VNIT Nagpur Applied Mechanics Department

PEO'S & PO's

For Post Graduate

M.Tech. (Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering)

1. Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  1. To impart concepts of structural engineering through the use of analytical techniques, experiments, computer simulation methods, and other modern engineering tools for analysis and design of variety of civil engineering structures and their components effectively.
  2. To disseminate the recent developments in earthquake engineering field by educating the students using the updated code provisions.
  3. To inculcate habit of critical thinking in analysing the complex problems for earthquake loading in structural engineering fields.
  4. To develop skills for communicating the structural designs effectively in written, graphical and oral form.
  5. To build Student’s capacity in upcoming areas of research in earthquake engineering.

2. Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO1: An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve/address practical problems
PO2: An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document
PO3: Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program
PO4: Student should be able to understand the state of art need, professional, ethical practices, services to the society and socio economic relevance while executing the civil engineering project

M. Tech. (Structural Engineering)

1. Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) 

  • To impart concepts of structural engineering through the use of analytical techniques, experiments, computer simulation methods, and other modern engineering tools for the analysis and design of variety of civil engineering structures and their components, effectively.
  • To disseminate the recent developments in structural engineering field by educating the students using updated code provisions.
  • To inculcate habit of critical thinking in analyzing a complex problem in structural engineering field.
  • To develop skills for communicating structural engineering designs effectively in written, graphical, and oral form.
  • To build Student’s capacity in up-coming areas of research in structural engineering.

2. Programme Outcomes (POs)

  • Acquire knowledge of structural engineering and be able to discriminate, evaluate, analyze and integrate existing and new knowledge.
  • Critically analyze and carry out independent research on complex problems of structural engineering
  • Conceptualize and design civil engineering structures considering various socio-economic factors.
  • Carry out systematic research, design appropriate experiments and tools, and interpret experimental and analytical data for development   of technological knowledge in structural engineering.
  • Create, decide and judiciously apply appropriate resources, tools & techniques in handling various problems in structural engineering
  • Function productively with others as part of collaborative and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Understand critical issues for professional practice such as detailing work and the interaction with contractors during construction phase of a project.
  • Communicate effectively with written, oral and visual means, the design and research outcomes to the stakeholders.
  • Recognize state-of-the-art need and will be able to engage in life-long learning.
  • Understand professional and ethical responsibility while carryout out research and design activities
    Critically analyze, scrutinize and rectify one’s decisions and actions and apply self corrective measures