impacts.

PEO 3: Demonstrate effective communication, organizational, and project management skills while pursuing continuous professional development and adapting to evolving technologies.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

(Applicable for Fall 2024 Session and onward)

PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and Engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO-2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, conduct 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: Conduct investigation of complex Engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PLO-5 Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex Engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO-6 The Engineer and the World: Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment while solving complex engineering problems.

PLO-7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.

PLO-8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.

PLO-9 Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively 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, and make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.

PLO-10 Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PLO-11 Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

(Applicable up to Fall 2023 Sessions)

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 and 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.

Curriculum

The curriculum of BS Civil Engineering program is developed in accordance with the HEC / PEC guidelines. The courses and their content are comparable with the renowned international engineering Institutes.

To keep the students abreast with the cutting-edge technological trends, the curriculum is designed in such a way that it contains the latest knowledge domain and its industrial applications. To meet the said objective, professionals from industry are involved in curriculum development at multiple levels. The distribution of Civil Engineering program credit hours among engineering and non-engineering courses is as follows:

Entry Requirements

As per CUI Policy/Criteria

Scheme of Studies

Scheme of Studies

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCVE) program at CUI Sahiwal are highly valued in the national and international job market due to their strong technical foundation, practical skills, and exposure to modern engineering tools and standards. The multidisciplinary training offered by the department prepares students for a wide range of roles in construction, infrastructure development, urban planning, environmental management, structural design, and project management.

Our alumni are successfully employed in prominent national organizations such as Habib Rafiq (PVT). LTD (HRL), Lahore Development Authority (LDA), National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), and various consulting and construction firms. Many graduates have also pursued higher education and research opportunities in top-ranked universities abroad and are working with international engineering consultants and development agencies across the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

The program’s focus on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and its strong industry-academia linkages ensure that graduates are well-prepared to adapt to evolving engineering challenges and meet global professional standards.

Scholarships Available

There are many scholarships which are offered by national / International organizations for our students. The names of some of the scholarships are listed below:

• Campus Funded Scholarship
• Talent Hunt for Top position holder
• Merit Base Talent Hunt
• Kinship / Sibling Scholarship
• Punjab Danish School Scholarship System
• Diya Pakistan
• CEEF
• External Funding Scholarship
• PEEF
• Punjab Worker Welfare Fund Scholarship
• Endowment Fund Scholarship
• Baluchistan Educational Endowment Fund
• Qarz-E-Husna
• Honhaar Scholarship Program

Contact Information

Incharge Program: Dr. Maria Kanwal, Assistant Professor/ HoD

Email: hodcve@cuisahiwal.edu.pk
dcocve@cuisahiwal.edu.pk

Phone: +92-40-4305001-7

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