Value Added Courses

The department of Civil Engineering at GIET University has several Value-Added Courses. The goal of these courses is to provide a learner-centric technical program. These courses provide students with an awareness of the expectations of the job industry and improve the employability skills of the students. The courses also bridge the skill gaps and the students become industry-ready. The courses focus on skill development and the emphasis of these courses is on providing students practical training and improve their problem-solving skills. The following are the various value-added courses that are offered by the Department of Civil Engineering:

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) software that is used by civil engineers, structural engineers, architects and so on. It allows users to design buildings and other structures and their components in 3-D with accuracy and precision. The software brings all architecture, engineering and construction activities into a unified environment. This makes projects more efficient and cost-effective. The course on Autodesk Revit is important for students as it allows them to see their projects in virtual reality or 3-D, as well as provides greater accuracy in the documentation and design of structures.

Oracle Primavera

Oracle Primavera is a cloud-based project portfolio management suite. It is primarily designed for civil, structural, construction engineers and architects. It is used by companies to make sure that the skills of their workforce align with the project requirements. It also promotes work efficiency, improves collaboration and keeps control of all aspects of a particular project in one place. After completion of the course, students receive an Oracle Certification. This certification will come in handy for the students when they apply for different jobs across companies.

AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a 2-D and 3-D computer-aided drafting application software. It is used in architecture, construction, and manufacturing. It helps engineers, architects, city planners, graphic designers and other professionals prepare blueprints and other engineering plans. The professionals who use AutoCAD are referred to as drafters. AutoCAD is used in the field of civil engineering because its ability to plan sites is a lot easier than hand drawings. It also allows interior designers to formulate detailed images of interior spaces which can then be presented as design concepts to potential clients. Learning this course is a great value addition for students.

Total Station

Total Station is an electronic/optical instrument that is used in surveying and building constructions. It is an electronic transit integrated with an electronic distance meter (EDM). The importance of the Total Station for a civil engineer is that it can be used to measure the horizontal and vertical distance and angles between points located on the ground. The readings taken by this instrument can be stored in the inbuilt memory. The readings can also be manipulated in either office or the field itself. The course is effective for civil engineering students as it helps students fetch job opportunities in the field of surveying.

Lean Construction Technology

This technology is an outcome of the field of civil engineering. The use of this technology helps in optimising all aspects of the planning and execution of a project. The result depends on the effective interaction between all the resource people who are concerned with a project. This course is a great value addition to civil engineering students. Successful completion of the course will mean that civil engineers will be on par with the management executives. They can expect ample opportunities to get placed in project management companies.