Department Background

The Department of Science and Technology has been in the forefront of teaching subjects of Technology and Science since at the inception of the University. The academic staff of the department comprises personnel specialized in diverse areas in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Material Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. This set of diverse knowledge and skills in a single department, is unique to the State University system in Sri Lanka. The aims of the department is to produce well-rounded graduates with a broad knowledge, skills and attitudes, who are well capable workforce suited to the industrial demand in the field of Science and Technology. The Department currently offers Bachelor of Technology in Science and Technology which consists of three specialization areas namely Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology, Materials Science and Mechatronics.

Academic Programs

 

Science and Technology Degree Programme

The Science and Technology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences since 2006 with a unique combination of subject disciplines leading to technological careers with a strong scientific background.

The degree programme produces BTech. graduates with a sound knowledge in basic sciences upon which more technology-oriented skills are developed. On successful completion of the second academic year students are selected for three specialization areas, namely, Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology, Materials Science and Technology and Mechatronics through a competitive selection process. In addition to the knowledge gained through a rich blend of course units on modern technological disciplines, students will carry out research and receive industrial training in the fourth academic year enabling them to understand real world problems and provide innovative solutions.

The dynamic curriculum of the degree programme comprises course units addressing industrial demand. The programme has been designed to produce graduates who can readily take up challenging positions in related industries as scientists, technologists and managers. A strong emphasis is placed on graduate entrepreneurship

 

Outline of the Curriculum

The course code system of a course unit will have a code in the format as CST XYZ-n where ‘X’ is the year of study, ‘Y’ as the subject area, and ‘Z’ as the course number for each subject area. For all codes, ‘n’ will carry the credit allocation of the course unit. Separate numbering systems were followed for the 100 and 200 level subject areas (Y) compared to 300 and 400 level subjects(Y). For each specialization area (Y), two digits were assigned where the lower digit denotes the first semester courses in that particular specialization and the second digit for the second semester course units.

The following digits were assigned for subjects offered at 100 and 200 levels;

Mathematics – 0
Statistics – 1
Biology – 2
Chemistry – 3
Engineering – 4
Physics – 5

The following digits were assigned for subjects offered at 300 and 400 levels;

Mathematics – 0
Statistics – 1
Bioprocess technology – 2,3
Material Science – 4,5
Mechatronics – 6,7
Common courses – 8
Research/ Industrial training – 9

Selection for Specialization areas of Science and Technology Degree Programme;

»  Students will be selected for specialization areas (Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology, Materials Science and Technology and, Mechatronics) at the end of  second academic year through a competitive selection process.

»  Students should apply for the specialization areas according to their preferences by filling in the application form issued by the Department of Science and Technology.

»  Selection of the students for the specialization areas will be based on the study performance in first and second academic years, performance at the selection interview and the record of extra-curricular activities.


First Year (100 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
SCT 101-1 Essential Mathematics SCT 102-2 Calculus
SCT 121-1 Introductory Biology SCT 122-2 Cell Biology
SCT 131-2 General Chemistry SCT 132-2 Inorganic Chemistry
SCT 141-1 Engineering Drawings SCT 152-2 Properties of Matter
SCT 142-2 Engineering Workshop SCT 161-1 Computer Programming
SCT 151-2 Mechanics, Waves, and Vibrations ESD 111-1 Communication Skills
ESD 121-2 English Language Level - I ESD 141-2 Quantitative Reasoning
ESD 103-2 Information Technology ESD 122-2 English Language Level - II
ESD 151-1 (NGPA) Sinhala Language - I ESD 152-1 (NGPA) Sinhala Language - II
ESD 161-1 (NGPA) Tamil Language - I ESD 162-1 (NGPA) Tamil Language - II
BGE 121-2 Ethics and Law Basics

Second Year (200 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
SCT 201-1 Abstract Algebra SCT 202-3 Differential Equations and Applications
SCT 211-2 Statistical Methods SCT 212-1 Operational Research
SCT 221-1 Microbiology - I SCT 223-3 Diversity of Life
SCT 222-2 Biochemistry SCT 232-2 Organic Chemistry
SCT 231-2 Physical Chemistry SCT 242-2 Engineering Thermodynamics
SCT 252-1 Optics SCT 253-1 Basic Electronics
SCT 251-2 Electricity and Magnetism SCT 241-2 Mechanics of Materials
SCT 261-1 Database Management Systems BGE 213-1 History
    BGE 214-1 Geography

Third Year (300 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
ESD 311-1 Communication Skills - II SCT 351-1 Biomaterials and Applications
SCT 341-2 Materials Characterization Techniques - I SCT 352-2 Ceramic Science and Technology
SCT 341-2 Chemistry for Materials Science SCT 353-2 Computational Chemistry
SCT 342-2 Materials Chemistry SCT 354-2 Functional Properties of Materials
SCT 343-2 Materials Physics SCT 355-1 Glass Science and Technology
SCT 344-1 Materials Technology Laboratory - I SCT 356-2 Material Characterization Techniques - II
SCT 346-2 Polymer Science and Technology - I SCT 357-1 Materials Technology Laboratory - II
SCT 347-2 Structural Properties of Materials SCT 358-1 Polymer Science and Technology - II
SCT 348-2 Surface and Colloidal Science SCT 359-1 Seminar in Materials Science
SCT 377-2 Mathematical Methods and Complex Analysis SCT 301-2 Materials Science Group Project
SCT 361-1 Environmental Science SCT 302-2 Applied Economics and Financial Accounting
SCT 362-1 Soft Materials and Their Applications SCT 303-2 Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
IIT 323-2 Human Resource Management
SCT 363-2 Wood and Wood based Product Development

Fourth Year (400 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
SCT 441-1 Chemical Engineering Science SCT 403-6 Industrial Training
SCT 442-2 Composites and Polymer Blends SCT 404-6 Research Project
SCT 443-1 Materials Technology Laboratory - III
SCT 444-2 Metallurgy
SCT 445-2 Nano Materials and Nanotechnology
SCT 446-2 Product Design and Manufacturing Technology
IIT 446-2 Intellectual Property Rights, Legislations and
Commercialization
SCT 401-2 Business Management and Entrepreneurship
SCT 402-2 Quality Assurance and Control
SCT 461-1 Electrochemical Applications
SCT 462-1 Green Technology
SCT 463-1 Materials for Energy Applications

Third Year (300 Level)
First Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
SCT 311-3 Bio-product Separation and Purification Techniques SCT 321-2 Data Handling and Statistics
SCT 312-2 Characterization and Analytical Techniques SCT 322-3 Food Process Technology - I
SCT 313-2 Engineering Properties of Bio Based Materials SCT 323-1 Food Storage and Packaging Technology
SCT 314-2 Enzymology SCT 324-2 Fermentation Technology
SCT 315-2 Food Analysis SCT 325-2 In Vitro Culture Techniques
SCT 316-2 Metabolism SCT 326-2 Metabolomics
SCT 317-2 Microbiology - II SCT 327-1 Mini Project
ESD 311-1 Communication Skills - II SCT 328-3 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
SCT 318-2 Organic Synthesis SCT 381-2 Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
SCT 331-1 Applications of Nanotechnology SCT 337-2 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
SCT 332-1 Cleaner Production Technology SCT 302-2 Applied Economics and Financial Accounting
SCT 333-1 Industrial Quality and Safety Standards IIT 323-2 Human Resource Management

Fourth Year (400 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
SCT 411-2 Biomass Conversion and Biofuels SCT 403-6 Industrial Training
SCT 412-2 Bioprocess Equipment Design and Fabrication SCT 404-6 Research Project
SCT 413-2 Flavors and Fragrances
SCT 414-2 Food Process Modeling and Simulation
SCT 415-3 Food Process Techno0logy - II
SCT 402-2 Quality Assurance and Control
IIT 446-2 Intellectual Property Rights, Legislation and Commercialization
SCT 433-2 Biodegradation and  Bioremediation
SCT 401-2 Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Third Year (300 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
ESD 311-1 Communication Skills SCT 381-2 Applied Engineering Thermodynamics
SCT 371-2 Advanced Computer Programming SCT 382-2 Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing
SCT 371-3 Digital and Analog Electronics SCT 383-2 Electric Power and Machine
SCT 373-2 Digital Image Processing SCT 384-2 Embedded Systems
SCT 373-2 Electrical Systems SCT 385-1 Mechatronics Laboratory-II
SCT 375-1 Engineering Design SCT 386-1 New Product Development
SCT 366-1 (NGPA) Introduction to Mechatronics SCT 387-2 Power Electronics
SCT 377-2 Mathematical Methods and Complex Analysis SCT 388-2 Theory of Machines
SCT 378-2 Mechatronics laboratory-I SCT 389-1 Vector Calculus
SCT 379-1 Mechatronics Project SCT 303-2 Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
SCT 391-2 Data Transmission and Computer Networks SCT 302-2 Applied Economics and Financial Accounting
SCT 392-2 Energy Technology IIT 323-2 Human Resource Management
SCT 393-2 Engineering Metallurgy SCT 394-2 Maintenance, Production and Project Management

Fourth Year (400 Level)
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
SCT 471-2 Control Theory SCT 404-6 Research Project
SCT 472-2 Intelligent Control Systems SCT 403-6 Industrial Training
SCT 473-2 Mechatronic Systems Modeling and Simulation
SCT 474-2 Numerical Analysis
SCT 475-2 Robotics
SCT 476-2 Systems Automation
SCT 477-1 Time Series and Stochastic Processes
SCT 402-2 Quality Assurance and Control
IIT 446-2 Intellectual Property Rights, Legislations and
Commercialization
SCT 401-2 Business Management and Entrepreneurship
SCT 491-2 Sensors and Transducers
SCT 492-2 Virtual Instrumentation