Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering

SANKALCHAND PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Sankalchand Patel University

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Mr. Ashutosh D. Patel

Incharge - Head of the Department
(Civil Engineering)

Message from The HOD

Dear Students, Faculty Members, Alumni, and Well-wishers,

Greetings from the Department of Civil Engineering at Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering!

It gives me great pleasure to share that our department continues to uphold its tradition of academic excellence, professional integrity, and commitment to nation-building. As one of the core branches of engineering, Civil Engineering plays a pivotal role in the development of infrastructure and the sustainable growth of society.

At our department, we aim to equip students with strong fundamentals, practical skills, and innovative thinking through a blend of rigorous academic programs, state-of-the-art laboratories, industrial collaborations, and hands-on training. We also encourage students to actively engage in research, consultancy projects, technical activities, and community service.

Our dedicated and experienced faculty members constantly strive to bridge the gap between theory and practice while guiding students toward both academic and professional success. We take pride in our alumni who have carved successful careers in government, industry, academia, and entrepreneurship.

As we embrace the future, we continue to align ourselves with national missions like Smart Cities, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Viksit Bharat @2047, contributing meaningfully through teaching, innovation, and outreach.

We welcome aspiring civil engineers to be part of our dynamic department and contribute to shaping a better tomorrow.

About

The Civil Engineering Department aims to develop competent, ethical, and innovative civil engineers with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practical skills. Established in 1999, the department is dedicated to building expertise in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure while embracing emerging technologies and sustainable practices.

The program emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating classroom teaching with practical exposure through state-of-the-art laboratories and fieldwork. Facilities include labs for Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, and Concrete Technology. The department promotes interdisciplinary learning, student-centered pedagogy, and industry interaction, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional challenges.

Beyond academics, students are encouraged to engage in technical events, site visits, expert talks, and community service activities, all designed to enhance their leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities. Opportunities for advanced studies are supported through the department’s M.Tech and Ph.D. programs, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and innovation.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in civil engineering education, research, and innovation, producing professionals who contribute to sustainable development and societal well- being.

Mission

  • To provide high-quality education through a robust curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities.
  • To encourage research and innovation in civil engineering practices.
  • To develop industry-ready graduates equipped with ethical and professional standards.
  • To foster a spirit of lifelong learning and leadership among students.

Program Outcomes (POs):

PO1:
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2:
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3:
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4:
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5:
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6:
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7:
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8:
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9:
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10:
Communication: Communicate effectively 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.
PO11:
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12:
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO1:
The Graduates of the Programme will achieve excellence in engineering decision-making and design.
PEO2:
Attain leadership careers in engineering practice.
PEO3:
Complete graduate professional engineering education with ethical and societal responsibility.
PEO4:
Graduates, guided by the principles of sustainable development and global interconnectedness, will understand how civil engineering projects affect society and the environment.
PEO5:
Pursue advanced study and research in engineering.
PEO6:
Engage in diverse, alternative career choices.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

PSO1:
Problem Solving: Ability to identify, formulate, and find the solution for complex problems of civil engineering by applying the knowledge of mathematics, science, and principles of civil engineering.
PSO2:
Design: Ability to apply civil engineering design principles to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
PSO3:
Research: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions related to Civil Engineering problems.
PSO4:
Tools and Techniques: Create, select, and apply suitable techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools such as CAD, STAAD, etc., and modelling to complex Civil Engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PSO5:
Professional and Ethical Responsibility: Understand the impact of the professional Civil Engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the Civil Engineering practice.
PSO6:
Teamwork: An ability to perform effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
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