B.Sc. Degree In Agricultural Technology And Management (B.Sc. Agtech & Mgt)
Model used to develop the Degree programme
Model Used To Develop The Curricula
A student-oriented ‘Learning outcomes based model’ (Figure 1) consisting of the following stages was adopted to formulate the new curriculum.
Structure Of The Degree Programme
This eight-semester degree programme comprises of a Core Programme jointly offered by the eight Departments of Study, and an Advanced Programme encompassing twelve Advanced Modules offered by the eight Departments of Study, individually or jointly (Figure 2).
The Core Programme is compulsory for all the students, whereas a student has the freedom of selecting one of the twelve Advanced Modules of his/her choice during the Advanced Programme. The Core Programme comprises of 108 compulsory credit units including the project. Each Advanced Module comprises of a series of compulsory courses, which offer a minimum of 12 credit units ‘unique’ to that module, and a series of optional courses. The courses of the Core Programme are offered during the 1st to 5th and 8th semester, where the 8th semester is devoted for an independent project. The courses of the Advanced Programme are offered during the 6th and 7th semesters. The 6th semester is a transitional semester comprising of courses from both Core and Advanced Programmes.
To be eligible for the award of the degree a student should complete a minimum of 126 credit units during the four academic years of the degree programme. The credit unit requirement should include the following:
- 102 credit units from the specified compulsory courses of the Core Programme.
- a minimum of 18 credit units from the specified compulsory and optional courses of the selected Advanced Module.
- 06 credit units from the ‘Project’ in a selected field of study.
Figure 2: Schematic structure of the Degree programme
In addition to the above mentioned credited courses, a set of supplementary and complementary courses are offered to impart satisfactory proficiency in English, Sinhala, Tamil, Mathematics, Physics, Information and Communication Technology and Laboratory Skills among all students. It is mandatory for every student to pass the supplementary courses and the complementary courses to be eligible for the award of the degree. While these courses are not credited for the degree programme, separate certificates will be awarded for English and Information and Communication Technology, upon successful completion.
Furthermore, to impart and strengthen the professional skills in students, specific training will be given in the following. The courses in the degree programme have also been formulated with in-built learning activities that facilitate acquisition of one or more specific professional skills.
- Life-skills (during 1st semester)
- Team working skills and leadership development (from 1st semester)
- Portfolio development (from 3rd semester)
- In-plant training (four weeks during long vacations)
- Communication and presentation skills (from 1st to 8th semester)
These trainings will be assessed on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis and every student should perform at satisfactory level in order to eligible to obtain the degree.
The summary of the structure of the degree programme is given in the following Tables.
The Structure Of The Core Programme:
| SEMESTER | SERIES | COURSES OFFERED | NO OF CREDIT UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ADVANCED | ||||
| 1 | 1100 | Courses of the core programme (compulsory) | 16 | ||
| 2 | 1200 | Courses of the core programme (compulsory) | 18 | ||
| 3 | 2100 | Courses of the core programme (compulsory) | 19 | ||
| 4 | 2200 | Courses of the core programme (compulsory) | 20 | ||
| 5 | 3100 | Courses of the core programme (compulsory) | 21 | ||
| 6 | 3200 |
Courses of the core programme (compulsory) Courses of the Advanced modules (compulsory & optional) |
08 | 18* | |
| 7 | 4100 | Courses of the Advanced modules (compulsory & optional) | |||
| 8 | 4200 | Research Project (compulsory) | |||
| TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 108 | 18 | |||
| TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR THE DEGREE | 126 | ||||
* Every advanced module consists of a minimum total of 18 total credit units, of which at least 12 credit units are unique and compulsory for the given module.
Course Sequence Of The Core Programme
| Semester | Notation | Courses and Credit Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 |
AB 1101 AE 1101 AS 1101 CS 1101 EB 1101 EX 1101 SS 1101 |
Botany of Field Crops (1: 05/20/15) Field Engineering 1 (2: 10/40/28) Principles and Practices of Animal Production (2: 15/30/35) Crop Production Technologies (5: 19/112/36) Applied Agribusiness (2: 15/30/35) Developmental Extension (2: 10/40/30) Soil Resource and Ecosystem (2: 15/30/20) |
16 |
| 1200 |
AB 1201 AB 1202 AE 1201 AS 1201 CS 1201 CS 1202 FT 1201 SS 1201 |
Insect Biology (2: 15/30/35) Crop Systematics (1: 10/10/20) Field Engineering II (2: 17/26/32) Principles of Aquatic Resource Management (1:11/08/20) Principles of Crop Production (3: 40/10/19) Plantation Crop Production I (3: 15/60/06) Biochemistry and Human Nutrition (3: 33/24/30) Properties and Functions of Soil (3: 30/30/12) |
18 |
| 2100 |
AB 2101 AS 2101 AS 2102 AS 2103 CS 2101 EB 2101 FT 2101 SS 2101 |
Principles of Genetics and Breeding (2: 22/16/42) Anatomy, Physiology and Health Management of Farm Animals (3: 30/30/36) Principles of Animal Nutrition (2: 25/10/18) Forage Production and Conservation (2: 23/14/19) Principles of Horticulture (2: 20/20/13) Principles of Economics (3: 40/10//40) Agricultural Product Quality and Processing (2: 20/20/05) Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (3: 30/30/14) |
19 |
| 2200 |
AB 2201 AE 2201 AS 2201 AS 2202 CS 2201 EB 2201 EX 2201 FT 2201 EX 2202 |
Plant Physiology (2: 20/20/40) Fluid Mechanics and Irrigation Principles (3: 40/10/33) Ruminant Animal Production (2: 23/14/20) Poultry and Swine Production (2: 25/10/26) Plantation Crop Production II (3: 36/18/18) Development Economics (2: 25/10/45) Principles of Economics (3: 40/10//40) Preservation of Agricultural Produce (2: 26/08/22) Career Development (1: 10/10/20) |
20 |
| 3100 |
AB 3101 AB 3102 AE 3101 AS 3101 CS 3101 CS 3102 CS 3103 EB 3101 EX 3101 SS 3101 |
Insect Pests of Crops (2: 15/30/35) Diseases of Crops (3: 30/30/60) Land and Water Resources Engineering (3: 34/22/36) Animal Product Processing Technology (2: 15/30/10) Horticultural Crop Production (2: 26/08/06) Statistical Methods I (2: 30/00/15)/p> Principles of Forestry (1: 15/00/10) Business Creation and Management (2: 15/30/35) Organizational Management (2: 15/30/35) Management of Soils of Sri Lanka (2: 20/20/08) |
21 |
| 3200 |
AE 3201 CS 3201 CS/AS 3201 EB 3201 EX/EB 3201 |
Post-harvest Technology (2: 21/18/31) Design and Analysis of Experiments (2: 30/00/15) Farming Systems (2: 27/06/15) Project Analysis (1: 10/10/20) Socio-Economic aspects of Natural Resource Management(1: 12/06/20) |
8 |
| 4200 |
AB/AE/AS/CS/EB/EX/FT/SS 4201 |
Research Project |
6 |
The Structure Of The Advanced Programmes
The 12 modules of the Advanced Programme and their structures offered by the eight Departments of Study are given below:
| Name of the Module | Department of Study | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Crop Production Technology | Crop Science |
| 2 | Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | Agricultural Engineering |
| 3 | Animal Science and Technology | Animal Science |
| 4 | Applied Economics and Business Management | Agricultural Economics and Business Management |
| 5 | Development Communication and Organizational Management | Agricultural Extension |
| 6 | Economic and Applied Entomology | Agricultural Biology |
| 7 | Food Science and Technology | Food Science and Technology |
| 8 | Genetic Improvement of Plants | Agricultural Biology |
| 9 | Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | Agricultural Biology |
| 10 | Plant Pathology and Microbiology | Agricultural Biology |
| 11 | Plantation Management and Forestry | Crop Science |
| 12 | Soil and Environment | Soil Science |
Module: Advanced Crop Production Technology (Department Of Crop Science)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 3206 | Tissue Culture (2: 20/20/08) | CS 3205 | Commercial Nursery Management (1: 10/10/10) |
| CS 3207 | Fruit and Vegetable Production (2: 25/10/20) |
CS 3209 | Post-harvest Quality Management in Horticultural Products (1: 12/06/10) |
| CS 3208 | Crop Physiology (2: 25/10/20) | CS 3210 | Organic Crop Production Systems (1: 10/10/10) |
| CS 4103 | Statistical Methods II (2: 30/00/15) | CS 3211 | Integrated Weed Management Systems (1: 12/06/12) |
| CS 4104 | Scientific Research and Communication in Crop Science (1: 08/14/10) |
CS 4106 | Statistical Modelling (1: 15/00/10) |
| CS 4109 | Protected Culture (1:10/10/10) | CS 4113 | Urban Agriculture (1: 10/10/10) |
| CS 4110 | Floriculture and Landscape Horticulture (2: 20/20/40) |
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| CS 4111 | Rice Production Technology (1: 12/06/10) |
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| CS 4112 | Advanced Field Crop Production (2: 30/00/05) | ||
Module: Agricultural & Bio-systems Engineering (Department of Agricultural Engineering)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AE 3202 | Thermodynamics (2: 30/00/12) | AE 3205 | Engineering Mathematics (2: 26/08/15) |
| AE 3203 | Irrigation Systems Design & Management (2: 25/10/12) | AE 3206 | Farm Power & Machinery (2: 23/14/26) |
| AE 3204 | Energy and Waste Management (2: 20/20/15) | AE 3207 | Environmental Hydrology (2: 15/30/15) |
| AE 4101 | Advanced Land & Water Resources Engineering (2: 20/20/20) | AE 4105 | Remote Sensing in agricultural Resource Management (2: 20/20/16) |
| AE 4102 | Food Process Engineering (2: 22/16/15) | AE 4106 | Geographic Information Systems (2: 15/30/12) |
| AE 4103 | Farm Mechanization (2: 20/20/30) | AE 4107 | Electronics & Instrumentation (2: 25/10/08) |
| AE 4104 | Engineering Design Philosophy (2: 20/20/40) | AE 4108 | Post-harvest Handling of Perishable Crops (2: 22/16/20) |
| AE 4109 | Structural Designs for Commercial Farming (2: 20/20/20) |
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| AE 4110 | Computer Applications in Agricultural Engineering (2: 20/20/30) | ||
| AE 4111 | Paddy Field Engineering (1: 05/20/10) | ||
| AE 4112 | Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (1: 10/10/08) |
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| CS 4106 | Statistical Modelling (1: 15/00/10) | ||
Module: Animal Science & Technology (Department of Animal Science)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AS 3201 | Applied Animal Nutrition (3: 40/10/08) | AS 3204 | Wildlife and Ecosystems (2: 20/20/06) |
| AS 3202 | Dairy Product Technology (2: 25/10/08) |
AS 3205 | Forage Resources and Production (2: 14/32/20) |
| AS 3203 | Applied Animal Physiology (2: 24/12/30) |
AS 3206 | Feed Processing Technology (1: 13/04/04) |
| AS 4101 | Meat, Fish & Egg Product Technology (2: 25/10/34) | FT 3203 | Food Preservation (2: 30/00/10) |
| AS 3102 | Applied Genetics and Animal Breeding (2: 25/10/20) | AS 4106 | Animal Biotechnology (2: 20/20/40) |
| AS 4103 | Animal Health Management (2: 24/12/13) |
AS 4107 | Ornamental Fisheries Conservation and Management (2: 25/10/35) |
| AS 4104 | Inland and Marine Fisheries Management (2: 20/20/40) | AE 4108 | Livestock Economics (2: 30/00/15) |
| AS 4105 | Scientific Research & Communication in Animal Science (1: 05/20/15) | AE 4109 | Animal By-product Technology (2: 26/08/15) |
| AE 4110 | Livestock Farm Planning (2: 25/10/15) | ||
| AE 4111 | Integrated Animal Production Systems (2: 25/10/20) |
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| AE 4112 | Beef Cattle and Micro-livestock Production (2: 25/10/08) |
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| CS 4103 | Statistical Methods II (2: 30/00/15) | ||
| EX 4102 | Human Resource Management (2: 24/12/34) | ||
Module: Applied Economics & Business Management (Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EB 3202 | Microeconomics (2: 30/00/50) | EB 3205 | Agricultural Marketing (2: 30/00/50) |
| EB 3203 | Macroeconomics (2: 30/00/50) | EB 3206 | Financial and Management Accounting (2: 25/10/45) |
| EB 3204 |
Marketing Management (2: 20/20/40) |
EB 3207 | Advanced Development Economics (2: 30/00/50) |
| EB 4101 |
Resource and Environmental Economics (2: 25/10/45) |
EB 3208 | Production Economics (2: 30/00/50) |
| EB 4102 | Quantitative Techniques for Business & Economics (2: 20/20/40) | EB 3209 | International Business and Trade (2: 20/20/40) |
| EB 4103 |
Research Methods for Business & Economics (2: 25/10/45) |
EX 3203 | Organizational Behaviour (2: 24/12/34) |
| AS 4104 |
Business Psychology (2: 25/10/45) |
EB 4105 | Financial Management (2: 30/00/50) |
| EB 4106 | Entrepreneurship (2: 25/10/45) | ||
| EB 4107 | Policy Analysis (2: 30/00/50) | ||
| EB 4108 | International Agribusiness (2: 25/10/45) |
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| EB 4109 | Advanced Project Analysis (2: 30/00/50) |
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| EB 4110 | Business Strategy (2: 20/20/40) | ||
| EX 4102 |
Human Resource Management (2: 24/12/34) |
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Module: Development Communication & Organizational Management (Department of Agricultural Extension)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EX 3201 | Extension Education (2: 24/12/40) | EX 3203 | Organizational Behaviour (2:24/12/34) |
| EX 3202 | Communication: Theory & Practice (2: 24/12/40) |
EX 3204 | Information Management 2:15/30/35) |
| EX 4101 |
Rural Sociology (2: 24/12/34) |
EB 3204 | Marketing Management (2:20/20/40) |
| EX 4102 |
Human Resource Management |
EX 4106 | Project Development & Management (2 :24/12/34) |
| EX 4103 |
Productivity Enhancement Training (2:00/60/20) |
EX 4107 | Gender Issues in Development (2:24/12/34) |
| EX 4104 |
Journalism and Media Use |
EX 4108 | Community Development Approaches (2:24/12/34) |
| EX 4105 |
Social Research Methods (2:24/12/44) |
CS 4103 | Statistical Methods II (2:30/00/15) |
| EB 4106 | Entrepreneurship (2:25/10/45) | ||
Module: Economic & Applied Entomology (Department of Agricultural Biology)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AB 3201 | Structure and Function of Insects (2:15/30/35) |
CS 3210 | Organic Crop Production Systems (1:10/10/10) |
| AB 3202 | Ecological Insect Pest Management (2:25/10/40) |
AB 4120 | Nematology (1:10/10/20) |
| AB 3203 |
Insects in Farm Animals and Public Health |
AB 4122 | Computer Applications in E Entomology (2:10/40/30) |
| AB 3204 |
Honey Bee Culture (2:15/30/35) |
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| AB 4101 |
Insect Systematics (2:/15/30/35) |
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| AB 4102 |
Pesticide Management (2:25/10/40) |
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| AB 4103 |
Current Trends in Entomology (2:00/60/20) |
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| AB 4104 | Product Entomology (2:15/30/35) | ||
| AB 4105 | Scientific Research & Communication in Biology (1:10/10/20) | ||
Module: Food Science & Technology (Department of Food Science and Technology)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| FT 3201 | Food Chemistry (2:27/06/20) | FT 3204 | Applied Human Nutrition (2: 25/10/20) |
| FT 3202 | Food Microbiology (2:23/14/30) | AB 3211 | Recombinant DNA Technology (2: 20/20/40) |
| FT 3203 |
Food Preservation (2:30/00/10) |
AS 3202 | Dairy Product Technology (2:25/10/08) |
| FT 4101 |
Food Analysis (2:20/20/20) |
EB 3204 | Marketing Management (2: 20/20/40) |
| FT 4102 |
Food Processing for Product Development (2:30/00/10) |
FT 4105 | Practical in Product Development (1:00/30/10) |
| FT 4103 |
Food Process Technology |
FT 4106 | Food Sanitation and Sensory Evaluation (2:27/06/30) |
| FT 4104 |
Scientific Research & Communication |
FT 4107 | Food Packaging (1:15/00/15) |
| AS 4101 | Meat, Fish and Egg Product Technology (2:25/10/34) | FT 4108 | Advanced Post-harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables (1:15/00/20) |
| CS 4103 | Statistical Method II (2:30/00/15) | FT 4109 | Food Regulations & Food Quality Control (1:15/00/05) |
| FT 4110 | Fats and Oils Technology (1:15/00/15) | ||
| EX 4102 | Human Resource Management (2 :24/12/34) | ||
Module: Genetic Improvement of Plants (Department of Agricultural Biology)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AB 3205 | Applied Genetics & Plant Breeding (2:20/20/40) |
AB 3202 | Ecological Insect Pest Management (2:25/10/40) |
| AB 3206 | Plant Genetic Resources (1:10/10/20) | AB 3212 | Plant Pathology (2:25/10/10) |
| AB 3207 |
Quantitative Genetics (2:20/20/40) |
CS 3205 | Tissue Culture (2:20/20/08) |
| AB 3211 |
Recombinant DNA Technology |
CS 4108 | Conservation and Management of Medicinal Plants (1:12/06/10) |
| AB 4105 |
Scientific Research & Communication in Biology(1:10/10/20) |
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| AB 4106 |
Plant Eco Physiology (2:15/30/35) |
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| AB 4107 |
Developmental Biology of Plants |
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| AB 4108 | Post-harvest Physiology of Fruits and Vegetables (1:10/10/20) | ||
| AB 4109 | Economic Botany (1:15/00/25) | ||
Module: Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Department of Agricultural Biology)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AB 3208 | Cell Biology (2:20/20/40) | AE 3203 | Energy and Waste Management (2:20/20/15) |
| AB 3209 | Plant Biochemistry (2:20/20/40) | AB 4107 | Developmental Biology of Plants (2:20/20/40) |
| AB 3210 | Molecular genetics (2:20/20/40) | AB 4109 | Economic Botany (1:15/00/25) |
| AB 3211 | Recombinant DNA technology (2:20/20/40) |
AB 4116 | Microbial Biotechnology (1:10/10/20) |
| AB 4105 | Scientific Research & Communication in Biology (1:10/10/20) |
FT 4101 | Food Analysis (2:20/20/20) |
| AB 4110 | Applied Biotechnology (1:15/00/25) | AS 4106 | Animal Biotechnology (2:20/20/40) |
| AB 4111 | Bioinformatics (1:5/20/15) | ||
| AB 4112 | Practicum in Molecular Biology (1:00/30/00) |
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| AB 4113 | In vitro Techniques (2:20/20/40) | ||
Module: Plant Pathology & Microbiology (Department of Agricultural Biology)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AB 3212 | Plant Pathology (2:25/10/10) | AB 3205 | Applied Genetics and Plant Breeding (2:20/20/40) |
| AB 3213 | Microbiology (2:25/10/10) | AB 4119 | Immunology (1:15/00/25) |
| AB 3214 | Clinical Plant Pathology (2:15/30/35) | AB 4120 | Nematology (1:10/10/20) |
| AB 4102 | Pesticide Management (2:25/10/40) | AB 4121 | Yeast Microbiology and Fermentation Technology (1:10/10/20) |
| AB 4105 | Scientific Research and Communication in Biology (1:10/10/20) |
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| AB 4114 | Post-harvest Pathology (1:10/10/20) | ||
| AB 4115 | Virology (1:10/10/20) | ||
| AB 4116 | Microbial Biotechnology (1:10/10/20) | ||
| AB 4117 | Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology (2:25/10/45) | ||
| AB 4118 | Practicum in Molecular Microbiology (1:00/30/50) |
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Module: Plantation Management & Forestry (Department of Crop Science)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 3202 | Management of Rubber, Coconut & Export Agricultural Crops (4:15/90/30) | CS 3205 | Commercial Nursery Management (1:10/10/10) |
| CS 3203 | Agroforestry Systems (2:25/10/10) | CS 3208 |
Crop Physiology (2: 25/10/20) |
| CS 3204 | Tree Diversity and Improvement (2:20/20/15) |
CS 4105 | Farming System Analysis (1:10/10/10) |
| CS 4101 | Tea Plantation Management (2:10/40/10) |
CS 4106 | Statistical Modelling (1:15/00/10) |
| CS 4102 | Forest Management (2:25/10/10) | CS 4107 | Crop Environment Interactions (1:10/10/20) |
| CS 4103 | Statistical Methods II (2:30/00/15) | CS 4108 | Conservation and Management of Medicinal Plants (1:12/06/10) |
| CS 4104 | Scientific Research & Communication in Crop Science (1:08/14/10) | ||
Module: Soil &Environment (Department of Soil Science)
| Compulsory courses | Optional courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SS 3201 | Soil Physics (2:20/20/04) | SS 3205 | Soil Survey and Classification (2:20/20/12) |
| SS 3202 | Soil Mineralogy (2:20/20/12) | CS 3209 |
Organic Crop Production Systems (1:10/10/10) |
| SS 3203 | Soil Microbiology (2:20/20/10) | EB 3204 | Marketing Management (2:20/20/40) |
| SS 3204 | Sustainable Soil Fertility Management (2:20/20/08) |
SS 4105 | Land Use and Environment (2:20/20/10) Pre-requisite: SS 3205 Soil Survey and Classification |
| SS 4101 | Soil Chemistry (2:20/20/12) | SS 4106 | Research Techniques in Soil Science (2:25/10/04) |
| SS 4102 | Land Degradation and Conservation (2:25/10/04) |
AE 4105 | Remote Sensing in Agricultural Resource Management (2:20/20/16) |
| SS 4103 | Soil and Environmental Quality (2:20/20/10) |
CS 4103 | Statistical Methods II (2:30/00/15) |
| SS 4104 |
Scientific Research & Communication in Soil Science (1:10/10/10) |
CS 4111 | Rice Production Technology (1:12/06/10) |
| EB 4101 | Resource and Environmental Economics (2:25/10/45) |
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| EX 4102 | Human Resource Management (2:24/12/34) | ||
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Calendar Of Dates-2019/2020
17.10.2019 - Amendment
| 1100 SERIES (17/18) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ORIENTATION PROGRAM at PERADENIYA | 01 Day |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | SUPPLEMENTARY / COMPLEMENTARY COURSES /Orientation Program Cound.. | |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ACADEMIC PROGRAMME IS SUSPENDED | 01 Day |
| 1100 SERIES (17/18) | AgTech & Mgt, AS & F, and BFST Programmes | |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ORIENTATION PROGRAM at PERADENIYA | 01 Day |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | SUPPLEMENTARY / COMPLEMENTARY COURSES /Orientation Program Cound.. |
Admission Under General Admission Policy Implemented By He University Grants Commission(UGC).
- B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology and Management.
- G.C.E. (O/L)
- Six passes in one sitting including Pure/Applied Mathematics, Chemestry, Biology/Botany/Zoology, Physics/Agriculture with 3 credit passes from the subject listed,
- G.C.E. (O/L) New or NCGE | Six passes in one sitting with 4 credit passes including Science.
- Passes in at least three of the following G.C.E. (A/L) subjects; Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Geography and Agriculture, obtaining at a single attempt.
- G.C.E. (O/L)
- B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
- G.C.E. (O/L) as specified for admission to B.Sc. in Agriculture degree programme.
- Advanced level with passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology (Botany/Zoology) as subjects.
- B.Sc. in Animal Science and Fisheries (As specified for B.Sc. in Agriculture Technology and Management degree programme.)
Credit Unit
This is the numeric value assigned to a course, which indicates its relative weight within the degree programme. The credit value of a course is indicated by a single digit following the course notation and course title. One Credit Unit is equivalent to either 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical/tutorials/assignments/field visits.
The curriculum of the B.Sc. Agricultural Technology and Management and B.Sc. Animal Science and Fisheries degrees have being developed using a student learning outcomes based approach. Hence, each credit unit has been assigned a maximum total student work load of 40 hours including lectures, practical and specified independent learning (IL) activities.
Credit
A 4-point scale will be adopted for grading the performance of students in credited courses. A letter grade shall be awarded to every credited course. The letter grades and corresponding grade points are given below.
| Letter Grade* | Grade Point |
|---|---|
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
* A+ is given only to those who obtain a distinctly high mark and are outliers of the marks' distribution.
Note: The threshold level of grading is equivalent to a C-. To pass a credited course a student should achieve a minimum of 'C-' grade.
Grade Points
Grading procedure recommended by the Senate of the University of Peradeniya will be adopted. Accordingly, the grade for a course shall not correspond to a cut-off markm but based on the distribution of marks for the course.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
An aggregate index will be calculated as the weighted average of the grade points obtained from grades of different courses and the number of corresponding course units. This aggregate index shall be called the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Independent Study
Independant learning is identified for most of the courses offered. The students are supposed to complete independant learning components assigned by the teachers.
No- Credit Course
It is compulsory for every student to achieve a 'Pass' or 'Satisfactory' grade from every non-credited course that he/she offer.
To Be Eligible For The Award Of The Degree A Student Should Complete A Minimum Of 126 Credit Units During The Four Academic Years Of The Degree Programme. The Credit Unit Requirement Should Include The Following:
- 102 credit units from the specified compulsory courses of the Core Programme.
- a minimum of 18 credit units from the specified compulsory and optional courses of the selected Advanced Module.
- 06 credit units from the 'Project' in a selected field of study.
In addition to the above mentioned credited courses, a set of supplementary and complementary courses are offered to impart satisfactory proficiency in English, Sinhala, Tamil, Mathematics, Physics, Information and Communication Technology and Laboratory Skills among all students. It is mandatory for every student to pass the supplementary courses before the 6th semester, and the complementary courses before the 8th semester to be eligible for the award of the degree.
To be eligible for the award of the degree a student should complete a minimum of 126 credit units during the four academic years of the degree programme. The credit unit requirement should include the following:
- The courses will be assessed on a continuous basis to provide an opportunity for student to receive a feedback on his/her performance during the course.
- Every course will have more than one assessment, conducted at the critical stages of learning of the course.
- Appropriate assessment procedure/s, the percentage contribution of each assessment including independent learning activities to the final mark, and the appropriate stage (time/level) of assessment for each course will be determined by the course coordinator and should be approved by the relevant Department of Study.
- The approved assessment procedure for a given course will be made known to the students at the commencement of the course.
Scholarships & Medals at Convocation
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B.SC. DEGREE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE AND FISHERIES (B.Sc. AS&F)
Livestock industry and Fisheries play a crucial role in the economy of Sri Lanka where livelihood of many depends on direct or indirect involvement in those sectors. With the expansion and development of those industries, the need and demand has risen for graduates specialized in those fields having capabilities to solve problems and boost growth of those sectors. B.Sc. in Animal Science and Fisheries degree programme was meticulously designed to cater to the growing need for such graduates locally and internationally.
Objectives Of The Degree Programme
Following are the essential features of the programme:
- Thorough and well balanced theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills on the subject matter. (Theory : Practical = 1437 h:1286 h)
- Series of On-farm/industrial training in all major disciplines, periodically scheduled during semester and vacation periods.
- Supplementary minor projects/assignments, and a research oriented major project which will provide an in-depth knowledge on a specific field (Dairy, Poultry, Fisheries etc.).
The AS & F graduate will have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to pursue a career as an academic, researcher, manager, planner, implementer and entrepreneur in the field of animal science and fisheries.
Main Features Of The Degree Programme
The B.Sc. AS & F degree curriculum was formulated after a series of consultations with various stakeholders, features of the degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Agriculture of University of Peradeniya and of other Universities.
The Curriculum
Apart from relevant courses of the B.Sc. AgTech & Mgt. degree programme, the B.Sc. AS & F degree programme is comprised of 35 courses, which have been specially designed and introduced in line with the current and future needs of the Livestock and Fisheries sectors.
Compulsory And Optional Courses
There are compulsory (C) and optional (O) components in the curriculum. The compulsory components include mandatory courses which are designed to impart knowledge and skills essential for a student. Students have a choice in selecting courses from the optional components.
Credit And Non-Credit Courses
There are credited and non-credited courses in the Degree programme. The grade point of the credited courses will be used in calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA)(see the relevant section below for more details of GPA), while the non-credit course (supplementary course) will not carry a grade point and therefore will not be used in the calculation of the GPA. However, these courses are required to be completed successfully in order to be eligible for the award of the Degree. Non-credit courses are designed to develop practical skills, communication skills and career development of students.
Structure Of The Curriculum
The four-year Degree programme includes compulsory, optional and supplementary courses offered during 1-7 semesters. Taught courses in the 1st semester will be completed within the first seven weeks while the remaining time will be devoted for Industrial training courses. All students will undergo one livestock practices course, and three industrial training courses, each of two weeks duration on rotation basis. In addition all students will undergo in-plant training of 4 weeks duration at the end of the 2nd and 3rd academic years, and should obtain a ‘Pass’ grade.
The final semester (8th) is devoted for a Research Project which will be carried out by individual students on a specific topic under the supervision of a senior academic. Students are required to submit a thesis on the Research Project in order to complete the Project work successfully.
Outline Of The B.Sc. AS & F Degree
| Semester | Series | Type of courses offered | No. of Credits Offered/ required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1100 | Compulsory courses | 16 |
| 2 | 1100 | Compulsory courses | 16 |
| 3 | 2100 | Compulsory and optional courses | 18 (16 C + 2 O) |
| 4 | 2200 | Compulsory and optional courses | 18 (16 C + 2 O) |
| 4 weeks In-Plant training During Vacation | |||
| 5 | 3100 | Compulsory and optional courses | 17 (15 C + 2 O) |
| 6 | 3200 | Compulsory and optional courses | 17 (15 C + 2 O) |
| 4 weeks In-Plant training During Vacation | |||
| 7 | 4100 | Compulsory and optional courses | 18 (16 C + 2 O) |
| 8 | 4200 | Compulsory course (Project) | 6 |
| Total Credit Units | 128 (118 C + 10 O) | ||
C = Compulsory courses, O = Optional courses
Consists of 160 hrs of involvement and evaluated on Pass/Fail basis
Courses Offered In B.Sc. AS & F Degree
The courses offered in B.Sc. AS & F degree have been formulated by incorporating the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes that require fulfilling the objectives of the degree programme. The theoretical and practical skills have been incorporated in a balanced recipe in designing each course. In total, the compulsory courses and practical training alone (before considering the 10 credit hours of optional courses) provides 1,321 hours of theoretical knowledge and 1,218 hours of practical skills. The identified courses have been sequenced in such a way to deliver especially the knowledge and skills pertinent to Animal Science and Fisheries themes evolving from principles to synthesis and application.
Course Sequence Of The B.Sc. AS & F Degree
| Semester | Notation | Courses and Credit Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 |
ASF 1101 ASF 1102 ASF 1103 ASF 1104 ASF 1105 ASF 1106 ASF 1107 AS 2102 AS 2103 |
Animal Biochemistry (2: 30/00/00) Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals (2:25/10/15) Anatomy and Physiology of Fish (1: 12/06/10) Livestock Farm Practice (1:00/30/10) Industrial Training in Animal Production & Fisheries (3:00/90/30) Immunology (1:13/04/10) Principles of Genetics & Animal Breeding (2:22/16/18) Principles of Animal Nutrition (2:25/10/18) Forage Production and Conservation (2:23/14/19) |
16 |
| 1200 |
ASF 1201 ASF 1202 ASF 1203 ASF 1204 AS 2201 AS 2202 SS 1201 CS 1201 |
AFish Nutrition (1:15/00/10) Aquatic Plants & Live Feeds (2:25/10/10) Fish Breeding & Fish Seed Production (3:35/20/30) Analytical Techniques in Animal Feed & and Products (2:10/40/20) Ruminant Animal Production (2:23/14/33) Poultry and Swine Production (2:25/10/35) Properties & Functions of Soils (3:30/30/12) Principles of Crop Production (3:40/10/19) |
18 |
| 2100 |
ASF 2101 ASF 2102 ASF 2103 ASF 2104 ASF 2105 ASF 2106 EB 2101 ASF 2107 ASF 2108 ASF 2109 |
Marine & Inland Fisheries (3:35/20/40) Animal Environmental Physiology (1:10/10/10) Poultry, Cattle & Swine Diseases (3:35/20/10) Shrimp and Prawn Farming (2: 26/08/10) Animal Behaviour & Welfare (2: 26/08/15) Microlivestock Production (2: 22/16/20) Principles of Economics (3:40/10/40) Pet Animal Nutrition (2:25/10/15) OPTIONAL Equine Nutrition & Management (2:27/06/10) OPTIONAL Agro-ecotourism (1:12/06/10) OPTIONAL |
18 C:16 O:02 |
| 2200 |
ASF 2201 ASF 2202 ASF 2203 ASF 2204 AS 3201 AS 3206 EX 2201 EX 2202 FT 3202 ASF 2205 FT 2202 FT 1201 EB 2201 |
Beef Cattle Production (1:15/00/06) Animal Waste Management (2:25/10/10) Ornamental Fisheries Management (2:25/10/35) Diseases of Fin Fish & Shell Fish (1:10/10/10) Applied Animal Nutrition (3:40/10/08) Feed Processing Technology (1:13/04/04) Principles of Human Behaviour (3:40/10/60) Career Development (1:10/10/20) Food Microbiology (2:23/14/30) Traditional Practices in Livestock Production (1:12/06/10) OPTIONAL Preservation of Agricultural Produce (2:26/08/22) OPTIONAL Biochemistry and Human Nutrition (3:33/24/30) OPTIONAL Development Economics (2:25/10/45) OPTIONAL |
18 C:16 O:02 |
| 3100 |
ASF 3101 ASF 3102 CS 3102 ASF 3103 AS 4102 ASF 3104 ASF 3105 ASF 3106 ASF 3107 EB 3101 EX 3101 FT 4101 |
Meat and Fish Processing Technology (2:25/10/34) Fisheries Resource Management (2:26/08/10) Statistical Methods I (2:30/00/15) Livestock Farm Structures and Machinery (1:12/06/20) Applied Genetics and Animal Breeding (2:25/10/20) Milk Procurement and Marketing (1/12/06/15) Slaughterhouse Management (1:12/06/15) Livestock & Fish Legislation (2:30/00/15) Wildlife Management (2:20/20/06) Business Creation and Management (2:15/30/35) OPTIONAL Organizational Management (2:15/30/35) OPTIONAL Food Analysis (2:20/20/20) OPTIONAL |
|
| 3200 |
AS 3202 ASF 3201 AS 3203 AS 3205 CS 3201 EB 3204 EB 3201 EX 3201 EX 3202 EB 3205 |
Dairy Product Technology (2:25/10/08) Poultry Meat Processing and Egg Technology (2:25/10/30) Applied Animal Physiology (2:24/12/30) Forage Resources and Production (2:14/32/20) Design and Analysis of Experiments (2:30/00/15) Marketing Management (2:20/20/40) Project Analysis (1:10/10/20) Extension Education (2:24/12/40) OPTIONAL Communication: Theory and Practice (2:24/12/40) OPTIONAL Agricultural Marketing (2:30/00/50) OPTIONAL |
17 C:15 O:02 |
| 4100 |
AS 4109 AS 4110 AS 4105 AS 4111 AS 4106 ASF 4102 CS 4103 EB 4111 EB 4109 EX 4107 EX 4102 |
Animal By-product Technology (2:26/08/15) Livestock Farm Planning 2:25/10/15) Scientific Research & Communication in Animal Science (1:05/20/15) Integrated Animal Production Systems (2:25/10/20) Animal Biotechnology (2:20/20/40) Animal Quarantine and Bio-security (1:15/00/15) Statistical Methods II (2:30/00/15) Livestock and Fisheries Economics (2:30/00/15) Advanced Project Analysis (2:30/00/50) Gender Issues in Development (2:24/12/34) OPTIONAL Human Resource Management (2:24/12/34) OPTIONAL |
18 C: 16 O: 02 |
| 4200 | ASF 4200 | Research Project (6:00/180) | 6 |
C = Compulsory courses, O = Optional courses
Total number of credits required to be completed in each semester
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Calendar Of Dates-2019/2020
17.10.2019 - Amendment
| 1100 SERIES (17/18) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ORIENTATION PROGRAM at PERADENIYA | 01 Day |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | SUPPLEMENTARY / COMPLEMENTARY COURSES /Orientation Program Cound.. | |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ACADEMIC PROGRAMME IS SUSPENDED | 01 Day |
| 1100 SERIES (17/18) | AgTech & Mgt, AS & F, and BFST Programmes | |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ORIENTATION PROGRAM at PERADENIYA | 01 Day |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | SUPPLEMENTARY / COMPLEMENTARY COURSES /Orientation Program Cound.. |
Admission Under General Admission Policy Implemented By He University Grants Commission(UGC).
- B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology and Management.
- G.C.E. (O/L)
- Six passes in one sitting including Pure/Applied Mathematics, Chemestry, Biology/Botany/Zoology, Physics/Agriculture with 3 credit passes from the subject listed,
- G.C.E. (O/L) New or NCGE | Six passes in one sitting with 4 credit passes including Science.
- Passes in at least three of the following G.C.E. (A/L) subjects; Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Geography and Agriculture, obtaining at a single attempt.
- G.C.E. (O/L)
- B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
- G.C.E. (O/L) as specified for admission to B.Sc. in Agriculture degree programme.
- Advanced level with passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology (Botany/Zoology) as subjects.
- B.Sc. in Animal Science and Fisheries
Credit Unit
This is the numeric value assigned to a course, which indicates its relative weight within the degree programme. The credit value of a course is indicated by a single digit following the course notation and course title. One Credit Unit is equivalent to either 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical/tutorials/assignments/field visits.
The curriculum of the B.Sc. Agricultural Technology and Management and B.Sc. Animal Science and Fisheries degrees have being developed using a student learning outcomes based approach. Hence, each credit unit has been assigned a maximum total student work load of 40 hours including lectures, practical and specified independent learning (IL) activities.
Credit
A 4-point scale will be adopted for grading the performance of students in credited courses. A letter grade shall be awarded to every credited course. The letter grades and corresponding grade points are given below.
| Letter Grade* | Grade Point |
|---|---|
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
* A+ is given only to those who obtain a distinctly high mark and are outliers of the marks' distribution.
Note: The threshold level of grading is equivalent to a C-. To pass a credited course a student should achieve a minimum of 'C-' grade.
Grade Points
Grading procedure recommended by the Senate of the University of Peradeniya will be adopted. Accordingly, the grade for a course shall not correspond to a cut-off markm but based on the distribution of marks for the course.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
An aggregate index will be calculated as the weighted average of the grade points obtained from grades of different courses and the number of corresponding course units. This aggregate index shall be called the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Independent Study
Independant learning is identified for most of the courses offered. The students are supposed to complete independant learning components assigned by the teachers.
No- Credit Course
It is compulsory for every student to achieve a 'Pass' or 'Satisfactory' grade from every non-credited course that he/she offer.
To Be Eligible For The Award Of The Degree A Student Should Complete A Minimum Of 126 Credit Units During The Four Academic Years Of The Degree Programme. The Credit Unit Requirement Should Include The Following:
- 102 credit units from the specified compulsory courses of the Core Programme.
- a minimum of 18 credit units from the specified compulsory and optional courses of the selected Advanced Module.
- 06 credit units from the 'Project' in a selected field of study.
In addition to the above mentioned credited courses, a set of supplementary and complementary courses are offered to impart satisfactory proficiency in English, Sinhala, Tamil, Mathematics, Physics, Information and Communication Technology and Laboratory Skills among all students. It is mandatory for every student to pass the supplementary courses before the 6th semester, and the complementary courses before the 8th semester to be eligible for the award of the degree.
To be eligible for the award of the degree a student should complete a minimum of 126 credit units during the four academic years of the degree programme. The credit unit requirement should include the following:
- The courses will be assessed on a continuous basis to provide an opportunity for student to receive a feedback on his/her performance during the course.
- Every course will have more than one assessment, conducted at the critical stages of learning of the course.
- Appropriate assessment procedure/s, the percentage contribution of each assessment including independent learning activities to the final mark, and the appropriate stage (time/level) of assessment for each course will be determined by the course coordinator and should be approved by the relevant Department of Study.
- The approved assessment procedure for a given course will be made known to the students at the commencement of the course.
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B.SC. DEGREE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.Sc. FST)
Food Science & Technology is one of the rapidly developing areas of current industrial importance in Sri Lanka. It is a major contributor to the goods and services sector of the GDP. It is identified as one of the 10 thrust areas for support under the Human Resource Development project of the Ministry of Science & Technology. Industries leading to skill-intensive value addition, and involving small- and medium -scale entrepreneurs are recognized by the UNIDO for assistance in their programmes in Sri Lanka. Absence of intense value addition and post-harvest handling & preservation technologies have become a major constraint in making available the agricultural produce to the consumers, thus creating economic losses to the farmers. There are more than six research institutes in Sri Lanka engaged in research on processing of foods, and 120 large-scale industries and more than 300 medium small enterprises engaged in food processing. A degree programme in Food Science & Technology at the level of B.Sc. is a national necessity in producing graduates with fundamental knowledge and practical capabilities in Food Science & Technology to serve the industry, research sector and the academia.
Objectives Of The Degree Programme
The objective of this programme is to produce graduates with a B.Sc. degree capable of handling the technical, supervisory, marketing and managerial functions of the food industry and take up research leading to product development. The course envisages in inculcating students with,
Knowledge and understanding of scientific agro-processing concepts.
- Understanding of nutritional role of foods
- Professional attitude and orientation.
- Technical and research skills and abilities.
- Personal, managerial and leadership characteristics.
Structure Of The Degree Programme
The B.Sc. FST degree programme comprises more than 50% practical, and is aimed at learner-centered education with close links with the industry. This programme consists of 8 semesters of fulltime academic work with implant training and few industrial visits. The last semester is assigned for the research project preferably in the industry.
Course Sequence Of The B.Sc. AS & F Degree
| Semester | Notation | Courses and Credit Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 |
BFST 1101 BFST 1102 BFST 1103 BFST 1104 BFST 1105 BFST 1106 BFST 1107 |
Introduction to Food Science & Technology (2: 30/00) Basic Science Practical (1: 00/30) Chemistry for Food Science (3: 45/00) Task Project (4: 00/120) Food Regulation & Food Quality Control (1: 15/00) Unit Operations in Food Processing (1: 15/00) Techniques in Research & Scientific Writing in Food Science |
16 |
| 1200 |
BFST 1201 BFST 1202 BFST 1203 BFST 1204 BFST 1205 BFST 1206 BFST 1207 AB 2201 |
Biochemistry (4: 45/30) Food Sampling (1: 10/10) Food Chemistry (2: 27/06) Food Microbiology (2: 23/14) Food Preservation (2: 30/00) Food Sanitation (1: 15/00) Food Physics (2: 25/10) Plant Physiology (2: 20/20/40) |
16 |
| 2100 |
BFST 2101 BFST 2102 BFST 2103 BFST 2104 BFST 2105 EB 2101 CS 2102 AB 2111 |
Food Analysis (4: 40/40) Seminar in Food Science & Technology (1:3/24) Sensory Evaluation of Foods (1: 12/06) Applied Mechanics (2: 30/00) Principles of Human Nutrition (2: 30/00) Principles of Economics (3: 40/10/40) Handling of Products from Perennial, Field & Horticultural Crops Post harvest Biology (2: 15/30/25) |
16 |
| 2200 |
BFST 2201 BFST 2202 BFST 2203 BFST 2204 BFST 2205 BFST 2206 BFST 2207 BFST 2208 EX 2201 AE 3204 |
Food & Nutrition (2: 30/00) Kernal and Nut Products (1: 15/00) OPTIONAL Food Proteins and Hydrocolloids (1: 15/00) OPTIONAL Study Report on Market Foods or Processing Potential of an Agricultural Commodity (2:2/56) Food Safety (2: 28/04) Processing of Beverages (2: 30/00) OPTIONAL Edible Lipid Technology (1:15/00) OPTIONAL Chemistry and Technology of Essences & Flavors in Food (2:30/00) OPTIONAL Principles of Human Behaviour (3: 40/10) Energy and Waste Management (2: 20/20) OPTIONAL |
20 C:19 O:01
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| 3100 |
BFST 3101 BFST 3102 BFST 3103 BFST 3104 BFST 3105 BFST 3106 AB 3101 AB 4114 EB 3101 AS 3101 CS 3102 |
Post-harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables (2: 20/20) Group Project (3: 00/45) Food Packaging (1: 15/00) Food Process Engineering (2: 20/20) Food processing for Product Development (2: 30/00) Foods for the Future (1: 15/00) OPTIONAL Insect Pests of Crops (2: 15/30) Post-harvest Pathology (1: 10/10) Business Creation and Management (2: /30/35) Animal Products Processing Technology (2:15/30) Statistical Methods I (2: 30/00/15) |
20 C:19 O:01 |
| 3200 |
BFST 3201 BFST 3202 BFST 3203 BFST 3204 BFST 3205 AB 3211 AE 3201 AE 3202 EB 3201 EB 3204 EB 3205 CS 3201 EX 2202 |
Practical in Product Development (2:00/60) Applied Human Nutrition (1: 15/00) Seafood Processing (2: 25/10) OPTIONAL) Industrial Visit (1: 00/30) Grain and Starch Products Technology (2:30/00) OPTIONAL Recombinant DNA Technology (2: 20/20) OPTIONAL Post-harvest Technology (2: 21/18) Thermodynamics (2: 30/00) Project Analysis (1: 10/10/20) Marketing Management (2:20/20/40) Agricultural Marketing (2: 30/00/50) OPTIONAL Design and Analysis of Experiments (2: 30/00/15) Career Development (1: 10/10) |
22 C:14 O:08 |
| 4100 |
BFST 4101 BFST 4102 BFST 4103 BFST 4104 BFST 4105 BFST 4106 AS 4101 CS 4103 EB 4106 EB 4108 EB 4109 EX 4102 |
Review on Modern Food Technology (2: 00/60) Processing of Milk and Milk Products (2: 20/20) Production & Marketing Operations in Food Manufacturing Organizations (1:15/00) OPTIONAL Design of a Food Processing Factory (2: 00/60) Food Biotechnology (1: 15/00) OPTIONAL Experimental Biochemistry (2: 20/20) OPTIONAL Meat, Fish & Egg Product Technology (2: 25/10) Statistical Methods II (2: 30/00/15) Entrepreneurship (2: 25/10/45) OPTIONAL International Agribusiness (2: 25/10/45) OPTIONAL Advanced Project Analysis (2: 30/00/50) OPTIONAL Human Resource Management (2: 24/12) |
22 C:12 O:10 |
| 4200 | ASF 4200 | Research Project (6:00/180) | 6 |
C = Compulsory courses, O = Optional courses
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Calendar Of Dates-2019/2020
17.10.2019 - Amendment
| 1100 SERIES (17/18) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ORIENTATION PROGRAM at PERADENIYA | 01 Day |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | SUPPLEMENTARY / COMPLEMENTARY COURSES /Orientation Program Cound.. | |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ACADEMIC PROGRAMME IS SUSPENDED | 01 Day |
| 1100 SERIES (17/18) | AgTech & Mgt, AS & F, and BFST Programmes | |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | ORIENTATION PROGRAM at PERADENIYA | 01 Day |
| 18-Jan-19 to 18-Jan-19 | SUPPLEMENTARY / COMPLEMENTARY COURSES /Orientation Program Cound.. |
Admission Under General Admission Policy Implemented By He University Grants Commission(UGC).
- B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology and Management.
- G.C.E. (O/L)
- Six passes in one sitting including Pure/Applied Mathematics, Chemestry, Biology/Botany/Zoology, Physics/Agriculture with 3 credit passes from the subject listed,
- G.C.E. (O/L) New or NCGE | Six passes in one sitting with 4 credit passes including Science.
- Passes in at least three of the following G.C.E. (A/L) subjects; Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Geography and Agriculture, obtaining at a single attempt.
- G.C.E. (O/L)
- B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
- G.C.E. (O/L) as specified for admission to B.Sc. in Agriculture degree programme.
- Advanced level with passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology (Botany/Zoology) as subjects.
- B.Sc. in Animal Science and Fisheries
Credit Unit
This is the numeric value assigned to a course, which indicates its relative weight within the degree programme. The credit value of a course is indicated by a single digit following the course notation and course title. One Credit Unit is equivalent to either 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical/tutorials/assignments/field visits.
The curriculum of the B.Sc. Agricultural Technology and Management and B.Sc. Animal Science and Fisheries degrees have being developed using a student learning outcomes based approach. Hence, each credit unit has been assigned a maximum total student work load of 40 hours including lectures, practical and specified independent learning (IL) activities.
Credit
A 4-point scale will be adopted for grading the performance of students in credited courses. A letter grade shall be awarded to every credited course. The letter grades and corresponding grade points are given below.
| Letter Grade* | Grade Point |
|---|---|
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
| A+/A | 4.0 |
* A+ is given only to those who obtain a distinctly high mark and are outliers of the marks' distribution.
Note: The threshold level of grading is equivalent to a C-. To pass a credited course a student should achieve a minimum of 'C-' grade.
Grade Points
Grading procedure recommended by the Senate of the University of Peradeniya will be adopted. Accordingly, the grade for a course shall not correspond to a cut-off markm but based on the distribution of marks for the course.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
An aggregate index will be calculated as the weighted average of the grade points obtained from grades of different courses and the number of corresponding course units. This aggregate index shall be called the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Independent Study
Independant learning is identified for most of the courses offered. The students are supposed to complete independant learning components assigned by the teachers.
No- Credit Course
It is compulsory for every student to achieve a 'Pass' or 'Satisfactory' grade from every non-credited course that he/she offer.
To Be Eligible For The Award Of The Degree A Student Should Complete A Minimum Of 126 Credit Units During The Four Academic Years Of The Degree Programme. The Credit Unit Requirement Should Include The Following:
- 102 credit units from the specified compulsory courses of the Core Programme.
- a minimum of 18 credit units from the specified compulsory and optional courses of the selected Advanced Module.
- 06 credit units from the 'Project' in a selected field of study.
In addition to the above mentioned credited courses, a set of supplementary and complementary courses are offered to impart satisfactory proficiency in English, Sinhala, Tamil, Mathematics, Physics, Information and Communication Technology and Laboratory Skills among all students. It is mandatory for every student to pass the supplementary courses before the 6th semester, and the complementary courses before the 8th semester to be eligible for the award of the degree.
To be eligible for the award of the degree a student should complete a minimum of 126 credit units during the four academic years of the degree programme. The credit unit requirement should include the following:
- The courses will be assessed on a continuous basis to provide an opportunity for student to receive a feedback on his/her performance during the course.
- Every course will have more than one assessment, conducted at the critical stages of learning of the course.
- Appropriate assessment procedure/s, the percentage contribution of each assessment including independent learning activities to the final mark, and the appropriate stage (time/level) of assessment for each course will be determined by the course coordinator and should be approved by the relevant Department of Study.
- The approved assessment procedure for a given course will be made known to the students at the commencement of the course.
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