BE CIVIL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
The Civil Engineering Department at DHA Suffa University offers a Bachelor’s Degree Program BE (Civil) spanning over 4 years. The program has been prepared in accordance with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) guidelines. The DCK campus serves as the living lab for civil engineers with all sorts of ongoing mega projects in the vicinity area. Specialization streams of Construction Management, Structures, Transportation and Water Resources shall be offered through elective courses beyond the core Civil Engineering courses.
FACULTY
Faculty for Civil Engineering has been appointed with a focus on their foreign teaching and research experience. Most of them also have rich experience of working for the industry as well as academia. The faculty is actively involved in developing solutions for the present problems using futuristic concepts. Our faculty has publications in high-impact journals such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Laboratory
The Civil Engineering department shall consist of laboratories comprising of the state of the art of Engineering Surveying, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Materials, Soil Mechanics Lab, Fluid Mechanics, and Transportation Engineering lab that shall equally support in conducting the experiments as well as producing quality research outputs. All these laboratories are included in the labwork of bachelors in Civil Engineering.
Accreditations
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) recently conducted Zero Visit and allowed to start for BE (Civil) program at DCK campus. The admission in bachelors in Civil Engineering have been already started. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) conducted Zero Visit in July 2020 and allowed to start for BE (Civil) program at DCK campus. Admissions in two batches has been done and third batch admissions will start soon.
Careers
BE in Civil Engineering from DSU offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in traditional as well as emerging technologies related to Civil Engineering like Building Information Modelling, Data Sciences in Civil, Traffic Engineering, Ground-improvement techniques, and Innovative Materials. In addition to these, conventional engineering technologies involving structural engineering, hydraulics, construction management and water-resource management are possible career options after bachelors in Civil Engineering in the developing economy of Pakistan.
Industrial Liaison
Statutory bodies of DHA Suffa University include professionals from industry and technical heads of various engineering organizations established across the region. The purpose of our mutual collaboration is to work towards faculty support, student exposure to the industry, technology incubation, internships & placements, mutual work-study exercises and staff training, in an effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Advantages of studying Bachelors of Civil Engineering at DSU DCK campus
1. Practical Exposure:
Learning through compulsory internships, involvement in on-going mega projects at DCK including ARY Laguna, Malir Expressway etc., first-hand knowledge of the market trends, guest lectures from professionals etc.
2. Diverse Faculty:
Highly qualified individuals besides professionals working in the industry.
3. Accommodation:
Subsidized accommodation facility for students within DCK.
4. Facilities:
The campus has a dedicated library, a cafeteria and an elevator. Besides, hostel Accommodation, purpose-built sports facilities such as tennis courts, Gym, medical centre, mosque and regular transport to and from Karachi for the faculty and students.
5. Well-equipped Labs and Spacious Classrooms:
The four-story dedicated Civil Engineering building has been designed to cater 1000+ students with spacious labs, classrooms, drawing halls.
6. Location:
Calm, secure and peaceful environment of DHA City Karachi.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BE (CIVIL ENGINEERING)
- Intermediate or an equivalent examination (Pre-Engineering) with at least 60% marks
- Must have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at HSSC / A- level
- Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
- At least 50% marks in DSU Entrance Test
Required Documents
Applicants are required to bring the following original documents for application processing:
- Matriculation / O-Level / Equivalent Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
- Intermediate / Equivalent / A-Level Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
- Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
- College Provisional Certificate / Promotion Certificate by the respective Board
- A copy of CNIC and B-Form
- 3 passport-sized photographs with white background
- Admit Card / Statement of Entry is required, if awaiting result
OPTIONAL:
Valid test scores of NEDUET (current year), NTS NAT (IE/ICS) (current year) or SAT II (within two years) if appeared. Applicants Submitting NEDUET, NTS NAT (IE/ICS) or SAT II test scores shall be exempted from taking DSU’s entrance test. However, candidates who do not have good enough NEDUET, NTS NAT (IE/ICS) or SAT II scores will be advised to appear in the DSU Admissions Test for better chances of securing admission.
Program: BE CIVIL ENGINEERING
Semester-1
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-1101 |
Engineering Drawing |
1 |
|
2 |
CE-1101L |
Engineering Drawing Lab |
2 |
|
3 |
CE-1102 |
Engineering Surveying |
2 |
|
4 |
CE-1102L |
Engineering Surveying Lab |
1 |
|
5 |
EE-1030 |
Basic Electrical Engineering |
1 |
|
6 |
EE-1030L |
Basic Electrical Engineering Lab |
1 |
|
7 |
HU-1009 |
Functional English |
2 |
|
8 |
BS-1301 |
Applied Calculus |
3 |
|
9 |
HU-2101 |
Pakistan Studies |
2 |
Semester-2
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-1201 |
Engineering Material |
2 |
|
2 |
CE-1201L |
Engineering Material Lab |
1 |
|
3 |
CE-1202 |
Engineering Mechanics |
3 |
|
4 |
CE-1202L |
Engineering Mechanics Lab |
1 |
|
5 |
CE-1103 |
Computer Programming |
1 |
|
6 |
CE-1103L |
Computer Programming Lab |
2 |
|
7 |
ME-1002 |
Basic Mechanical Engineering |
1 |
|
8 |
ME-1002L |
Basic Mechanical Engineering Lab |
1 |
|
9 |
HU-2201 |
Islamic Studies / Ethical Behaviour (for non-Muslims) |
2 |
|
10 |
BS-2303 |
Linear Algebra & Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
Semester-3
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-2104 |
Civil Engineering Drawing and Graphics |
1 |
|
2 |
CE-2104L |
Civil Engineering Drawing and Graphics Lab |
2 |
|
3 |
CE-2105 |
Advanced Surveying |
2 |
|
4 |
CE-2105L |
Advanced Surveying Lab |
1 |
|
5 |
CE-2203 |
Mechanics of Solids-I |
2 |
|
6 |
CE-2203L |
Mechanics of Solids-I Lab |
1 |
|
7 |
CE-2301 |
Engineering Geology |
2 |
|
8 |
BS-1405 |
Probability & Statistics |
2 |
|
9 |
BS-1405L |
Probability & Statistics Lab |
1 |
|
10 |
HU-4701 |
Professional Ethics |
2 |
Semester-4
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-2204 |
Structural Analysis-I |
3 |
|
2 |
CE-2302 |
Soil Mechanics |
3 |
|
3 |
CE-2302L |
Soil Mechanics Lab |
1 |
|
4 |
CE-2401 |
Construction Engineering |
3 |
|
5 |
CE-2501 |
Fluid Mechanics-I |
3 |
|
6 |
CE-2501L |
Fluid Mechanics-I |
1 |
|
7 |
MS-4407 |
Engineering Economics |
2 |
|
8 |
CE-2001 |
Architecture and Town Planning |
2 |
Semester-5
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-3106 |
Quantity & Cost Estimations |
2 |
|
2 |
CE-3106L |
Quantity & Cost Estimations Lab |
1 |
|
3 |
CE-3205 |
Reinforced Concrete Design-I |
3 |
|
4 |
CE-3205L |
Reinforced Concrete Design-I Lab |
1 |
|
5 |
CE-3502 |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
|
6 |
CE-3502L |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics Lab |
1 |
|
7 |
CE-3601 |
Transportation Engineering-I |
3 |
|
8 |
CE-3601L |
Transportation Engineering-I Lab |
1 |
|
9 |
HU-4408 |
Technical and Business Communication |
3 |
Semester-6
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-3107 |
Geo Informatics |
1 |
|
2 |
CE-3107L |
Geo Informatics Lab |
1 |
|
3 |
CE-3206 |
Mechanics of Solids-II |
2 |
|
4 |
CE-3206L |
Mechanics of Solids-II Lab |
1 |
|
5 |
CE-3207 |
Structural Analysis-II |
3 |
|
6 |
CE-3402 |
Construction Management |
2 |
|
7 |
CE-3402L |
Construction Management Lab |
1 |
|
8 |
CE-3503 |
Environmental Engineering-I |
2 |
|
9 |
CE-3503L |
Environmental Engineering-I Lab |
1 |
|
10 |
HU-xxxx |
Humanities/ Social Science Elective |
3 |
Semester-7
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-4303 |
Geo Technical & Foundation Engineering |
3 |
|
2 |
CE-4303L |
Geo Technical & Foundation Engineering Lab |
1 |
|
3 |
CE-4602 |
Transportation Engineering-II |
3 |
|
4 |
CE-4602L |
Transportation Engineering-II Lab |
1 |
|
5 |
MS-xxxx |
Management Science elective |
3 |
|
6 |
BS-3303 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
|
7 |
CE-4901L |
Civil Engineering Project |
3 |
Semester-8
| S.NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE | CH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CE-4208 |
Reinforced Concrete Design-II |
3 |
|
2 |
CE-4208L |
Reinforced Concrete Design-II Lab |
1 |
|
3 |
CE-4209 |
Design of Steel Structures |
3 |
|
4 |
CE-4504 |
Environmental Engineering-II |
2 |
|
5 |
CE-4505 |
Hydraulics and Irrigation Engineering |
3 |
|
6 |
CE-4902L |
Civil Engineering Project |
3 |
|
7 |
CE-xxxx |
Technical Elective – I |
3 |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Following are Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) graduates are expected to have by the time of graduation.
1. Engineering Knowledge:
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
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.
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.
4. Investigation:
An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature feedback, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
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.
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.
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.
8. Ethics:
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
9. Individual and Team Work:
An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
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.
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.
12. Lifelong Learning:
An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.
Linking PLOs to PEOs:
Mapping of individual PEO with PLOs is depicted in following table.
PEO -1: Effective role towards engineering profession at national and international level based on their technical knowledge and skills.
PEO -2: Effective leadership, team work, communication skills and ethical approach to contribute in multi-disciplinary projects.
PEO -3: Apply state-of-the-art methods to develop sustainable, economical and environmentally sound solutions to engineering problems.
PEO -4: Grow professionally in the career and be engaged in lifelong learning.
Semester-1
| PLO NO | PLOS | PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | PEO 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Engineering Knowledge |
✓ |
|
|
|
|
2 |
Problem Analysis |
|
|
✓ |
|
|
3 |
Design/Development of Solutions |
|
|
✓ |
|
|
4 |
Investigation |
✓ |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Modern Tool Usage |
|
|
✓ |
|
|
6 |
Engineers and Society |
✓ |
|
|
✓ |
|
7 |
Environment and Sustainability |
|
|
✓ |
|
|
8 |
Ethics |
|
✓ |
|
|
|
9 |
Individual and Team Work |
|
✓ |
|
|
|
10 |
Communication |
|
✓ |
|
|
|
11 |
Project Management |
|
✓ |
|
|
|
12 |
Lifelong Learning |
|
|
|
✓ |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
– Universal Tensile & Compression Tester Machine
– Manual Vicat Apparatus
– Compacting Factor Apparatus
– Slump Flow Test Set Apparatus
– Electromagnetic Sieve Shaker and Stacks
– Concrete Penetrometer
– Drum Type Mixer
– Flakiness Sieve Set
– Sample Splitter
– Concrete Test Hammer
– Lab Oven
– Electronic Balance
– Cube Mould
– Cylinder Mould
– Beam Mould
– Poker Vibrator
– Sieves Set (Fine and Coarse)
Surveying Lab Equipment
– Total station
– Digital Theodolite
– GPS (handheld)
– Laser Distance Meter
– Long steel measuring tape Type I, II
– Plump Bob Type I, II
– Survey Arrows, Wooden Peg, Ranging Pole
– Carpenter Spirit level
– Analog Prismatic Compass, Digital Trough Compass
– Plane Table Survey
Fluid Mechanics Labs
– Hydraulic Bench
– Flow visualization in channel
– Fluid Properties and Hydrostatic bench
– Bernoulli’s theorem Apparatus
– Flow Over Weirs
– Free and forced vortex
– Flow visualization apparatus
– Energy losses in pipe bends and fittings
– Pelton wheel turbine
– Impact of jet Apparatus
– Pipe Friction Apparatus
– Orifice Discharge Apparatus
– Flow meter measurement Apparatus
– Drag coefficient Apparatus
– Horizontal Osborne Reynolds Apparatus
– Pipe Network Trainer
– Multi-purpose Flume 3m
Engineering Mechanics Labs
– Combined shear force & bending Moment Apparatus
– Reactions of Beam Apparatus
– Forces in a Truss Apparatus
– Unsymmetrical Bending & Shear Apparatus
– Buckling of Struts Apparatus
– Friction on the Inclined plane Apparatus
– Deflection on a Beam Apparatus
– Compound Wires Apparatus
– Polygon and Forces Apparatus
– Principle of Moment Apparatus
– Combined bending and Torsion Apparatus
| PROGRAM | ONE TIME CHARGES (ONLY IN 1ST SEMESTER FEES) | PER SEMESTER | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
ADMISSION FEE |
CAUTION MONEY(REFUNDABLE) |
IT CHARGES |
MISC. CHARGES
|
LAB CHARGES(PER CREDIT HOUR)
|
TUITION FEE (PER CREDIT HOUR)
|
|
BE(Civil) |
15,000 |
10,000 |
5,500 |
6,850 |
13,750 |
5,100 |
| PROGRAMS | 1ST SEMESTER FEE AMOUNT | SEMESTER FEE (WITHOUT ADM & C/ MONEY) | CREDIT HOURS 1ST SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BE(Civil) |
148,450 |
123,450 |
11 + 4 |
NOTE:
- The University reserves the right to change fee/charges on yearly basis.
- MS/PhD Research Fee will be charged as per credit hour Tuition Fee.
- PhD Comprehensive Examination Fee is RS. 5000/-
- There will be an additional fee for PhD Thesis evaluation by foreign and local evaluators.
- Advance Tax (under section 236-I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee (if the student’s payable fee exceeds Rs. 200,000/- per annum, excluding the amount refundable).
