The Open University of Sri Lanka Faculty of Engineering Technology STUDENT GUIDEBOOK 2013 / 2014

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1 The Open University of Sri Lanka Faculty of Technology STUDENT GUIDEBOOK 2013 / 2014 Telephone no. Fax Dean / Faculty of Technology Dept. of Agricultural and Plantation Dept. of Civil Dept. of Electrical and Computer Dept. of Mathematics and Philosophy of Dept. of Mechanical Dept. of Textile and Apparel Technology University Hunting Line Faculty website: deaneng@ou.ac.lk Postal Address: Faculty of Technology The Open University of Sri Lanka P. O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda Sri Lanka.

2 Important Points & Dates Please note that this Student Guidebook contains important information on the programmes and courses offered by the Faculty of Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL). The information provided here would be of use throughout your study at the OUSL. Therefore, you are advised to keep this Student Guidebook safe, as a new Student Guidebook may not be given to you in subsequent years. A list of qualifications presently recognised by the OUSL for granting exemptions is given in pages from 40 to 46 and 57 to 59 of this Student Guidebook. If you possess any other qualification, which you consider should entitle you to obtain exemptions for any course(s), you should apply for its evaluation, on a set of prescribed forms given in page 79 of this Student Guidebook. (These forms are also obtainable from the office of the Faculty of Technology). Closing date of issuing applications Closing date of accepting applications: August 22, 2013 August 26, 2013 English Grading Test*: October 05, 2013 New registration for the Academic Year 2013/2014: Sept. 17 to Oct. 02, 2013 Re-registration for the Academic Year 2013/2014: Oct. 17 to Nov. 01, 2013 Commencement of Academic Activities: November 09, 2013 Add / Drop Period: December 05 to 07, 2013 Last Date for Withdrawal from the Programme (with 90% refund): Last date for Withdrawal from a course (1 st instalment paid will not be refunded ) December 10, 2013 January 10, 2014 Last date for obtaining only studentship: February 01, 2014 Last date for claiming approved exemptions given in pages & May 02, 2014 Duly filled application form should be handed over or sent to the Regional/Study centre from where the application form is purchased on or before August 26, The addresses of Regional/Study centres are given in page 5. *Those who do not have an English Language qualification as given in page 41 must sit for the English Grading Test. Those who do not sit for the Grading Test will be registered to the lowest level groups of LSE3201 course. Those who score more than 70% marks in the Grading Test will be exempted from the course LSE3201, with which they will be able to complete the English Language requirement to offer programmes in the Faculty of Technology. ii

3 Message of the Dean Let me first of all compliment you for considering the Faculty of Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), to pursue your higher studies and fulfil your educational goals and ambitions. The Faculty of Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka is one of the pioneers worldwide in conducting degree programmes in Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The Faculty offers academic programmes leading to Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Post Graduate Qualifications in engineering and industry related disciplines. This Guidebook contains information on academic programmes offered by the Faculty. Further, this guidebook is intended to give you an understanding about the ODL mode of education as practiced by the OUSL. Through the ODL mode of education, we are able to provide opportunities of higher education to a large number of students, including those who are employed. You have the flexibility to choose the place, time and pace at which you will pursue your studies at the OUSL. However, you should be highly motivated, persistent and determined to work hard to complete your studies. Contrary to the general belief, ODL mode of study is neither part-time nor totally without any contacts with the tutor. In fact the work-load of a student, who offers the maximum number of allowed courses per academic year, is equivalent to that of the work-load of any conventional university student. At the OUSL we will facilitate your studies by providing you with printed self study lesson materials. In addition to this, your academic activities are supported by on-line classes, tutor marked assignments, day schools, laboratory classes, mini projects, etc. Some of these activities are done in a classroom atmosphere with the presence of a teacher. Activities such as mini-projects, laboratory reports, and tutor marked assignments also contribute towards the assessment of your performance. In addition, continuous assessment tests and final examinations constitute part of the student assessment. I sincerely hope that you will be able to identify a study programme that is suitable to your prospective career in this guidebook. I hope to welcome you as a student of ours, who is motivated to pursue studies in distant mode. I wish you all the success in all your efforts to acquire a recognised qualification from our Faculty. Wishing you all the very best! Eng. Prof. SA Ariadurai Dean/Faculty of Technology iii

4 Contents Page General Information 1 The Study System 2 Structure of the Curriculum and Courses 3 Student Services 5 Student Commitment 8 Student Fees 9 Programmes offered by the Faculty 10 Academic Departments 12 Staff of the Faculty 17 Course Information 26 Foundation course for Technology Programme 27 Advance Certificate in Technology 28 Diploma in Technology 30 Bachelor of Technology () 32 Complete list of courses and Training Modules Technology () 35 Course Exemptions Technology () Programmes 40 Certificate in Industrial Studies 47 Diploma in Industrial Studies 49 Bachelor of Industrial Studies 51 Complete list of courses for Industrial Studies 53 Course Exemptions Industrial Studies Programmes 57 Postgraduate Programmes 60 Postgraduate Research Degrees 64 Stand Alone Courses 64 How to select Courses 65 Scheme of Assessment 66 Explanatory Notes for Filling the Application Form 70 Layout of Central Campus 75 Layout of Colombo Regional Centre 76 Allocation of academic departments in new Science and Technology Building 77 Qualification Evaluation Form 79 iv

5 General Information The University Established in 1980 under the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is the only recognised university in Sri Lanka where students may pursue further education by distance education techniques in keeping with the philosophy of Open and Distance Learning. With the OUSL Ordinance No. 1 of 1990, as amended, the OUSL has the same legal and academic status as any other national university in Sri Lanka. As per the Public Administration Circular No. 16/92, dated 13/03/1992, issued by the Ministry of Public administration, Provincial Councils and Home affairs, the degrees awarded by the OUSL are treated as equivalent to degrees awarded by other universities under the purview of the University Grant Commission (UGC). Owing to the nature of its teaching techniques and the massive infrastructure, the University has over 35,000 students with extremely varied profiles, spread throughout the island. About 70% of these students are employed. The OUSL offers its own programmes of study leading to Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Degrees. In addition to these main academic programmes, there are continuing education courses, beginner s courses and awareness programmes. The OUSL is also fully equipped to support postgraduate research studies leading to Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The OUSL provides a readily accessible and progressive ladder of opportunities for study, to improve the vocational, professional and earning potential of an individual. The educational programmes have been designed to meet national, educational and training needs, and to offer opportunities to those who have the dedication and drive to succeed. With its flexibility, the OUSL provides a more socially equitable higher education system. The Faculty of Technology The Faculty of Technology is one of the four academic faculties of the OUSL. The other three faculties are the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Education. The administrative and academic head of the Faculty is the Dean. The Faculty of Technology consists of the following six Academic Departments: Agricultural and Plantation Civil Electrical and Computer Mathematics and Philosophy of Mechanical Textile and Apparel Technology Each department functions under a Head. All departments are collectively responsible for all academic activities of the Faculty. The Faculty Board of the Faculty of Technology regulates all academic activities in the Faculty, under the direction of the Senate of the OUSL. The Faculty also has a multi-disciplinary Research Unit (ERU) dedicated to enhance research in the Faculty and to provide a forum for discussion of matters pertaining to research. This Student Guidebook describes various academic programmes conducted by the Faculty of Technology and relevant information pertaining to these programmes. Any person who is above 18 years of age can enrol at the OUSL

6 The Study System The study system adopted by the Open University of Sri Lanka is based on multimedia instructional materials with strong emphasis on Distance Education techniques using printed material, on-line learning facilities and audiovisual aids. The Faculty of Technology is one of the pioneers, among all academic institutions in the world, in the delivery of engineering programmes in distance education mode. The central component of Distant Education is the printed material that offers the student the equivalent to lectures in a conventional university. They also provide a series of carefully designed activities and self-assessment questions, which help the student to develop analytical skills and independent thought. Printed material is supplemented by audiovisual material, on-line classes, face to face discussions/clarification classes (Day-Schools), tutor clinics, laboratory work, fieldwork, and seminars. Laboratory work and field work form an integral part of most courses in technology and are compulsory. Pre-scheduled Day-Schools and Tutor Clinics are conducted by the academics for groups of students at Regional and Study Centres of the University. As most of the programmes are offered in English medium, an applicable level of fluency in English is expected from our students. Therefore a special English course is offered for students to follow during their 1 st year. The OUSL is meant primarily for working students. Therefore, it is possible for a student to study while working, without much difficulty. Those students who have passed GCE (A/L) may join the Diploma/Degree programmes directly. While the University is making every effort to schedule as many activities as possible during weekends and public holidays, certain activities such as laboratory classes and examinations may have to be scheduled during weekdays. Since the activity schedule for the whole year is given to the students at the beginning of the academic year, it is hoped that they can plan their work well in advance. A student joins the OUSL for a particular programme by fulfilling Entry requirements and registering for at least nine credits of courses in the programme of study in his/her first year of registration. To register for a particular course, the student should have fulfilled the given Prerequisites for that course. Students are allowed to change their selection of courses after going through the study material, during the subsequent Add/Drop Period (usually one month after the last date for registration), without any penalty. From the last date of Add/Drop period, for a further one month students can withdraw from the courses which they are unable to handle. In this event, the first instalment of fees already charged will be forfeited. Each course in a programme of study is assessed separately. Assessment consists of two components, namely Continuous Assessment (CA) and Final Examination (FE). Continuous assessment is not merely a means of assessment; it is one of the significant means of facilitating learning. Activities such as laboratory work, field classes, tutor marked assignments (TMAs), presentations, mini projects (MP) and continuous assessment tests (CATs) are integral parts of learning and assessment. A student is required to obtain a minimum of 40% in continuous assessment of a particular course, to be eligible to sit for the final examination. If this minimum mark is not obtained, the student is considered to have failed in that course and has to re-register in a subsequent year. In this event, the student can obtain only a simple pass (C grade) for the course after successful completion. A student gaining eligibility in a particular course is expected to sit the final examination in the same year. However, facing the final examination may be postponed to a subsequent year, within the valid period of eligibility of up to a maximum of 3 academic years including the year the student obtained the eligibility. Final assessment mark of any course depends on the performance at both the continuous assessment and the final examination. For the courses offered by the Faculty, these components carry equal weight. Therefore, students must practise continuous learning throughout the academic year, in order to attain success. Since a fair proportion of the activities used to impart knowledge in distance education have to be carried out by the student, success is possible only if he/she is motivated to learn by him/herself

7 Structure of the Curriculum and Courses The curriculum of the Faculty of Technology ensures that the students receive an academically as well as professionally recognised qualification in a particular field. However, it still allows a student to structure the subject combinations and total duration of study to suit individual needs. To gain a qualification with a particular specialisation, specific course combination stipulated for that specialisation needs to be fulfilled. Courses The fundamental entity in the dissemination process of knowledge is known as a course In other words, a course is equivalent to a subject. Course Categories Each course is classified into one distinct "Course Category" denoted by a specific letter. projects Mathematics Industrial General Computer literacy English Management X Y Z I J K L or E M Course Levels Each course is also assigned a "Level", between one (1) and seven (7). The Level indicates the relative complexity of the course content. Levels 1 & 2 comprise the foundation for different programmes. Levels 3 to 6 are different stages in undergraduate study programmes leading to Advanced Certificate, Diploma & Degree qualifications. Finally, the courses of postgraduate programmes are placed at Level 7. Credit Rating The Credit Rating assigned for a course reflects the amount of time an average student is expected to devote for its study. Total effective time expected to be spent by an average student for a course with a Credit Rating of one (1) is about 25 hours. The credit rating of a course can be computed by multiplying the fifth character in the Course Code for that course by three (3). Ex: for the course MPZ3231 credit rating is 6 (=2 3), which means the student is expected to spend about 150 (= 6 25) hours of learning during the academic year Credit Limit The maximum number of credits a student can offer for an academic year is limited to thirty six (36) from Regular Courses (X, Z, and I categories) and eighteen (18) from Continuing Education Courses (Y, J, K, E and M categories). However, the total number of credits that can be taken per academic year, from both the Regular and Continuing Education courses together, is limited to a maximum of forty five (45) credits. Thus, an average student opting to offer the maximum allowable credits (45) in an academic year would be expected to spend about 1125 effective hours for studies during the academic year (i.e. about 38 hours per week assuming 30 weeks of study in an academic year). English Language Proficiency Requirement In order to register for the courses offered by the Faculty of Technology, students need to fulfil English language requirements as given below. Level 3 Concurrent registration for LSE Eligibility in LSE & 6 Pass in LSE3201 Requirement Pass in General English in GCE (A/L) or equivalent or higher English language qualification (pg. 41) Departmental Codes Further, the course codes also indicate the department offering the particular course. The codes allocated for the Departments of the Faculty are as follows: Department/Faculty conducting the course Agricultural and Plantation Civil Electrical and Computer Mathematics and Philosophy of Mechanical Textile and Apparel Technology Faculty of Technology Code AE CE EC MP ME TT FE - 3 -

8 Following are the codes for the Departments of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Natural Sciences which offer certain courses for the study programmes of the Faculty of Technology: Department Language Studies Legal Studies Mathematics & Computer Science Social Studies Code LS LW PC Course Codes The letters and numbers denoting the Departments, Categories, Levels, and Credit Rating make up the code for a course. e.g. Information from Course code CEX4231; CE X Department Level 4 Credit Serial of Civil rating 2 3 = 6 no. Study Programmes Study Programmes are made up of different course combinations. For the award of a qualification through a programme such as a Certificate, Diploma or a Degree, three major considerations need to be fulfilled: i) A total stipulated number of Course Credits and training modules required for an award should be acquired, while fulfilling the minimum requirements at different Levels. ii) Minimum stipulated number of Category Credits required for an award should be fulfilled by the student under each Course Category at identified Levels. iii) In order for the student to qualify in a Particular Field of Study, (e.g. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), the list of Compulsory Courses and relevant training modules required for an award in that field of study should also be satisfied. Special Awards Students who have performed extremely well in degree programmes are rewarded with gold medals. The gold medals awarded by the faculty are: 1. Kulshreshtha gold medal for the best student in Bachelor of Technology () programme. SS 2. Thurairajah gold medal for the best final year project in Bachelor of Technology () programme. 3. ERU gold medal for the Best paper published in ERU journal 4. Mrs. S.M. Abeygunesekera de Silva gold medal for the best student in Mechatronics stream. 5. Liyanaguruge Assie Annette de Silva gold medal for the Best Student in Bachelor of Industrial Studies (Agriculture) programme. Exemptions Students who have academic qualifications other than entry requirements (ex: NDT, B.Sc) may be granted exemptions according to their qualifications. Faculty approved exemptions are given in pages and If you possess any qualification other than these you can seek exemptions by sending duly filled application form given in page 79 of this Student Guidebook on or before specified date. Any exemptions granted will be informed at the time of registration. In certain instances when the students possess qualifications for which the Faculty cannot grant any exemption from an existing course, credit exemptions may be granted using virtual courses with appropriate category, level and credit rating. Training Practical skills are an essential part of Education, and are given due place our programmes. Students who are following Diploma and Degree programme should complete relevant training modules as given in the Course Information Section. The students undergo Workshop practice module in the University (Colombo, Kandy, Matara, Batticaloa regional centres) and for the Industrial training they are placed in different reputed public and private organisations. In the case of Industrial Studies programme students need not follow the Workshop practice module. Those who are working in industries relating to the particular field may seek exemptions for Industrial training. Further details are available with the Training Engineer who looks after the matters related to the industrial training by contacting through Tel

9 Student Services Regional Educational Services The Regional Educational Services (RES) of the OUSL provides support services required by the Faculties to conduct their academic programmes. Jaffna Vavuniya Anuradhapura Puttalam Kurunegala Kuliyapitiya Gampaha Colombo Kalutara Ambalangoda Galle Kilinochchi Kegalle Hatton Kandy Ratnapura Matara Regional Centres Study Centres Trincomalee Polonnaruwa Badulla Monaragala Bandarawela Ambalantota Batticaloa Ampara The OUSL regional network consists of twenty five Regional and Study Centres spread throughout the country. The six Regional Centres are in Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Colombo, Jaffna, Kandy and Matara. while the nineteen Study Centres are located at Ambalangoda, Ampara, Badulla, Bandarawela, Monaragala, Galle, Gampaha, Hatton, Ambalantota, Kalutara, Kegalle, Kilinochchi, Kurunegala, Kuliyapitiya Polonnaruwa, Puttalam, Ratnapura, Trincomalee and Vavuniya. The Director of Regional Educational Services, who is in charge of all activities of the Regional Education Services, is attached to the Central Campus at Nawala. Six Senior Assistant Directors separately administer the six Regional Centres. The Study Centres are administered by Assistant Directors/Officers in charge of the Centres, or by full time co-ordinators. Given in the following tables are the contact details of the Regional Centres and Study Centres: Regional Centre Anuradhapura Batticaloa Colombo Jaffna Kandy Matara Address & Contact Person Actg. Assistant Director, Jayanthi Mawatha, Anuradhapura Assistant Director, 23, New Road, Batticaloa Actg. Assistant Director, Nawala, Nugegoda Co-ordinator, Browns Road, Kokkuvil, Jaffna Actg. Assistant Director, Polgolla, Kandy Actg. Assistant Director, Nupe, Matara Telephone Study Centre Contact Person & Address Telephone Ambalangoda Regional Officer, 80/1, Polwatta Road, Halwathura, Ambalangoda Ambalanthota Regional Officer Rajasaranagama Road Lunama South Ambalanthota Ampara Officer-in-Charge, Inginiyagala Road, Samapura, Ampara Badulla Co-ordinator, Advanced Technical Institute, Badulla Bandarawela Officer-in-Charge, St. Thomas Road, Wewatenna, Bandarawela Galle Regional Officer, Labuduwa, Galle Gampaha Hatton Kalutara Kegalle Kilinochchi Kurunegala Kuliyapitiya Monaragala Regional Officer, Gampaha Road, Miriswatte, Mudungoda Co-ordinator, Thondaman Vocational Training Centre, Hatton Officer-in-Charge, 66/2, Nagoda Road, (Nissanaka Mw Junction), Kalutara South Officer-in-Charge, Kumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Kegalle Co-ordinator OUSC, 155 th Mile Post, Kandy Rd, Kilinochchi. Regional Officer, Negombo Road, Malkaduwawa, Kurunegala Co-ordinator OUSC, Technical College, Kuliyapitiya. Officer-in-Charge, Technical College Junction, Sirigala, Potuvil Road, Monaragala

10 Polonnaruwa Puttalam Ratnapura Trincomalee Vavuniya Officer-in-Charge, 24 th Post, Bendiwewa, Jayanthipura, Pollonnaruwa Officer-in-Charge, 1/137, Colombo Road, Puttalama Regional Officer, Hidellana, Ratnapura Co-ordinator, St. Francis Xavier Maha Vidyalayam, Main Street, Trincomalee Officer-in-Charge, No: 366, Kandy Road, Tekkawaththai, Vavuniya Student Affairs Division The Student Affairs Division maintains the personal and academic records of all OUSL students. Any change of address, medium of study, preferred centre, civil status, address, withdrawal from courses, etc., should be immediately informed in writing to: Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs Division, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P. O. Box 21, Nugegoda When writing the letter, the student's name, registration number and the programme of study must be indicated. The telephone number of the Student Affairs Division is Mr. CPS Pathirana Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Mathematics and Philosophy of Tel.: Eng. Dr. DHRJ Wimalasiri Senior Lecturer Department of Mechanical Tel.: Mr. LSA Perera Lecturer Department of Textile and Apparel Technology Tel.: Library Facilities Students have access to the main library of the University at Nawala and to the five regional libraries at Anuradhapura, Kandy, Matara, Batticaloa and Jaffna Regional Centres. Lending facility to students is available at Nawala main library, Kandy, Matara and Anuradhapura libraries and is limited to two books at a time, and requires a deposit. The main library is well resourced and open throughout the year except on the seven "University Holidays" and a few days during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and Christmas. Counselling General counselling by the Faculty staff on academic matters is available to all prospective applicants and students. You could contact the Faculty office (Tel.: / / ) for this purpose. Further, Student Counsellors of the Faculty may be contacted for all non-academic matters. The Faculty Student counsellors are: Eng. Dr. DAR Dolage Senior Lecturer Department of Civil Tel.: Dr. (Mrs.) NS Weerakkody Senior Lecturer Department of Agricultural and Plantation Tel.: Eng. CJ Basnayakege Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Electrical and Computer Tel.: The main library has an Audio-Visual Resource Centre (AVRC) with a substantial collection of video and audio material in many subject areas for the use of students. Access to internet, WIFI coverage and photocopying facilities are also available. The regional and study centres have a small collection of books, and audio-visual material, mainly for reference

11 Elementary Computer Labs Computer facilities are available at a number of Regional and Study centres. These are at Ambalangoda, Anuradhapura, Bandarawela, Batticaloa, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Polonnaruwa and Ratnapura. Limited Internet facilities are available at Colombo, Kandy, Matara, Anuradhapura and Batticaloa Regional Centres and certain study centres. Regional Centres. These provide services throughout the week. Temporary Residential Facilities The University provides temporary residential facilities at Colombo, Kandy and Matara Regional Centres for a limited number of students attending approved academic activities. Facilities provided by NODES National Online Distance Education Service (NODES) is a unit under Ministry of Higher Education. The NODES has 26 NODES Access Centres called NACs. The main purpose of the NACs is to provide access to all students registered for online programmes offered by all partner institutions of NODES. As OUSL is one of the partners of NODES the students of the faculty have opportunity to access online material through NACs free of charge. Besides, these centres have other facilities, such as video conferencing, (internet, ), photocopying, fax, scanning and printing at a fee. NODES encourages the use of these centres for accessing online material and other activities related to open and distance learning. Twenty out of 26 NACs have been set up within the OUSL Regional and Study Centres covering many districts of the country. Other six centres are located, in the premises of University of Colombo (Weligaththa and Colombo), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Studies (Badulla and Bandarawela) and Institute of Technology (Katunayake). Laboratories Laboratory facilities for most courses are available only at the Colombo Regional Centre at Nawala. However, laboratory work in the courses up to level 3 and a few higher level courses may be conducted at the Regional Centres and selected Study Centres, if the number of students registered for a particular course for that centre is more than 15. Canteens Food can be purchased from the University canteens at reasonable prices. Canteens are available at Colombo, Kandy and Matara Student Union The Faculty Student Union is elected by and from amongst the students of the Faculty. The University Student Union is constituted by the four Faculty Student Unions. Moreover, two representatives are elected by the students of the Faculty to the Board of the Faculty of Technology. Banking Facilities An ATM of the People's Bank is situated within the premises of the Colombo Regional Centre. Facility to make payments using Visa/Master cards is available at Colombo Regional Centre. World University Service (WUS) Shop Students can purchase stationery and consumable items, at reasonable prices, from the WUS shops, which are located in the Colombo and Kandy Regional Centres. OUSL Bulletin The OUSL publishes bi-annually, bulletin for distribution among all its registered students. It carries articles, general news about the OUSL activities, and other information useful for staff and students

12 Student Commitment If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about something that interests you, an opportunity that you never really had, the OUSL may be the place for you. We would do our best to facilitate your learning, but the hard work is up to you. If you are to make use of this opportunity, you need to be prepared to make some sacrifices. You have to be self-motivated, and be prepared to sacrifice part of your leisure, at least for a few years. If you are motivated to make the best of what is offered, we will attempt to provide you with the means of achieving the highest academic and professional goals, irrespective of your present status. Our programmes of study allow you to build on your present achievements, and advance in your career systematically, as you progress in your learning. It would be a mistake on your part if you expect the OUSL to enable you to gain a qualification without putting in a substantial amount of hard work. Working students may find it difficult to obtain leave of absence from work to attend to some of the compulsory activities that make up a particular course. However, as the calendar giving the attendance requirements is usually announced well in advance, it is possible to select the courses to minimise these problems. You should pay particular attention to this, at the time you register for courses at the beginning of each academic year. In the case of some activities, such as laboratory classes, you may also have a choice in the selection of dates and times. Unfortunately, this is not possible in the case of tests, presentations and examinations, as these activities involve other students as well. The OUSL expects its students to interact closely with the world of work. The fact that the University was primarily established to address the needs of working students cannot be over emphasised. As such, we do make an extra effort to accommodate the particular situation of such students. However, the students too should plan their programme, taking note of the fact that there cannot be any flexibility in arranging certain activities. Therefore, when selecting the courses to be offered in a particular year, you are advised to consider your commitment in terms of time and money. For example, a student registering for thirty six (36) credits of regular courses per year will need to devote about nine hundred (900) hours of his/her free time for self-study during the academic year. This is about 30 hours a week for 30 weeks (i.e. about 5 hours per day). Those who are unable to find the required time should register for lesser number of credits. Similarly, as the tuition fee is computed based on the number of credits offered, you can plan your selection based on the amount of money you could afford for that particular year. Thus you may follow a programme of study at your own pace depending on time and money available. 8

13 Student Fees Unlike the other national universities in Sri Lanka, the OUSL does charge fees from its students. This is related to the fact that the OUSL was set up primarily to cater to the needs of employed students. As these students would naturally be earning at least a modest income, it was felt that the decision to levy fees is justified. However, there is no intention of recovering the full cost of education from the students. As of today, the income from fees meets only a fraction of the total expenditure of the University. The Government, by grants disbursed through the University Grants Commission, meets the major component of the total expenditure. The fees payable by a registered student includes, registration fee, facilities fee, exemption fee (where applicable), library facility fee and tuition fee. The Registration fee (of Rs. 400/= for certificate, diploma and undergraduate programmes; Rs. 1000/= for postgraduate programmes) is charged to cover the administrative expenditure involved in student registration. The Facilities fee (of Rs. 1500/=) is used to provide certain facilities for the students and is a fixed amount payable by all registered students irrespective of the number of courses offered. The Library Facility fee (of Rs. 100/= for certificate, diploma and undergraduate programmes; Rs. 200/= for postgraduate programmes) is charged at the time of first registration. The Exemption fee (of Rs. 25/= per credit) is only charged when exemptions are granted. The Tuition fee depends on the credit rating and the Level of the course offered. The tuition fees applicable for different levels are as given in the following table. Level Tuition fee per credit 1 Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs An Examination fee (Rs. 100/= for certificate, diploma and undergraduate programmes; Rs. 200/= for postgraduate programmes) is charged for students who repeat, resit, or had been absent at the final examination in the year in which they got the eligibility. The fee for each training module for the year 2013/2014 is as given below. Level Fee 3 and 4 Rs and 6 Rs Fee for FEW Learning to learn at a distance is Rs. 1500/= Fee for MEW Workshop practice module is Rs. 5000/=. Fee for FEW Soft skills for personal development is Rs. 1000/= Fee for SSE3101- Social Harmony is Rs. 1000/= Fee for PCU ICT Skills is Rs. 2400/= (with an additional fee of Rs. 200/= for practical sessions) The Postgraduate Diploma programme and Master of Technology programme consist of 36 credits each. The fee for the Research Project in the Master of Technology programme is Rs. 1000/= per credit. In addition, the students registering for the courses TTJ3146 Fashion illustration I and TTJ4247 Fashion illustration II conducted by the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology are required to pay an additional sum of Rs. 1500/= per course. The various types of fees given above are applicable for the academic year 2013/2014. They may be subject to change in subsequent years. An initial payment, as specified on the initial voucher is paid by the time of registration, and the balance is to be settled at the payment of second instalment about half way into the academic year. Scholarships The University has a limited number of bursaries, including Mahapola Scholarships, and university bursaries, to help students who are in need of financial help to continue their studies. 9

14 Unfortunately, above mentioned bursaries are not available during the first year of study at the University. Only students who have demonstrated a certain amount of commitment to their studies and achieved a measure of success during the first year are considered for bursaries. Students will be given guidelines for these Scholarships with the scholarship application form at the time of re-registration. The completed application forms should be submitted on or before the given date to the Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Technology. In addition to the above, software companies provide some scholarships and also placements in the industry itself to work while you are studying. These will be available for the students who are in the Computer stream and will be selected by the company through an interview. Students who perform well in completing their courses at levels 3 and 4 will be nominated for these scholarships and industrial placements. Programmes Offered by the Faculty The Faculty of Technology offers a wide variety of programmes from Certificates, Advanced Certificates through Diplomas, Degrees, PG Diplomas, Master of Technology to the research degrees, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy. Faculty also offers courses at the Foundation level to enable prospective students who have not fulfilled entry requirement to enter the programmes offered by the Faculty. If you are interested in learning about technology, it is very likely that there is a programme to suit you. The programmes offered by the Faculty and their respective target clientele are given below: Foundation Level Courses Foundation level courses are offered by the Faculty to enable students without adequate academic qualifications to enter the Advanced Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes, and through that, all higher degree programmes. Certificate Programme Certificate in Industrial Studies programme is designed for those who are employed in the animal husbandry and aquaculture, textile and other specific industries and those who wish to enter a particular industry. In addition to that, credits obtained from certificate programme of the textile and other specific industries can be used as an entry qualification for Diploma programmes, if an applicant does not have an adequate qualification to enter. Documentation on animal husbandry and aquaculture programme can be obtained separately from Puttalam study centre after the registration. Currently the faculty offers this programme in the following specialisations. Animal Production and Aquaculture (offered only at Puttalam Study Centre) Apparel Technology Advanced Certificate Programme Advanced Certificate in Technology programme is designed for those who are involved in technological industries and those who wish to enter a particular industry to begin a career, including school leavers interested in technology. Since this programme is an integral part of the Diploma in Technology programme, students following Diploma programme can obtain the Advanced Certificate in Technology on their way to the Diploma. Currently Advanced Certificate in Technology can be obtained in following areas: Civil Electrical and Electronic Mechanical

15 Mechatronics Textile Diploma Programmes These programmes are ideal for industrial workers. If you do not possess entry qualifications to enter this programme directly, you can do so through the foundation level courses. These programmes may also appeal to school leavers who intend to pursue a career in Technology. Currently the Faculty offers Diploma programmes in the following two streams: Diploma in Technology Diploma in Industrial Studies The specialisations available in the Diploma in Technology programme are: Civil Computer Electrical Electronic and Communication Mechanical Mechatronics Textile Diploma in Industrial studies could be pursued in one of the following specialisations: Agriculture Apparel Production and Management Fashion Design and Product Development Textile Manufacture Degree Programmes These programmes are suitable for middle level technical officers, usually holding a Diploma or an equivalent qualification, who wish to upgrade themselves to Degree level. They are also suitable for graduate engineers who wish to specialise in another discipline. Currently the Faculty offers three types of degree programmes: Bachelor of Technology () Bachelor of Industrial Studies Bachelor of Software The specialisations available in the Bachelor of Technology () programme are: Civil Computer Electrical Electronic and Communication Mechanical Mechatronics Textile The degree of Bachelor of Technology () of the OUSL (B. Tech.) is recognised by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) as a fulfilling academic qualification for Associate Membership. Further, B.Tech. () Degree is equivalent to engineering degrees offered by the other national universities. Bachelor of Industrial studies could be pursued in one of the following specialisations: Agriculture Apparel Production and Management Fashion Design and Product Development Textile Manufacture Bachelor of Software programme is offered through the Faculty. Information on this programme can be obtained separately. Postgraduate Programmes These programmes are designed for qualified Engineers desirous of postgraduate education and skills in a particular speciality. The Faculty currently offers PGDipTech (Postgraduate Diploma in Technology) and MTech (Master of Technology) in three different areas: Construction Management Industrial Apparel Production and Management Postgraduate Research Degrees Postgraduate research degrees are suitable for well-qualified Engineers interested in research. The Faculty offers two types of research degrees: Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Stand Alone Courses Stand Alone Courses are ideal for those interested in a specific quantum of knowledge or skills. Any of the courses can be offered as Stand Alone Courses, without registering for a regular programme, provided the student has the necessary prerequisite knowledge

16 Academic Departments Agricultural and Plantation The Department offers Diploma and Bachelor of Industrial Studies (Agriculture) Programmes which are biology based. Courses offered range from Crop Production, Plant and Soil Science, Hydrology and Water Resources, Groundwater Resources, Climate change, Postharvest Biology and Technology, Farm Power and Machinery, Food Processing, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Indigenous Knowledge of Herbal Products, Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Economics & Management. This Department also offers Certificate in Industrial Studies (Animal Husbandry & Aquaculture), only at Puttalam Study Centre. Civil The Department of Civil enhances your prospects for employment and opportunities for higher learning in the field of civil engineering which provides for infrastructure facilities in a country. The Department has a reasonably equipped laboratory and well qualified staff, who in addition to teaching, supervise MPhil/PhD students and are also engaged in various other activities contributing to national development. The Department offers Advanced Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor of Technology programmes in Civil. Further, the postgraduate programmes in Construction Management offered by the Department are designed to enable qualified engineers to enhance their knowledge and qualifications in this particular area by achieving a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Technology Degree

17 While addressing traditional Civil subjects in the broad areas of Construction Materials, Structural Analysis & Design, Soil & Geotechnical, Hydraulics & Irrigation, Land & Quantity Surveying, Highway and Transportation and Construction, social, economic and environmental issues are also considered in the development of curricula for programmes offered by the Department. As a result, management of human resources, carrying out an environmental impact assessment, the use of information technology such as geographic information systems & global positioning systems and the economic analysis of projects are some of the additional skills that are included in the Civil programmes. While all the Civil programmes consist of a compulsory core group of subjects, it also allows students to select optional courses drawn from various specialised areas. Students are encouraged to choose a combination of courses that best suit their requirements. Electrical and Computer The mission of our undergraduate programs is to provide a flexible curriculum in fundamental and advanced topics in electrical, electronics, communication, and computer engineering. The courses offered for Computer integrate both software and hardware aspects of computing. Graduates can work in the fields of Software, Computer networking or Computer hardware. The courses offered in Electronics & Communication allow the students to pursue a career in design of electronic systems and equipment maintenance. It also gives the required theoretical and practical know-how to embark on careers in rapidly growing fields of telecommunications and modern data networking such as Telephony, TV, Radio broadcasting, Satellite communications and Mobile communications. Academically as well as professionally qualified staff of the Department of Civil is committed to prepare you for work in the field. All courses contain practical components such as laboratory work, field work, field visits and engineering designs in addition to theory, so that you will be better prepared for this challenge. The seven months of specific training will give you an opportunity to observe how concepts learnt in theory are put into practice. The Project, which has to be taken towards the end of the programme, is the culmination of your studies. This Project enables you to demonstrate and prove your ability to apply the knowledge gained in solving real world engineering problems. The Electrical courses are focused on planning, design, construction, operations & controls in the fields of Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution. The undergraduate students have the opportunity to learn Power systems and

18 Planning, High voltage engineering, Electrical machines, Electrical installations etc., during the study period. The students also receive a specialised training programme from recognised institutions. With the hands-on experience they gather from the world established software tools installed in the power systems laboratory, graduate students are well groomed to face the future challenges and work confidently in the field of electrical engineering. The theoretical components of these specialisations are amply supported with exposure to practical situations, in our reasonably well-equipped laboratories. Mechatronics engineering is the newest specialisation offered by the Department with the objective of producing well trained Mechatronics engineers/technical personnel and is introduced for the first time to the engineering curricula in Sri Lanka. It deals with an integrated design approach involving mechanical, electronic, and controls engineering in finding solutions to the modern industry as well as meeting commercial needs. In addition to the above programmes the Department conducts a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Technology programme in Industrial. The Department also offers a degree programme leading to award of Bachelor of Software (BSE). Further information about this programme is available at Mechanical The Department of Mechanical provides the students with opportunities to advance themselves in their careers and become graduate engineers in the specialities of Mechanical and Mechatronics. The Department from 2008 facilitates conducting of the worldwide MSc programme in Sustainable Energy (SEE Worldwide) offered by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) together with University of Gavle in Sweden. The programme is offered at no cost to the students. All mandatory courses are offered on-line and lectures can be followed either at the time of the delivery of the lectures on-line or afterwards through recorded media. The students opting to do mechanical engineering stream have the option to select courses in automobile engineering, manufacturing engineering and combination of both to meet their specific requirements

19 Textile and Apparel Technology Department of Textile and Apparel Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka offers a wide variety of programmes in the fields of Textile and Apparel Technology. These programmes extend over a range from Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters Degrees to higher degree programmes such as Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy. The Department of Textile and Apparel Technology offers programmes in four specialised areas: Textile, Textile Manufacture, Fashion Design and Product Development, and Apparel Production and Management. These programmes are carefully designed to meet the current requirements of the Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel industry. activities in textile, apparel and distance education fields. The postgraduate programme leading to a Master in Apparel Production and Management is aimed at executive and supervisory staff, with undergraduate qualifications in the textile and apparel sector, who intend to enhance their managerial knowledge and skills. Those who are already in the field of fashion design and those who are newly entering the field can obtain a broad knowledge about the process of fashion design and product development under the diploma/degree in fashion design and product development specialisation. It can be a great help for self employment in the fashion designing field. A small percentage of our students are school leavers, and many are working in the industry. Each year, increasing number of students join the industrial studies programme, after completing the National Diploma in Technology (NDT) programme at the Institute of Technology of University of Moratuwa and also after completing our own Diploma in Industrial studies programme. Further, students who have successfully completed Diploma courses (in the related fields), conducted by approved institutions, can also enter our undergraduate programmes directly. Our graduates and diplomates are well accepted by the industry within Sri Lanka and internationally. The Department is also involved in extension activities to the industry in the form of short courses and consultancies. The Department is endowed with differently qualified staff with wide experience in various fields of studies. The Department is prepared to undertake tailor made courses for the individual needs of any organisation and is also involved in research

20 Mathematics and Philosophy of Under the Philosophy of stream the Department offers courses at Diploma, Graduate and Post-graduate levels to raise awareness of students on a range of themes; the connectedness of technology, society and the environment, linkages of technology with development, nature of science and mathematics, history of technology within local and global contexts, opportunities and constraints of technology, major social and environmental debates in relation to technology, etc. The Department of Mathematics and Philosophy of provides you knowledge to enhance your capacity of working as engineers and technologists effectively in complex societies where technology constantly influences and get influenced by social, environmental, cultural and economic factors. The Department offers courses under two streams of studies; mathematics and philosophy of engineering. Mathematical courses offered by the Department are designed to provide the mathematics knowledge required by all students following programmes offered by the Faculty of at all levels, as well as to provide lifelong mathematical skills required as a citizen of the world. In addition to offering courses on Mathematics and Philosophy of, the Department is planning to offer a Certificate Programme in Industrial Studies on Small Scale Renewable Systems in collaboration with other departments of the Faculty of Technology