BS Civil Engineering Technology
The field of Civil Engineering Technology is experiencing growing demand as the industry continues to evolve. This surge is driven by the rapid expansion of high-rise buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects. As a result, there is an increasing need for skilled professionals to join the broader civil engineering technology sector, ensuring the industry can effectively address these dynamic and ever-changing challenges.
Civil Engineering Technology encompasses a range of specialized areas, equipping students with a diverse and comprehensive skill set. These areas include Construction Management, which prepares students to efficiently oversee complex construction projects. In Traffic and Transportation, students learn to optimize traffic flow and transportation networks, which are crucial for urban planning and infrastructure development. The Geotechnical and Foundation Works component provides an understanding of soil mechanics and foundation design, essential for constructing safe and resilient structures. Coastal and Harbour Works introduces students to the challenges of coastal engineering, preparing them for work in maritime infrastructure and climate resilience. Environmental Assessment focuses on evaluating the environmental impact of engineering projects, ensuring the implementation of sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
The BS Civil Engineering Technology program at the Department of Civil Engineering is designed to be accessible and flexible, accommodating a diverse range of students. Whether individuals are pursuing a mixed career path, managing time constraints, or balancing work-related responsibilities, the program is structured to support their academic and professional growth. The department recognizes that not all students follow a linear academic trajectory and welcomes those who may not have initially qualified for traditional engineering programs due to academic fluctuations, offering them an opportunity to succeed in a specialized engineering discipline.
The department is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where students gain the knowledge, technical expertise, and hands-on experience necessary to thrive in the ever-expanding field of Civil Engineering Technology. By joining this program, students become part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and construction, ensuring the sustainable development of cities and the built environment.Â
To produce graduates with essential technical knowledge, practical skills, and capacity development, enabling them to effectively lead the industry through the implementation of project management lifecycles, innovative sustainable practices, and a strong societal and ethical awareness.Â
PEO 1: Graduates will utilize their technical proficiency in civil engineering technology, hands-on skills with modern tools, and strong problem-solving abilities.
PEO 2: Graduates will apply their skills in solving civil engineering technology problems using effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and innovative approaches.
PEO 3: Graduates will demonstrate ethical values, professional standards, and sustainability awareness to make a socio-economic impact through lifelong learning.
The mission of the program is in alignment with the PEOs, as shown below.
Mapping of the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) with the Program Mission
S. No. | Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) | Keywords from the Mission |
1 | Graduates will utilize their technical proficiency in civil engineering technology, hands-on skills with modern tools, and strong problem-solving abilities. | technical knowledge, practical skills & capacity development |
2 | Graduates will apply their skills in solving civil engineering technology problems using effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and innovative approaches. | management, lead & innovative |
3 | Graduates will demonstrate ethical values, professional standards, and sustainability awareness to make a socio-economic impact through lifelong learning. | sustainable & societal, and ethical awareness |
Engineering Technology Knowledge (SA1): 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.
Problem Analysis (SA2): An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems to reach substantiated conclusions, using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization.
Design and Development of Solutions (SA3): An ability to design solutions for Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems that help design of systems, components or processes that meet specified needs, while being cognizant of public health and safety issues, and conscious of cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Investigation (SA4): An ability to investigate Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems by locating, searching, and selecting relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, and finally, by designing and conducting experiments to provide valid conclusions.
Tool Usage (SA5): An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern technology, and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems.
The Engineering Technologist and Society (SA6):Â An ability to understand the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to Broadly Defined Engineering Technology problems.
Environment and Sustainability (SA7): An ability to understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technology work in the solution of Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems in societal and environmental contexts.
Ethics (SA8): Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice.
Individual and Teamwork (SA9): An ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams.
Communication Skills (SA10): An ability to communicate effectively on Broadly Defined Engineering Technology activities with engineering technologist community, and with society at large, by comprehending and writing effective reports and design documents, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project Management (SA11): An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering technology management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Lifelong Learning (SA12): An ability to recognize the need for and engage in independent and life-long learning in engineering technologies.
The PLOs/GAs are well aligned with program objectives and can be foreseen to help graduates achieve the PEOs as shown in the table below
Mapping of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) with the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) | ||
| PEO-1 | PEO-2 | PEO-3 | |
|  | ✓ |  |  |
| PLO2: Problem Analysis | ✓ |  |  |
| PLO3: Design and Development of Solutions |  | ✓ |  |
| PLO4: Investigation | ✓ |  |  |
| PLO5: Tool Usage | ✓ |  |  |
| PLO6: The Engineering Technologist and Society |  |  | ✓ |
| PLO7: Environment and Sustainability |  |  | ✓ |
| PLO8: Ethics |  |  | ✓ |
| PLO9: Individual and Team Work |  | ✓ |  |
| PLO10: Communication Skills |  | ✓ |  |
| PLO11: Project Management |  | ✓ |  |
| PLO12: Lifelong Learning |  |  | ✓ |
For admission to the BS Civil Engineering Technology program, the students must:
- Have a minimum of 50% marks in F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) or Equivalent Qualification A-level / ICS / DAE / B.Sc. (Excluding Sports and Hafiz-e-Quran)
- Have passed the Entrance Test
Students are admitted using the following weightages:
- 70% for academic qualifications (F. Sc. Or Equivalent / ICS / DAE / B.Sc., etc.)
- 30% for Entrance TestÂ
Intake is once in a year (Fall Semester)
Under extraordinary circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Dean/Principal concerned, may allow migration of a student from other recognised institutions to the university and vice versa, provided that:
- The academic councils of the institutions are agreed on the migration of student.
- The courses of studies are equivalent. The credits earned in the previous institution may be permitted to be transferred to other institutions to which the student migrates.
- Migrations are allowed for a maximum of 50% of total credits. Â
| Scheme of Studies for BS Civil Engineering Technology Program (4 years) | ||||
| (Applicable from Batch 2025 onward) | ||||
| SEMESTER-I | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | ZU-GE 001 | Islamic Studies *1 | Islamic Studies | 2 + 0 |
| ZU-GE 002 | Moral Ethics *2 | Moral Ethics | ||
| 2 | ZU-GE 009 | Fahm-ul-Quran-I *1 | Understanding of Holy Quran | 1 + 0 |
| ZU-GE 011 | Philosophy of Life-I *2 | GE Course for Non-Muslims | ||
| 3 | ZU-GE 004 | Functional English | Functional English | 3 + 0 |
| 4 | ZU-GE 006 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (T) | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 2 + 0 |
| Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (L) | 0 + 1 | |||
| 5 | CTAP-111T | Applied Physics (T) | Natural Sciences | 2 + 0 |
| CTAP-111L | Applied Physics (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 6 | CTSU-112T | Surveying (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 1 + 0 |
| CTSU-112L | Surveying (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 7 | CTMM-113T | Materials and Methods of Construction (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 2 + 0 |
| CTMM-113L | Materials and Methods of Construction (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| Â | Sub Total | Â | 13 + 4 | |
| Â | Total | Â | 17 | |
| *1 For Muslim Students *2 For non-Muslim Students | ||||
| SEMESTER-II | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | ZU-GE 003 | Pakistan Studies | Pakistan Studies | 2 + 0 |
| 2 | ZU-GE 010 | Fahm-ul-Quran-II *1 | Understanding of Holy Quran | 1 + 0 |
| ZU-GE 012 | Philosophy of Life-II *2 | GE Course for Non-Muslims | ||
| 3 | ZU-GE 005 | Expository Writing | Expository Writing | 3 + 0 |
| 4 | CTAM-121 | Applied Mathematics-I | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 + 0 |
| 5 | CTAC-122T | Applied Chemistry (T) | Natural Sciences | 2 + 0 |
| CTAC-122L | Applied Chemistry (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 6 | CTDG-123T | Civil Engineering Drawing, Drafting and Interpretation (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 1 + 0 |
| CTDG-123L | Civil Engineering Drawing, Drafting and Interpretation (L) | 0 + 2 | ||
| 7 | CTCT-124T | Concrete Technology (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 1 + 0 |
| CTCT-124L | Concrete Technology (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| Â | Sub Total | Â | 13 + 4 | |
| Â | Total | Â | 17 | |
| *1 For Muslim Students *2 For non-Muslim Students | ||||
| SEMESTER-III | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | ZU-GE 008 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Pakistan Studies | 2 + 0 |
| 2 | CTAM-211 | Applied Mathematics-II | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 + 0 |
| 3 | CTPP-212 | Professional Psychology | Social Sciences | 2 + 0 |
| 4 | CTAH-213 | Professional Ethics | Arts and Humanities | 2 + 0 |
| 5 | CTCP-214T | Introduction to Computer Programming (T) | Computing | 1 + 0 |
| CTCP-214L | Introduction to Computer Programming (L) | 0 + 2 | ||
| 6 | CTFM-215T | Fluid Mechanics (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 2 + 0 |
| CTFM-215L | Fluid Mechanics (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 7 | CTMS-216T | Mechanics of Solids (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 2 + 0 |
| CTMS-216L | Mechanics of Solids (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| Â | Sub Total | Â | 14 + 4 | |
| Â | Total | Â | 18 | |
| SEMESTER-IV | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | ZU-GE 007 | Technopreneurship | Entrepreneurship | 2 + 0 |
| 2 | CTCC-221 | Civics and Community Engagement | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 + 0 |
| 3 | CTSM-222T | Soil Mechanics (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 1 + 0 |
| CTSM-222L | Soil Mechanics (L) | 0 + 2 | ||
| 4 | CTET-223T | Environmental Technology (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Foundation | 1 + 0 |
| CTET-223L | Environmental Technology (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 5 | CTEM-224 | Electro-Mechanical Technology | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 2 + 0 |
| 6 | CTSP-225 | Structural Principles | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 2 + 0 |
| 7 | CTHS-226T | Human Skills (T) | Interdisciplinary | 2 + 0 |
| CTHS-226L | Human Skills (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| Â | Sub Total | Â | 12 + 4 | |
| Â | Total | Â | 16 | |
| SEMESTER-V | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | CTTH-311T | Transportation and Highway Technology (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 1 + 0 |
| CTTH-311L | Transportation and Highway Technology (L) | 0 + 2 | ||
| 2 | CTGI-312T | Geotechnical Investigation and Foundations (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 1 + 0 |
| CTGI-312L | Geotechnical Investigation and Foundations (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 3 | CTHY-313T | Hydrology (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 1 + 0 |
| CTHY-313L | Hydrology (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 4 | CTCB-314T | Computer Aided Drawing and Building Information Modelling (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 1 + 0 |
| CTCB-314L | Computer Aided Drawing and Building Information Modelling (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 5 | CTRP-315T | Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 2 + 0 |
| CTRP-315L | Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 6 | CTAE-316 | Evolution of Architecture and Engineering | Interdisciplinary | 2 + 0 |
| 7 | CTPM-317 | Project Management | Interdisciplinary | 2 + 0 |
| Â | Sub Total | Â | 10 + 6 | |
| Â | Total | Â | 16 | |
| SEMESTER-VI | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | CTRM-321T | Repair and Maintenance of Civil Works (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 1 + 0 |
| CTRM-321L | Repair and Maintenance of Civil Works (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 2 | CTEP-322T | Construction Equipment and Jobsite Practices (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Breadth | 2 + 0 |
| CTEP-322L | Construction Equipment and Jobsite Practices (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 3 | CTIT-323 | Irrigation Technology | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 2 + 0 |
| 4 | CTSS-324T | Construction of Steel Structures (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 2 + 0 |
| CTSS-324L | Construction of Steel Structures (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 5 | CTQS-325T | Quantity Surveying and Estimation (T) | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 1 + 0 |
| CTQS-325L | Quantity Surveying and Estimation (L) | 0 + 2 | ||
| 6 | CTGE-316T | Geology (T) | Interdisciplinary | 1 + 0 |
| CTGE-316L | Geology (L) | 0 + 1 | ||
| 7 | CTAE-327 | Fundamentals of Applied Economics | Interdisciplinary | 3 + 0 |
| Â | Sub Total | Â | 12 + 6 | |
| Â | Total | Â | 18 | |
| SEMESTER-VII | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | CTFP-411 | Final Year Design Project-I | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 0 + 3 |
| 2 | CTIT-412 | Supervised Industrial Training-I | Civil Engineering Technology Domain Industrial Training | 0 + 16 |
| Â | Â | Sub Total | Â | 0 + 19 |
| Â | Â | Total | Â | 19 |
| SEMESTER-VIII | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Knowledge Area/Domain | Credit Hours |
| 1 | CTFP-421 | Final Year Design Project-II | Civil Engineering Technology Depth | 0 + 3 |
| 2 | CTIT-422 | Supervised Industrial Training-II | Civil Engineering Technology Domain Industrial Training | 0 + 16 |
| Â | Â | Sub Total | Â | 0 + 6 |
| Â | Â | Total | Â | 19 |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Total Credit Hours = 17 + 17 + 18 + 16 + 16 + 18 + 19 + 19 = 140 | ||||
Individuals pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering can aim at a vast array of different careers in different fields. Civil Engineering is in high demand with the passage of time and growing trends. In recent times, there has been an increase in the number of developments of high-rise buildings and infrastructure; hence, there is an immense need to be part of the Civil Engineering profession from a broader perspective. The area of Civil Engineering is very broad and linked with the industrial development of the country. In addition, CPEC and other big international projects have increased the demand for new buildings, airports, transportation and roads infrastructure, which is directly linked with Civil Engineering.
- Graduates can pursue careers as infrastructure project managers, overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and utility systems, ensuring their successful completion and compliance with regulations.
- Graduates can focus on urban planning, revitalisation, and development, contributing to the growth and improvement of cities and metropolitan areas.
- Graduates can explore roles in technology and innovation, working on the development of new construction technologies, materials, and methodologies to improve efficiency and sustainability in the construction industry.
- Graduates can work as sustainability consultants, helping organisations and communities develop eco-friendly and sustainable infrastructure projects, aligning them with environmental regulations and sustainable practices.
- Graduates can start their own construction-related businesses, offering a wide range of services, from construction management and consulting to materials testing and inspection services.Â
- Engineering Technology Knowledge (SA1): An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering technology fundamentals, and engineering technology specialisation to defined and applied engineering technology procedures, processes, systems, or methodologies.
- Problem Analysis (SA2): An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems to reach substantiated conclusions, using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialisation.
- Design and Development of Solutions (SA3): An ability to design solutions for Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems that help in the design of systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs while being cognisant of public health and safety issues and conscious of cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Investigation (SA4): An ability to investigate Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems by locating, searching, and selecting relevant data from codes, databases, and literature, and finally, by designing and conducting experiments to provide valid conclusions.
- Tool Usage (SA5): An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern technology, and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems.
- The Engineering Technologist and Society (SA6): An ability to understand the societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems.
- Environment and Sustainability (SA7): An ability to understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technology work in the solution of Broadly Defined Engineering Technology Problems in societal and environmental contexts.
- Ethics (SA8): Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering technology practice.
- Individual and Teamwork (SA9): An ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams.
- Communication Skills (SA10): An ability to communicate effectively on Broadly Defined Engineering Technology activities with the engineering technologist community and with society at large by comprehending and writing effective reports and design documents, making effective presentations, and giving and receiving clear instructions.
- Project Management (SA11): An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering technology management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
- Lifelong Learning (SA12): An ability to recognise the need for and engage in independent and lifelong learning in engineering technologies.
The PLOs/GAs are well aligned with programme objectives and can be foreseen to help graduates achieve the PEOs, as shown in the table below.
Mapping of the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) with the Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) | ||
PEO-1 | PEO-2 | PEO-3 | |
PLO1: Engineering Technology Knowledge | ✓ |  |  |
PLO2: Problem Analysis | ✓ |  |  |
PLO3: Design and Development of Solutions |  | ✓ |  |
PLO4: Investigation | ✓ |  |  |
PLO5: Tool Usage | ✓ |  |  |
PLO6: The Engineering Technologist and Society |  |  | ✓ |
PLO7: Environment and Sustainability |  |  | ✓ |
PLO8: Ethics |  |  | ✓ |
PLO9: Individual and Team Work |  | ✓ |  |
PLO10: Communication Skills |  | ✓ |  |
PLO11: Project Management |  | ✓ |  |
PLO12: Lifelong Learning |  |  | ✓ |
| Fee Description | Collection Type | Non Subject Fee |
| Admission Fee | One Time | 10,000 |
| Application Fee | One Time | 2,500 |
| Tuition Fee | Semester | 54,900 |
| Examination Fee | Semester | 5,100 |
| Total Fees | — | 72,500 |
