- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Department
Department of Civil Engineering
- Campus
Technology Campus (Peenya Campus)
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
2 Years
Overview
According to a report from My Future, the anticipated growth for environmental engineers' employment is estimated at 4% between 2021 and 2031, about as fast as the average for all professions. On average, approximately 3,400 job opportunities for environmental engineers are forecasted annually over a decade.
Pursuing M Tech in Environmental Engineering in India opens doors to diverse and impactful career avenues. This specialised field nurtures professionals equipped to tackle environmental challenges. Graduates find themselves at the forefront of sustainable development, involved in roles such as environmental consultant, research scientist, or project manager in governmental or private sectors. Their expertise in pollution control, waste management, renewable energy, and water resources management is in high demand across industries ranging from infrastructure and construction to urban planning and environmental consultancy.
The scope of M Tech in Environmental Engineering extends beyond national borders, with opportunities in global environmental organisations, research institutions, and international agencies contributing significantly to preserving and enhancing the world's ecosystems and public health.
Program Objectives
- Acquire, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the methodologies, principles, practices and technologies of the engineering domain to solve complex problems with technical competence
- Conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information related to complex engineering problems using principles of mathematics, science and engineering to create new and innovative solutions
- Provide solutions to engineering problems by designing systems, components or processes to meet the specified needs considering public health, safety, societal and the environmental considerations
- Review research literature, standards, guidelines, best practices, research methods and laboratory techniques to solve engineering problems through experimental investigations, analysis and interpretation of results
- Create, select and apply appropriate techniques and IT tools to model and solve complex engineering activities and utilize available resources effectively
- Understand the effect of engineering solutions on legal, cultural, social, public health and safety aspects and the consequent responsibilities
- Develop sustainable engineering solutions and assess their effect on society and environment
- Understand and apply ethical principles to engineering practices and professional responsibilities
- Function effectively as an individual or a team player to handle diverse problems in multi-disciplinary settings
- Make oral and written presentations to communicate technical ideas effectively to engineering community and society at large
- Apply the knowledge of engineering and management principles to manage projects in multi-disciplinary environments with consideration to cost and time
- Engage in lifelong learning and adapt to changing engineering/technology and societal requirements
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- PSO-1. Apply the knowledge of Environmental planning, design, construction and management of facilities and develop sustainable solutions for complex Environmental problems through critical analysis
- PSO-2. Design and develop sustainable environmental engineering solutions to industry and societal requirements through applied research, logical concepts and techniques involving experimentation and usage of modern designing, modeling, analytical and simulation tools
- PSO-3. Demonstrate ethics, leadership qualities, apt communication, entrepreneurial skills and involvement in lifelong learning for the betterment of organization, environment and society
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO-1. To Provide students with knowledge in mathematics, science and core engineering area to enable them to deliver efficient solutions for complex engineering problems using analytical and cognitive skills
- PEO-2. To enable students to design and develop the sustainable innovative solutions for industry and societal requirements by conducting engineering investigations through experimentation and usage of modern tools.
- PEO-3. To inculcate ethics, communication, leadership, soft, managerial and entrepreneurial skills for successful career in industries and to engage in lifelong learning
Curriculum Details
The Programme consists of four terms as shown below. A student is required to successfully complete the following courses and earn credits for the award of the degree.
| Sl.No. | Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMC501A | Public Health Engineering | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 100 |
| 2 | EMC502A | Modern Methods of Waste Characterization | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | EMC503A | Waste Water Treatment Plant Design | 4 | 1 | -- | 5 | 100 |
| 4 | EME51XA | Refer Elective Course Table | 4 | -- | -- | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | EME52XA | Refer Elective Course Table | 4 | -- | -- | 4 | 100 |
| 6 | MEF501A | Research Methodology & IPR | 2 | -- | -- | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | TSU501A | Professional Communication | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 03 | 02 | 24 | 550 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 25 hours | ||||||
| Sl.No. | Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMC511A | Solid waste and hazardous waste management | 3 | 1 | -- | 4 | 100 |
| 2 | EMC512A | Solid waste and hazardous waste treatment plant design | 3 | 1 | -- | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | EMC513A | Environmental biotechnology | 3 | 1 | -- | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | EME53XA | Refer Elective course table/Online course/ MOOC | 4 | -- | 0 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | EME54XA | Refer Elective course table/Online course/ MOOC | 4 | -- | 0 | 4 | 100 |
| 6 | BAU201A | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| Total | 18 | 04 | 02 | 23 | 600 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 24 hours | ||||||
| Sl.No | Course Code | Name of the Course | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMI601A/EMP601A | Internship/ Group Project | 24 | 12 | 300 | ||
| Total | 24 | 12 | 300 | ||||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 24 hours | ||||||
Note: In the 3rd Semester The student Can choose Either Internship or Project work
| Sl.No | Course Code | Name of the Course | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMP611A | Dissertation and Publication | 24 | 12 | 300 | ||
| Total | 24 | 12 | 300 | ||||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 24 hours | ||||||
| Group | Stream | Group-1 | Group-2 | Group-3 | Group-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCE-1 | Course Code | EME511 | EME521 | EME531 | EME541 |
| Course Title | Air pollution and Contro | Energy in built environmen | Rural water supply and sanitatio | Geo-environmental engineerin | |
| PCE-2 | Course Code | EME512 | EME522 | EME532 | EME542 |
| Course Title | Toxicology and environmental risk assessmen | Renewable energy sources anenvironmental Impac | Integrated waste management in smarcitie | Remote sensing and GIS in environmental engineerin | |
| PCE-3 | Course Code | EME513 | EME523 | EME533 | EME543 |
| Course Title | Environmental remediation of contaminated site | Alternative fuel | Entrepreneurship in waste managemen | Treatment PlantOperations and Maintenanc | |
| PCE-4 | Course Code | EME514 | EME524 | EME534 | EME544 |
| Course Title | Aquatic biodiversity and environmental pollutio | Industrial and commercial applications of renewable energy source | Transport process and modeling of aquatic syste | Environmental policies and legislatio |
Curriculum DetailsEligibility Criteria
(a) Karnataka Government Quota (for 40% seats):
i. A candidate seeking admission to postgraduate programme must have passed BE, B. Tech. or an equivalent examination in the appropriate discipline and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
ii. A candidate belonging to SC/ST category will be entitled to a relaxation in the qualifying marks in accordance with the related government notification in this regard.
(b) University Quota (60% of the seats): Students seeking admission under university quota must have passed BE, B. Tech. or an equivalent examination in the appropriate discipline and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Entry level qualifications for the various programmers are indicated in Annexure – 2.
(c) Foreign Student Admission Criterion:
i. Foreign students should have Association of Indian Universities recognized first degree qualification in the related discipline of equivalent.
ii. Should have proof of proficiency in English.
Other Accepted Scores
Contact Director of Admissions
Government Seats:
As per the Government of Karnataka.
University Seats:
Refer Fee Structure
Structure
| Course | Total Fee for 1st year | NRI fee in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering & Management | 213000 | 5000 |
NRI/ Foreign Students
- USD 6000 + Other fee Rs.38,550 per annum
Fees & Scholarships
- Government Seats: As per the Government of Karnataka
- University Seats: Refer to Fee Structure
Intake
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Career Path
- Environmental Engineer
- Wastewater Engineer
- Environmental Compliance Officer
- Waste Management Specialist
- Sustainability Analyst
- Energy Efficiency Engineer
- Natural Resource Specialist
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