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Mecheri, Mettur Tk. Salem Dt – 636 453.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME: M.E. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

VISION
To attain global recognition as a Commendable centre for quality Engineering Education and
Research

MISSION
To equip the graduates to meet the sustainable development of Construction Industry for the
betterment of the society.
To provide quality education for the graduates to execute traditional and Ethical Civil Engineering
Practices.
To enable successful Professional Engineers to meet the Industrial challenges.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

Excel in research or will succeed in Construction Engineering and Management profession in the
government, public and private sector organizations.
Have a sound knowledge in statistics, project management and construction engineering
fundamentals required for solving real time construction Engineering and Management problems
using modern equipment and software tools.
Become entrepreneurs and develop processes and construction technologies through innovation, by
integrating their knowledge in multidisciplinary management to meet the needs of society and
formulate solutions that are technically sound, economically feasible, and socially acceptable.
Have professional and ethical attitude, effective communication skills, teamwork skills, leadership
quality, multidisciplinary approach and an ability to relate Construction Engineering and
Management issues in broader social context.
Have competence of excellence, leadership, written ethical codes and guidelines, and the life-long
learning needed for a successful professional career.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

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Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals,

and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences,
and engineering sciences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
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.
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.
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.
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

In-depth knowledge in the construction management, engineering and technologies necessary to
formulate, plan, schedule and execute construction projects.
Critically analyze and solve construction engineering and management problems by applying the
modern tools and concepts of Construction Engineering & Management and make innovative
advances in theoretical and practical.
Conceptualize the problems in construction industry and develop appropriate solutions which are
technically feasible and economically viable with due consideration of sustainability.

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code MA4159
Course Name Statistical Methods For Engineers
After completing this course, students should demonstrate competency in the
following topics
Consistency, efficiency and unbiasedness of estimators, method of maximum
likelihood estimation and Central Limit Theorem.
Concept of linear regression, correlation, and its applications.
List the guidelines for designing experiments and recognize the key historical
Course Outcome figures in Design of Experiments.
Perform exploratory analysis of multivariate data, such as multivariate normal
density,
calculating descriptive statistics, testing for multivariate normality
The students should have the ability to use the appropriate and relevant,
fundamental and applied mathematical and statistical knowledge,
methodologies and modern computational tools
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Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code CN4101
Course Name Modern Construction Materials
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
Explain the various types of special concretes
Select the different processing of steel and applications of coating
Course Outcome
Explain the manufacturing process and applications of polymer composites
Identify the different flooring materials and application of façade materials
Apply the knowledge of smart and intelligent materials in construction field

Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code CN4102
Course Name Project Formulation And Appraisal
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
Perform Formulations Of Projects
Course Outcome Analyze Project Costing
Evaluate Project Appraisal
Apply Project Financing.

Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code CN4103
Course Name Construction Equipment And Management
On Completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
Develop knowledge on planning of equipment and selection of equipment
Course Outcome Explain the knowledge on fundamentals of earth work operations, earth
moving operations and types of earth work equipment
Develop the knowledge on special construction equipments
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Apply the knowledge on asphalt and concrete plants

Apply the knowledge and select the proper materials handling equipment.

Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code CN4201
Course Name Advanced Construction Techniques
On Completion of the Course the student will be able to
Understand the modern construction techniques used in the sub structure
construction.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts
Course Outcome
relevant to super structure construction for buildings
Understand the concepts used in the construction of special structures
Knowledge on Various strengthening and repair methods for different cases
Identify the suitable demolition technique for demolishing a building.

Regulation 2021
Semester 01 Professional Elective-I
Course Code CN4701
Course Name Advanced Concrete Technology
On Completion of the Course the student will be able to
Develop knowledge on various materials needed for concrete manufacture
Apply the rules to do mix designs for concrete by various methods
Course Outcome
Develop the methods of manufacturing of concrete
Explain about various special concrete
Explain various tests on fresh and hardened concrete.

Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code ST4161
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Course Name Advanced Construction Engineering and Experimental Techniques laboratory

Gain practical knowledge by applying the experimental methods to correlate
with the theory.
Course Outcome Learn the usage of electrical and optical systems for various measurements.
Apply the analytical techniques and graphical analysis to interpret the
experimental data.

Regulation 2021
Semester 01
Course Code CN4111
Course Name Technical Seminar
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Identify latest developments in the field of Structural Engineering
Course Outcome Acquire technical writing abilities for seminars, conferences and journal
publications
Use modern tools to present the technical details.

Regulation 2021
Semester 02
Course Code CN4201
Course Name Advanced Construction Techniques
Understand the modern construction techniques used in the sub structure
construction
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts
Course Outcome relevant to super structure construction for buildings
Understand the concepts used in the construction of special structures
Knowledge on Various strengthening and repair methods for different cases.
Identify the suitable demolition technique for demolishing a building.

Regulation 2021
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Semester 02
Course Code CN4202
Course Name Construction Planning, Scheduling And Control
After completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to understand.
Identify and estimate the activity in the construction
Schedule the networking of activities using critical path method
Evaluate the project budget required for the particular construction project
Course Outcome
Recognize the various quality control tool required in the construction
industry
Explain the different databases that can be maintained in a construction
industry using computers

Regulation 2021
Semester 02
Course Code CN4203
Course Name Contract Laws and regulations
On Completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
Design the construction contracts
Develop a skill for the tendering process
Course Outcome Explain the duties of the arbitrator
Develop an idea on the various legal requirements to be met in relation to
land and construction
Identify and apply the provisions provided in the labour welfare schemes

Regulation 2021
Semester 02 Professional Elective-II
Course Code CN4005
Course Name Project Safety Management
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Course Outcome
Develop the knowledge on accidents and their causes
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Develop the knowledge about safety programmes safety programme job-

site safety assessment
Apply the knowledge contractual obligations
Explain about designing for safety and safety procedures
Develop the knowledge owners’ and designers responsibility

Regulation 2021
Semester 02 Professional Elective-III
Course Code CN4008
Course Name Resource Management And Control in Construction
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Identify the different types of resources in a construction industry
Evaluate the labour productivity and the influencing factors
Course Outcome Calculate the equipment output and its operation condition of construction
equipment
Describe the terms of cash inflow, cash outflow and balance sheet
Categorize the time and cost related informations in a construction sector

Regulation 2021
Semester 02
Course Code CN4211
Course Name Construction Management Studio Laboratory
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Prepare the proposal for a construction project
Course Outcome
Schedule and Track the activities a construction project
Develop a simulation model for analysing the project risk

Regulation 2021
Semester 02
Course Code CN4212
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Course Name Statistical analysis for construction Engineers laboratory

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Formulate descriptive statistics with charts and graphs using spreadsheet
softwares and interpretation of results
Course Outcome Solve Linear Programming Problems, transportation and assignment
problems by appropriate techniques and evaluate the behaviour under
different range of parameters
Perform network analysis and decision making in project management.

Regulation 2021
Semester 03 Professional Elective-IV
Course Code ST4073
Course Name Maintenance, Repair And Rehabilitation of Structures
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Explain the importance of maintenance assessment of distressed structures
Apply the knowledge on Quality assurance for concrete based on Strength
and Durability
Course Outcome
Identify various repair materials and advancements in concrete
Explain the knowledge on Concrete protection methods Structural health
monitoring
Select various strengthening and repair methods for different cases.

Regulation 2021
Semester 03 Professional Elective-V
Course Code CN4013
Course Name Quality Control And Assurance in Construction
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to.
Achieve the knowledge of quality management guidelines, quality circles
Course Outcome Apply the quality standards for preparing Quality system documents
Explain the skill of preparing inspection procedures for quality planning
Select the techniques and tools for Quality Assurance and Control in
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Construction Industry.
Achieve the knowledge of quality improvement techniques.

Regulation 2021
Semester 03 Open Elective
Course Code PX4012
Course Name Renewable Resources Technology
Ability to classify the solar energy collectors and methodologies of
storing solar energy.
Knowledge in applying solar energy in a useful way.
Course Outcome
Knowledge in wind energy and biomass with its economic aspects.
Knowledge in capturing and applying other forms of energy sources like
wind, biogas and geothermal energies.

Regulation 2021

Semester 03

Course Code CN4312

Course Name Project Work I

Apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses in solving
problems
Course Outcome
Recognize the importance of literature review
Report and present the findings of the work conducted.

Regulation 2021

Semester 04

Course Code CN4411

Course Name Project Work II

Discover potential research areas in the field of Structural Engineering
Course Outcome
Apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses to be
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creative, well planned, organized and coordinated

Report and present the findings of the work conducted.