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Qurtuba Approved Syllabus for B.Sc Civil Engineering Technology- 2018

Approved on 1st November 2018

BSc CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Objective:

The Degree program of BSc Civil Engineering Technology is so designed to provide the

students high quality required to fully develop their professional qualities and skills enabling

them to confidently and independently undertake designing, construction and maintenance of

any engineering work. Emphasis is placed not only imparting the theoretical knowledge to the

students but the understanding the application of their knowledge.

Apart from imparting the classroom knowledge to the students, real world application of the

same is demonstrated in the well-equipped laboratories which install the students the

confidence to solve the real-life problems. This is important to mention that a student after

graduation is well-prepared to undertake any practical field assignment.

Degree Requirements:

Each student will have to complete at least 137 credit hours of course work for BSc

Engineering Technology. This shall include carrying out the terminal research project and

writing of the dissertation as well as an oral defence of the same.

Duration:

The normal duration of the BSc Civil Engineering Technology shall be Eight Semesters.

Eligibility for Admission:

• Three Years Diploma of Associate Engineer (D.A.E) in Civil technology with at least

50 % marks from any Board of Technical Education.

• F.Sc Pre-Engineering, Intermediate in Computer Science (ICS) from any Board of

Intermediate & Secondary Education with at least 50 % marks.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• Be able to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics,

science, Engineering Technology, or technology to solve broadly-defined

Engineering Technology problems appropriate to the discipline;

• Be able to conduct standard tests, measurements, experiments and to analyze and

interpret the results to improve processes;

• Be able to function effectively as a member or as a leader on a technical team with

strong communication skills;

• Be able to act as a responsible member of society with willingness to mentor fellow

employees and an understanding of the ethical, social and economic impact of their

work in a global context.

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO-1 (Engineering Technology Knowledge)

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, Engineering Technology

fundamentals and Engineering Technology specialization to defined and applied

Engineering Technology procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.

PLO-2 (Problem Analysis)

Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex Engineering Technology

problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural

sciences and Engineering Technology sciences

PLO-3 (Design/Development of Solutions)

Design solutions for complex Engineering Technology 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 into complex 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 (Modern Tool Usage)

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern Engineering

Technology and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex Engineering

Technology activities, with an understanding of the limitations

PLO-6 (The Engineer and Society)

Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,

legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional

Engineering Technology practice.

PLO-7 (Environment and Sustainability)

Understand the impact of professional Engineering Technology 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 Technology practice.

PLO-9 (Individual and Team Work)

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in

multidisciplinary settings.

PLO-10 (Communication)

Communicate effectively on complex Engineering Technology activities with the

Engineering Technology 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)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Engineering Technology 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.

PLO-12 (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.

These PLOs are published both in faculty room and at the main notice boards of the

department so that the students and faculty are frequently reminded of the expected

outcomes from the said program.

Domain Levels:

Affective Domain

(Feeling, attitudes)

1. RECEIVING (A1):

Definition: Selectively attends to stimuli.

Sample Verbs: Accept, acknowledge, be aware, listen, notice,

pay attention, tolerate.

2. RESPONDING(A2):

Definition: Responds to stimuli.

Sample Verbs: Agree to, answer freely, assist, care for,

communicate, comply, conform, consent, contribute,

cooperate, follow, obey, participate willingly, read

vulnerability, respond, visit, volunteer.

3. VALUING(A3):

Definition: Attaches value or worth to something.

Sample Verbs: Adopt, assume responsibility, behave according

to, choose, commit, desire, exhibit loyalty,

express, initiate, prefer, seek, show concern,

show continual desire to, use resources to.

4. ORGANIZATION(A4):

Definition: Conceptualizes the value and resolves conflict

between it and other values.

Sample Verbs: Adapt, adjust, arrange, balance, classify,

conceptualize, formulate, group, organize, rank,

theorize.

5. INTERNALIZING(A5):

Definition: Integrates the value into a value system that controls behavior.

Sample Verbs: Act upon, advocate, defend, exemplify, influence,

justify behavior, maintain, serve, support.

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Cognitive Domain

(Thinking, knowledge)

1.

KNOWLEDGE(C1)

Definition: Sample

Verbs:

Remembers previously learned material. Define,

identify, label, list, name, recall, state.

2. COMPREHENSION(C2):

Definition: Grasps the meaning of material (lowest level of understanding)

Sample Verbs: Describe, discuss, explain, locate, paraphrase,

give example, translate.

3. APPLICATION(C3):

Definition: Uses learning in new and concrete situations

(higher level of understanding).

Sample Verbs: Apply, carry out, demonstrate, illustrate, prepare, solve, use.

4. ANALYSIS(C4):

Definition: Understands both the content and structure of material.

Sample Verbs: Analyze, categorize, compare, contrast,

differentiate, discriminate, outline.

5. SYNTHESIS(C5):

Definition: Formulates new structures from existing knowledge and skills.

Sample Verbs: Combine, construct, design, develop, generate, plan, propose.

6. EVALUATION(C6):

Definition: Judges the value of material for a given purpose.

Sample Verbs: Assess, conclude, evaluate, interpret, justify, select, support.


Psychomotor Domain

(Doing, skills)

1. PERCEPTION(P1):

Definition: Senses cues that guide motor activity.

Sample Verbs: Detect, hear, listen, observe, perceive,

recognize, see, sense, smell, taste, view, watch.

2. SET(P2):

Definition: Is mentally, emotionally, and physically ready to act.

Sample Verbs: Achieve a posture, assume a body stance,

establish a body position, place hands, arms etc.,

position the body, sit, stand, station.

3. GUIDED RESPONSE(P3):

Definition: Imitates and practices skills, often in discrete steps.

Sample Verbs: Copy, duplicate, imitate, manipulate with

guidance, operate under supervision, practice,

repeat, try.

4. MECHANISM(P4):

Definition: Performs acts with increasing efficiency,

confidence, and proficiency.

Sample Verbs: Complete with confidence, conduct, demonstrate,

execute, improve efficiency, increase speed, make,

pace, produce, show dexterity.

5. COMPLETE OVERT RESPONSE(P5):

Definition: Performs automatically.

Sample Verbs: Act habitually, advance with assurance, control,

direct, excel, guide, maintain efficiency, manage,

master, organize, perfect, perform automatically,

proceed.

6. ADAPTION(P6):

Definition: Adapts skill sets to meet a problem situation.

Sample Verbs: Adapts, reorganizes, alters, revises, changes.

7. ORGANIZATION(P7):

Definition: Creates new patterns for specific situations.

Sample Verbs: Designs, originates, combines, composes, constructs.


Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Number of Courses: 38

Credit Hours: 137

SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR B.Sc. CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Number of Courses: 35

T P TOTAL

Total Credit Hours 66 70 137

One Theory Credit Hour 01 Hour (60 Minutes)

One Practical Credit Hour 03 hours (180 Minutes)

Semester-1

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours

QNS – 111 Applied Mathematics – I 3 – 0

QNS – 112 Applied Physics 3 – 1

QBH – 113 English Language Skills 3 – 0

QCT – 114 Civil Engineering Drawing 1 – 2

QCT – 115 Computer Application 1 – 2

QBH – 116 Islamic Studies 3 – 0

14+5=19

Semester-2


QCT – 121 Concrete Technology 3 – 1

QCT – 122 Surveying 3 – 1

QNS – 123 Applied Mechanics 2 – 1

QCT – 124 Materials & Methods of Construction 3 – 1

QBH – 125 Pak Studies 3 – 0

14+4=18


Semester-3


QNS – 231 Applied Mathematics-II 3 – 0

QCT – 232 Quantity Surveying & Contract Document 2 – 1

QCT – 233 Soil Mechanics 2 – 1

QCT – 234 Fluid Mechanics 2 – 1

QCT – 235 Mechanics of Solids 2 – 1

11+4=15

Semester-4


QNS – 241 Transportation Engineering 2 – 1

QCT – 242 Water supply & Waste Water Management 2 – 1

QCT – 243 Environmental Management 2 – 1

QCT – 244 Theory of Structure 2 – 0

QMS – 245 Occupational Health & Safety Management 2 – 0

QBH – 246 Technical Communication Skills 3 – 0

13+3=16

Semester-5


QCT – 351 Hydrology 2 – 1

QCT – 352 Reinforced Concrete Structures 2 – 1

QCT – 353 Computer Aided Building Modelling & Design 1 – 2

QMS – 354 Total Quality Management 3 – 0

QCT – 355 Foundation Engineering 2 – 1

QMS 356 Engineering Economics 2 – 0

12+5=17


Semester-6


QCT – 361 Pre-Stressed & Pre-Cast Concrete 2 – 1

QCT – 362 Geology & Earthquake Engineering 2 – 0

QMS – 363 Project Management 2 – 0

QBH – 364 Technical Report Writing 3 – 0

QCT – 365 Steel Structures 2 – 1

QCT – 366 Irrigation & Hydraulic Structures 2 – 1

13+3=16

Semester- 7


QCT – 471 Supervised Industrial Training 0 – 15

QCT – 472 Project 0 – 3

0+18=18

Semester-8


QCT – 481 Supervised Industrial Training 0 – 15

QCT – 482 Project 0 – 3

0+18=18

Description of Course Codes

For Technology courses (CT)

C = Civil

T = Technology based Subject

For Non-Technology Courses

NS=Natural Sciences

BH=Basic Humanities MS = Management Sciences


OBJECTIVE:

Teach the concepts of calculus and analytic geometry and the applications of these concepts to

the solution of engineering problems.

Course learning outcomes:

At the completion of the course, the students will be able to:

S. No. CLOs Learning Domain Taxonomy

Level

PLO

1 Identify the complex number system, complex functions

and integrals of complex functions

Cognitive C1 1

1

Describe the ideas of rate of change

and derivatives using the concept of

limits and continuity

Cognitive C2 1

2.

Apply derivatives and integrals for

solving different Problems arising in

engineering sciences.

Cognitive C3 1

Course Outline:

Complex numbers: Argand diagram, De Moivre‟s theorem, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic

trigonometry identity.

Functions: Algebra of vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations. Derivative as slope, as

rate of change (graphical representation). Extreme values, tangents and normal, curvature and

radius of curvature.

Differentiation: as approximation. Partial derivatives and their application to extreme values

and approximation.

Integration: by substitution and by parts, integration and definite integration as area under curve

(graphical representation). Reduction formulae. Double integration and its applications. Polar

Program Civil Engineering Technology

Semester 1st

Subject QNS-111 Applied Mathematics-I

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


and Cartesian coordinates, polar curves, radius of curvature, cycloid, hypocycloid, epicycloids

and involutes of a circle.

Recommended Books:

• Calculus and analytical Geometry, 11th Edition By Thomas Finney John Wiley & Sons.

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics 5th Edition By C. R. Wylie McGraw-Hill Education.

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition By HTErwin Kreyszig TH John Wiley

& Sons.


OBJECTIVES:

• To familiarize the students with concepts of Physics

• To enable students to acquire basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering

relevant to civil engineering

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

S.

No.

CLO Domain Taxonom

y Level PLO

Theory

1 Define the basic terminologies of electricity &

magnetism. Cognitive C1 1

2 Explain fundamental laws of physics relevant to

the engineering sciences.

Cognitive C2 1

3 Apply knowledge of basic physical laws to solve

real life problems.

Cognitive C3 2

Practical/Lab

1 Demonstrate the basic concepts of Electricity & Magnetism and instruments used in lab work.

Cognitive C3 1

2 Participate willingly and to contribute towards the

achievement of given experiment. Affective A2 9

3

Practice various experiments related to electricity

& magnetism to calculate / observe the basic

electrical and magnetism quantities, principles, laws etc.

Psychomoto

r

P3

5

COURSE OUTLINE:

PHYSICS OF ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND ELECTRICITY

Basics of Mechanics, Moment of inertia, simple harmonics motion. Atomic structure, Atomic

bonding. Electromotive force and potential difference. Current, Effects of electric current.


Semester 1st

Subject QNS-112 Applied Physics

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

4 1 3


Conductor. Insulator. Semiconductor. Electrical quantities. Resistance. Alternating Current.

ELECTROSTATICS AND CAPACITANCE

Coulomb’s law. Electric charge. Electric field. Electric field strength and Electric Flux. Gauss's

law. Electric potential. Dielectric. Capacitance. Charging and Discharging of Capacitor.

Capacitors in series and in parallel. Energy in capacitor.

ELECTROMAGNETISM

Magnetic fields. Characteristic of lines of magnetic flux. Magnetic fields due to currents.

Electromagnet. Force on current carrying conductor in magnetic field. Electromagnetic

induction. Magneto motive force. Permeability. Reluctance. Self-inductance. Inductance of a

coil, Air core and Iron cored inductor. L/R Time constant. Energy stored in inductance. Mutual

inductance.

SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS

Energy levels in a semiconductor. Hole concept. Intrinsic and Extrinsic regions. PN junction.

Doppler effect

LAB OUTLINE:

1. To demonstrate different kinds of conductors, insulators air core and Iron cored inductor.

2. To demonstrate and find electric charge and electric field surrounding any conductor.

3. To determine the equivalent capacitance when capacitors are connected in series and in

parallel.

4. To determine the equivalent resistance when resistors are connected in series and in

parallel.

5. To determine the R-C Time Constant.

6. To determine L/R Time Constant.

7. To demonstrate the mutual induction and working of transformer.

8. To demonstrate the effect of depletion layer on P_N junction.

Recommended Book:

• Halliday, Resnick and Walker, "Fundamental of Physics" (Latest Ed.)

• Electrical Technology, Edward Hughes ,Longman Latest edition,


OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

To enhance English language skill




Level

PLO

1 Adopt English correctly in speaking

and writing. Affective A3 10

2 Follow English vocabulary and skills to

use it in professional life. Affective A2 10

3

Classify common errors usually made

by the learners of English as second

language

Affective A4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:

Consulting a dictionary for spelling, pronunciation and meanings, Reading skills: skimming,

scanning, intensive reading and improving reading speed, Library resources, listing

books(bibliography), Sentence; subject and predicate, kinds, Types and parts of speech, use of

articles, Practice in writing a unified correct sentence, Punctuation and spellings, Analysis of

sentence structure, Clauses, verbs (transitive and intransitive), Translation (Urdu into English),

Paragraph writing, Practice in writing a good, unified and coherent paragraph, Comprehension;

answer to questions on a given text, Summary and précis making, Showing of documentaries;

reviews of the same

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Shafi, Mansoor and Irfan, H, 1994.

• Skill Worker: Student Activity Book: B A English for Paper B. 1st ed. Caravan Book

House Lahore, Pakistan.

• Polymer English Grammar and Composition for BA/B.Sc.1994. 1st ed.

• Polymer Publication Lahore, Pakistan


Semester 1st

Subject QBH-113 English Language Skills

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


OBJECTIVES:

• To enable students to learn and develop engineering drawing skills.

• To develop the skills to understand fundamentals of different types of drawings.

Course learning outcomes:


S. No. CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

Level PLO

Theory

1

Explain fundamental concepts of

engineering drawing for simple

objects/structures and understand

characteristics, Instruments and Drawing

sheets, Selection and use of scales.

Cognitive C2 1

2. Explain the concept of projection

systems Cognitive C2 1

3. Develop isometric drawings and

orthographic projections. Cognitive C5 3

Practical/Lab

1 Produce engineering drawing sheets of

simple objects/structures manually. Psychomotor P4 5

2 Describe the basic drawings and relevant

tools. Cognitive C2 1

3

Communicate selected sheets on

multimedia in groups and subsequent

viva voce. Affective A2 10


Semester 1st

Subject QET-114 Engineering Drawing

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 2 1


COURSE OUTLINE:

INTRODUCTION: Introduction to the subject and drawing equipment. Lettering and

dimensioning, graphic symbols, geometric construction, engineering curves and ellipse, free

hand sketches and isometric views.

MECHANICAL DRAWING: Use of drafting instruments. Basic drafting techniques, drawing

and lettering, dimensioning, projections and section of solids, Orthographic projections,

Isometric views with particular reference to piping and ducting, Practice of assembly drawing.

CIVIL DRAWING: Plan, Elevations (front, left and right) and details of buildings. Elements of

perspective drawings.

ELECTRICAL DRAWING: Electrical safety drawings, Electric substation equipment layout,

Schematic Diagrams of substations, lighting and power distribution boards in contrast with house

and industrial wiring diagrams, Electrical Symbols and one-line diagrams of a typical power

system and its parts using all details.

Recommended Books:

• Mitchel & Spencer, “Technical Drawing” (Latest Edition)

• Choudhry, “Elements of Workshop Technology” (Volume –I)

• Chapman, “Workshop technology” (Part-I, II, & III)

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OBJECTIVES:

• Computer Science concepts and applications in our society as well as a look at the

hardware that makes up a computing machine.

• Office automation tools such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets; internet;

current trends in computer science.




Level PLO

Theory

1

Demonstrate the components of a

computer system, basic proficiency

in computer and commonly used

computer applications and recognize

data representation in number systems.

Cognitive C3 1

2

Develop Industry and Education Purpose

of Information System, Office

Automation System and Tools

Cognitive C5 1

3

Explain the fundamentals of

operating systems, databases, computer

networks and internet.

Cognitive C2 1

Practical/Lab

1.

Execute skills required for fundamental

concepts of computer programming and

produce simple programs.

Psychomotor P4 5

2.

Demonstrate the basic hardware

components & software of a computer

system

Cognitive C3 1

3. Adopt the professional behavior during

work in industry Affective A3 8


Semester 1st

Subject QCT-115 Computer Application

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 2 1


COURSE OUTLINE:

Basic Definitions & Concepts, Major Components of Computer, Parts of Computer, Input and

Output Devices, Storage Devices , Introduction to Programming Languages, Social Impact of

Computer ages, Computers in Offices, Industry and Education Purpose of Information System,

Office Automation System and Tools, Word Processing, Spread Sheet, Preparing a Power Point

Presentation, Editing and Formatting a PowerPoint Presentation. Adding Animation, To

Presentations Computer Graphics and Design, Working with Images, Graphics Software. The

Internet & Online Resources, Internet Basics, Email, Collaborative Computing and Social

Networking. Introduction to various operating system including windows, Linux and android

applications

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Demonstration of Installation of Windows Operating system

2. Demonstration & Practice installation of MS-office package.

3. Demonstration Introduction to word processor.

4. Demonstration Main Interface window Practice open/Close MS-Word. Practice

Create/save/Rename/Close files.

5. Practice Editing data in MS-Word including user clip board, insert symbols, Formatting

character, Formatting Paragraph, paragraph indentation

6. Demonstration & Practice find/replace data, Practice Bullets & Numbering

7. Demonstration & Practice Inserting columns.

8. Practice page setup.

9. Practice spelling & grammar.

10. Preparing A PowerPoint Presentation

11. Editing and Formatting a PowerPoint Presentation

12. Adding Animation to Presentations

13. Preparing and Formatting an Excel Worksheet.

14. Maintaining and Enhancing A Worksheet

15. Practice using formulas in Excel

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Introduction to Information Technology by William Sawyer

• Introduction to Computer Science by Peter Norton

• Fundamentals of Information Technology by Alexis Leon


Objective:

• To provide Basic information about Islamic Studies

• To enhance understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization

• To improve Students skill to perform prayers and other worships

Course Learning Outcomes CLOs:

At the completion of the course, the student will be able to:


Domain

Taxonomy

Level

PLO

1 Discuss the Miracles, principles,

characteristics of Islam and pillars of Islam. Cognitive C2 1

2

Describe the dealings with women and

relatives, rights of women and importance

of Ethics as explained in the religion.

Cognitive C2 8

3

Explain the significance of Holy Quran,

difference between Halal and Haram,

Cleanliness in Islam and relations between

Muslim & Ahl-e-Kitab.

Cognitive C2 7

4

Describe the believe on the Finality of

Prophet (PBUH) & Believe on the Day of

Judgement.

Cognitive C2 8

5 To demonstrate concepts of Ethics in the

light of Holy Quran. Cognitive C3 8

Course Outline:

Introduction to Quranic Studies

• Basic Concepts of Quran


Semester 1st

Subject QBH-116 Islamic Studies

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


• History of Quran

• Uloom-ul -Quran

Study of Selected Text of Holy Quran

• Verses of Surah Al-Baqra Related to Faith(Verse No-284-286)

• Verses of Surah Al-Hujrat Related to Adab Al-Nabi(Verse No-1- 18)

• Verses of Surah Al-Mumanoon Related to Characteristics of faithful (Verse No-1-11)

• Verses of Surah al-Furqan Related to Social Ethics (Verse No.63-77)

• Verses of Surah Al-Inam Related to Ihkam(Verse No-152-154)

• Verses of Surah Al-Ihzab Related to Adab al-Nabi (Verse No.6, 21, 40, 56, 57, 58.)

• Verses of Surah Al-Hashar (18,19,20) Related to thinking, Day of Judgment

• Verses of Surah Al-Saf Related to Tafakar,Tadabar (Verse No- 1,14)

Seerat of Holy Prophet (S.A.W)

• Life of Muhammad Bin Abdullah (Before Prophet Hood)

• Life of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) in Makkah

• Important Lessons Derived from the life of Holy Prophet in Makkah

Seerat of Holy Prophet (S.A.W)

• Life of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) in Madina

• Important Events of Life Holy Prophet in Madina

• Important Lessons Derived from the life of Holy Prophet in Madina

Introduction to Sunnah

• Basic Concepts of Hadith

• History of Hadith

• Kinds of Hadith

• Uloom-ul-Hadith

• Sunnah & Hadith

• Legal Position of Sunnah

Selected Study from Text of

Hadith Islamic Culture &

Civilization

• Basic Concepts of Islamic Culture & Civilization

• Historical Development of Islamic Culture & Civilization

• Characteristics of Islamic Culture & Civilization

• Islamic Culture & Civilization and Contemporary Issues

Islam & Science


• Basic Concepts of Islam & Science

• Contributions of Muslims in the Development of Science

• Quran & Science

Islamic Economic System

• Basic Concepts of Islamic Economic System

• Means of Distribution of wealth in Islamic Economics

• Islamic Concept of Riba

• Islamic Ways of Trade & Commerce

Political System of Islam

• Basic Concepts of Islamic Political System

• Islamic Concept of Sovereignty

• Basic Institutions of Govt. in Islam

Social System of Islam

• Basic Concepts of Social System Of Islam

• Elements of Family

• Ethical Values of Islam

Recommended Books:

• Hussain Hamid Hassan, “An Introduction to the Study of Islamic Law”

leaf Publication Islamabad, Pakistan, (Latest Edition).

• Ahmad Hasan, “Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence” Islamic Research

Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad (1993)

• Mir Waliullah, “Muslim Jurisprudence and the Quranic Law of Crimes”

Islamic Book Service (1982)

• H.S. Bhatia, “Studies in Islamic Law, Religion and Society” Deep &

Deep Publications New Delhi (1989)

Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, “Introduction to Al Sharia Al Islamia”

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (2001)


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an understanding of the composition and behavior of plain and reinforced

concrete.

• To understand various methods of proportioning of constituent materials for a required

concrete quality.

• To analyze the problems of transportation, pouring, bleeding of concrete.

• To understand methods of curing and compaction and factors affecting strength of

concrete.

• To know the benefits of testing of concrete and to understand the procedure of quality

control.

• To get introduction of the design of simple beams for flexure and shear.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):


S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonom

y level PLO

Theory

1. Discuss Properties of aggregates, cement and

concrete. Cognitive C2 1

2 Analyse strength, elastic behaviour, shrinkage

and creep and durability to chemical and

physical attacks.

Cognitive C4 2

3 Design Mechanics of reinforced concrete and

its behaviour under working and ultimate

loads. Basics of reinforced concrete design

Cognitive C5 3

Practical/Lab

1. To participate willingly and to contribute

towards the achievement of given experiment.

Affective A2 10


Semester 2nd

Subject QCT-121 Concrete Technology

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

4 1 3


2 Perform experiments related to properties of

concrete.

Psychomotor P2 2

3 Estimate the physical parameters using

experimental data.

Cognitive C3 2

Concrete Properties and Its Behavior: Properties of aggregates, cement and concrete,

properties of fresh and hardened concrete, strength, elastic behavior, shrinkage and creep and

durability to chemical and physical attacks. Methods of testing concrete cylinders and cubes in

compression. Effects of impurities in water and in aggregates on the performance and durability

of plain and reinforced concrete. Effect of water/cement ratio upon workability and strength of

concrete.

Mix Design: Requirements of cube cylinder strength, workability and aggregate size. Prescribed

mix, design mix and the effect of varying proportions of the component parts. Procedure for

design of concrete mix (ACI, British Standard Specifications and Road Note No.4). Laboratory

and site testing for assessing the quality, performance and strength of a design mix

Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics of reinforced concrete and its behavior under working and

ultimate loads. Basics of reinforced concrete design. Analysis and design of RC beams and

columns for flexure, shear, axial load, and anchorage by ultimate strength design method. Design

for diagonal tension and bond. Behavior of one-way and two-way slabs and their design.

Detailing and Fabrication of Reinforcement: Function of reinforcement in structural concrete

elements with respect to resisting tension, compression, shear and shrinkage cracking. Concrete

cover to reinforcing bars and its variation in different structural elements, lapping of

reinforcement, details of bar bending and preparation of schedules. Preparation of working

drawings of structural elements. Introduction to different types of concrete foundations.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Organic impurities and water absorption of aggregates.

2. Determination of specific gravity and bulk densities of aggregates, aggregate gradations.

3. Casting specimens for varying w/c ratio and bulk densities, slump test and casting 6"

cubes and cylinders.

4. Effect of w/c ratio on strength of concrete (compressive strength test on cubes and

cylinders as (3) above.

5. Preparing test specimens from hand mixed, machine mixed and hand compacted

concrete.


6. Compression tests on specimens as (5) above and making comparisons.

7. Determination of initial and final setting time for Portland cement.

8. Comparison of cube and cylinder strength.

9. Casting of beam specimens and testing specimen of 4", 6", 8" cubes and 6" cylinder.

10. Slump test on course & fine aggregates from different sources.

11. Modulus of rupture test on beam specimens.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Properties of Concrete by A. M. Neville; Wiley John & Sons. (Latest Edition).

• Concrete Design by Zahid Ahmad Siddiqi, Help Civil Engineering Publishers, Lahore,

2009.

• Design of Concrete Structures by H. Nilson, McGraw-Hill. (Latest Edition).

• Reinforced Concrete - Design & Behavior by C. K. Wang & Salmon.

• Structural Concrete Theory and Design. By M.Nadim Hassoun & Akthem Al-Manaseer.

3rd Edition


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an understanding of surveying & leveling theory and practice.

• To develop an ability to translate survey information for design and construction

purposes.

• To develop a skill in the use of modern survey instruments.




Level PLO

Theory

1 Explain basic surveying techniques

used for surveying and levelling. Cognitive C2 1

2

Prepare maps and plans, contour maps,

profiles, cross- sections, etc. using

surveying techniques.

Cognitive C3 2

3 Illustrate surveying techniques using

modern tools Cognitive C3 5

Practical/Lab

1

Operate under supervision various

survey equipment for measurements

with required accuracy.

Psychomotor P3 5

2 Demonstrate tools/equipment to

conduct surveying. Cognitive C3 1

3 Organize reports/sheets and present

survey observations on multimedia Affective A4 10


Semester 2nd

Subject QCT-122 Surveying

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

4 1 3


COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction: Introduction to advanced surveying and its application

Triangulation: trilateration, field procedures and application, EDM, strength of figure,

computation and plotting.

Theory of errors and Weights: quality of observations, weighted observations, distribution and

adjustment of errors. Most probable value.

Curves: Various types of curves with application: simple circular curve, compound curves,

transition curves, vertical curve and reverse curves, Design and layout of curves.

Tunnel surveying: Use of gyroscope.

Hydrographic surveying: Horizontal and vertical controls, submarine surface contours.

Surveying Drafting and Computations: Maps and Plans, Plotting, Contour Maps, Profiles,

Cross- sections, Prismoid formula, Computations of area and volumes by graphical analysis

and use of surveying software.

.

Leveling and Contouring: Methods and types of levels, Precise leveling. Methods and

applications of contouring.

Remote sensing/satellite imagery and its applications: Introduction & applications of remote

sensing in Surveying, Types of remote sensing, sensors and platforms used for remote sensing.

Use of stereoscopy and GPS.

GIS: Introduction & applications of GIS in surveying, digitizing and topographic mapping using

GIS software.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Study and use of conventional instruments & EDM surveying instruments.

2. Base line measurement


3. Theodolite traversing

4. Profile and precise leveling.

5. curve layout (simple circular curve, reverse curve, composite curve, vertical curve)

6. computation and plotting, field astronomy, total station/gyro station

7. GPS based survey, integration of GPS data in GIS software, creation of contour sheet

using GIS.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Surveying Theory and Practice by R. E. Davis, J. Anderson, F.S. Foote, McGraw-Hill

(Latest Edition).

• Surveying by Jack C. McCormac (Latest Edition).

• Schaum’s Ouline Series of Introductory Surveying by R. H. Wirshing,

• Roy Wirshing, Jaews R. Wirshing (Latest Edition).

• Surveying with Construction Applications by Barry F. Kavanagh, Prentice Hall (Latest

Edition).

• Plane and Geodesic Survey Vol. I and II by David Clarck, Trans-Atlantic Publications

(Latest Edition).




S.

No.

CLO Domain Taxonom

y Level PLO

Theory

1

List of mechanics: Basic concepts; Scalar and vector;

Vector addition, subtraction and product, concept and unit

of measurements of mass, force, time, space.

Cognitive C1 1

2 Analyze force Introduction; Two-dimensional force system; Rectangular components; Law of triangle,

parallelogram, moment, couple, resultants; solution of problems

Cognitive C4 2

3 Apply equilibrium in two dimensions; Equilibrium

conditions; free body diagram; solution of problems

Cognitive C3 2

4 Discuss the types of friction, Laws of solid friction;

Co-efficient of friction, Solution of problems Cognitive C2 1

Practical/Lab

1 Apply concept of law of mechanics in

experiments. Cognitive C3 3

2 To participate willingly and to contribute towards

the achievement of given experiment. Affective A2 10

3

Operate the experiments under supervision of instructor to study the material response under

different sets of loadings.

Psychomot

or P3 1

4 Conduct various experiments on force system and equilibrium.

Psychomot

or P4 1


Semester 2nd

Subject QNS-123 Applied Mechanics

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

INTRODUCTION TO STATICS:

Mechanics: Basic concepts; Scalar and vector; Vector addition, subtraction and product, concept

and unit of measurements of mass, force, time, space

FORCE SYSTEM: Force: Introduction; Two-dimensional force system; Rectangular

components; Law of triangle, parallelogram, moment, couple, resultants; solution of problems.

EQUILIBRIUM: Equilibrium in two dimensions; Equilibrium conditions; free body diagram;

solution of problems.

FRICTION: Introduction; Types of friction; Laws of solid friction; Co-efficient of friction,

Solution of problems

KINEMATICS OF RECTILINEAR AND CURVILINEAR MOTION: Introduction;

Displacement; Types of motion; Speed, velocity, acceleration; Equation of motion under uniform

acceleration; Normal and tangent acceleration, Solution of problems

WORK AND ENERGY: Work, Energy, Power, Impulse; Momentum; Simple harmonic motion

and free vibration.

Lab Outline:

1. To determine the resultant of forces.

2. To study the law of moment and equilibrium conditions.

3. To determine the reaction of a simply supported beam through load cell.

4. To determine the tension in the simple cable through load cell.

5. To determine the reaction of a simply supported truss through load cell.

6. To study the projectile motion using photogate.

7. To study acceleration on an inclined plane using photogate.

8. To study Newton’s second law of motion.

Recommended Books:

• Hibler, RC. Engineering Mechanics, Prentice Hall ( Latest Edition)

• Engineering Mechanics And Dynamics by R.C.Hibbeler & Ashok

• Gupta, 11th Edition, Prentice Hall.

• An Introduction to MECHANICS by David Kleppner, Robert Kolenknow Publisher: Tata

MaGraw – Hill Education.


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an understanding of the properties, uses and behavior of the building

materials, standards for material quality, various tests on materials.

• To develop the basic understanding of construction techniques and methods of building

construction with particular reference to R.C. work, brick work, flooring, damp-proofing,

roofing and stairs.




Domain

Taxonomy

Level PLO

1 Discuss the fundamentals of construction projects,

specifications, equipment and methodologies. Cognitive C2 1

2 Demonstrate the qualities of materials used in the

construction. Cognitive C3 1

3

Demonstrate the scaffolding work design and its

importance in construction work of beams,

columns, lintels and slab construction in

buildings.

Cognitive C3 1

Practical/ Lab

1. Perform experiments related to construction

materials Psychomotor P2 2

3. Estimate the physical parameters using

experimental data. Psychomotor P2 2


Semester 2nd

Subject QCT-124 Materials & Methods of

Construction

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Bricks, Blocks and Tiles: Manufacture of bricks/blocks and its classifications, standard tests of

bricks/blocks and characteristics of good bricks/blocks, process of manufacture of tiles. Ceramic

materials.

Stones: Characteristics of good quality stones, dressing of building stones, properties and uses of

common construction stones used in Pakistan. Location of stone queries in Pakistan.

Aggregate: Properties of aggregates, Los Angeles Abrasion Test, crushing strength, gradation,

weathering effects, T.D.S.

Water, Lime, Cement and Timber: Qualities of water used for concrete mixes. Test and uses

of lime. Methods of manufacture and storage of cement in different conditions. Classification

and grading of sand and its bulking, cement sand mortars used for building construction.

Characteristics, properties and performance of Pakistani timber used in construction. Seasoning

and preservation of wood. Use of plywood, hard board and chipboard in construction.

Paints and Varnishes: Types of paints, Composition, preparation and application of paints,

plaster, varnishes and distempers in building works.

Metals: Manufacture, characteristics and uses of Ferrous and Non- Ferrous metals and their

alloys. Composition and uses of mild steel, cast iron, brass and aluminum in buildings.

Glass and Plastics: Composition, varieties, properties and uses of glass, plastics, laminates and

adhesives in constructions. Properties and uses of asphalt, bitumen, rubber, asbestos and its

products, plastic pipes, reinforced plastics.

Methods of Construction: Bonds in brick masonry and their formation in building construction,

corbel, cornice, string course, parapets and slip joints. Masonry block. Stone masonry, Uses of

stone in civil engineering. Use of Gabion walls.

Scaffolding work design and its importance in construction work. R. B. beams, columns, lintels

and slab construction in buildings. ASTM Standards and testing of bricks.

Hand tools for construction. Foundation for walls and piers. Load bearing walls in brick and

masonry construction, composite walls cavity construction, concrete framed structures panel

walls, and external finishes. Reinforced concrete, materials in roof and floor construction, and

floor finishes. Internal walls and partitions, surface finishes to internal walls and ceiling, doors

and windows, staircases, damp proofing of walls and ceiling. Fire resistant construction. Tunnel


and Cofferdams construction. Formwork for slabs, beams, columns & walls, etc. and its design.

Formwork for shells. Standards, inspection & quality control of materials.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Practicing hand tools for construction

2. Standard consistency test of cement.

3. Standard sizes of brick and blocks.

4. Determination of water absorption of a brick and stone.

5. Determination of efflorescence of brick.

6. Determination of compressive strength of brick/block.

7. Determination of moisture content of wood.

8. Determination of specific gravity of wood.

9. Fineness of Cement.

10. Fineness modulus of various sands.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Materials of. Construction by R. C. Smith and C. K. Andres, ISBN: . 0070585040,

McGraw Hill. January 1987 (Latest Edition).

• Fundamental of Building Construction: Material and Methods, by Edward B. Allen,

(Latest Edition).

• Building Construction Vol. I to Vol. IV by Mckay (Latest Edition).

• Building Construction by Mitchall (Latest Edition).

• Building Construction by Huntington (Latest Edition).

• Civil Engineering Materials by Neil Jackson (Latest Edition).

• Construction Materials by P. D. Domone, University College, London (Latest Edition).


Objectives: • Develop vision of historical perspective, government, politics, contemporary Pakistan,

ideological background of Pakistan.

• Study the process of governance, national development, issues arising in the modern age

and posing challenges to Pakistan.




Domain

Taxonomy

Level

PLO

1

Describe the key events and factors that led to

the creation of Pakistan by discussing various

perspectives to develop their own historical

understanding.

Cognitive C2 6

2

Outline political and constitutional phases and

developments in shaping the Pakistan’s political

and economic systems.

Cognitive C4 6

3

Analyze various perspectives on current,

persistent and controversial issues in Pakistan;

compare their own position with the sense of

patriotism, tolerance, active citizenship, and

respect for cultural diversity and religious

harmony.

Cognitive C4 6


Semester 2nd

Subject QBH-125 Pakistan Studies

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


Course Outline:

Historical Perspective

Ideological rationale with special reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal

and Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Factors leading to Muslim separatism

People and Land Indus Civilization Muslim advent Location and geo-physical features.

Government and Politics in Pakistan Political and constitutional phases: 1947-58

1958-71

1971-77

1977-88

1988-99

1999 onward

Contemporary Pakistan

Economic institutions and issues

Society and social structure

Ethnicity

Foreign policy of Pakistan and challenges

Futuristic outlook of Pakistan

Recommended Books:

• Burki, Shahid Javed. State & Society in Pakistan, The Macmillan Press Ltd 1980.

• Akbar, S. Zaidi. Issue in Pakistan’s Economy. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2000.

• S.M. Burke and Lawrence Ziring. Pakistan‟s Foreign policy: An

• Historical analysis. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1993.

• Mehmood, Safdar. Pakistan Political Roots & Development. Lahore, 1994.

• Wilcox, Wayne.The Emergence of Banglades., Washington: American Enterprise,

Institute of Public Policy Research, 1972.

• Mehmood, Safdar. Pakistan Kayyun Toota, Lahore: Idara-e-Saqafat-e-Islamia.




S.

No.

CLO Domain Taxonomy

Level PLO

1 Describe the fundamental concepts of differential equations.

Cognitive C2 1

2

Solve first and second order differential

equations using the concepts developed in

the course.

Cognitive

C3

2

3 Apply the concepts of higher order linear

differential equations. Cognitive C3 3

COURSE OUTLINE:

Differential equation; basic concepts and ideas; geometrical interpretation of first and second

order differential equations; separable equations, equations reducible to separable form, exact

differential equations, integrated factors. Linear first order differential equations, Bernoulli’s

differential equation.

Families of curves, orthogonal trajectories and applications of differential equations of first order

to relevant engineering systems. Homogeneous linear differential equations of second order,

homogeneous equations with constant coefficients, the general solutions, initial and boundary

value problems, D-operator, complementary functions and particular integrals. Real, complex

and repeated roots of characteristics equations. Cauchy equation, non-homogeneous linear

equations. Applications of higher order linear differential equations. Ordinary and regular points

and corresponding series solutions; introduction to Laplace transformation

Recommended Books:

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics 5th Edition By C.R. Wylie McGraw-Hill Education

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics,8th Edition By HTErwin KreyszigTH John Wiley &

Sons.

Program Electrical Engineering Technology

Semester 3rd

Subject QNS-231 Applied Mathematics-II

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


OBJECTIVES

• To develop ability to measure construction works.

• To develop a systematic approach of cost estimation of a construction job.

• To develop an understanding of preparing of contract documents and managing /

execution of civil engineering works.


S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1

Identify the best choice for different measurement

units and quantities in quantity take-off, contracts,

tenders, etc. among the stated statements.

Cognitive

C1

1

2 Apply concept and skills for quantity take-off for

different civil engineering works. Cognitive C3 2

3 Carry out rate analysis, productivity and pricing.

Cognitive

C3 1

4 Discuss concepts related to legal and contractual

aspects of cost of construction projects. Cognitive C2 6

Practical/Lab

1 Apply concept and skills for quantity take-off for

different civil engineering works. Cognitive C3 5

2 Operate software under supervision of instructor,

to estimate different quantitates from drawing

sheets.

Psychomot

or

P3 5

COURSE OUTLINE:


Semester 3rd

Subject QCT-232 Cost Estimate & Contract

Document

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

4 1 3


Quantities: Working out earthwork quantities for various civil engineering constructions.

Calculating quantities for road embankments in plain and hilly areas and for irrigation channels.

Quantities for roads, buildings, reservoirs, water supply, drainage projects, steel works and

bridge construction. Estimates using computer spreadsheets

Rate Analysis: Scheduled and non-scheduled rates. Analysis of rates, abstract of costs.

Significance of rate analysis and its application to market rates of material and labor. Rate

analysis for various items of civil engineering works.

Cost Estimates: Systematic and logical approach to the estimating and costing of civil

engineering works, rough cost & detailed estimates, bill of quantities and part bills for

construction, costs and profit margins to be considered in the cost estimates. Estimates for roads,

buildings, reservoirs, water supply, drainage projects, steel works and bridge construction.

Estimates using computer spreadsheets.

Contract Documents: Introduction to work contracts and tendering. Types of contracts.

Requirements of a specific contract, drawings necessary for a contract and those required during

the execution of work. Tender documents, construction specifications, bill of quantities and other

setting out data required for a contract. Time scheduling of different construction activities for

the execution of the projects. General conditions of contract and special conditions of contract.

International conditions of contract (FIDIC), Safety and control aspects required in the execution

of the contract.

Use of Computer Spreadsheets in making bill of quantities (BOQ).

Labor output, incentives and laws.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Workout 1:2:4 concrete for foundations, columns below plinth and plinth beams.

2. Workout 1:2:4 concrete for columns above plinth roof beams, roof slabs and projections.

3. Workout the quantities of single span and multi span beam reinforcement from given

drawing.

4. Workout the quantities slab reinforcement from given drawing

5. Workout the quantities of overhead water tank concrete and its reinforcement.

6. Workout the quantities of RCC retaining wall concrete and its reinforcement.

7. Prepare material estimate for a single room complete in all respect.

8. Prepare complete estimate of a steel truss.

9. Prepare a detailed estimate of an RCC water overhead reservoir of 20,000 gallon

capacity.


10. Prepare detailed estimate of a manhole.

11. Prepare detailed estimate of a septic tank and soakage pit.

12. Prepare bill of quantity and abstract of cost for a manhole and septic tank.

13. Estimate the quantities of all necessary items of work required for 1500ft long

bituminous road.

14. Estimate the cost of construction of a concrete road 24’-6” wide and one mile long for

given section. The concrete will have a proportion of 1:3:6 and 0.5 % reinforcement is to

be used.

15. Calculate the volume of earth work from contour map.

16. Calculate the volume of earth work for irrigation channel (i) fully in cutting (ii) partially

in cutting and filling.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Estimating Construction Costs by R. L. Peurifoy. McGraw-Hill. (Latest Edition).

• Contract Specifications by Daniel and W. Mead (Latest Edition).

• Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization and Management by H. Adeli and A. Karim.

(Latest Edition).

• MES/Pak PWD Schedule of Rates (Latest Edition).

• WAPDA Drafting Standards (Latest Edition)


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop a basic understanding of the composition, classification, structure and

properties of soils.

• To obtain knowledge of application of soil as a construction material.

• To acquire the laboratory skills for determination of soil properties.




Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1 Describe the terminology used in the field

of Geotechnical Engineering Cognitive C2 1

2 Discuss the engineering properties of soil,

stress distribution, concepts of slope

failure and dynamic loading

Cognitive C2 1

3 Develop geotechnical design of shallow

and deep foundations. Cognitive C5 3

4 Explain Modern techniques of soil

improvement. Cognitive C2 1

Practical/ Lab

1 Perform experiments related to

engineering properties of soil Psychomotor P2 2

3.

Describe basic components, accessories and

function of lab equipment. Cognitive C2 1

4.

Organize reports and present experimental

procedures, observations, etc. on multimedia

in groups and subsequent viva voce. Affective A4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:


Semester 3rd

Subject QCT-233 Soil Mechanics

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Significance: Soil, rock and their types and formation. Physical properties of soil: water content,

voids ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, specific gravity, unit weight and their determination,

mass-volume relationships.

Soil Classification: Importance of classification tests. Atterberg's limits, grain size distribution;

Classification systems.

Permeability and Seepage: Darcy's law, factors affecting permeability, laboratory and field

determination of permeability. Seepage force, estimation of seepage quantity, quick sand

condition, sand boiling and filters.

Compaction: Fundamentals, moisture density relationship, compaction standards, factors

affecting compaction, field control and measurements of insitu density. Field compaction

equipment.

Stress Distribution in Soils: types of soil stresses, stress induced due to structural loads:

Waterward and Boussinesq's theories for stress evaluation. Pressure bulb, Stress distribution

diagrams, Fadum Charts.

Consolidation: Mechanics of consolidation, Odometer test and data interpretation, primary and

secondary consolidation. Normally and pre-consolidated soils.

Shear Strength: Concept, parameters, Coulomb's law, shear strength of cohesive and non-

cohesive soils. Factors affecting shear strength of soil and its applications in engineering.

Laboratory and field tests for determination of shear strength.

Earth Pressures: Definition, pressure at rest, active and passive earth pressures. Coulomb's and

Rankine's theories. Earth pressure problems.

Slope Stability: Types of slopes, Factors affecting stability and remedies. Types of failure

Methods of analysis.

Earth and Rock Fill Dams: Introduction, types of earth and rock fill dams and their

components, general design considerations and typical cross-sections.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:


1. Determination of moisture content of a soil sample.

2. Determination of Liquid limit of a soil sample.

3. Determination of Plastic limit of a soil sample.

4. Determination of Shrinkage limit of a soil sample.

5. Determination of Specific Gravity of a soil sample.

6. Determination of Grain size distribution of a Fine Grain Soil by Hydrometer Analysis.

7. Determination of Permeability of soil by constant Head Method

8. Determination of Permeability of soil by falling Head Method

9. Direct shear test of a soil sample.

10. Unconfined compression test of a soil sample.

11. Tri-axial compression test of a soil sample.

12. Consolidation test of a soil sample

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics by M. S. Qureshi & Aziz Akbar, A-1 Publishers, Urdu

Bazar, Lahore. (Latest Edition).

• Soil Mechanics by A. R. Jumikis (Latest Edition).

• Fundamental of Soil Mechanics by D. W. Taylor (Latest Edition).

• Soil Mechanics by T. W. Lambe, Robert V. Whitman, John Willey & Sons. (Latest

Edition).


OBJECTIVES:

• To provide a broad concept of fluid mechanics.

• To enable students to solve problems relating to pipe flow and open channel flow.



S. No. CLO Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1. Explain the basic concepts of fluid at rest and

motion. Cognitive C2 1

2. Apply fundamental concepts for problem

solving in fluid statics and kinematics. Cognitive C3 2

Practical/Lab

1. Perform experiments related to basic fluid

mechanics. Psychomotor P2 2

2. Estimate the hydraulic parameters using

experimental data. Cognitive C3 2

3. Organize reports and present observations on

multimedia in groups Affective A4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction: Fluid mechanics, hydrostatics, kinematics, hydrodynamics, hydraulics, solids and

fluids, liquids and gases, units and dimensions.

Physical properties of fluids: Specific weight, density, specific volume, surface tension,

compressibility, viscosity, units of viscosity, measurement of viscosity, Newton's equation of

viscosity.


Semester 3rd

Subject QCT-234 Fluid Mechanics

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Fluid Statics: Pressure intensity and pressure head: pressure specific weight relationship,

absolute and gauge pressure, measurement of pressure, Piezometer, Manometer, Pressure

Transducers. Differential manometer and Burden gauge. Forces on submerged planes and curved

surfaces and their applications. Buoyancy and floatation, Equilibrium of floating and submerged

bodies.

Fluid Kinematics: Steady and unsteady flow, laminar and turbulent flow, uniform and non-

uniform flow. Path line, streamlines and stream tubes, Velocity and discharge, Equation of

continuity for compressible and incompressible fluids.

Hydrodynamics: Different forms of energy in a flowing liquid, head, Bernoulli's equation and

its application, E.L. & H.G.L., free and forced vortex.

Flow Measurement: Orifices and mouthpieces, sharp -crested weirs and notches, pitot tube and

pitot-static tube, Venturi-meter, Salt velocity method, color velocity method, Radioisotope

methods.

Steady Flow through Pipes: Losses in pipe lines, minor and major losses, Darcy-Weisbach

equation for major loss of head in pipes, Pipes in series and parallel, Transmission of energy

through pipes, Introduction to computer aided analysis of pipe networks.

Uniform Flow in Open Channels: Chezy's and Manning's equations, Bazin's and Kutter's

equation. Most economical sections for rectangular and trapezoidal channels.

LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Determination of viscosity of a given liquid using viscometer.

2. Determination of velocity through Pitot tube.

3. Determination of coefficient of discharge using venturi meter.

4. Determination of coefficient of discharge of the orifices.

5. Determination of coefficient of discharge using rectangular notch.

6. Determination of discharge using V-notch.

7. To investigate the validity of the Bernoulli’s equation for steady flow of water.


RECOMMENDED BOOKS

• Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers by N. B. Webber, Chapman & Hall, (Latest

Edition).

• Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications by Dougherty, Franzine and Fennimore,

McGraw Hill, New York. (Latest Edition).

• An Introduction to Engineering Fluid Mechanics by J. A. Fox, Macmillan Company

(Latest Edition).

• Mechanics of Fluids by B. S. Massey, Wan Nost Reinhold International Rand hold

Company Ltd., London (Latest Edition).

• Mechanics of Fluids by J. W. Ireland, Bulterworth & Company, London (Latest Edition).


OBJECTIVES

• To develop an understanding of analysis of the magnitudes and distribution of internal

forces in the body by the concept of free body diagram under external loads.

• To calculate the shearing force and bending moment in simply supported and cantilever

beams.

• Understanding of equilibrium conditions.



Sr.

No. CLOs

Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

Level PLO

Theory

1.

Discuss basic concept of simple stress and strain

, theory of flexure and torsion, springs and strain

energy.

Cognitive C2 1

2.

Discuss the behavior of members under different

sets of load resisting supports and loading

conditions

Cognitive C2 1

Practical/ Lab

1.

Identify the best choice for different loading and

equilibrium conditions among the stated

statements.

Cognitive C1 1

2.

Operate the experiments under supervision of

instructor to study the material response under

different sets of loadings.

Psychomotor P3 5

4. Participate willingly and to contribute towards

the achievement of given experiment Affective A2 1


Semester 3rd

Subject QCT-235 Mechanics of Solids

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Stress & Strain: Kind of stresses and strain, Hook’s law, Modulus of elasticity, Lateral &

Volumetric strain, Poison’s ratio, Load extension diagrams for different materials, Temperature

stresses and compound bars. Principle Stress & Strain: Construction of Mohr’s circle for stress &

strain.

Bending Theory: Theory of simple bending, position of neutral axis, moment of resistance and

section modulus, Bending and shearing stress distribution in beams; Relationship between load,

shear force and bending moment.

Slope and Deflection of Beams: Relation between slope deflection and radius of curvature.

Slope and deflection of a beam using Integration method.

Torque in Structural Member: Theory of torsion in circular shafts. Derivation of torsion

equation and its application to solid and hollow circular cross-section. Sources of torsion in

structures.

Columns and Struts: Behavior of short and long columns. Euler’s theory of buckling of long

columns and other empirical formulae.


LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. To determine the compressive strength of cement.

2. To determine the Tensile strength of cement.

3. To familiarize the students about the functions of Universal Testing Machine.

4. To perform tensile test on a mild steel specimen and to determine yield strength, ultimate

strength, rupture strength and percentage elongation.

5. Hardness test on a given metal specimen using Avery’s Rockwell testing machine.

6. To perform the Izod Impact Test for the given metals.

7. To perform the Charpy’s Impact Test for the given metals.

8. To determine shear strength of a half-inch dia steel bar.

9. To determine the modulus of elasticity of the material of given rectangular beam.

10. To determine modulus of rigidity of the material of given Specimen with circular cross-

section.

11. To perform Bending test on wooden beam.

12. To determine the Brinell hardness number of given specimens by Brinell hardness testing

machine.

13. Torsion test on a given specimen by torsion Testing Machine.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Strength of Materials by Andrew Pytel Ferdinand L.Singer. Harper Collins Publishers.

• Strength of Materials by R. K. Bansal

• Mechanics of Materials by James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno (Seventh Edition)

• Mechanics of Materials by Andrew Pytel, Jaan Kiusalaas (Second Edition)


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an understanding of the fundamentals of highway geometry and to apply it in

the design of Highways & Railways.

• To produce an ability to use the survey works in the development of layouts of Highways

& Railways.



S.No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

1

Apply the basics of traffic engineering for

effective traffic Management Cognitive C3

1

2 Solve Geo-matric design requirements

for effective highway functioning Cognitive C3 2

3. Design rigid and flexible pavements Cognitive C5 3

Practical/Lab

1 Conduct experiments to investigate

properties and quality of asphalt mix Psychomotor P4 2

2. Demonstrate different testing on highway and

pavement materials. Cognitive C3 1

3.


procedures, observations, etc on

multimedia in the class room in groups and

subsequent viva voce.

Affective A4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:

Road Standards: NHA, AASHTO and Road Note 31, recommendations for the design of roads

regarding:

Design parameters. Cross-sectional elements of roads such as lane widths, shoulder widths,

median widths, edge clearance, ROW (right of way) requirements, sight distances etc.

Road layout parameters. Road camber gradient and super elevation. Vertical and horizontal

alignment of road.


Semester 4th

Subject QNS-241 Transportation Engineering

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Geometric Design: Geometric aspects of highways, design of transportation facilities based on

operational capacity, site constraints and safety considerations. Layout of circular, transition and

vertical curves. Traffic surveys for design and improvement of roads.

Intersections: Factors influencing the layout of junctions and design of roundabouts, provision

of junctions on single carriageway and dual carriageway sites. Parking spaces, underpasses,

motorways, flyovers, motorway intersections. Widening of roads on curves.

Road Drainage and Protection: Surface and sub-surface road drainage, camber and grade for

highways surface drainage and proper sub-grade for sub-surface drainage, drainage structures of

the required capacity for cross drainage.

Airports: Factors affecting site selection and layout of airport with respect to geographical,

aeronautical, political and economic

conditions. Wheel loads of different aircrafts. Introduction to pavements and typical cross-

sections. Introduction to layout of airport buildings.

Railways: Track structure, railway alignment & grades, cross section of railway tracks & their

laying, points, crossing and level crossing. Modern method of laying railway tracks. Railway

organization in Pakistan.

Mass Transit Systems

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. To determine the C.B.R Sub grade soil for soaked sample of soil.

2. To determine the C.B.R Sub grade soil for unsoaked sample of soil.

3. To determine Resistance to degradation of small-size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and

Impact in the LOS ANGLES machine.

4. To Determine Specific Gravity and Absorption of Course Aggregate.

5. To Determine Penetration grade of bituminous materials.

6. To Determine flash and fire points By Cleveland Open Cup.

7. To Determine Softening Point of Asphalt (Bitumen) and tar by Ring and Ball apparatus.

8. To Determine Impact Value of Aggregates.

9. To Determine the Flakiness index and Elongation Index.

10. Float Test Bituminous Material.

11. To Determine Viscosity of Asphalt by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer.

12. To Determine Specific Gravity of Semi Solid Bituminous Materials by Pyconometer.

13. To Determine Ductility of Bituminous Materials


14. Exercises to calculate the quantities of materials required for various types of pavements

and various sections of highways.

15. Exercises for provision of transition curves and re-alignments of curves.

16. Performing standard and modified Proctor test.

17. Find field density by core cutter and sand replacement method.

18. Performing standard penetration test.

19. Demarcation of road alignment on a given contour map.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Highway Engineering by C. H. Oglesby, Russell G. Hicks. ISBN: 047102936X. John

Willey & Sons. (Latest Edition).

• A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets AASHTO Staff, ISBN:

1560510013. (Latest Edition).

• Hand Books of Highway Engineering by Baker (Latest Edition).

• Railways, Bridges and Tunnels by S. K. Sharma (Latest Edition).

• Roads, Railways, Bridges and Tunnels by Deshpande Antia and Shahna (Latest Edition).

• Highway Design Manual, Highway Department, Govt. of the Punjab (latest edition)


OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce basic concepts relating to the provisions of water supply and wastewater

collection facilities.

• To enable students to design water supply and wastewater collection systems.



S.

No. CLOs

Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1. Describe the demand and services for water

supply. Cognitive C2 1

2. Carry out population forecasting and water

demand. Cognitive C3 2

Design sedimentation tank and filters.

Cognitive C5 2

3. Design water treatment system and water distribution networks. Cognitive C5 3

4.

Communicate and present population forecasting methods and mini projects related to water treatment units

Affective A2 10

Practical/Lab

1.

Demonstrate basic parameters to ascertain water quality.

Cognitive

C3

1

2.

Conduct experiments related to various parameters for water quality.

Psychomot

or

C4

7

3.

Organize the experimental data in the form of

professional lab reports and present it on

multimedia with subsequent viva voce. Affective C4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:


Semester 4th

Subject QCT-242 Water supply & Waste Water

Management

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Introduction: Water supply and wastewater collection systems and their importance with

respect to human health. Water borne diseases. Types of impurities and their effects on human

health standards, WHO standards. Study of water treatment plant

Estimation of Water Demand: Water consumption. Components of water consumption. Factors

affecting consumption. Fire demand. Variations in demand: average daily consumption

maximum daily consumption and peak hourly consumption. Commonly used values of water

consumption. Local design guidelines. Design period: factors affecting design period.

Commonly used design period and local criteria. Population forecasting: mathematical and

graphical methods of forecasting population. Population density.

Source of Water: Ground and surface source. Selection of water sources with respect to

quantity and quality considerations.

Collection and Distribution of Water: Intake structure: reservoir, river and canal intakes.

Methods of water distribution. Components and layout of water distribution system. Storage

capacity of overhead reservoirs. Use of Hazen William formula for the design of water

distributions systems. Hardy Cross method. Use of microcomputers in design. Types of pipes

and their use in water distribution. Pipe joints, service connection. Valves and fire hydrants.

Construction of water distribution systems. Disinfections of old and new pipes. Water waste

surveys and tracing of leakages. Pipes in series and parallel, heard losses, major losses minor

losses.

Estimation of Wastewater Quantities: General considerations. Classification of sewage and

sewer systems. Combined and separate sewer systems. Estimation of sanitary sewage quantities.

Estimation of storm flow: the rational method, runoff coefficients, Intensity-Duration Frequency

relationships. Study of waste water treatment plant

Design of Sewer Systems: Layout of sewers. Sewer appurtenances: manholes, drop-

manholes and storm water inlets. Design criteria for sanitary and storm sewers. Self-cleansing

velocity. Use of Manning's Equation for the design of sanitary and stormsewers. Construction of

sewers: types of beddings, joints and laying of sewers. Sewer testing. Sewer cleaning equipment.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Forecasting population of various cities using different methods.

2. Detailed study of different types of valves.

3. Detailed study of different pipe material and joints for water supply and sewerage.

4. Design of a transmission main.

5. Design of water distribution system for a housing scheme.


6. Design of a sanitary sewer system.

7. Design of storm sewer system.

8. Preparation of drawings for different bedding of sewers.

9. Preparation of working drawings for manholes, drop manholes and storm water inlets.

10. To determine the Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand of waste water sample.

11. To determine the amount of suspended solids in drinking water and waste water samples

by photometric method.

12. Determination of volatile suspended solids (MLVSS) in waste water samples by

gravimetric method.

13. To determine the turbidity of continuous flow by Low Range Turbid meter.

14. Determination of oil and grease by Partition- Gravimetric method in wastewater.

15. Determination of ortho-phosphate in water and wastewater sample by Ascorbic acid

method.

16. To determine the concentration of Nitrate and Lead in different water samples by ion

Selective electrod.

17. ECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Water Supply and Sewerage by E. W. Steel and L. J. McGhee. McGraw Hill, New York.

(Latest Edition).

• Water and Wastewater Technology by M. J. Hammer, John Wiley & Sons. New York,

(Latest Edition).

• Wastewater Engineering: Collection and Pumping of Wastewater by Metcalf and Eddy.

McGraw-Hill, New York, (Latest Edition).





Domain

Taxonom

y level PL

O

Theory

1.

Describe the fundamental components of wastewater treatment systems, solid waste management.

Cognitive

1

1

2. Carry out assimilative capacity of water bodies such as rivers, stream or lakes.

Cognitive 3 2

3. Explain solid waste management and basic factors in hazardous waste management.

Cognitive 2 11

4. Demonstrate air pollution, climate change, noise pollution and Environmental Impact Assessment.

Cognitive 3 7

Practical/Lab

1. Demonstrate basic parameters to ascertain waste

water quality. Cognitive 3 1

2. Conduct experiments related to various parameters for wastewater quality. Psychomotor 4 7

3. Proceed to discover carbon footprints using online calculator. Psychomotor 4 5

4. Organize the experimental data in the form of professional lab reports and present it on multimedia and subsequent viva voce.

Affective 4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction to solid waste: classification of solid waste. Collection methods, transfer and

transportation of solid waste, type of equipment, recycling, reuse and disposal of solid waste,

BOD and COD. Sewage treatment and disposal: Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment


Semester 4th

Subject QCT-243 Environmental Management

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Air pollution: Introduction to air pollution, sources of air pollution, its effects, classification and

control. Introduction to EIA functions of Environmental Pollution Council, role of provincial

EPAs, Environmental Protection Act, 1977, National Environmental Quality Standards.

Introduction to noise pollution and its mitigation measures.

Environmental health and safety.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. To determine the Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand of waste water sample.

2. To determine the amount of suspended solids in drinking water and waste water

sample by photometric method.

3. To determine the amount of settle able solids in waste sample.

4. To determine the turbidity of continuous flow by Low Range Turbid meter.

5. To determine the amount of volatile suspended solids (MLVSS) in waste water

sample by gravimetric method.

6. Determination of Oil and Grease by Partition – Gravimetric Method in wastewater

7. Determination of the impact of discharges on the surface water (river, canal etc )

8. Composition of solid waste (percentage)

9. Energy Value.

10. Moisture content.

11. Nox and Sox by hand meters.

12. Carbon monoxide by hand meters.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Introduction to Environmental Engineering by Peavy (McGraw-Hill)

• Environmental Engineering by Mckenze (McGraw-Hill)

• Environmental Profile of Pakistan by IUCN.

• National Conservation Strategy by IUCN


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop the understanding of the behavior of determinate structures with reference to

beams and frames.

• To provide the concept of statically indeterminate structures illustrating their application

to structures like beams, trusses and rigid frames.

• To understand the behavior of arches and suspension cables.


Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1.

Analyse shear force and bending moment in beams and frames.

Cognitive

1

2

2.

Evaluate axial Forces in Trusses; axial force, shear force and bending moment in arches; and buckling of columns

Cognitive 3 2

3. Explain solid waste management and basic factors in hazardous waste management.

Cognitive 2 2


Semester 4th

Subject QCT-244 Theory of Structure

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

2 0 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Determinacy of Structures: Static stability and determinacy of structures.

Analysis of Determinate Structures; Common types of trusses, analysis of truss by method of

joints. Analysis of frames, Arches, Cables and Suspension bridges.

Moment Distribution Method: Concept, stiffness and carry-over factors, distribution factors,

analysis of continuous beams and frames without sideway.

Influence lines: Concept of influence lines, influence line diagrams for statically determinate

beams and its application. Maximum shear force and bending moment for moving loads.

Rotation and Deflection: Rotation and deflection of beams by Unit Load Method Moment-

Area Method and Conjugate beam method.

Beams and frames under complex loading: Bending moment and shear force diagrams for

statically determinate beams and frames under complex loading.

LIST OF PRACTICALS :

work will be based on above theory Design Class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Structural Analysis by R.C.Hibbler. Prentice Hall. 6th Edition.

• Theory of Structures by J. C. McCormac. Harper & Colins Publishers

• Statically Indeterminate Structures by C. K. Wang, McGraw-Hill (Latest Edition).


OBJECTIVE:

To enable students to develop occupational health and safety awareness and skills




Domain

Taxonomy

Level

PLO

1

Describe the OSH regulations and

compliance and how it will create safe

working environment.

Cognitive C1 1

2

Identify hazards, risks and safe work

practices in order to maintain healthy and

safe work environment.

Cognitive C1 6

3

Perform communication skills in a team

to respond for an accident action at

workplace.

Cognitive A1

COURSE OUTLINE:

Construction Safety: Safety and Health in the local and International Construction Industries,

OSHA in the USA, Overview of Cost of Accidents, Roles of Construction Personnel in Safety,

Overview of Accident Causation Theories, Ethics and Safety, Insurance and Safety, Compliance

to Safety Standards.

Safety Application on the Job: Construction Safety & Health Program, Plans and Policies,

Components of the Plan, Roles, Safety Rules and Regulations, Example of Safe Work

Procedures, Jobsite Inspections, Accident Prevention, Medical and First Aid Facilities and

Services, Protection of the General Public, Fire Protection, Substance Abuse, Personal Protective

Equipment, Site Safety and Hazard Analysis, Safety Communications, Accident Reporting and

Investigation, Recording Injuries and Illnesses, Training, Emergency Response.


Semester 4th

Subject QCT-245 Occupational Health & Safety

Management

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

2 0 2


Strategic Safety Improvement: Promoting Safety by Example, Employee Participation in

Promoting Safety, Safety Training, Safety Committees, Employee and Management

Participation, Incentives, Teamwork Approach to Promoting Safety, Establishing a Safety-First

Corporate Culture, Total Safety and its Components, a Brief Discussion of Zero Accident

Strategies, Continuous Safety Improvement.

Safety Management Techniques: Accident prevention, health and safety policy, safe systems of

work, first aid provisions, health and safety training, spill response protocols, accident

investigation, recording and analysis, communicating safety measures, techniques of inspection,

Health and safety regulations at work place.

Recommended Books:

• Mark Friend, Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health.

• A Guide to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health in Design and Construction.

CIRIA Report 125. Thomas Telford Publications (Latest Edition)


OBJECTIVES:

To understand the importance and basic concepts of communications.

Recognize the importance of communicating effectively in technical writing and presentation.



S. No. CLO Domain Taxonom

y Level PLO

1 Adopt the basic academic & business writing skills. Affective A3 10

2 Communicate effectively using intermediate-to-

advanced level English.

Affective A2 10

3

Participate willingly in group discussions by attentive listening, questioning to clarify ideas, eliciting

responses, or disagreeing in a constructive way.

Affective

A2

09

4

Be aware of the common mistakes in PowerPoint

presentations, learn presentation rules, and develop

sound presentation skills.

Affective

A1

12

COURSE OUTLINE:

Characteristics of Writing at Work. Writing for your Readers, Understand and apply the purpose,

problems, and processes of written technical communications in the Workplace, Writing

Ethically, Achieving a Readable Style, Analyze and adapt to various technical writing situations,

Designing Documents, Designing Illustrations, Understand and apply the key phases of project

management communication, Create documents that are grammatically and stylistically correct

and effectively anticipate the audience’s, information needs, Use the concepts of technical

writing to self-assess your documents and critically evaluate others' work, Meet deadlines similar

to those found in technical workplaces, Create and present professional presentations, including

PowerPoint slides.


Semester 4th

Subject QBH-246 Technical Communication

Skills

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


Recommended Books:

• Elizabeth Tebeaux and Sam Dragga- The Essentials of Technical Communication. 2nd

Edition, Oxford University Press.

• Ron White- Writing. Advanced. Oxford Press.

• John Langan- College Writing Skills. 9th Edition Connect Writing.


OBJECTIVES:

• To provide a broad concept of basic hydrology.

• To enable students to calculate surface runoff and ground water flows.


At the completion of the course, the students will be able to:

S.No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1. Demonstrate the measurements of various

meteorological parameters.

Cognitive

C3

1

2. Analyse various hydrological parameters.

Cognitive C4 2

3. Describe various methods of flood estimation

and flood routing. Cognitive C2 2

Practical/Lab

1 Demonstrate basic parameters to ascertain

design of hydraulic structure and flow

models.

Cognitive C3 1

2 Design various types of hydraulic structures

using HEC RAS software Psychomoto

r

P7 5

3 Organise reports and present observations

related to open channel water surface

profile on multimedia in the class room in

groups and subsequent viva voce

Affective A4 10

COURSE OUTLINE:


Semester 5th

Subject QCT-351 Hydrology

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Introduction: Hydrology, hydrological cycle and the hydrological equation, uses of hydrology,

importance of hydrology.

Meteorology: The atmosphere and its composition, relative humidity, dew point and their

measurement devices, Saturation deficit, Solar radiations as a source of heat, adiabatic changes

and the laps rate, air temperature, seasonal and diurnal variation of air temperature, The general

circulation of wind system, the monsoon and western disturbances, Measurement of air

temperature, relative humidity, radiation, sunshine and atmospheric pressure.

Precipitation: Type of precipitation, factors necessary for the formation of precipitation,

measurement of precipitation, interpretation of precipitation data.

Evaporation and Transpiration: Factors affecting evaporation, measurement of evaporation,

vapor-transpiration.

Stream flow: Water stage and its measurement, selection of site for stage record, selection of

control and metering section, methods of measurement of stream flow, interpretation of stream

flow data.

Runoff: Factors affecting runoff, estimating the volume of storm runoff.

Hydrograph: Characteristics of hydrograph, components of hydrograph, hydrograph separation,

estimating the volume of direct runoff, introduction to unit hydrograph concept, S-curve.

Floods and their estimates: Introduction to floods, causes of floods, methods for the estimation

of floods, flood estimation from past flood marks, Rational formula, empirical formulae, using

unit hydrograph method and flood frequency analysis.

Ground Water Flow: Introduction, sources and discharge of ground water. Water table and

artesian aquifer. The Thiam and Theism formula and its application to aquifer tests.


LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Determination of velocity and discharge using current meter.

2. Determination of velocity and discharge using floats.

3. Study of the barometer.

4. Study of the rainfall gauge.

5. Measurement of wind velocity.

6. Measurement of humidity.

7. Measurement of atmospheric temperature.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Hydrology for Engineers by Linsley, Kohler and Paulhus. McGraw-Hill, New York,

1982 (Latest Edition).

• Handbook of Applied Hydrology by Chow, McGraw Hill, New York (Latest Edition).

• Introduction to Hydrology by Viessman, Lewis and Knapp. Harper and Row, New York

(Latest Edition).


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete members.

• To develop an ability of design and preparing working drawings of concrete structures.

Course Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

1 Describe the basic knowledge on design of

concrete structures. Cognitive C2 1

2 Analysis of RC elements including beams,

short columns, isolated footing etc. Cognitive C4 2

3

Design structural reinforced concrete elements including beams, short columns, isolated footing etc.

Cognitive

C5

3

Practicle/Lab

S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

1 Students will demonstrate the skills to

choose the best structural system for given

conditions.

Cognitive C3 1

2

students will be able to implement for

detailing of Miscellaneous Structural

Elements, Cognitive C3 3

3

Students will apply fundamental concepts of Drawings and RC design

Cognitive

C3

1


Semester 5th

Subject QCT-352 Reinforced Concrete

Structures

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Principles of Reinforced Concrete. Basic concepts of reinforced concrete; basic concepts of

working stress method and ultimate strength method.

Slabs. Analysis of one-way and two-way slabs with general discussion of other slab system;

Design for flexure and shear.

Columns; Analysis of section in pre compression; Design of short columns under pure

compression and with eccentric loading.

Beams; Analysis and design of prismatic singly reinforced, doubly reinforced and T-beams

section in flexure, shear by using ultimate strength design method.

Detailing. Preparation of working drawings of structural elements.

Details of bar Bending and preparation of schedules.

Staircase. Design of staircase of different types spanning both horizontally and vertically

Joints. Introduction to columns and beam joints

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

Practicing problem of slabs, beams, columns

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Design of Concrete Structures by H. Nilson, McGraw- Hill.

• Reinforced Concrete – Design & Behavior by C. K. Wang & Salmon.

• Reinforced Concrete by J-Faber and F. Meed; Chapman & Hall.

• Reinforced Concrete design by Keneth Leet ( Latest edition )


OBJECTIVE:

To enhance the capabilities of student to independently prepare the building drawings and

develop an ability to analyses and design structures by commercially used computer packages

Course Learning outcomes (CLOs):



Domain

Taxonomy

Level PLO

Theory

1.

Demonstrate architectural, structural,

plumbing, and electrical details of a simple two

storied building.

Cognitive C3 1

2.

Describe different perspective (functions) of

latest version of AutoCAD and explain/

interpret the basic coding and rules of drawing.

Cognitive C2 5

Practical/Lab

1. Produce Civil Engineering Drawings using

AutoCAD software. Psychomotor P4 5

2. Practice of preparing building and structural

drawings using various Software (AutoCAD). Psychomotor P3 5

3.

Communicate selected AutoCAD sheets on

multimedia in the class room in groups and

subsequent viva voce.

Affective A2 10


Semester 5TH

Subject QCT-353 Computer Aided Building

Modeling & Design

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Fundamentals of CAD; Introduction: the design process, application of computers for design,

creating the manufacturing data base, benefits of CAD.

Hardware in CAD: The design workstation, graphics terminal, operator input devices, plotters

and other output devices, the central processing unit, secondary storage.

Computer Graphics Software and Data Base: The software configuration of a graphics

system, functions of a graphic package, constructing the geometry, data base structure and

content, wire-frame versus solid modeling, other CAD features and CAD/CAM integration.

Mathematical Elements of CAD: Two dimensional transformations, Translation, Scaling, and

Rotation, Concatenation, Various techniques for design optimization, finite element analysis /

modeling.

Design Software: Use of different software packages employed in several Civil Engineering

application





Domain

Taxonomy

Level

PLO

1 Explain quality concepts, types and

significance of quality. Cognitive C2 1

2 Describe commitment and leadership. Cognitive C2 10

3 Analyze quality planning ,design, costs

and techniques for quality improvement. Cognitive C4 5

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction to Quality: Quality Concepts, Types and Aspects; Significance of Quality.

Commitment and Leadership: Commitment and Policy; Creating or Changing the Management Culture;

Effective Leadership.

Quality Planning: Flow Charting; Process Charting; Purchase Planning; Planning for JIT.

Design for Quality: Innovation; Quality Function Deployment and the House of Quality.

Quality Related Costs: Prevention, Appraisal and Failure Costs; Models for Quality Costing.

Quality Measurement: Significance; Methods.

Tools and Techniques for Quality Improvement: Basic Tools; Advanced Tools.

Quality Management System (ISO 9000 series): Significance; Documentations; Implementation and

Certification; Audits; Expected Problems.

Environmental Management System (ISO 14000 series): Significance; Documentations;

Implementation and Certification; Audits; Expected Problems;

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Oakland J. S. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd., UK (Latest Edition).

• ISO 9000 series of standards

• ISO 14000 series of standards

REFERENCE BOOKS:


Semester 5th

Subject QMS-354 Total Quality Management

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 0 3


• Feigenbaum. TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL. McGraw Hill Book Co., USA (Latest Edition).

• Gitlow H. S. and Gitlow S. J. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN ACTION. Prentice-Hall, UK (Latest

Edition).

• Musa K. ISO 9000. Ibrahim Publishers, Lahore.

Kuhre, W. L. A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR OBTAINING ISO 14000 CERTIFICATION. Prentice- Hall, UK (Latest

Edition).


OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an ability of applying the layout and alignment parameters to the highway

design and its construction.

• To develop an understanding of the design of rigid and flexible pavements.

• To understand the design of foundations.




Level

PLO

1 Identify the basic concept of geology

Cognitive 1 1

2

Describe and identify the properties of

common rock forming minerals and

rock types. Cognitive 2 2

3 Apply acquired knowledge in civil

engineering projects. Cognitive 3 3

Practical/Lab

1 Practice field and laboratory testing to

characterize subsoils. Psychomotor P3 4

3.

Analyze various design options for

foundations according to field conditions. Cognitive C4 3

4.


procedures, observations, etc Affective A4 10


Semester 5th

Subject QCT-355 Foundation Engineering

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Definitions: Foundation, contact pressure, allowable bearing capacity, total and differential

settlements, permissible settlement.

Foundation Types: Shallow foundation, deep foundation. Choice of foundation, type and depth

of foundation, foundation design requirements. Foundation design geotechnical design and

structural design.

Shallow Foundation: Types of shallow foundation, Design of Isolated and combined footing.

Deep Foundations: Piles, caissions, piers, well foundation. Types of piles, pile capacity, pile

group, proportioning of pile cap. Function of piles and their uses. Negative skin friction (down

drag).

Lateral Earth Pressure: Rankine‟s & coulomb‟s Theories of

Lateral earth pressure; analysis of earth retaining structure, Types of retaining wall.

Slope stability

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. Boring log with SPT values up to 30 ft.

2. Plate load test.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Foundation Analysis and Design by J. E. Bowles, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill. ISBN:

0070068739. January, 1996.

• Foundation Engineering by Ralph B. Peck, W.E. Hanson, Thomas H. Thorn burn; John

Willey & Sons, (latest Edition).

• Foundation Design and Construction by Michael. J. Tomlinson; Longman Publishing

Group. ISBN: 058222697X. January 1996.

• Foundation Design by W. C. Teng; Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0133298051.

• Geotechnical Engineering: Foundation Design by John. N. Cernica,

• John; Willey & Sons. ISBN: 0471308870. January 1994.

• Principles of Pavement Design by E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witezak


Objective: • To introduce the fundamentals of engineering economics.

• To enable students to perform economic analysis of different projects.



S. No. CLO Domain Taxonom

y Level PLO

1

Apply the appropriate engineering economics

analysis method(s) for problem solving i.e. present

worth, annual cost, rate of return, payback, break-even, benefit-

cost ratio.

Cognitiv

e

C3

11

2

Evaluate the cost effectiveness of individual

projects using the methods learnt, draw inferences

for investment decisions, and compare the life cycle

cost of multiple projects.

Cognitiv

e

C6

11

3

Outline the depreciation of an asset using standard depreciation techniques to assess its impact on

present or future value

Cognitiv

e

C4

11

Course Outline: Fundamentals of Engineering Economics: Basic concepts and principles of Economics, Micro-economics theory, the problems of financial scarcity, Basic concept of Engineering Economy, Consumer and Producer goods, Goods and services, Price-supply-demand-relationship, Equilibrium, Elasticity of demand & supply, Measures of economic worth, Non-monitory values, Theory of pricing, Theory of production and laws of return. Capital Financing and Allocation: Funding, funding agencies and planning

commission, Capital Budgeting, Allocation of capital among independent projects,

Program Electrical Engineering

Semester 5th

Subject QMT 356 Engineering Economics

Total Credit Hours

Practical Credit Hours

Theory Credit Hours

2 0 2


financing with debt capital, Financing with equity capital, Trading on equity, Financial leveraging Business Organization and Industrial Relationship: Types of ownership, types of stocks, partnership and joint companies, Banking and Specialized credit institution; Labour problems, labour organization, prevention and settlement of disputes, Markets, competition and monopoly. Linear Programming: Mathematical statement of linear programming problems, Graphic solution Simplex procedure, Duality problem Depreciation and Taxes: Depreciation concept. Economic life, Methods of depreciation, Profit and returns on capital, productivity of capital, Gain (loss) on the disposal of an asset, depreciation as a tax shield Selection between Alternatives: Time value of money and financial rate of return, present value, future value and annuities, Rate of Return Analysis, Incremental Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Payback Period, Sensitivity and Breakeven Analysis, alternatives having different lives, making of buy decisions and replacement decisions.

Recommended Books: • No mention of Books in HEC guidelines


OBJECTIVES

• To develop a basic understanding of the properties of steel and concrete to be used in pre-

stressed concrete structures.

• To analyze the behavior of pre-stressed concrete members.

• To study casting of pre-cast & pre stressed concrete members



S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1. Discuss various structural reinforced concrete

elements. Cognitive C2 1

2 Analyse various structural reinforced concrete

elements. Cognitive C4 2

3 Design reinforced concrete structural systems.

Cognitive C5 3

Practical/Lab

1. Practice to design various structures and their

structural drawings Psychomot

or

P3 2

2 Design various types of structures using SAP

Software Psychomot

or

P7 5

3 Demonstrate basic parameters to ascertain

design of structure Cognitive C3 1

4 Organize the experimental data in the form of

professional lab reports and present it on

multimedia and subsequent viva voce

Affective A4 10


Semester 6th

Subject QCT-361 Pre-stressed & Pre-Cast

Concrete

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction: Materials, pre-stressing system, end anchorages, pre-stress losses, methods of pre-

stressing, pre-tensioning and post-- tensioning procedures. Merits and demerits of Pre-stressing.

Design: Analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete members for flexure, shear bond and

bearings. Ultimate strength, composite sections, beam deflection and layouts. Steel strands,

tendon layouts.

Precast Units: Shapes of precast units, single tee, double tee and hollow core-sections. Design

aids, load tables, design of precast units, casting and curing of units. Typical joints for precast

elements. Erection methods, precast units and their specifications.

LIST OF PRACTICALS:

1. A general study of essential equipment for precast concrete industry.

2. Making form work for precast concrete members and grills and casting of the specimens.

3. Study of equipment and machinery for pre-stressed concrete industry

4. Casting and testing of specimens of pre-stressed concrete units.

5. Casting and testing of specimens of precast RC concrete units.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Pre-stressed Concrete Structures by T. Y. Lin, Ned H. Burns, (Latest Edition).

• PCI Design Handbook: Precast & Pre-stressed Concrete by Precast/Pre-stressed Concrete

Institute, (Latest Edition).

• Pre-stressed Concrete Design by Computer by R. Hulse, W.H. Mosley, (Latest Edition).

• Introduction to Pre-stressed Concrete Vol. I by B. W. Abeles (Latest Edition).

• Pre-stressed Concrete by Khachaturain (Latest Edition).

• Pre-stressed Concrete Beams Design and Logical Analysis by Nilby (Latest Edition).

• Pre-stressed Concrete for Architects Engineers by H. Kent. Preston (Latest Edition).

• Modern Pre-stressed Concrete by James R. Libby (Latest Edition)


OBJECTIVES:

• To understand geology or various minerals and rocks and their properties.

• To learn to select and evaluate proper site for civil engineering projects.

• To provide a fundamental understanding of causes responsible for occurrence of

Earthquake.

• To provide basic knowledge about the response of buildings when subjected to Seismic

excitations

• To identify the type of seismic damages in buildings.

• To provide knowledge about various methods of strengthening the building structure

against earthquake.




Level

PLO

1 Identify the basic concept of geology

Cognitive 1 1

2

Describe and identify the properties of

common rock forming minerals and

rock types. Cognitive 2 2

3 Apply acquired knowledge in civil

engineering projects. Cognitive 3 3


Semester 6th

Subject QNS-362 Geology & Earthquake

Engineering

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

2 0 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Introduction: Introduction to Geology. Importance of Geology in civil engineering projects.

Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Volcanic activity. Internal structure of the Earth.

Engineering and physical properties of rocks. Identification of common rock forming minerals.

Geology in Civil Technology: Role of geology in selection of sites for dams, reservoirs, tunnels

and other important civil engineering projects, such as highways, airfield and bridges.

Ground subsidence: Mining subsidence due to alteration of fluid levels. Methods of avoiding

mine collapses. Introduction to blasting. Geological survey for tunneling, lining of tunnels. Brief

introduction to local geology.

Structural Geology: Introduction to structural Geology and plate tectonics.

Land-sliding and its causes. Introduction to Hydrogeology: wells, springs, streams and ground

water conditions. Causes of glaciers and their types

Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: Introduction, Earthquake magnitude & intensity,

importance of ground conditions, Nature of seismic forces, Factors affecting the severity of

seismic forces, retrofitting its objectives, approaches & Techniques.

LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. To study physical properties of minerals.

2. To identify minerals on the basis of physical properties.

3. Prepare data sheet for mineral identification.

4. To study rock types and their classification.

5. To differentiate between different types of rocks.

6. To identify and classify igneous, plutonic and volcanic rocks.

7. Prepare data sheet for identification of igneous rocks.

8. To Study sedimentary rocks.

9. To differentiate between different types of sedimentary rocks.

10. Prepare data sheet for identification of sedimentary rocks.

11. To study Metamorphic rocks.

12. To identify and classify metamorphic rocks.

13. Prepare data sheet for identification of metamorphic rocks.

14. Study and interpretation of a geological map

15. To draw a geological cross section from a geological map.


RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• A Geology for Engineers, Blyth, F G H 7th Arnold International student edition.

• Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, Krynine, DP 1st Edition McGraw-

Hill International edition.

• Geology and Tectonics of Pakistan by Kazmi and Jan (Latest Edition)

• Earthquake resistant design of structures by Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrihande

published by Prentice Hall of India.

• Seismic Design for Architects by Andrew Charleson ISBN: 978-0-7506-8550-4


OBJECTIVE:

To develop an understanding of irrigation resources and apply for head works & barrages.


At the completion of the course, the student will be able to

S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level

PLO

1

Identify and memorize water resources of Pakistan

ant outline barrages, Weirs and different

terminologies involved and basic concepts of Falls,

drainage works and canal outlets.

Cognitive

C1

1

2 Discuss effect of water-logging and salinity Cognitive C2 4

3 Design Irrigation Channels using Kennedy’s and

Lacey’s Theories

Cognitive C5 3

Practical/Lab

S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level

PLO

1

Sketch the design of barrage and cross drainage works

Cognitive

C3

1

2 Sketch Various components and functions of Dams

and Barrages.

Cognitive C3 1


Lacey’s Theories

Cognitive C5 3

COURSE OUTLINE:

Irrigation: Definition and types of irrigation. Merits and demerits of irrigation. Indus basin

irrigation system.


Semester 6th

Subject QCT-363 Irrigation & Hydraulic

Structures

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Design of irrigation channels: Regime (Empirical) Methods for design of irrigation channels.

Semi Empirical Approaches. Rational methods for design of irrigation channels. Comparison of

various methods. Canal Irrigation Elementary concept about canal head works. Selection of their

site and layout.

Weirs and barrages: Various components and functions.

Dams. Types of Storage. Dams. Forces on Dams. Design of Gravity Dams. Reservoir

Engineering. Regulation of Storage Reservoirs. Hydro Power Engineering.

Water Logging and Drainage:

Soil salinity, water logging their environmental impact assessment. Introduction to Drainage and

Drainage system.

LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Design of channels in alluvial soil.

2. Study of canal fall.

3. Study of outlet.

4. Study of a barrage on pervious foundation.

5. Determination of loss of total head in converging and diverging flow.

6. Measurement of velocity with pitot tube in a closed conduit.

7. To determine the discharge in orifice under varying head.

8. Study of Hydraulic Jump.

9. To study flow channel ( by Hydraulic Bench )

10. To study flow over weir ( by Hydraulic Bench )

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

• Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures (Theory, Design and Practice by Dr. Iqbal Ali,

Institute of Environmental

• Engineering & Research, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi (Latest

Edition).

• Irrigation Canals by Iqtidar H. Siddiqi (Latest Edition).

• Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering by V. B. Piryani (Latest Edition).


OBJECTIVES

To learn the basic concepts of management

To understand the importance of productivity and related concepts

Introduction to project management and inventory management

Familiarization with human resource management




Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

Theory

1

Define different terms related to project

planning and management and project

management knowledge areas and process

groups.

Cognitive C1 1

2

Illustrate project requirements and project

planning, implementation and monitoring/

controlling steps and activities. Cognitive C3 11

3 Prepare construction project scheduling. Cognitive C3 9


Semester 6th

Subject QMS-363 Project Management

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

2 0 2


COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction to Management: Science or Art, History of Managements, Management Functions Organizational Structure; Types of Organizations, Organizational Hierarchy, Properties of Narrow

and Wide Organizations

Project Management Properties of Projects, Project Life Cycle, Project Network Analysis,

Resource Requirements, Monitoring and Control, Use of Computer

Inventory Management; Inventory Replenishment, Economic Lot Size, Re-order Point, Safety

Stock Level JIT, Use of Computer

Human Resource Management; Management Styles, Psychological Types, Recruitment and

Training, Job Evaluation, Performance Appraisal, Motivation and Incentives

Recommended Books:

• Babcock D. L. Managing engineering and technology. Prentice Hall, UK (Latest Edition).

• Zuberi M. H. Industrial management. Rabbani Printing Press, Lahore (Latest Edition).

• Bateman T. S. and Snell S. A. Management: building competitive advantage. Times

Mirror Higher Education Group, USA (Latest Edition).

• Spinner M. Elements of project management. Prentice Hall, UK (Latest Edition).



Semester 6th

Subject QBH-364: Technical Report Writing

Total Credit Hours Practical Contact Hours Theory Contact Hours

3 0 3

Objective:

To enhance technical report writing and communication skills




Level

PLO

1 Comply basic fundamentals of business

communications Affective A2 11

2

Adopt an enhanced ability in the

general verbal and non-verbal English

language Communication Skills which

can support real life Electronic

Engineering settings requiring team

work and leadership skills.

Affective A3 10

3

Express proficiency in writing memos,

proposals, covering letter, enquiry

letter, job application letter, acceptance

letter, business letter, short report, long

report etc.

Affective A3 12

4

Comply basic research and writing

skills associated to research work, to

help them in writing research papers for

the contemporary Engineering courses.

Affective A2 10

5

Prefer a standard word processing

software along with a referencing tool

for report writing.

Affective A3 5


Course Outline:

Essay writing: Descriptive, narrative, discursive, argumentative. Academic writing: How to write

a proposal for research paper/term paper. How to write a research paper/term paper (emphasis on

style, content, language, form, clarity, consistency). Technical Report writing. Progress report

writing.

Technical document creation with tools and technique to improve quality. structure, layout and

writing style for various technical documents for both print and digital media. Document review

process and assessment of written report and documents. Technical Communication Basics, A

General Definition of Technical Communication, Major Traits of Technical Communication,

Globalization and Cultural Awareness, The Technical Communication Process

An Overview of the Process, Planning Document, Drafting and Finishing Document, Editing

The Uses of Visual Aids, Planning the Mechanism Description, Writing the Mechanism

Description

The Elements of a Formal Report, Planning the Recommendation Report, Drafting the

Recommendation Report, Planning the Feasibility Report, Writing the Feasibility Report, Ethics

and Proposals

Writing the Internal Proposal, Planning the Manual, Writing the Manual, Making an Effective

Presentation

Recommended Books:

• “Technical Report Writing Today” by Daniel Riordan, 10th Edition

• “Technical Writing and Professional Communication”, Leslie

• Olsen and Thomas Huckin, 2nd Edition



Semester 6th

Subject QCt-365 Steel Structures

Total Credit Hours Practical Contact Hours

Theory Contact Hours

3 1 2

Objective:

Specific Objectives of Course:

• To acquaint students with use of steel as a structural component and develop

their ability to design steel structures.



S. No. CLOs Domain Taxonomy

level PLO

1.

Describe the theories and models suitable

for the analysis and design of structural

steel members.

Cognitive

C2

1

2. Design structural steel members under

axial loads, flexure and shear. Cognitive C5 2

3. Design connections in structural steel

members. Cognitive C5 3

4. Design one complete truss including all

the related members such as bracing,

purlins and corrugated sheet with

welded joints

Cognitive C5 3

Course Outline:

Introduction: Use of steel as a structural material, hot rolled, cold formed and built up sections. Fundamentals of Working Stress Method: Strength analysis and design of simple tension, compression and flexural members. LRFD Method of Design: Factor of safety, loads and load combination. Concept of load and resistance factors, plastic design and limits on design. Analysis and design of tension members, calculation of net area, Analysis and design of columns, lacing and slay plates. Residual stresses, local and overall stability, Euler's buckling load in columns. Analysis and design of beams. Compact, non-compact and slender sections, lateral torsional buckling. Beam-column and axial- flexure interaction, second order effects, moment magnification. Plate girder proportioning and stiffener design including drawings. Welded, bolted and


riveted truss connections, brackets, moment and shear connections. Design and drawing of a truss, purlin, roof sheet, cud bearing plate. Uplift of truss due to wind

Recommended Books: 1. Lothers, J. E. Steel Structures, National Book Foundation 2. Gaylord, E. H. and C. N. Gaylord, Design of Steel Structures , McGraw-Hill

Companies; 3rd Sub-Edition (September 1, 1991)

3. Spiegel & L. Burner. Applied Structural Steel Design, Prentice Hall, 2002

4. William Segui, LRFD Steel Design, CL-Engineering; 4th Edition (November 21,

2006)

5. Charles G. Salmon, John E. Johnson, Faris A. Malhas, Steel Structures: Design

and Behavior, 5th Edition (2008), Prentice Hall.

http://www.amazon.com/Design-Steel-Structures-Edwin-Gaylord/dp/0070230544/ref%3Dntt_at_ep_dpt_1

http://www.amazon.com/Applied-Structural-Steel-Design-4th/dp/0130889830/ref%3Dntt_at_ep_dpt_3



Semester 6th

Subject QCt-366: Irrigation & Hydraulic Structures

Total Credit Hours Practical Contact Hours Theory Contact Hours

3 1 2

Objective:

• To enable students to learn fundamentals of hydraulic engineering, particularly related to open channel flow, flow through pipes, dam and river engineering.

• To enhance the capabilities of students related to irrigation engineering and canal network


At the completion of the course, the student will be able to

S. No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

1

Identify and memorize water resources of

Pakistan ant outline barrages, Weirs and

different terminologies involved and basic

concepts of Falls, X- drainage works and canal

outlets.

Cognitive

C1

1

2 Discuss plan and develop water resource

projects on small scale and Irrigation system of

Pakistan and discuss effect of water-logging and

salinity

Cognitive C2 4


Lacey’s Theories Cognitive C5 3


Course Outline:

Canal Irrigation: Elementary concept about canal head works, selection of their site and

layout, weirs and barrages, various components and functions. Measures adopted to control

silt entry into canals, silt ejectors and excluders. Design of weirs on permeable foundations,

sheet piles and cut off walls. Design of irrigation channels, Kennedy’s and Lacey’s Theories.

Rational methods for design of irrigation channels. Comparison of various methods.

Computer Aided design of irrigation channels.

Barrages and Headworks: Canal head regulators, falls, flumes, canal outlets. Cross drainage works: types and functions. Canal lining: advantages and types. Maintenance of irrigation canals. Monitoring of flows-telemetry system.

Water logging and salinity: Causes and effects of water logging, reclamation of water logged soils. Drains and tube wells. Causes and effects of salinity and alkalinity of lands in Pakistan. Reclamation methods. Drainage network in irrigated areas.

Drainage: Definition, Land reclamation, Surface Drainage, Subsurface Drainage, Estimation of discharge capacity of Cross-drainage structures, Disposal of drainage effluents.

Dams: Different types of Dams, Design considerations

Recommended Books:

1. Singh, N. P., Banerjee, T., Dholawala, M.J., Irrigation Engineering, 1st Edition.

2. Das, M. M., & Saikia, M. D. (2009). Irrigation and Water Power Engineering. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd..

3. Majumdar, D. K. (2001). Irrigation Water Management: Principles and Practice. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd..

4. Linsley, R. K., J. Franzini, Water Resources Engineering, McGraw-Hill; 4th

Edition (June 1, 1992).

5. David, A. Chin, Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall; 2nd Edition (April

12006).

6. Linslay, R. K. and Joseph, B. F. Water Resources Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc.




S.No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

1 To solve a complex engineering

problem. Cognitive 3 3

2 To carry out literature

review. Cognitive 3 12

3 To prepare a plan to manage

engineering project. Cognitive 3 11

4 To select and apply appropriate tool /

computer models to solve a problem. Cognitive 5 5

5 To prepare a comprehensive technical

report for a complex engineering

problem.

Cognitive 3 10

6 To apply the concept of collaboration

with team members to achieve a

common goal.

Cognitive 3 9

Aims:

A group of students will be given a specific engineering task/study under the supervision of

a faculty. The students as a team will apply the processes in managing, planning designing

and conducting necessary experiments and finally giving recommendations for implantation

in a thesis format dully approved by the university. Three credit hours work will be covered

in 7th semester and half will be covered in 8th semester.


Semester 7th

Subject QET-471 Project (Continued)

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 3 0


Industrial Training Objectives:

a) To apply Engineering knowledge learned in classroom environment in real industrial

situations.

b) To expose the professional Engineering Practices in the industries.

c) To understand the role and responsibilities and code of ethics that Technologist should

uphold

d) To develop awareness about general workplace behaviours and build inter personal skills

e)

Supervised Training Evaluation Criteria

S.No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO

1 Explore the career alternatives prior to

graduation. Cognitive 3 3

2 Integrate theory and practice.

Cognitive 3 12

3 Assess interest and abilities in their field of

study. Cognitive 3 11

4 Learn to appreciate work and its function

in the economy. Cognitive 3 5

5 Develop work habits and attitudes

necessary for job success Cognitive 3 10

1. Chairman/HOD will constitute an office in the Department for the collaboration

with organizations and industry

2. Students will be assigned the industry, organizations, and companies etc to

conduct one-year training.

3. Industrial trainings should preferably be carried out in different locations for the

students to become versatile in hands on experience.

4. Students may find industry for training themselves with their own resources with

the consent and permission of Department


Semester 7th

Subject QET-472 Industrial Training (Continued)

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

15 15 0


5. Liaison office of the Department will visit and convince the industry for student

placement which may work there with/without any charges

6. Liaison office will remain in contact with Human resource Manager of

organization in order to ensure the attendance of student

7. The presentation of students will be carried out after every two months.

8. Evaluation will be conducted in front of committee constituted by Chairman after

BOS decision

9. 7th semester final evaluation will be done and external from industry may be

appointed for 7th semester grading.

10. Students will generate a report with standard thesis format and submit on the day

of final viva

11. Similar steps will be carried out for the evaluation of 8th semester


S.No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO



2 Integrate theory and

practice. Cognitive 3 12

3 Assess interest and abilities in their

field of study. Cognitive 3 11

4 Learn to appreciate work and its

function in the economy. Cognitive 3 5



Aims:

A group of students will be given a specific engineering task/study under the supervision of

a faculty. The students as a team will apply the processes in managing, planning designing

and conducting necessary experiments and finally giving recommendations for implantation

in a thesis format dully approved by the university. Three credit hours work will be covered

in 7th semester and half will be covered in 8th semester.


Semester 8th

Subject QET-481 Project

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

3 3 0


S.No CLOs Learning

Domain

Taxonomy

level PLO



2 Integrate theory and

practice. Cognitive 3 12

3 Assess interest and abilities in their

field of study. Cognitive 3 11

4 Learn to appreciate work and its

function in the economy. Cognitive 3 5



Industrial Training Objectives:

f) To apply Engineering knowledge learned in classroom environment in real industrial

situations.

g) To expose the professional Engineering Practices in the industries.

h) To understand the role and responsibilities and code of ethics that Technologist should

uphold

i) To develop awareness about general workplace behaviour’s and build inter personal

skills

j) To prepare professional work records and reports

k) To build rapport and network with probable future employer to increase employability.

Supervised Training Evaluation Criteria

1. Chairman/HOD will constitute an office in the Department for the

collaboration with organizations and industry

2. Students will be assigned the industry, organizations, Generation plants, and

telecommunication companies etc to conduct one-year training.

3. Industrial trainings should preferably be carried out in different locations for

the students to become versatile in hands on experience.

4. Students may find industry for training themselves with their own resources

with the consent and permission of Department


Semester 8th

Subject QET-482 Industrial Training

Total

Credit Hours

Practical

Credit Hours

Theory

Credit Hours

15 15 0


5. Liaison office of the Department will visit and convince the industry for

student placement which may work there with/without any charges

6. Liaison office will remain in contact with Human resource Manager of

organization in order to ensure the attendance of student

7. The presentation of students will be carried out after every two months.

8. Evaluation will be conducted in front of committee constituted by Chairman

after BOS decision

9. Final evaluation will be done and external from industry may be appointed

for 8th semester grading.

10. Students will generate a report with standard thesis format and submit on the

day of final viva