How Shiv Nadar IoE’s B. Tech. Civil Engineering Program is Producing a New Breed of Next-Gen Civil Engineers
Blog / September 18, 2024
We live in a world of smart buildings and skyscrapers, surrounded by a concrete jungle. This is possible because civil engineers use all the available resources efficiently. Civil Engineering involves the design of structures that improve the quality of life such as roadways, canals, reservoirs, bridges, airports, drainage pipes, conduits, structural elements of structures, rail lines, etc. Over time, many construction technologies have changed the face of the construction industry altogether. From cranes to blueprints to pre-construction Software, we have come a long way, and now are dealing with new emerging technologies such as:
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- 3D Printing
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Exoskeletons
- Advanced Materials and
- Self-Healing Concrete
To be a part of such a versatile industry, you can pursue a degree in B. Tech. Civil Engineering. Here are some reasons why Civil Engineering is an important ingredient for economic development and why it is favored by students:
- Rewarding Career Prospects: Civil Engineering is one of the top five most demanded engineering disciplines and one of the most lucrative career options.
- A Creative Career Choice: What can be more creative than creating blueprints for buildings or bridges? The vast number of designs for different structures illustrate how civil engineers need to be creative and innovative.
- An Opportunity to Make the World a Better Place: Civil engineers make the world more liveable by building bridges, roads, airports, homes, hospitals, parks, tunnels, stadiums, and much more. They strive toward developing the community and the surroundings.
- A Diverse Field: Civil Engineering comprises various job roles, sectors, skills, and people from varied fields such as Railway Engineering, Structural Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Building Materials, Project Management, Hydraulics, etc.
These seem to be enough reasons that could enlighten you on the importance of Civil Engineering. And B. Tech. Civil Engineering, an undergraduate program, ensures to bring all your reasons to life. The syllabus of B. Tech. Civil Engineering consists of subjects such as:
- Strength of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Hydrology
- Structural Analysis
- Concrete Technology
- Elements of Surveying
- Hydraulics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Resource Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Design of RCC Structures and
- Design of Steel Structures
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering Program at Shiv Nadar (Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University)
B. Tech. in Civil Engineering at Shiv Nadar (Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University) is a carefully designed program to fill the gap between the industry and academia. The flexibility at Shiv Nadar IoE enables students to customize programs to meet their interests. Students can combine core Math, Science, and Engineering courses with electives in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business to become efficient engineering professionals.
Students at Shiv Nadar IoE build their foundation throughout the program by engaging in experiential learning that helps them gain hands-on experience in applying classroom concepts in the real world. In addition, a final-year project provides them with the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams to pursue an engineering idea from concept to design. The innovative curriculum offers exceptional preparation for an engineering career, as well as for many other professions. The list of specializations offered is as follows:
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering and
- Transportation Engineering
The department aims to develop scientific rigor and professional expertise in the students through its broad spectrum of core and elective courses dispersed throughout the program. Along with theoretical courses, the availability of state-of-art laboratories, computational facilities, top-tier faculties, and interaction with industry experts ensure the overall technological development of the students.
B. Tech. Civil Engineering graduates of Shiv Nadar IoE have been successfully employed in both public (CPWD, NHAI, BRO, MES, Railway, Minister of Water Resources, etc.) and private sectors (Shapoorji Pallonji, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Projects, Saint-Gobain, RITES Ltd, etc.). Some students go on to seek government jobs and join PSUs through the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Technical Exam) exam and UPSC (ESE) exams. Others got admission and fellowships for doing Masters and Ph. D. in well-reputed universities around the world such as Stanford University, Texas A&M University, Delft University of Technology, University of Leeds, University of Waterloo, University of Stuttgart, Arizona State University, etc. The B. Tech. Civil Engineering fees at Shiv Nadar IoE is around INR 13 Lakhs.
We have come a long way from when a man accidentally discovered a wheel. There are lucrative structure designs and plans for even the smallest room. This signifies the creative minds of civil engineers working day and night to develop the best solutions. The B. Tech. Civil Engineering is the first and foremost step in that direction!