STUDENT GUIDEBOOK
2015 / 2016
Postal Address:
Faculty of Engineering Technology
The Open University of Sri Lanka
P. O. Box 21, Nawala,
Nugegoda 10250
Sri Lanka.
Important Points
Please note that this Student Guidebook contains important information of the
study programmes and courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering
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. You are also strongly
advised to refer the Faculty website for any updates with regard to study
programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology.
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Dates for the Registration - 2015/16
Type of Registration Centres Dates Total number
of dates
Colombo 2015.10.09, 2015.10.10
2015.10.13, 2015.10.14 04
Kandy 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 03
2015.10.14
Matara 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 02
Anuradhapura 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 02
Jaffna 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 02
Batticaloa 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 02
New Registration Kurunegala 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 02
Badulla 2015.10.10, 2015.10.13 02
Other study Centres (Except 2015.10.10 01
Kuliyapitiya, Hatton, Mullaitivu)
New Registration All Centres 2015.10.16 01
(Late)
Colombo 2015.12.04, 2015.12.05
2015.12.06, 2015.12.08 08
2015.12.09, 2015.12.10
2015.12.14, 2015.12.15
Kandy 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 04
2015.12.08, 2015.12.09
Matara 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 03
2015.12.08
Jaffna 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 03
2015.12.08
Batticaloa 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 03
2015.12.08
Re-Registration Anuradhapura 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 02
Kurunegala 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 02
Badulla 2015.12.05, 2015.12.06 02
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Message of the Vice Chancellor
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is the premier Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
institution in Sri Lanka where students can pursue their studies from foundation level to the doctoral
level. Due to the nature of the teaching methodology adopted by the University and the infrastructure
we posses, the OUSL is able to serve a large student population spread throughout the country.
Currently, there are more than 40,000 students studying at the OUSL, who are being served by eight
Regional Centres and eighteen Study Centres located around the country.
The mission of the University is to enhance access to high quality, affordable and relevant education
through ODL methodologies and ensure life-long learning opportunities to face challenges in a
knowledge society. In order to achieve this mission the university adopts many strategies, always
keeping its students as central focus.
The University offers more than fifty five different study programmes through twenty-four
Departments belonging to five Faculties. It also has number of Centres and Units to facilitate student
support, research, consultancy, liaison with the industry, staff training, quality assurance, etc.
Keeping par with the technological developments that are taking place in the education sector, the
University has embarked on a concerted effort to provide our students with increased learner support
through modern day technology, including providing online support through our Learner
Management System, Video conferencing by linking the main campus to number of Regional and
Study Centres, online testing, etc.
The University also offers many different types of scholarships to support the students who are in
financial need. We continue to enhance our scholarship fund so that we would be able to provide
scholarships to as many students as possible.
I sincerely hope that as a prospective student you will be able to identify a study programme that is
suitable to your prospective career.
I wish you all the success in all your efforts to acquire a recognized qualification from our University.
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Message of the Registrar
It is a great pleasure to issue a message for the student guidebook of the Faculty of Engineering
Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka, which is one of the leading faculties offering
Engineering Degree Programmes in Sri Lanka.
The Open University of Sri Lanka was established on 22.07.1980 by the Gazette Extraordinary No.
87/10 of May, 08, 1980 by Hon. J R Jayawardane, the then Minister of Higher Education.
Presently, the Open University of Sri Lanka has five Faculties namely Faculty of Engineering
Technology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities & Social
Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and 24 administrative divisions. The University also provides its
services through a network of 08 regional centres & 18 study centres, in different parts of the country.
The University administration assists the students in numerous ways by providing materials, financial
related matters, conducting of final examinations and issuing certificates, student welfare, providing
infrastructure facilities etc. With all this support, I believe that anyone who wishes to pursue studies
in open distance learning mode can accomplish their higher educational qualifications successfully.
Wish you all the very best with your studies at the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the OUSL.
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Message of the Dean
Let me to welcome you as one of the prospective students of the Faculty of Engineering Technology of
the Open University of Sri Lanka.
The Faculty of Engineering Technology, having a history of more than twenty five years, has been
producing graduates, diplomates as well as certificate holders in both engineering and industry
related disciplines. Unlike other conventional universities after registering with us you will follow
study programs in distance mode. As we are committed to the open and distance education concept
even if you are an employee it will be not a barrier you to acquire higher educational qualifications.
The uniqueness of our system is that you can enter to the program at different levels based on your
qualification and go up the ladder up-to the postgraduate level. Anyhow, as you are going to follow
engineering or industry related program, you need to attend certain academic activities where face to
face learning is involved.
Being pioneer of open and distance education in engineering, we have introduced pedagogical
methods and tools that help you to learn effectively and efficiently through the distance mode. Faculty
has taken maximum effort to deliver the courses of our programs through the regional network which
is spread throughout the country. This enables you to participate in many of the academic activities
without coming to the central campus situated at Nawala.
This guidebook provides you more details about the study programs of the faculty, facilities available,
fee structure and other relevant information. It is advisable that you read this book before coming for
the registration.
I am proud to state that almost all our graduates are working as engineers both in state and private
sectors and some of them have obtained their postgraduate degrees in well recognised universities of
the world. So, I am sure that by deciding to follow a programme of the Faculty of Engineering
Technology at the Open University of Sri Lanka you select a right choice and your carrier prospective
as a professional in the field of engineering will be a success.
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Table of Contents
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The OUSL offers its own programmes of study
Section I leading to Certificates, Diplomas, Higher
Diplomas, Honours Degrees and Postgraduate
Diplomas and Masters Degrees. In addition to
1. General Information these main academic programmes, Stand Alone
The University courses are offered. The OUSL is also fully
equipped to support postgraduate research
Established in 1980 under the Universities Act
studies leading to Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
No. 16 of 1978, the Open University of Sri
and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Lanka (OUSL) is the only recognised university
in Sri Lanka where students may pursue
The OUSL provides a readily accessible and
further education by distance education
progressive ladder of opportunities for study,
techniques in keeping with the philosophy of
to improve the vocational, professional and
Open and Distance Learning. With the OUSL
earning potential of an individual. The
Ordinance No. 1 of 1990, as amended, the
educational programmes have been designed to
OUSL has the same legal and academic status
meet national, educational and training needs,
as any other national university in Sri Lanka.
and to offer opportunities to those who have
As per the Public Administration Circular No.
the dedication and drive to succeed. With its
16/92, dated 13/03/1992, issued by the
flexibility, the OUSL provides a more socially
Ministry of Public administration, Provincial
equitable higher education system.
Councils and Home affairs, the degrees
awarded by the OUSL are treated as equivalent
Any person who is above 18 years of age can
to degrees awarded by other universities under
enrol at the OUSL.
the purview of the University Grant
Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. 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.
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weekends and public holidays, certain activities Final assessment mark of any course depends on
such as laboratory classes and examinations may the performance at both the continuous
have to be scheduled during weekdays. Since the assessment and the final examination. For the
Activity Diary for the whole year is given to courses offered by the Faculty, these components
the students at the beginning of the academic carry equal weight. Therefore, students must
year, it is hoped that they can plan their work practise continuous learning throughout the
well in advance. academic year, in order to attain success.
Since a fair proportion of the activities used to
A student joins the OUSL for a particular impart knowledge in distance education have to
programme by fulfilling Entry requirements and be carried out by the student, success is possible
registering for at least nine credits of courses in only if he/she is motivated to learn by him/her-
the programme of study in his/her first year of self.
registration. To register for a particular course,
the student should have fulfilled the given A student failing to obtain eligibility to sit the
Prerequisites for that course. Students are final examination for any course will have to re-
allowed to change their selection of courses after register for that course in a subsequent year by
going through the study material, during the re-paying the tuition fee. Such a student will be
subsequent Add/Drop Period (usually one considered as a repeat student for that particular
month after the last date for registration), course. Also note that repeat students will not be
without any penalty. From the last date of eligible for a grade higher than C grade for the
Add/Drop period, for a further one month repeat course, depending on the programme.
students can withdraw from the courses which Therefore it is strongly recommended that a
they are unable to handle. In this event, the first student only register for the number of courses
instalment of fees already charged will be which they can cope within their respective time
forfeited. availability.
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3. Structure of the Curriculum and Courses
The curriculum of the Faculty of Engineering spend about 270 (= 645) hours of learning during
Technology ensures that the students receive an the academic year.
academically as well as professionally
recognised qualification in a particular field. Credit Limit
However, it still allows the student to structure The maximum number of credits a student can
the subject combinations and total duration of offer for an academic year is limited to forty
study to suit individual needs. To gain a five (45) credits.
qualification with a particular specialisation,
specific course combination stipulated for that Thus, an average student obtaining to offer the
specialisation needs to be fulfilled. maximum allowable credits (45) in an academic
year would be expected to spend about 2025
Courses effective hours for studies during the academic
The fundamental entity in the dissemination year (i.e. about 68 hours per week assuming 30
weeks of study in an academic year).
process of knowledge is known as a course In
other words, a course is equivalent to a subject.
English Language Proficiency
Course Categories Requirement
Each course is classified into one distinct In order to register for the courses offered by
"Course Category" denoted by a specific letter. the Faculty of Engineering Technology,
students need to fulfil English language
Engineering X requirements as given below.
Engineering projects Y
Mathematics Z
Level Requirement
Industrial I
General J 3
Concurrent registration Pass in General
for LSE3204
Computer literacy K English in GCE
(A/L) or equivalent
English L or E 4 Eligibility in LSE3204
or higher English
Management M language
5&6 Pass in LSE3204 qualifications
Course Levels
Each course is also assigned a "Level", between Departmental Codes
one (1) and seven (7). The Level indicates the Further, the course codes also indicate the
relative complexity of the course content. department offering the particular course. The
Levels 1 & 2 comprises the certificate codes allocated for the Departments of the
programme. Levels 3 to 6 are different stages Faculty are as follows:
in undergraduate study programmes leading to
Higher Diploma & Honours Degree Department/Faculty conducting
Code
qualifications. Finally, the courses of the course
postgraduate programmes are placed at Levels Agricultural and Plantation
AE
7 and 8. Engineering
Civil Engineering CE
Electrical and Computer Engineering EC
Credit Rating Mathematics and Philosophy of
The Credit Rating assigned for a course reflects MP
Engineering
the amount of time an average student is Mechanical Engineering ME
expected to devote for its study. Textile and Apparel Technology TT
Faculty of Engineering Technology FE
Total effective time expected to be spent by an
average student for a course with a Credit Following are the codes for the Departments of
Rating of one (1) is about 40 50 hours. The the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
credit rating of a course can be computed by and Faculty of Natural Sciences which offer
multiplying the fifth character in the Course certain courses for the study programmes of the
Code for that course by three (3). Faculty of Engineering Technology:
Ex: for the course MPZ3231 credit rating is 6
(=23), which means the student is expected to
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Department Code 2. Thurairajah gold medal for the best final
Language Studies LS year project in Bachelor of Technology
Legal Studies LW Honours in Engineering programme.
Mathematics & Computer Science PC 3. ERU gold medal for the Best paper
published in ERU journal
Social Studies SS
4. Mrs. S.M. Abeygunesekera de Silva gold
medal for the best student in Mechatronics
Course Codes Engineering stream.
The letters and numbers denoting the 5. Liyanaguruge Assie Annette de Silva gold
Departments, Categories, Levels, and Credit medal for the Best Student in Bachelor of
Rating make up the code for a course. Industrial Studies Honours (Agriculture)
e.g. programme.
Information from Course code CEX4231;
CE X 4 2 31 Exemptions
Department Engineering Level 4 Credit Serial Students who have academic qualifications
of Civil rating no. other than entry requirements (ex: NDT, B.Sc)
Engineering 23 = 6
may be granted exemptions according to their
qualifications. The qualifications are listed
Study Programmes under each study programme. If you possess
Study Programmes are made up of different any qualification other than these, you can
course combinations. For the award of a seek exemptions by sending duly filled
qualification through a programme such as a application form which is downloadable from
Certificate, Higher Diploma or a Honours the faculty webpage and sent it on or before
the specified date. The application form is
Degree, three major considerations need to be
also included in the Appendices of this
fulfilled:
Guidebook. Any exemptions granted will be
informed at the time of registration.
i) A total stipulated number of Course
Credits and training modules required for
an award should be acquired, while Training
fulfilling the minimum requirements at Practical skills are an essential part of
different Levels. Engineering Education, and are given due place
ii) Minimum stipulated number of Category in our study programmes. Students who are
Credits required for an award should be following Honours Degree programme should
fulfilled by the student under each Course complete relevant training modules as given in
Category at identified Levels. the Course Information Section.
iii)In order for the student to qualify in a
Particular Field of Study, (e.g. Civil, The students undergo Workshop practice
Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), the list of module in the University (Colombo, Kandy,
Compulsory Courses and relevant training Matara, Batticaloa regional centres) and for the
modules required for an award in that field Industrial training they are placed in different
of study should also be satisfied. reputed public and private organisations. In the
case of Industrial Studies Honours Degree
Special Awards programme students need not follow the
Workshop practice module. Those who are
Students who have performed extremely well
working in industries relating to the particular
in Honours Degree programmes are rewarded
field may seek exemptions for Industrial
with gold medals. The gold medals awarded by
training. Further details are available with the
the faculty are:
Training Engineer who looks after the matters
1. Kulshreshtha gold medal for the best
related to the industrial training by contacting
student in Bachelor of Technology
through Tel. 0112881223.
Honours in Engineering programme.
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4. Student Services
4. Student Services
Regional EducationalServices
Regional Educational Services Regional
Regional Address & Contact Person
Centre
Telephone
The Regional Educational Services (RES) of the Address & Contact Person Telephone
The Regional Educational Services (RES) of the Centre Assistant Director, Jayanthi
OUSL provides support services required by Anuradhapura Assistant Director, 025-2222871
Jayanthi
OUSL provides support services required by AnuradhapuraMawatha, Anuradhapura 025-2222871
the Faculties to conduct their academic
the Faculties to conduct their academic
Mawatha,
Assistant Anuradhapura
Director,
programmes. Badulla Assistant Director,
179 Keppetipola Road, 0552228842
programmes. Badulla 179 Keppetipola Road, 0552228842
Badulla
SeniorBadulla
Assistant Director,
Jaffna Batticaloa Senior Assistant Director,065-2222264
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Trincomalee Jaffna 081-2494083
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081-2494495
081-2494083
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Anuradhapura 081-2494496
081-2494495
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3XWWDODP Polonnaruwa 081-2494497
081-2494496
Puttalam Kandy
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Kurunegala
Kurunegala Kurunegala Negombo Road,Director,
037-2223473
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Bandarawela Ambalangoda 80/1, Polwatta Road,
Regional Officer,
091-2258585
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Rajasaranagama Road
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Inginiyagala Road, 063-2222052
Regional and Study Centres spread throughout Assistant
Samapura, Director,
Ampara
Regional and Study Centres spread ethroughout
the country. The eight Regional Centres are in Inginiyagala
Ampara Assistant Director, Road, 063-2222052
the country. The eight Regional Centres are in Samapura,
Bandarawela St. Thomas Road,Ampara 057-2222820
Anuradhapura, Badulla, Batticaloa, Colombo,
Anuradhapura, Badulla, Batticaloa,d Colombo, Assistant
Wewatenna, Director,
Bandarawela
Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala and Matara. while
Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala and Matara.o while Bandarawela St. Thomas
Regional Officer, Road, 057-2222820
the Study Centres are located at Ambalangoda, Galle Wewatenna,
Labuduwa, Galle Bandarawela
091-2223784
the Study Centres are located at Ambalangoda,
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Ambalanthota, Ampara, Bandarawela, Regional
Regional Officer,
Officer,
Ambalanthota, Ampara, Bandarawela,
Gampaha, u Hatton,
Galle 091-2223784
033-2234571
Monaragala, Galle, Gampaha Labuduwa,
Gampaha Galle
Road, Miriswatte,
033-2234572
Monaragala, Galle, Gampaha,m Hatton,
Kalutara, Kegalle, Kilinochchi, Kuliyapitiya Mudungoda
Regional Officer,
033-2234571
Kalutara, Kegalle,
Polonnaruwa, Kilinochchi,
Puttalam, e
Kuliyapitiya
Ratnapura, Gampaha Co-ordinator,
Gampaha Road, Miriswatte,
051-2225139
033-2234572
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Mudungoda
Trincomalee,Vavuniya and Mulathiu. Ratnapura,
Puttalam,
Training Centre, Hatton
Co-ordinator,
051-2223492
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Thondaman
051-2223492
The Director of Regional Educational Services, Kalutara
66/2,Training
Nagoda Road,
Centre, Hatton 034-3949160
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Campus at Nawala. Eight Senior the
Services, is attached to Central
Assistant Kegalle Kumaratunga Munidasa 035-2222501
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Directors/Regional Officers/ Co-ordinators. 037-2281181
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details of the Regional Centres aand Study Assistant Director,
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037-2281271
Centres: r Monaragala
Technical College Junction, 055-2277395
Sirigala, Potuvil Road,
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Assistant Director, on the seven "University Holidays" and a few
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College, Ward # 04
Mullaitivu
Irraanaippalai Veethy,
077-7705963 and Christmas periods.
Puthukkudiyairuppu,
Mullatihiv
Assistant Director,
24th Post, Bendiwewa,
Polonnaruwa 027-2225776
Jayanthipura,
Pollonnaruwa
Assistant Director,
Puttalam 1/137, Colombo Road, 032-2266822
Puttalama
Assistant Director,
Ratnapura 045-2228660
Hidellana, Ratnapura
Assistant Director,
St. Francis Xavier Maha
Trincomalee 026-3264813
Vidyalayam,
Main Street, Trincomalee
Assistant Director,
Vavuniya No: 366, Kandy Road, 024-2222995
Tekkawaththai, Vavuniya The main library has an Audio-Visual Resource
Centre (AVRC) with a substantial collection of
Student Affairs Division video and audio material in many subject areas
The Student Affairs Division maintains the for the use of students. Access to internet, WIFI
personal and academic records of all OUSL coverage and photocopying facilities are also
students. Any change of address, medium of available.
study, preferred centre, civil status, e-mail The regional and study centres have a small
address, withdrawal from courses, etc., should collection of books, and audio-visual material,
be immediately informed in writing to: mainly for reference.
Senior Assistant Registrar,
Student Affairs Division, Elementary Computer Labs
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Computer facilities are available at a number of
P. O. Box 21, Nugegoda - 10250 Regional and Study centres. These are at
When writing the letter, the student's name, Ambalangoda, Anuradhapura, Bandarawela,
registration number and the programme of Batticaloa, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Kegalle,
study must be indicated. The telephone number Kurunegala, Matara, Polonnaruwa, Badulla and
of the Student Affairs Division is 011-2823920. Ratnapura. Limited Internet facilities are
available at Colombo, Kandy, Matara,
Counselling Anuradhapura and Batticaloa Regional Centres
General counselling by the Faculty staff on and certain study centres.
academic matters is available to all prospective
applicants and students. You could contact the Facilities Provided by NODES
Faculty office (Tel.: 011 2881283 / 011 2881228 / National Online Distance Education Service
011 2881351) for this purpose. Further, Student (NODES) is a unit under Ministry of Higher
Counsellors of the Faculty may be contacted for Education. The NODES has 26 NODES Access
all non-academic matters. More details can be Centres called NACs. The main purpose of the
obtained by calling the faculty office. NACs is to provide access to all students
registered for online programmes offered by all
partner institutions of NODES.
Library Facilities
Students have access to the main library of the As OUSL is one of the partners of NODES the
University at Nawala and to the five regional students of the faculty have opportunity to
libraries at Anuradhapura, Kandy, Matara, access online material through NACs free of
Batticaloa and Jaffna Regional Centres. Lending charge. Besides, these centres have other
facility to students is available at Nawala main facilities, such as video conferencing, (internet,
library, Kandy, Matara and Anuradhapura e-mail), photocopying, fax, scanning and
libraries and is limited to two books at a time, printing at a fee. NODES encourage the use of
and requires a deposit. The main library is well these centres for accessing online material and
resourced and open throughout the year except other activities related to open and distance
learning.
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Twenty out of 26 NACs have been set up MyOUSL
within the OUSL Regional and Study Centres Registered students have the privilege of
covering many districts of the country. Other accessing online MOODLE courses, personal
six centres are located, in the premises of information, timetables, examination and
University of Colombo (Weligaththa and assessment marks, payment details and many
Colombo), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka more via the MyOUSL web portal. You may
Institute of Advanced Technological Studies access MyOUSL through the OUSL Home page
(Badulla and Bandarawela) and Institute of (http://www.ou.ac.lk/) or
Engineering Technology (Katunayake). (http://myousl.ou.ac.lk/) . Initially, when you
log in to the MyOUSL web portal, you may use
Laboratories Student ID number (As indicated on the
Laboratory facilities for most courses are personal information page on your student
available only at the Colombo Regional Centre record book) as the User name, and the
at Nawala. However, laboratory work in the National Identity Card Number as the
courses up to level 3 and a few higher level password.
courses may be conducted at the Regional
Centres and selected Study Centres, if the
number of students registered for a particular
Board of Welfare and Student
course for that centre is more than 15. Welfare Division
The welfare division is responsible for
Canteens coordination and facilitation of activities
Food can be purchased from the University coming under different units such as student
canteens at reasonable prices. Canteens are counselling, career guidance, health care,
available at Colombo, Kandy and Matara maintenance division and security etc allowing
Regional Centres. These provide services for better networking and efficiency. Some of
throughout the week. the specific functions coming under the student
welfare division are as follows.
Temporary Residential Facilities
x Selection and approval of students for
The University provides temporary residential
University, Mahapola and other
facilities at Colombo, Kandy and Matara
bursaries
Regional Centres for a limited number of
students attending approved academic x Review, monitor and evaluate progress
activities. of activities carried out by support
service units
x Initiate activities to enhance students
welfare and cultural renaissance
x Initiate activities to enhance students
social, ethnic cohesion and harmony.
x Create awareness about university
student charter and promote students
to comply with norms
x Entertain complaints and grievances
from students
x Facilitate the management of
temporary residential facility
x Coordinate student counselling
services
x Facilitate management of common
amenities
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5. Student Commitment
In the case of some activities, such as
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn laboratory classes, you may also have a choice
about something that interests you, an in the selection of dates and times.
opportunity that you never really had, the Unfortunately, this is not possible in the case
OUSL may be the place for you. of tests, presentations and examinations, as
these activities involve other students as well.
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.
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Level Tuition fee per credit
6. Student Fees 1 Rs. 1000.00
Unlike the other national universities in Sri
2 Rs. 1000.00
Lanka, the OUSL does charge fees from its
3 Rs. 1100.00
students. This is related to the fact that the
4 Rs. 1100.00
OUSL was set up primarily to cater to the needs
5 Rs. 1200.00
of employed students. As these students would
6 Rs. 1200.00
naturally be earning at least a modest income, it
was felt that the decision to levy fees is 7&8 Rs. 4000.00
justified.
Important: The above mentioned rates are as
However, there is no intention of recovering the per the date 25.07.2015.
full cost of education from the students. As of
today, the income from fees meets only a The tuition fee for the Bachelor of Software
fraction of the total expenditure of the Engineering programme which is offered as a
University. The Government, by grants self financing programme for a limited number
disbursed through the University Grants of students, shall be Rs. 2,000/= per credit at all
Commission, meets the major component of the levels, in the academic year 2015/2016.
total expenditure.
The Diploma in Information Systems and
The fees payable by a registered student Technology programme consists of 36 credits.
includes, registration fee, facilities fee, The tuition fee for this programme which is
exemption fee (where applicable), library offered as a self financing programme for a
facility fee and tuition fee. limited number of students, shall be Rs. 1700/=
per credit in the academic year 2015/2016.
The Registration fee (of Rs. 400/= for
certificate, diploma and undergraduate The Postgraduate Diploma programme and
programmes; Rs. 1000/= for postgraduate Master of Technology programme consist of 36
programmes) is charged to cover the credits each. The fee for the Research Project in
administrative expenditure involved in student the Master of Technology programme is Rs.
registration. 1000/= per credit.
The Facilities fee (of Rs. 1500/=) is used to The fee for each training module for the year
provide certain facilities for the students and is 2015/2016 is as given below.
a fixed amount payable by all registered
students irrespective of the number of courses Level Fee
offered. 3 and 4 Rs. 3000
5 and 6 Rs. 5000
The Library Facility fee (of Rs. 100/= for Fee for MEW3001 - Workshop practice module
certificate, diploma and undergraduate is Rs. 5000/=.
programmes; Rs. 200/= for postgraduate Fee for StART@OUSL is Rs. 7500/=
programmes) is charged at the time of first
registration. In addition, the students registering for the
courses TTJ3146 Fashion illustration I and
The Exemption fee (of Rs. 50/= per credit) is TTJ4247 Fashion illustration II conducted by the
charged only if the exemptions are granted. Department of Textile and Apparel Technology
are required to pay an additional sum of Rs.
The Tuition fee depends on the credit rating 1500/= per course.
and the Level of the course offered. These rates
are for the Certificate in Industrial Studies The various types of fees given above are
programme, Bachelor of Technology Honours applicable for the academic year 2015/2016.
They may be subject to change in subsequent
Degree in Engineering programme, Bachelor of
years.
Industrial Studies Honours Degree,
Postgraduate and Master degrees. The tuition
An initial payment, as specified on the initial
fees applicable for different levels are as given
voucher is paid by the time of registration, and
in the following table.
the balance is to be settled at the payment of
second instalment about half way into the
academic year.
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Scholarships to their studies and achieved a measure of
The University has a limited number of success during the first year are considered for
bursaries, including University Bursaries and bursaries.
University Enhancement Bursaries and
Mahapola Scholarships to help students who Students will be given guidelines for these
are in need of financial help to continue their Scholarships with the scholarship application
studies. form at the time of re-registration. The
completed application forms should be
Unfortunately, above mentioned bursaries are submitted on or before the given date to the
not available during the first year of study at Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Engineering
the University. Only students who have Technology.
demonstrated a certain amount of commitment
Note: See the Appendix 4 for more details about the scholarships
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8. Academic Departments
Agricultural and Plantation Civil Engineering
Engineering
The Department offers Bachelor of Industrial The Department of Civil Engineering enhances
Studies Honours (Agriculture) degree your prospects for employment and
Programmes which are biology based. Courses opportunities for higher learning in the field of
offered range from Crop Production, Plant and Civil Engineering which provides for
Soil Science, Hydrology and Water Resources, infrastructure facilities in a country.
Groundwater Resources, Climate Change,
Postharvest Biology and Technology, Farm
Power and Machinery, Food & Nutrition, Food
Processing, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and
Aquaculture, Indigenous Knowledge of Herbal
Products, Agricultural Biotechnology,
Agricultural Extension and Agricultural
Economics & Management. This Department
also offers Certificate in Industrial Studies
(Animal Husbandry and Aquaculture), only at
Colombo and Puttalam Study Centres.
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Planning, High voltage engineering, Electrical the objective of producing well trained
machines, Electrical installations etc., during Mechatronics engineers/technical personnel
the study period. The students also receive a and is introduced for the first time to the
specialised training programme from engineering curricula in Sri Lanka. It deals with
recognised institutions. With the hands-on an integrated design approach involving
experience they gather from the world mechanical, electronic, and controls
established software tools installed in the engineering in finding solutions to the modern
power systems laboratory, graduate students industry as well as meeting commercial needs.
are well groomed to face the future challenges
and work confidently in the field of electrical
engineering.
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Tel: 0112 881283 (Ext: 283) Tel: 0112 881223 (Ext: 223)
E-Mail: areng@ou.ac.lk E-Mail: treng@ou.ac.lk
Dr. S Thrikawala Eng. Prof. TM Pallewatta
Head, Department of Agricultural and Head, Department of Civil
Plantation Engineering Engineering
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Tel : 0112881062(562)
Tel : 0112881062(562) E-Mail : agbar@ou.ac.lk
E-Mail : KNJXQ#RXDFON
Tel : 0112881396(396)
E-Mail : pkmel@ou.ac.lk
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Eng. MM Jayathilake
BSc Eng (Moratuwa), AMIE (SL)
Senior Engineering Teaching
Assistant
Tel : 011-2881317(317)
E-Mail : PPMD\#RXDFON
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E-mail: ganth@ou.ac.lk
E-mail: sadis@ou.ac.lk
Tel: 0112881272(272)
Tel: 0112881437(437)
E-mail: gvsil@ou.ac.lk
E-mail: dswic@ou.ac.lk
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E-mail: MDMD\#RXDFON
Tel:0112881109(609) E-mail:nandasena1966@gmail.com
E-mail:XSXOLF#\DKRRFRP
Tel:0112881109(609)
Tel:0912258585
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Tel:0112881379 (379)
Email: dcwij@ou.ac.lk
Tel:0212223374
Email: kvamathevan@yahoo.com
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Eng. WAR Nandana Eng.HMT Bandara
BTechEng (Hons) (OUSL), AMIE(SL) BSc Eng(Peradeniya),PGDip(Moratuwa),
Lecturer (Probationary) MBA(ICFAI), AMIE (SL)
Senior Engineering Teaching
Tel:0112881477 (477) Assistant
Email: rasikanandana@gmail.com
Tel:0112881457 (457)
Email: bandara@ou.ac.lk
Eng. N Udhayakumar
BSc Eng (Peradeniya), AMIE(SL)
Engineering Teaching Assistant
Tel:0212223374
Email: nukum@ou.ac.lk
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Tel : 0112881372(372)
E-Mail : ZYNXP#RXDFON
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Section II
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1. Important Information to select a programme of study
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2.StART@OUSL Programme
All students who wish to enrol in a programme of study leading to an Honours Degree at the OUSL
should undergo a three-month training programme Student Academic Readiness Training at the
OUSL, (StART@OUSL) from the academic year 2014/2015 onwards. The main objective of this
training programme is to prepare the students to undertake their programme of study in the distance
mode as practiced at the OUSL. The programme is conducted twice within an academic year. You are
strongly advised to follow this programme as some of the courses will be prerequisites for the courses
in the main degree programme.
NOTE: Those who have obtained a pass for General English at the G.C.E. (A/L) examination will be
granted VRL1201, however they will not be granted exemption for LSE3204. Therefore, it is
mandatory that every student offers LSE3204.
2.3 Fees
The fee for the StART@OUSL is Rs. 7,500/=. The students should pay the course fee along with the 1st
instalment.
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Bachelor of Technology Honours in
Engineering
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3. Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering Degree in an
approved Technology Discipline
The Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering degree is designed carefully according to the
requirements of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF), specifying minimum and maximum
limits for each category of courses, to ensure that the programme is balanced, and that it meets the
academic requirements of major Engineering Institutions, both in Sri Lanka and overseas (e.g. The
Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka).
The Faculty expects a student who has been awarded the Bachelor of Technology Honours in
Engineering degree to be able to:
Develop creative and analytical ability and innovative thinking in Engineering,
Address social, environmental and economic issues related to Engineering and
Access and utilise Engineering knowledge to the benefit of the society.
It is also possible for a student to obtain a Higher Diploma in an approved Technology discipline after
successful completion of a required combination of courses and credit requirements as given under
section 3.5. The Higher Diploma is one of the main avenues to enter middle-level technical grades
within the Engineering profession.
The Faculty expects a student who has been awarded the Higher Diploma in Technology to be:
Competent in the application of the well-known principles of engineering technology,
Aware of social, environmental and economic issues related to technology and
Self-motivated and capable of furthering career advancement.
The entry qualifications to the programme at level 3 are given under section 3.4. Lateral entry at a
higher levels is also possible with higher qualifications (e.g. Diploma in Technology, NDT, NDES,
etc.), provided the minimum entry qualifications in section 3.4 are satisfied.
3.1 Duration
The minimum duration of the Honours Degree programme starting from level 3 is 4 years.
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3.5 Programme of Study and the requirements for the award of the Higher
Diploma/Honours Degree
The Programme of Study consists of a combination of courses and training modules as determined by
the Senate and as specified in the Rules. The Rules shall specify the category, the level and the credit
rating of each course, and the type and the duration of each training module in each study
programme.
A student should acquire either by successful completion in accordance with the Scheme of
Assessment or by exemption, as set out in the Rules, course credits and industrial training
requirements as referred to in section 3.5.1 for the award of the Higher Diploma, and in section 3.5.2
for the award of the Degree.
Table 1 - Course credits requirements for the award of Higher Diploma in an approved discipline
Letter denoting
Category Minimum credits Maximum credits
category
60 81
Engineering X of which at least 18 of which at least 18 at
at level 4 or above. level 4 or above.
Engineering
Y 0 6
projects
Mathematics Z 9 18
General J 0 6
Management M 0 6
Industrial I 0 6
English L/E 0 6
Computer literacy K 0 6
90
Total
of which at least 36 at level 4 or above
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Table 2 - Course credits requirements for the award of Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering
Degree
Letter
Category denoting Minimum credits Maximum credits
category
114
126
subject to a minimum
subject to a minimum of 45
Engineering X of 45 at levels 5 and 6,
at levels 5 and 6, of which
of which at least 18 at
at least 18 at level 6.
level 6.
Engineering 12 24
projects Y subject to a minimum subject to a minimum of 12
of 12 at level 6. at level 6.
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Mathematics Z subject to a minimum subject to a minimum of 6
of 6 at levels 5 and 6. at levels 5 and 6.
General J 9 18
Management M 9 18
Industrial I 0 6
English L/E 0 6
Computer
K 0 6
literacy
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Total subject to a minimum of 84 at levels 5 and 6, of which
at least 36 is at level 6.
3.6 Exemptions
The Senate may grant exemptions to a student, either from specified courses (specific credit
exemptions) or from the requirement of obtaining a specified number of credits in given categories at
given levels (general credit exemptions) or from the requirement of passing training modules
towards the award in recognition of previously obtained qualifications and experience or other
achievement.
Notwithstanding any exemptions so granted, a student shall acquire, by successful completion in
accordance with the Scheme of Assessment, a minimum number of credits as shown below for the
award of the Higher Diploma and for the Honours Degree respectively.
A list of qualifications for which exemptions could be claimed is given in the section 3.14.
Rock Mechanics
CEX4231 Structural Analysis and Design II
MPZ3231(P), MEX3211(P), CEX3230(P), 6
CEX3234(P), CEX3231(EL),
CEX4232 Construction Engineering & CEX3230(P), MEX3211(P), MPZ3231(P) 6
Planning ECX3210(P)
Minimum credits for the Higher Diploma in Technology 90 601 0 9 0 0 0 0
* For the Higher Diploma this could be replaced with equal number of credits at Level 4 or above.
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Computer Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X Y Z M J K L
1 MPZ3231 Engineering Mathematics IA None 6
MPZ3132 Engineering Mathematics IB MPZ3231(CR) 3
MPZ4140 Discrete Mathematics I None 3
MEX3211 Communicating Engineering None 6
Information
MEX3212 Basic Thermo Fluids None 6
ECX3150 Electronics I ECX3210 (CR) 3
ECX3210 Electro Techniques MPZ3231(CR) 6
Higher Diploma in Technology
* For the Higher Diploma this could be replaced with equal number of credits at Level 4 or above in any category.
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Electrical Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X Y Z M J K L
1 MPZ3231 Engineering Mathematics IA None 6
MPZ3132 Engineering Mathematics IB MPZ3231(CR) 3
MEX3211 Communicating Engineering None 6
Information
MEX3235 Thermo Fluids None 6
ECX3150 Electronics I ECX3210 (CR) 3
ECX3210 Electro Techniques MPZ3231(CR) 6
ECX 3233 Communication & IT ECX3210(CR) 6
Higher Diploma in Technology
* For the Higher Diploma this could be replaced with equal number of credits at Level 4 or above in any category.
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Electronic & Communication Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X Y Z M J K L
1 MPZ3231 Engineering Mathematics IA None 6
MPZ3132 Engineering Mathematics IB MPZ3231(CR) 3
MEX3211 Communicating Engineering None 6
Information
MEX3212 Basic Thermo Fluids None 6
ECX3210 Electro Techniques MPZ3231(CR) 6
ECX3150 Electronics I ECX3210 (CR) 3
ECX 3233 Communication & IT ECX3210(CR) 6
Higher Diploma in Technology
MPZ3132 (EL)
ECX4233 Communications ECX3210(P), MPZ3231(P), MPZ3132(EL), 6
ECX3233(EL), MEX3211(P)
ECX4236 Microprocessors and Interfacing ECX3210(P), MPZ3231(P), MEX3211(P), 6
[(ECX3233(EL) and {ECX3150(EL) and
ECX4150(CR)}) or ECX3234(EL) or
MEX3272(EL) or MEX3274(EL)]
MEX4243 Control Systems Engineering* MPZ4230(CR), ECX3210(P), MEX3212(P) or 6
MEX3235(P), MEX3211(P), MPZ3231(P),
MPZ3132(EL) and pass in further 18 credits
Minimum credits for the Higher Diploma in Technology 90 601 0 9 0 0 0 0
* For the Higher Diploma this could be replaced with equal number of credits at Level 4 or above in any category.
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Mechanical Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X Y Z M J K L
1 MPZ3231 Engineering Mathematics IA None 6
MPZ3132 Engineering Mathematics IB MPZ3231(CR) 3
ECX3210 Electro Techniques MPZ3231(CR) 6
MEX3211 Communicating Engineering None 6
Information
MEX3233 Workshop technology None 6
MEX3234 Engineering drawing MEX3211(CR) 6
MEX3235 Thermo-fluids None 6
Higher Diploma in Technology
1 60 credits of which at least 18 at level 4 or above 2 subjected to a minimum of 45 at levels 5 and 6, of which at least 18 at level 63 subjected to a
minimum of 12 at level 6 4 subjected to a minimum of 6 at level 6 5 subjected to a minimum of 84 at levels 5 nd 6, of which at least 36 from level 6
* For the Higher Diploma could be replaced with equal number of credits at Level 4 or above
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Mechatronics Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X Y Z M J K L
1 MPZ3231 Engineering Mathematics IA None 6
MPZ3132 Engineering Mathematics IB MPZ3231(CR) 3
ECX3210 Electro Techniques MPZ3231(CR) 6
MEX3211 Communicating Engineering None 6
Information
MEX3235 Thermo-fluids None 6
MEX3272 Applied electronics MPZ3231(CR), ECX3210(CR) 6
MEX3273 Modeling of mechatronics systems MPZ3231(CR), ECX3210(CR) 6
MEX3174 Principles of design None 3
Higher Diploma in Technology
[MEX4335(CR) or MEX3271(EL)]
MEX4273 Mechatronics product design MEX3273(EL), MEX3174(EL), 6
MEX4271(CR)
ECX4236 Microprocessors and interfacing ECX3210(P), MPZ3231(P), MEX3211(P), 6
[(ECX3233(EL) and {ECX3150(EL) and
ECX4150(CR)}) or ECX3234(EL) or
MEX3272(EL) or MEX3274(EL)]
MEX4243 Controls system engineering MPZ4230(CR), ECX3210(P), MEX3212(P) 6
or MEX3235(P), MEX3211(P),
MPZ3231(P), MPZ3132(EL) and pass in
further 18 credits
MEX4335 Applied Mechanics & Strength of MPZ3231(EL) 9
Materials
Minimum credits for the Higher Diploma in Technology 90 601 0 9 0 0 0 0
* For the Higher Diploma this could be replaced with equal number of credits at Level 4 or above.
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Textile and Clothing Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X/I Y Z M J K L
1 MPZ3231 Engineering Mathematics IA None 6
MPZ3132 Engineering Mathematics IB MPZ3231(CR) 3
ECX3210 Electro Techniques MPZ3231(CR) 6
MEX3211 Communicating Engineering None 6
Information
Higher Diploma in Technology
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3.8 List of training modules required for specialisation in a particular field of
discipline.
For the completion of a programme of study, a student should fulfil all the training requirements,
which is a pass in Workshop practice and industrial training module/s equivalent to 30 weeks
duration listed in the tables shown below for respective fields of discipline.
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Table 7 Training requirements for Mechanical Engineering
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
MEW3001 Workshop Practice MEX3211(CR), ECX3210 (CR) 10 days
MEW4002 Industrial Training I (Mechanical) MEW3001(P), ECX3210(EL), MEX3233(EL) 15 weeks
MEW5002 Industrial Training II (Mechanical) MEX3233(P), MEW4002(CR) 15weeks
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3.9 Complete list of courses offered for Bachelor of Technology Honours in
Engineering programme
The complete list of courses that are offered in Honours Degree programme with respective
prerequisites and co-requisites are given below. Students, after offering the compulsory courses for
the relevant programme, should select additional courses from this list. While selecting the additional
courses, students must ensure that the conditions regarding credit, level and category requirements
for the award of the Higher Diploma/Honours Degree are met.
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Mathematics (Z) category courses
Course Course Name Prerequisites
Code
MPZ3231 Engineering mathematics 1A None
MPZ3132 Engineering mathematics 1B MPZ3231(CR)
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ECX4150 Electronics II ECX3210(EL),ECX3150(EL), MPZ3231(EL), MEX3211(EL)
ECX4252 Power systems I ECX3210(P), MPZ3231(P), MPZ3132(EL), MEX3211(P)
ECX4262 Object oriented design and programming ECX3233(EL), ECX4237(CR) or ECX4247(CR)
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3.9.3 Courses offered at level 5
If
not mentioned otherwise, prerequisites for all courses at level 5 are EDE3001(P), LSE3204 (P) or
VRL1201
Engineering (X) category courses
Course Course Name Prerequisites
Code
AEX5230 Power and machinery in agriculture AEX3231(P)
AEX5231 Post-harvest technology II AEX3233(P)
AEX5232 Soil, plant and water relationship AEX4240(P)
AEX5243 Farm power and machinery AEI3235(P) or AEX3231(P)
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Management (M) category courses
Course Course Name Prerequisites
Code
MEM5336 Management for engineers Pass in 75 credits
TTM5361 Textile management and merchandising None
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MEX6270 Factory Automation Pass in 72 Credits in X category
MEX6271 Robotics MPZ5230(EL),[MEX3274(P) or MEX4271(P) or ECX3234(P)],
MEX5233(EL)
MEX6273 Advanced Control Engineering MPZ5230(EL), MEX4243(P)
MEX6278 Fluid Mechanics MEZ3235(P), MPZ4230(P)
ECY6595 Individual project Type B (Computer, Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above from X category and
Electrical, Electronic and Communication) Eligibility in additional 18 credits at Level 5 or above
ECY6496 Group project (Computer, Electrical, Electronic Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above from X category and
and Communication) Eligibility in additional 18 credits at Level 5 or above
ECY6197 Project identification and literature survey Pass in 9 credits at Level 5 or above from X category,
(Computer, Electrical, Electronic and
Communication
ECY6498 Individual project Type A (Computer, ECY6197(P), Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above from X
Electrical, Electronic and Communication) category, Eligibility in additional 18 credits at Level 5 or above
Individual project-Type B (Textile and Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above and Eligibility in
TTY6595
Apparel) additional 21 credits at Level 5 or above
Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above and Eligibility in
TTY6496 Group project (Textile & Apparel)
additional 21 credits at Level 5 or above
TTY6197 Project identification and literature survey Pass in 9 credits at level 5 or above
Individual project Type A (Textile and
TTY6498 TTY6197 (P)
Apparel)
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3.10 Complete list of training modules offered for Bachelor of Technology
Honours in Engineering programme
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
MEW3001 Workshop Practice MEX3211(CR), ECX3210 (CR) 10 days
CEW4002 Industrial Training (Civil - diploma) MPZ3132(P), ECX3210(P), MEX3212(P), CEX3231(P), 30 weeks
CEX3232(P), CEX3233(P), CEX3234(P), MEW3001(P),
Eligibility in 12 credits at level 4 or above
CEW5003 Industrial Training (Civil - undergraduate) ECX3210(P), MEX3212(P), CEX3234(P), MPZ4230(P), 30 weeks
MPZ5230(P), CEX5230(P), CEX5231(P), CEX5232(P),
CEX5233(P), MEW3001(P), Eligibility in 12 credits at
level 6
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3.11 Excluded combinations
Students may not claim credit for more than one course in each of the following combinations of
courses given below. In a situation, where a student has obtained credits from mutually excluded
courses, the following sequence of considerations shall be conducted to decide on which of the
course/s is/are to be retained.
1. Retain the one necessary for final credit total
2. Retain the one in the compulsory list where applicable
3. Retain the one that has an impact on the category minimum credit requirements
4. Retain the one that has an impact on minimum level-credit requirements
5. Retain the one with largest GPV partial inclusion allowed so as to retain maximum credits
where credits of the courses are not the same (but not contravene 1, 2, 3 and 4)
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3.12 Scheme of Assessment for Programmes conducted by the Faculty of
Engineering Technology
[Extracts from relevant Rules and Regulations applicable to the above awards Only the relevant information is
given below]
2 Scheme of Assessment
2.1 The assessment of a student in any course shall consist of two components, viz.: Continuous
Assessment and Final Examination.
2.1.1 The content, nature and weightage of each of these components shall be in accordance
with the Rules relating to the scheme and method of assessment as determined by the
Faculty.
2.1.2 A student shall be eligible to appear at the Final Examination of any course only if
he/she has been awarded a minimum of 40% for the Continuous Assessment component
of that course. The eligibility thus obtained to sit for the Final Examination of a course
shall be valid for a period stipulated by the Senate.
2.1.3 A student who fails to obtain 40% for Continuous Assessment or fails to obtain a grade C
or higher at the Final Examination before the lapse of the eligibility in respect of any
course, shall be deemed to have failed that course and shall be awarded the grade F.
Such a student may repeat that course by re-registering subject to section 2.1.6.
2.1.4 The overall assessment mark (Z%) of a student in respect of any course shall be based on
the Continuous Assessment mark (X%) and the mark obtained at the Final Examination
(Y%) and shall be computed and grades awarded as follows:
0.5 X 0.5Y , if Y 40
Z
Y , if Y 40
85 < Z :A+ 63 < Z < 70: B+ 45 < Z < 50: C+ 30 < Z < 35: D+
75 < Z < 85: A 55 < Z < 63: B 40 < Z < 45: C 20 < Z < 30: D
70 < Z < 75: A- 50 < Z < 55: B- 35 < Z < 40: C- Z < 20: E
PA+ PA PB PC PD RE RF
A+ A B+ B- C D+ D
For courses offered by other faculties of the Open University of Sri Lanka the grades
awarded shall be in accordance with the rules pertaining to the scheme of assessment of
such courses.
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2.1.5 A student who is awarded a grade C-, D+, D or E for a particular course cannot count that
course towards his/her credit requirements unless he/she re-sits the Final Examination
on a subsequent occasion and obtains a pass grade.
2.1.6 A student who either repeats a course or re-sits a Final Examination or is exempted from a
course shall be deemed to have obtained a mark which is not higher than 40% and a grade
not higher than C.
2.1.7 A student who withdraws from a course by a written communication addressed to the
Registrar within a period of two months from the commencement of the course or before a
date stipulated by the Faculty may be allowed to re-register for that course in a
subsequent academic year without being considered a repeat student. The date of
commencement of the course shall be as determined by the Senate, for the purpose of this
Rule.
2.1.8 A student who is eligible to sit for the Final Examination in a course (under section 2.1.2)
but has not done so may postpone sitting such examination, for a period stipulated by the
Senate, without being considered as a re-sit candidate. Such a student shall be awarded
the grade RX in respect of that course in which he/she is so absent.
2.2 The assessment of training modules shall be carried out in accordance with the Faculty approved
guidelines, by an Assessment Panel appointed by the Faculty.
2.2.1 A student who is successful at the Final Assessment shall be awarded Pass in respect of
that training module.
2.2.2 A student who is unsuccessful at the Final Assessment shall be considered as Fail, and
he/she shall be required either repeat the training modules or meet the requirements as
recommended by the Examiner(s), and obtain a Pass.
3 Awards
There shall be two awards in the Programme of Study as referred to in section 3.1 Bachelor of
Technology Honours in Engineering Degree, and 3.2 Higher Diploma in an approved
technology discipline.
3.1 Award of Bachelor of Technology Honours Engineering Degree
3.1.1 A candidate who obtains a minimum of 177 credits with grade C or above from level 3
and above and satisfies the training requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor
of Technology Honours in Engineering as specified in Section 3 and Section 4 of the
Regulations and satisfies any other academic requirements imposed by the Senate, and
applies for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering in
a prescribed form, shall be awarded the Degree.
3.1.2 If a student satisfies 3.1.1 within a maximum stipulated period as determined by the
Senate shall be awarded the Degree with:
First Class Honours, or
Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or
Second Class Honours (Lower Division) based on Grade Point Average computed
in accordance with the guidelines given in section 3.1.6.
3.1.3 If a student fails to satisfy 3.1.1 within the stipulated maximum period shall be awarded
the Honours Degree without a Class.
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3.1.5 The Board of Examiners shall also recommend the award of medals and prizes to the
Senate.
3.1.6 Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed by considering the courses at levels 5 and
6 for a student who has satisfied the conditions for the award of the Degree of Bachelor
of Technology Honours in Engineering in accordance with Regulation 3.1, in line with the
procedure set out in sections 3.1.6(a), 3.1.6 (b), and 3.1.6 (c).
3.1.6(a)
The courses at levels 5 and 6 that proceed towards the calculation of credits for the award
of the Degree of Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering, in accordance with
Regulation 3.1, shall be allotted Grade Point Values (GPV) as stipulated below.
2.0 points per credit for grade C
2.3 points per credit for C+
2.7 points per credit for grade B-
3.0 point per credit for grade B
3.3 points per credit for grade B+
3.7 points per credit for grade A-
4.0 points per credit for grade A or A+
3.1.6(b)
The courses shall be listed in a priority order according to the Grade Point Values by
taking all compulsory courses of the specialization first if applicable.
3.1.6 (c)
For the computation of GPA, the courses shall be selected from the list of courses in
3.1.6(b) in the order of listing such that sum of the credits of the courses thus selected is
84. In a situation, where exactly 84 credits cannot be obtained, the courses shall be selected
to the nearest value below 84, and the remainder credit shall be taken as a Part Credit of
the next course in the list in 3.1.6(b).
The Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed as follows:
{( ) ()} + ( ) ()
=
84
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3.13- Schedule of qualifications accepted to gain entry in to the
Bachelor of Technology Honours Degree programme
Table 3 List of qualifications considered for entry requirements for the honours degree programme in Technology
(Engineering)
Category
Qualification
A B C
(1) Pure mathematics- G.C.E (A/L) Sri Lanka or
(2) PAF2201 Combined Mathematics I (OUSL) or
(3) MPZ2310 Pure mathematics (OUSL)or
(4) MPZ1330 Pure mathematics (OUSL) or 6
(5) MPZ2230 Mathematics (OUSL) or
(6) NCIT (Electrical and Electronics)/NCIT (Civil) or
(7) Diploma in Civil engineering, GITI
(1) Applied mathematics - G.C.E (A/L) Sri Lanka or
(2) PAF2202 Combined Mathematics II (OUSL) or
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(3) MPZ2311 Applied mathematics (OUSL) or
(4) MPZ1331 Applied mathematics (OUSL)
(1) Combined mathematics - G.C.E(A/L) Sri Lanka or
(2) Cambridge International AS and A Level C Pass for Mathematics or
(3) Edexcel GCE A Level C Pass for Mathematics or
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(4) City and Guilds Advanced Technician Diploma or
(5) Diploma in Electronics and Communications-Jaffna College of Technology
or
(1) Physics -G.C.E (A/L) Sri Lanka or
(2) Cambridge International AS and A Level a Pass for Physics or
(3) Edexcel GCE A Level a Pass for Physics or 12
(4) PYF2203 Physics I (OUSL) and PYF2204 Physics II (OUSL) or
(5) TTX2313 Physics for Technology (OUSL) or
(1) G.C.E (A/L) Chemistry or
(2) Cambridge International AS and A Level 3 passes including a C Pass for
Mathematics and a Pass for Physics or
(3) Edexcel GCE A Level 3 passes including C Pass for Mathematics and a
Pass for Physics or
(4) Cambridge International AS and A Level a C Pass for Chemistry or
(5) Edexcel GCE A Level a Pass for Chemistry or
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Communication Technology or
(7) CMF2205 Chemistry I (OUSL) and CMF2206 Chemistry II (OUSL) or
(8) CEX2312 Engineering properties materials (OUSL) or
(9) CEX1330 Engineering properties materials (OUSL) or
(10) NCT (Civil) / NCT (Mechanical) /NCT (Electrical and Electronics) or
(11) NCIT (Electrical and Electronics)/NCIT (Civil) or
(12) Diploma in Electronics and Communications-Jaffna College of Technology
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3.14 - Schedule for specific exemptions
Qualifications in English Language
Qualification Course exempted
GCE(A/L) Simple pass in General English , or any recognised qualification in Science or
Technology/Engineering, at the level of Diploma or Degree, the medium of instruction being VRL1201
English (verification needed)
CEX3230 MEW3001
NCIT (Civil)
CEX3231
ECX3210 MEX3212
NAB (Civil)
MEX3211 MEW3001
CEX3230 CEX3233
Diploma in Civil Engineering, GITI
CEX3232
Note: Those who have satisfied only the academic requirements without industrial training components in HNDE (civil),
NDET (Civil), NDT (Civil) or NDES (civil) can be granted exemptions as listed, without Industrial training courses at
Levels 3 & 4
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Qualifications in Electrical/Electronic/Communications/ Computer Engineering/ IT and related disciplines
Courses and Industrial Training modules
Qualification
Level 3 (and 4) Level 4 Level 5
ECX3210 ECW3001
NAB Special Apprentice (AIT) MEW3001
Electrical/Electronic
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or MEX3272
MEX3211 ECX3232
ECX3210 ECX3231 ECX3233
Diploma in Electronics and Communications,
Jaffna College Institute of Technology
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or MEX3272
ECX3233 ECX4235
Diploma in Computer System Design, (NIBM) ECX4247
ECX4262
Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical and ECX3210
Electronic Engineering (Level 5 IVQ)
ECX5245
Higher Diploma in Computer based Information
ECX5247
Systems (NIBM)
ECX5267
Higher National Diploma in IT, Advanced ECX3233 ECX4235
Technological Institute ECX4247
ECX3210 ECX3231 ECW4002
MEX3211 MPZ3234
MEX3212 MPZ3133
NDT (Electrical) or NDES (Power) or HNDE MEX3235 MEW3001
(Electrical Power) MEX3174 VRX3200
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or MEX3272
ECX3232 or (ECX4252 & ECX4248)
ECW3001 or MEW4003
ECX3210 ECX3231 ECW4002
MEX3211 MPZ3234
MEX3212 MPZ3133
MEX3235 MEW3001
NDT (Electrical) or NDES (Power) or HNDE MEX3174 VRX3200
(Electrical Power) New curriculum from 2014 ECX3233
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or MEX3272
ECX3232 or (ECX4252 & ECX4248)
ECW3001 or MEW4003
National Diploma in Technology (NDT) ECX4234
Electronics and Telecommunications with DEE206
Electrical Installations & Wiring Diagrams
ECX3210 ECX3231 ECX4234
EX3211 ECX3233 ECX4236
EX3212 MPZ3234 ECW4002
EX3235 MPZ3133
NDES* (Power) (New curriculum) MEX3174 MEW3001
NDT** (Electrical) (New curriculum)
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Qualifications in Electrical/Electronic/Communications/ Computer Engineering/ IT and related disciplines
(Cont.)
Courses and Industrial Training modules
Qualification
Level 3 (and 4) Level 4 Level 5
ECX3210 ECX3232 ECX4230
MEX3211 ECX3233 ECX4233
MEX3212 MPZ3234 ECX4236
NDES* (Electronics) or
MEX3174 MPZ3133 ECW4003
NDES *(Telecommunication)
ECX3231 MEW3001 VRX4200
(New curriculum)
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or
MEX3272
ECW3001 or MEW4003
ECX4235
BIT (University of Colombo)
ECX4247
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Qualifications in Mechanical/Automobile/Manufacturing/Marine/Aeronautical/Nautical/Chemical
engineering and related disciplines
Qualification Courses and Industrial Training modules exempted
Note: Those who have satisfied only the academic requirements without industrial training components in NDT (Mechanical)
and HNDE (Mechanical) could be granted exemptions as listed above, but without the relevant Industrial training modules at
Levels 4 and 5
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Qualifications in Textile and Clothing Engineering and related discipline
Courses and Industrial Training modules exempted
Qualification
Level 3 (and 4) Level 4 (and 5) Level 5(and 6)
Certificate in Textile Technology (One year TTX3231 TTX4232
Fulltime), Textile Training & Services Centre, TTX3232 TTX4260 VRM4100
Ratmalana
Certificate in Textile Technology (One year TTX3231 TTX4232 VRM4100
Fulltime) and Diploma in Technology (Extension TTX3232 TX4260
Course), Textile Training & Services Centre, TTX3239
Ratmalana
Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Printing (Part TTX4232
time) from the Textile Training and Services
Centre, Ratmalana
Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology TTX4232
(Part time) , Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and
Apparel (SLITA), Rathmalana
TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4232 TTX5260
Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology
TTX3232 TTI3241 TTX4233
(Full time) , Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and
TTI3236 TTX4238
Apparel (SLITA), Ratmalana
TTX3231 TTX4232 VRM4100
Diploma in Textile Technology from the Textile
TTX3232 TTX4260
Training and Services Centre, Ratmalana
TTX3239
TTX3239 TTX4233 TTX5260
Diploma in Clothing Technology from the
TTI3241 TTW4001
Clothing Industry Training Institute, Ratmalana
VRM4100
Certificate in Textile Colouration and Finishing TTX3231 TTX4232 TTX6162
(Part time) and Diploma in Textile Colouration VRM4100
and Finishing (Part time) from the Textile
Training and Services Centre, Ratmalana
Certificate in Garment Production Management TTX3239
(Part time) from Clothing Industry Training
Institute, Ratmalana
TTI3236 TTX4233 TTW4001 TTX5260
College Diploma in Clothing Technology and
TTX3239 TTX4238
Management (Fulltime), Brandix College of
TTI3241
Clothing Technology, Ratmalana
MEX3211 MPZ3234 TTX4232 Any two of
MEX3235 MPZ3133 TTX4233 TTW5003,
MEX3174 TTX3231 TTX4260 TTW5004,
ECX3210 TTX3232 TTW5005,
NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) TTW5006
(TTI3236 or TTX3239),
MEW3001
(TTI3236 or TTX3239)
MEX3211 MPZ3133 TTX4232 Any two of TTX5260
MEX3235 TTX3231 TTX4233 TTW4001
MEX3174 TTX3232 TTX4238 TW5003
ECX3210 TTI3241 TTW5004
NDT (Clothing) (Old Curriculum-till 2007)
MPZ3234 MEW3001 TTW5005
TTW5006
(TTI3236 or TTX3239)
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Qualifications in Textile and Clothing Engineering and related discipline (cont.)
Licentiateship of Textile Institute (LTI) Examination /Associate ship of Textile Institutes (ATI) Technology Group
Examination
Paper 2 in LTI/Paper 2(a) in ATI Fibre Technology and Textile Science TTX3231
Paper 3 in LTI /Paper 2 (b) in ATI Yarn Technology and Yarn preparation TTX3232
Note: Those who have satisfied only the academic requirements without industrial training components in NDT(Textile and
Clothing Technology) New Curriculum, NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum), and NDT( Clothing), (Old Curriculum) can be
granted exemptions as listed, but without relevant Industrial training courses at Levels 3, 4 and 5
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Other qualifications
Courses and Industrial Training modules
Qualification exempted
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5&6
*BSc Eng (Peradeniya / Moratuwa), MPZ3234 MPZ4131 MPZ5231
*Any other Academic Qualification fulfilling the admission MPZ3133 MPZ4132 MEM5336
requirement to Associate Membership of IESL VRJ6100
*In addition to listed courses, compulsory courses at levels 3 and 4 in the relevant field shall be granted
If the specialisation different to his BSc specialisation, the student has to register for at least 18 credits of courses from Levels
3 and 4 as recommended by the Head of Department
ECX3210 ECX4150
MEX3212
BSc with Physics at the final year
ECX3150
ECX3231
MPZ3234
**BSc with Mathematic at the final year
**BSc with Applied Mathematics AND Pure Mathematics at MPZ3133
the final year
**BSc Special Degree in Pure Mathematics or Applied
Mathematics
**BSc Eng (Peradeniya / Moratuwa) Part I
**IESL or EC (London) Part I
** Only exemptions from mathematic category courses are listed. Exemptions from other courses may be granted after
evaluation of subjects on the request of students.
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Text
GCE (O/L) General Certificate in Education (Ordinary Level)
GCE (A/L) General Certificate in Education (Advanced Level)
NDT National Diploma in Technology
NDES National Diploma in Engineering Science
NDA National Diploma in Agriculture
HNDA Higher National Diploma in Agriculture
NCT National Certificate in Technology
NCIT National Certificate for Industrial Technicians
NAB National Apprenticeship Board
HNDE Higher National Diploma in Engineering
NDET National Diploma in Engineering Technology
BIT Bachelor of Information Technology
GITI Galgamuwa Irrigation Training Institute
NIBM National Institute of Business Management
IESL Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
EC Engineering Council, UK
CEI Council of Engineering Institutions, UK
SLITA Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel
CITI Clothing Industry Training Institute
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4. Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree in an approved
Industrial Discipline
The Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree programme of the OUSL is carefully designed in
accordance to the requirements of the Sri Lanka Quality Framework (SLQF) especially for persons
presently employed in middle level management / technical grades in various industries.
It is also possible for a student to obtain a Higher Diploma in an approved Industrial Studies
discipline after successful completion of a required combination of courses and credit requirements as
given under section 4.5
The entry qualifications to the programme at level 3 are given under section 4.4. Lateral entry at
higher levels is also possible with higher qualifications, provided the minimum entry qualifications in
section 4.4 are satisfied.
4.1 Duration
The minimum duration of the Degree programme starting from level 3 is 4 years.
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4.5 Programme of Study and the requirements for the award of the Higher
Diploma/Honours Degree
The Programme of Study consists of a combination of courses and training modules as determined by
the Senate and as specified in the Rules. The Rules shall specify the category, the level and the credit
rating of each course, and the type and the duration of each training module in each study
programme.
A student should acquire either by successful completion in accordance with the Scheme of
Assessment or by exemption, as set out in the Rules, course credits and industrial training
requirements as given below.
Table 4 - Course credits requirements for the award of Higher Diploma in an approved discipline
Letter
Category Denoting Minimum credits Maximum credits
Category
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Industrial I
at level 3 or above, of at level 3 or above, of which
which at least 18 at at least 18 at level 4 or
Engineering X
level 4 or above above
Management M 0 18
General J 0 18
Mathematics Z 6 18
Project Y 0 18
English L/E 0 6
Computer
K 0 6
literacy
Total 78 of which at least 36 credits at level 4 or above
4.5.2 Requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree
The courses selected for the award of the Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree in an
approved discipline shall be so as to meet the minimum requirements in each category as shown
below in Table 5. If the credits gained in any category exceed the maximum limit shown, only such
maximum shall be used in computing the total credits. In situations where a student has obtained
credits in excess of maximum, such excess credits shall be eliminated by considering level 3 courses
first and then 4, 5, and 6, such that the maximum possible credits are counted in each category. The
credits gained in foundation level courses cannot be counted towards the award of the Honours
Degree. In addition, the student needs to complete training modules (A pass in Industrial training
module/s equivalent to 30 weeks duration) relevant to the specialisations (section 4.9). The complete
list of courses, with prerequisites, is given under section 4.9
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Table 5 - Course credits requirements for the award of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree in an
approved discipline
Letter
Category Denoting Minimum credits Maximum credits
Category
Industrial I 90 108
subject to a minimum of subject to a minimum of 36
Engineering X 36 at levels 5 and 6 at levels 5 and 6
Management M 9 27
General J 9 27
Mathematics Z 12 30
12 30
Project Y subject to a minimum of subject to a minimum of 12
12 at level 6 at level 6
English L/E 0 6
Computer
K 0 6
literacy
150
Total subject to a minimum of 72 at levels 5 and 6,
of which at least 36 at level 6.
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Agriculture
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X/I Y Z M J K L
1 AEI3234 Agricultural Biology I 6
AEI3235 Land and Soil Tillage Management 6
AEI3236 Postharvest Biology and Technology I AEI3234 (CR) 6
Crop Production and Farming 6
AEX4239
Systems
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies
* For the Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies, J and M courses are not compulsory.
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Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
AEW4002 Industrial Training I (Agriculture) AEX4239(P), AEI3234(P), pass in 18 credits at level 3 15 weeks
or above
AEW5002 Industrial Training II (Agriculture) AEW4002(P), AEX5232(CR), AEI5244(CR) or 15weeks
AEI5254(EL), pass in 18 credits at level 4 or above
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Apparel Production & Management
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X/I Y Z M J K L
1 TTX3237 Fibre to fabrics None 6
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies
Note: Apart from given course list above, students can select optional courses from complete list of courses offered under BIS,
Considering pre-requisites & exclusive combinations
Note: From following combination students can claim only one course for credit calculation. *TTI3243 & TTI5243
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
TTW4001 Industrial training (Apparel I) TTI3235 (P) or [TTX3239(P), TTI3241(P)] 15 weeks
or[TTI3235(EL), Pass in 18 credits at level 3 or above ]
or [TTX3239(EL), TTI3241(EL), Pass in 18 credits at
level 3 or above]
TTW5001 Industrial training (Apparel II) [TTW4001(CR) or TTW3293(CR)], TTX4238(EL), 15weeks
Eligibility in 18 credits at level 4 or above
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Fashion Design and Product Development
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code X/I Y Z M J K L
1 TTX3237 Fibre to fabrics None 6
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies
Minimum credits for the Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies 781 542 0 6 0 0 0 0
Note: Apart from given course list above, students can select optional courses from complete list of courses offered under BIS,
Considering pre-requisites & exclusive combinations
Note: From following combination students can claim only one course for credit calculation. *TTI3243 & TTI5243
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
TTW4002 Industrial training (Fashion I) TTI3142 (EL) and TTI3243 (EL) 15 weeks
TTW5002 Industrial training (Fashion design and [TTW4002(CR) or TTW3294(CR)], Eligibility in 18 15weeks
product development) credits at level 4 or above
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Textile Manufacture
Prog. Year Course Subject Name Prerequisites Category
Code X/I Y Z M J K L
1 TTX3231 Fibre science and technology None 6
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies
Note: Apart from given course list above, students can select optional courses from complete list of courses offered under BIS,
Considering pre-requisites & exclusive combinations (Those who wish to exit with the Higher Diploma have to select 18 credits
from X & I categories, including 6 credits from level 4 to full fill the criteria)
Note: From following combination students can claim only one course for credit calculation. *TTI3243 & TTI5243
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
Select any two
TTW4001 Industrial training (Apparel I) TTI3235 (P) or [TTX3239(P), TTI3241(P)] or[TTI3235(EL), 15weeks
Pass in 18 credits at level 3 or above ] or [TTX3239(EL),
TTI3241(EL), Pass in 18 credits at level or above]
TTW5003 Industrial training (Yarn manufacture) TTX3232(P) or [TTX3232(EL), Pass in 18 credits] 15weeks
TTW5004 Industrial training (Weaving) TTX4260(P) or [TTX4260(EL), Pass in 18 credits] 15weeks
TTW5005 Industrial training (Chemical TTX4232(P) or [TTX4232(EL), Pass in 18 credits] or 15weeks
processing) TTX4234(P) or [TTX4234(EL), Pass in 18 credits]
TTW5006 Industrial training (Knitting) TTX5262(CR) or TTX4242(CR), Pass in 18 credits 15weeks
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4.8 Complete list of courses offered for Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours
Degree programme
The complete list of courses that are offered in Honours Degree programme with respective
prerequisites and co-requisites are given below. Students, after offering the compulsory courses for
the relevant programme, should select additional courses from this list. While selecting the additional
courses, students must ensure that the conditions regarding credit, level and category requirements
for the award of the Higher Diploma/Honours Degree are met.
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Computer literacy (K) category courses
Course Course Name Prerequisites
Code
MEK3170 C Programming None
MEK3289 Computer aided drafting MEX3211(CR)
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General (J) category courses
Course Course Name Prerequisites
Code
AEJ4233 Rural sociology None
TTJ4247 Fashion Illustration II TTJ3146 (EL)
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General (J) category courses
Course Course Name Prerequisites
Code
Pass in 18 credits at level 3 and further 18 credits eligibility at
AEJ5240 Indigenous Knowledge of Herbal Products
level 4 or above
Individual project-Type B (Textile and Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above and Eligibility in
TTY6595
Apparel) additional 21 credits at Level 5 or above
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TTY6190 Inspiration of fashion design TTI3142 (P), TTI3243 (P), TTI4245 (P), TTJ4247 (P), TTJ3146 (P)
Pass in 18 credits at Level 5 or above and Eligibility in
TTY6496 Group project (Textile & Apparel)
additional 21 credits at Level 5 or above
TTY6491 Creative fashion design TTY6190 (P)
TTY6197 Project identification and literature survey Pass in 9 credits at level 5 or above
Individual project Type A (Textile and
TTY6498 TTY6197 (P)
Apparel)
4.9 Complete list of training modules offered for Bachelor of Industrial Studies
Honours Degree programme
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
AEW4002 Industrial Training I (Agriculture) AEX4239(P), AEI3234(P), pass in 18 credits at level 3 15 weeks
or above
AEW5002 Industrial Training II (Agriculture) AEW4002(P), AEX5232(CR), AEI5244(CR) or 15weeks
AEI5254(EL), pass in 18 credits at level 4 or above
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4.11 Scheme of Assessment
[Extracts from relevant Rules and Regulations applicable to the above awards Only the relevant information is
given below]
2 Scheme of Assessment
2.1 The assessment of a student in any course shall consist of two components, viz.: Continuous
Assessment and Final Examination.
2.1.1 The content, nature and weightage of each of these components shall be in accordance with
the Rules relating to the scheme and method of assessment as determined by the Faculty.
2.1.2 A student shall be eligible to appear at the Final Examination of any course only if he/she
has been awarded a minimum of 40% for the Continuous Assessment component of that
course. The eligibility thus obtained to sit for the Final Examination of a course shall be
valid for a period stipulated by the Senate.
2.1.3 A student who fails to obtain 40% for Continuous Assessment or fails to obtain a grade C or
higher at the Final Examination before the lapse of the eligibility in respect of any course,
shall be deemed to have failed that course and shall be awarded the grade F. Such a student
may repeat that course by re-registering subject to section 2.1.6.
2.1.4 The overall assessment mark (Z%) of a student in respect of any course shall be based on the
Continuous Assessment mark (X%) and the mark obtained at the Final Examination (Y%)
and shall be computed and grades awarded as follows:
0.5 X 0.5Y , if Y 40
Z
Y , if Y 40
85 < Z :A+ 63 < Z < 70: B+ 45 < Z < 50: C+ 30 < Z < 35: D+
75 < Z < 85: A 55 < Z < 63: B 40 < Z < 45: C 20 < Z < 30: D
70 < Z < 75: A- 50 < Z < 55: B- 35 < Z < 40: C- Z < 20: E
PA+ PA PB PC PD RE RF
A+ A B+ B- C D+ D
For courses offered by other faculties of the Open University of Sri Lanka the grades
awarded shall be in accordance with the rules pertaining to the scheme of assessment of
such courses.
2.1.5 A student who is awarded a grade C-, D+, D or E for a particular course cannot count that
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course towards his/her credit requirements unless he/she re-sits the Final Examination
on a subsequent occasion and obtains a pass grade.
2.1.6 A student who either repeats a course or re-sits a Final Examination or is exempted from a
course shall be deemed to have obtained a mark which is not higher than 40% and a grade
not higher than C.
2.1.7 A student who withdraws from a course by a written communication addressed to the
Registrar within a period of two months from the commencement of the course or before a
date stipulated by the Faculty may be allowed to re-register for that course in a
subsequent academic year without being considered a repeat student. The date of
commencement of the course shall be as determined by the Senate, for the purpose of this
Rule.
2.1.8 A student who is eligible to sit for the Final Examination in a course (under section 2.1.2)
but has not done so may postpone sitting such examination, for a period stipulated by the
Senate, without being considered as a re-sit candidate. Such a student shall be awarded
the grade RX in respect of that course in which he/she is so absent.
2.2 The assessment of training modules shall be carried out in accordance with the Faculty approved
guidelines, by an Assessment Panel appointed by the Faculty.
2.2.1 A student who is successful at the Final Assessment shall be awarded Pass in respect of
that training module.
2.2.2 A student who is unsuccessful at the Final Assessment shall be considered as Fail, and
he/she shall be required either repeat the training modules or meet the requirements as
recommended by the Examiner(s), and obtain a Pass.
3 Awards
There shall be two awards in the Programme of Study as referred to in section 3.1 Bachelor of
Industrial Studies Honours Degree, and in 3.2 Higher Diploma in an approved industrial studies
discipline.
3.1 Award of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree
3.1.1 A candidate who obtains a minimum of 150 credits with grade C or above from level 3 and
above and satisfies the training requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of
Industrial Studies Honours as specified in Section 3 and Section 4 of the Regulations and
satisfies any other academic requirements imposed by the Senate, and applies for the award
of the Degree of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours in the prescribed form, shall be
awarded the Degree.
3.1.2 If a student satisfies 3.1.1 within a maximum stipulated period as determined by the Senate
shall be awarded the Honours Degree with:
First Class Honours, or
Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or
Second Class Honours (Lower Division) based on Grade Point Average computed in
accordance with the guidelines given in section 3.1.6.
3.1.3 If a student fails to satisfy 3.1.1 within the stipulated maximum period shall be awarded the
Degree without a Class.
3.1.5 The Board of Examiners shall also recommend the award of medals and prizes to the Senate.
3.1.6 Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed by considering the courses at levels 5 and 6
for a student who has satisfied the conditions for the award of the Bachelor of Industrial
Studies Honours Degree in accordance with Regulation 3.1, in line with the procedure set out
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in sections 3.1.6(a), 3.1.6 (b), and 3.1.6 (c).
3.1.6(a)
The courses at levels 5 and 6 that proceed towards the calculation of credits for the award of
the Degree of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours, in accordance with Regulation 3.1,
shall be allotted Grade Point Values (GPV) as stipulated below.
2.0 points per credit for grade C
2.3 points per credit for C+
2.7 points per credit for grade B-
3.0 point per credit for grade B
3.3 points per credit for grade B+
3.7 points per credit for grade A-
4.0 points per credit for grade A or A+
3.1.6(b)
The courses shall be listed in a priority order according to the Grade Point Values by taking
all compulsory courses of the specialization first if applicable.
3.1.6(c)
For the computation of GPA, the courses shall be selected from the list of courses in 3.1.6(b)
in the order of listing such that sum of the credits of the courses thus selected is 72. In a
situation, where exactly 72 credits cannot be obtained, the courses shall be selected to the
nearest value below 72, and the remainder credit shall be taken as a Part Credit of the next
course in the list in 3.1.6(b).
The Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed as follows:
{( ) ()} + ( ) ()
=
72
3.1.7 A candidate shall be awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours
according to the GPA obtained and subject to condition in Section 3.1.2 and Section 3.1.3 as
follows:
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4.13 Schedule of qualifications accepted to gain entry in to the Honours
Degree programme
Table 6 - Recognized qualifications and credits that can be claimed to satisfy the admission requirement for the Programme of
Study in Industrial Studies in the specialisations of Apparel production and management, Textile manufacture, Fashion design and
product development
Credits
Qualification
A B
(1) A pass in any subject at the GCE(A/L) Examination Sri Lanka or
(2) A pass in any subject in Cambridge International AS and A Level or
(3) A pass in any subject in Edexcel GCE A Level or
(4) Equivalent foundation courses of the OUSL from among;
For Chemistry:
[CMF2205 and CMF2206 ] or [CEX2312 ] or [CEX1330 ] 12 per subject
For Physics:
[PYF2203 and PYF2204 ] or TTX2313
For Biology: [BZF2207 and BZF2208]
For Combined mathematics/Mathematics:
[PAF2201 and PAF2202] or [MPZ3210 and MPZ3211] or [MPZ1330 and MPZ1331]
Table 7 - Recognized qualifications and credits that can be claimed to satisfy the admission requirement for the Programme of
Study in Industrial Studies in the specialisation of Agriculture
Credits
Qualification
A B
(1) A Pass in Biology/Botany at the G.CE(A/L) Examination Sri Lanka or
(2) A pass in Biology in Cambridge International AS and A Level or
(3) A pass in Biology in Edexcel GCE A Level or
(4) BZF2207 Biology I and BZF2208 Biology II (OUSL) or
12 None
(5) Science Teachers Diploma (Bioscience) or
(6) National Diploma/Diploma in Teaching (Science) or
(7) Trained Teachers Certificate (Science) or
(8) AEX3110 Nature and environment (OUSL)
(1) Pass in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Combined Mathematics, Agriculture at GCE (A/L)
Examination Sri Lanka or
(2) A pass in any subject except Biology in Cambridge International AS and A Level or
(3) A pass in any subject except Biology in Edexcel GCE A Level or
(4) Equivalent foundation courses of the OUSL from among; 12 per each
For Chemistry: None subject
[CMF2205 and CMF2206 ] or [CEX2312 ] or [CEX1330 ] (maximum 24)
For Physics:
[PYF2203 and PYF2204 ] or TTX2313
For Combined mathematics/Mathematics:
[PAF2201 and PAF2202] or [MPZ3210 and MPZ3211] or [MPZ1330 and MPZ1331]
(1) Diploma in Industrial Studies (OUSL) or
(2) Diploma in Agriculture Schools of Agriculture or 12 24
(3) Diploma in Agriculture - Aquinas College
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4.14 Exemptions considered for Industrial Studies programme
Qualifications in English Language
Qualification Course exempted
GCE(A/L) Simple pass in General English , or any recognised qualification in Science or
Technology/Engineering, at the level of Diploma or Degree, the medium of instruction being VRL1201
English (verification needed)
Qualifications in Textile/Apparel technology and related disciplines [Applicable for Higher Diploma/Honours
Degree in IS - Apparel Production and Management, Textile Manufacture and Fashion Design and Product
Development]
Courses exempted
Qualification
Level 3 ( and 4) Level 4 (and 5) Level 5 & 6
TTX3231 TTX3237 TTX4260 VRM4100
TTX3239 TTX3232
Certificate in Textile Technology (One year Fulltime) and
Diploma in Technology (Extension Course), Textile Training &
Services Centre, Ratmalana [TTX3234 and TTX4234]
or TTX4232
Certificate in Textile Colouration and Finishing (Part time) and TTX3231 VRM4100 TTX6162
Diploma in Textile Colouration and Finishing (Part time) from {TTX3234 and TTX4234}
the Textile Training and Services Centre, Ratmalana or TTX4232
TTX3237 TTI3240 TTX4233 VRM4100 TTW5001
Diploma in Clothing Technology, Clothing Industry Training
TTI3238 TTI3241 TTW4001
Institute, Ratmalana
TTX3239 VRI3200
TTX3231 TTX3237 TTX4260 VRM4100
TTX3239 TTX3232
Certificate in Textile Technology (One year Fulltime) and
Diploma in Technology (Extension Course), Textile Training &
Services Centre, Ratmalana [TTX3234 and TTX4234]
or TTX4232
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Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology (Full time) , Sri TTI3236 TTX3239 TTX4232 TTM4239 TTI5238
Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA), Ratmalana - TTX3237 TTI3240 TTX4233 TTZ4241
(Only for the Apparel Production and Management and TTI3238 TTI3241 TTX4238
Fashion Design & Product Development streams)
TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4233
Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology (Full time) , Sri
TTX3234 TTI3236 TTM4239
Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA), Ratmalana -
TTX3232 TTZ4241
(Only for the Diploma in Textile Manufacture)
Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology (Part time) , Sri TTX3237 TTX4232
Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA), Rathmalana
Diploma in Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT) TTI3142 TTJ3146 TTI4245 TTI5148
(Only for the Diploma in Fashion Design and Product TTI3243 TTJ4247
Development)
Qualifications in Textile/Apparel technology and related disciplines [Applicable for Higher Diploma/Honours
Degree in IS - Apparel Production and Management, Textile Manufacture and Fashion Design and Product
Development] (Cont..)
Courses exempted
Qualification
Level 3 ( and 4) Level 4 (and 5) Level 5 & 6
MPZ3231 TTX3239 TTX4232 [Any two
MPZ3132 TTI3236 TTX4233 of
TTX3231 TTX3237 TTX4234 TTW4001
NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) TTX3234 TTM4239 TTW5003
TTX3232 TTX4260 TTW5004
TTW5005
TTW5006]
MPZ3231 TTX3239 TTX4232 TTX4260
MPZ3132 TTI3236 TTX4233
NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) without completion
TTX3231 TTX3237 TTX4234
of training
TTX3232 TTM4239
TTX3234
MPZ3231 TTX3237 TTX4232 [Any two TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTI3238 TTX4233 of
TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4234 TTW4001
TTX3234 TTI3240 TTX4238 TTW5001
NDT (Clothing) (Old Curriculum-till 2007)
TTX3239 TTI3241 TM4239 TTW5003
TTI3236 TTW5004
TTW5005
TTW5006]
MPZ3231 TTX3237 TTX4232 TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTI3238 TTX4233
NDT( Clothing) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) without TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4234
completion of training TTX3234 TTI3240 TTX4238
TTX3239 TTI3241 TM4239
TTI3236
MPZ3231 TTI3236 TTX4232 [Any two TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTX3237 TTX4233 of
MEX3233 TTI3238 TTX4234 TTW4001
NDT(Textile and Clothing Technology) New
MEX3230 TTX3239 TTX4238 TTW5001
Curriculum(after 2007)
TTX3231 TTI3240 TTM4239 TTW5003
TTX3232 TTI3241 TTX4260 TTW5004
TTX3234 TTW5005
TTX3239 TTW5006]
MPZ3231 TTI3236 TTX4232 TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTX3237 TTX4233
MEX3233 TTI3238 TTX4234
NDT(Textile and Clothing Technology) New Curriculum MEX3230 TTX3239 TTX4238
Without completion of training TTX3231 TTI3240 TTM4239
TTX3232 TTI3241 TTX4260
TTX3234
TTX3239
TTX3237 TTI3241 TTX4233 TTW5001
Diploma in Clothing Manufacture CITI TTX3239 VRI3200 TTW4001
TTI3240 VRM4100
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Qualifications in Textile/Apparel technology and related disciplines [Applicable for Higher Diploma/Honours
Degree in IS - Apparel Production and Management, Textile Manufacture and Fashion Design and Product
Development] (Cont.)
Courses exempted
Qualification
Level 3 ( and 4) Level 4 Level 5 & 6
MPZ3231 TTI3236 TTX4233 MPZ4230 TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTX3237 TTX4234 MPZ5230
TTI3240 TTM4239 MEM5336
TTX3231 TTX4260 VRJ6100
TTX3232 [Any two of
TTX3234 TTW4001
TTW5003
BSc (Eng) Textile and Clothing, University of Moratuwa
TTW5004
TTW5005
TTW5006]
*Certificate in Industrial Studies (OUSL) See below for exemptions for individual papers
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Bachelor of Software Engineering
Honours
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5. Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree
The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree is designed carefully according to the
requirements of IEEE/ACM guideline and conforms to the requirements of Sri Lanka Quality
Framework (SLQF).
The entry qualifications to the programme at level 4 are given under section 5.3.
5.1 Duration
The minimum duration of the Honours Degree programme starting from level 4 is 3 years.
5.4 Programme of Study and the requirements for the award of the Higher
Diploma/Honours Degree
The Programme of Study consists of a combination of courses and training modules as determined by the
Senate and as specified in the Rules. The Rules shall specify the category, the level and the credit rating
of each course, and the type and the duration of each training module in each study programme.
A student should acquire either by successful completion in accordance with the Scheme of Assessment
or by exemption, as set out in the Rules, course credits and industrial training requirements as referred to
in section 5.4.1 for the award of the Higher Diploma, and in section 5.4.2 for the award of the Honours
Degree.
In order to gain the Higher Diploma students have to fulfil the minimum credit requirements in each
category as shown below in Table 8 and obtain 78 credits altogether from level 3 and above. However
students cannot claim credits over the maximum limit for each category and should obtain credits subject
to the restrictions for levels and categories of the courses. This has been summarised in the following
table.
In addition, students should obtain a Pass in industrial training module/s equivalent to 30 weeks
duration or 12 credits in Y category courses at level 4 or above.
The complete list of courses, with prerequisites, is given in the section 5.7
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Table 8 - Course credits requirements for the award of Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
Letter
Category Denoting Minimum credits Maximum credits
Category
54 69
Industrial/ subject to a minimum of 36 subject to a minimum of 36
Academic I credits being at levels 3 and 4, credits being at levels 3 and 4,
of which minimum of 18 credits of which minimum of 18 credits
at level 4, Maximum of 36 at level 4, Maximum of 36
Engineering X credits being of Category I at credits being of Category I at
level 3 level 3
Management M 0 9
General J 3 9
Mathematics Z 6 9
Project Y 0 12
English L 0 6
Computer K 0 6
literacy
Total 78
of which at least 36 credits at levels 4 and 5
Table 9 - Course credits requirements for the award of Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree
Management M 9 27
General J 9 24
Mathematics Z 12 30
Project Y 12 30
subject to a minimum of 12 credits subject to a minimum of 12 credits
being at level 6 being at level 6
English L 0 6
Computer K 0 6
literacy
Total 150
subject to a minimum of 72 credits being at levels 5 and 6,of which at least
36 credits at level 6.
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5.5 Exemptions
Exemptions are generally granted from courses and training modules. The recommended exemptions are
only granted to the students who have satisfied the admission requirement to the Programme of Study. The
exemptions other than those given below may be granted with the approval of the Faculty Board and the
Senate.
Also note that according to the rules and regulations (Section 4.2), notwithstanding exemptions obtained,
students must follow and pass a minimum number of course credits in order to receive Higher Diploma
in Software Engineering and Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree as mentioned below.
- Minimum credit requirement a student shall acquire by successful completion in accordance
with the Scheme of Assessment for the award of the Honours Degree is 75 credits at level 3
and/or above, of which 36 credits at levels 5 and 6 and at least 18 credits from level 6, with
15 credits from categories of Industrial, Engineering, and Projects.
5.6.1 - Compulsory course list for the Higher Diploma (Software Engineering)
ECX3163(EL) or (ECX3163(CR) 6
ECX4265 Data structures and algorithms
and VRX3199), MPZ4160 (CR)
ECX3163(EL) or (ECX3163(CR) 6
ECX4267 Software engineering concepts and VRX3199), ECX4265(CR),
ECI4262 (CR)
ECI4262 Object oriented design and programming ECX3163(EL) or (ECX3163(CR) 6
and VRX3199), ECX4265(CR),
ECI4164 Networking and web technology ECX3163(EL) or (ECX3163(CR) 3
and VRX3199)
ECI4166 Data modelling and database systems ECX3163(EL) or (ECX3163(CR) 3
and VRX3199)
MPZ4160* Discrete mathematics I ECZ3161(CR) or VRZ1300 3
ECY4489 Individual project (Software Engineering) 12
ECJ4160 Communication skills for engineers None 3
Minimum credits for the Higher Diploma in Software Engineering 781 272 125 3 0 3 0
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5.6.2- Compulsory course list for the Honours Degree (Bachelor of Software Engineering)
Minimum credits for the Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree 150 1 632 123 9 9 3 0
1 150 credits subjected to a minimum of 72 at levels 5 & 6 of which at least 36 at level 6
2 90 credits subjected to a minimum of 36 at levels 5 & 6, of which minimum 18 credits at level 6 and a maximum of 36 credits being
at Category I at level 3
3 subjected to a minimum of 12 at level 6
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
ECW5011 Industrial Training Module (Software Engineering) None 30 weeks
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5.7 Complete list of courses offered for Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours
programme
The complete list of courses that are offered in Software Engineering Honours Degree programme with
respective prerequisites and co-requisites are given below. Students, after offering the compulsory
courses for the relevant programme, should select additional courses from this list. While selecting the
additional courses, students must ensure that the conditions regarding credit, level and category
requirements for the award of the /Higher Diploma/Honours Degree are met.
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5.7.3 Courses offered at level 5
Ifnot mentioned otherwise, prerequisites for all courses at level 5 are EDE3001 (P), ECJ4160 (CR),
LSE3204 (P) or VRL1201
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5.8 Complete list of training modules offered for Bachelor of Software Engineering
Honours Degree programme
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code
ECW5011 Industrial Training (Software Engineering) None 15 weeks
2.1 The assessment of a student in any course shall consist of two components, viz. Continuous
Assessment and Final Examination.
2.1.1 The content, nature and weightage of each of these components shall be in accordance with the
Rules relating to the scheme and method of assessment as determined by the Faculty of
Engineering Technology.
2.1.2 A student shall be eligible to appear at the Final Examination in respect of any course of the
programme, only if he/she has been awarded a minimum of 40% for the Continuous Assessment
component in respect of that course. The eligibility thus obtained to sit for the Final Examination
in respect of any course shall be valid for a period stipulated by the Senate.
2.1.3 A student who fails to obtain 40% for Continuous Assessment or fails to obtain a grade C or higher
at the Final Examination before the lapse of the eligibility in respect of any course, shall be deemed
to have failed that course and shall be awarded the grade F. Such a student may repeat that course
by re-registering subject to section 2.1.6.
2.1.4 The overall assessment mark (Z%) of a student in respect of any course shall be based on both the
Continuous Assessment mark (X%) and the mark obtained at the Final Examination (Y%) and shall
be computed and grades awarded as follows.
For courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology
0.5 X 0.5Y , if Y 40
Z
Y , if Y 40
85 < Z :A+ 63 < Z < 70: B+ 45 < Z < 50: C+ 30 < Z < 35: D+
75 < Z < 85: A 55 < Z < 63: B 40 < Z < 45: C 20 < Z < 30: D
70 < Z < 75: A- 50 < Z < 55: B- 35 < Z < 40: C- Z < 20: E
For courses offered by other faculties of the Open University of Sri Lanka the grades awarded shall
be in accordance with the rules pertaining to the scheme of assessment of such courses.
2.1.5 A student who is awarded a C-, D+, D or E grade for a particular course cannot count that
course towards his/her credit requirements unless he/she re-sits the Final Examination on a
subsequent occasion and obtains a pass grade.
2.1.6 A student who either repeats a course or who re-sits a Final Examination or is exempted
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from a course shall be deemed to have obtained a mark which is not higher than 40% and a
grade not higher than C.
2.1.7 A student who withdraws from a course by a written communication addressed to the
Registrar within a period of two months from the commencement of the course may be
allowed to re- register for that course in a subsequent academic year without being
considered a repeat student. The date of commencement of the course shall be as determined
by the Senate for the purpose of this Rule.
2.1.8 A student, who is eligible to sit for the Final Examination in a course (under section 2.1.2 of
the Rules) but has not done so, may postpone sitting such examination, for a period
stipulated by the Senate. Such a student shall be awarded the grade RX in respect of that
course in which he/she is so absent.
3 Awards
There shall be two awards in the Programme of Study as referred to in section 3.1 Bachelor of
Software Engineering Degree, and in 3.2 Higher Diploma in Software engineering.
3.1.6(a)
The courses at levels 5 and 6 that proceed towards the calculation of credits for the award of
the Degree of Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours, in accordance with Regulation 3.1,
shall be allotted Grade Point Values (GPV) as stipulated below.
2.0 points per credit for grade C
2.3 points per credit for C+
2.7 points per credit for grade B-
3.0 point per credit for grade B
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3.3 points per credit for grade B+
3.7 points per credit for grade A-
4.0 points per credit for grade A or A+
3.1.6(b)
The courses shall be listed in a priority order according to the Grade Point Values by taking
all compulsory courses of the specialization first if applicable.
3.1.6(c)
For the computation of GPA, the courses shall be selected from the list of courses in 3.1.6(b)
in the order of listing such that sum of the credits of the courses thus selected is 72. In a
situation, where exactly 72 credits cannot be obtained, the courses shall be selected to the
nearest value below 72, and the remainder credit shall be taken as a Part Credit of the next
course in the list in 3.1.6(b).
The Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed as follows:
{( ) ()} + ( ) ()
=
72
The best student with the highest GPA and above 3.3 is awarded Virtusa Academic Excellence Award
which is sponsored by Virtusa (Pvt) Ltd. The award consists of a gold medal as well as a cash award.
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5.11 Exemptions given for the different educational/professional qualifications
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Qualification Courses exempted Virtual courses (credits) Level 3 credit Total
(credits) requirement credits
BIT Bachelor in Information ECX3163 (3) 3
Technology (University of Colombo)
1st Semester
BIT Bachelor in Information ECX3163, MPZ4160, VRI3101, VRI3600, Satisfied 36
Technology (University of Colombo) ECI4166 (9) VRK3200 (27)
1st year Diploma in IT
BIT
Computing II
subjects
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Qualification Courses exempted Virtual courses (credits) Level 3 credit Total
(credits) requirement credits
Computer Based Information Systems
(HDCBIS) (from 2010)
NIBM (National Institute of Business ECX3163, ECI4262, VRI2400, VRI3600, Satisfied 87
Management) DCSD and HDCBIS ECX4265, ECX4267, VRI4600 (48)
ECI4164, ECI4166,
ECI5266,ECI5267 (39)
NCC (National Computing Centre) ECI4164, ECI4166 (6) VRI3600, VRI4400 (30) Satisfied 36
Advance Diploma (IADCS)
NCC (National Computing Centre) - ECX3163, ECX4267 (9) VRI3600, VRI3300 (27) Satisfied 36
NCC
Diploma (IDCS)
NCC (National Computing Centre) ECI4164, ECI4166, VRI2400, VRI3300, Satisfied 84
IDCS and IADCS ECX3163, ECX4267 VRI3600, VRI3601,
(15) VRI4400, (69)
ACS (Australian Computer Society) ECX3163, ECX4267, VRI3600, VRI3200 (24) Satisfied 36
Diploma in IT (New syllabus from ECI4166 (12)
ACS
2006)
ACS (Australian Computer Society) ECX3163 (3) VRI3600, VRI3501 (33) Satisfied 36
Diploma in IT (Old syllabus)
BCS (British Computer Society) ECX3163, ECX4265, VRI3200, VRI1600 (24) 39
Certificate ECX4267 (15)
BCS
BCS (British Computer Society) ECX3163, ECX4267, VRM4200, VRI3600 (24) Satisfied 39
Diploma (For the core module only). ECX4265 (15)
For optional courses additional credits
will be granted.
IESL (The Institution of Engineers, Sri VRI3600, VRI3601 (36) Satisfied 36
IESL
Lanka) Part II
CMA (Certified Management VRI3600 (18) 18
Accountants) Stage I
CMA (Certified Management VRI3600, VRI3601 (36) Satisfied 36
Accountants) Stage II
CMA
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Qualification Courses exempted Virtual courses (credits) Level 3 credit Total
(credits) requirement credits
NDES (National Diploma in ECZ3161, ECX3163 (6) VRI3600, VRI3601 (36) Satisfied 42
Engineering Sciences) (Old
curriculum)
NDES (New curriculum) in any field ECZ3161 (3) VRI3600, VRI3601, Satisfied 45
VRI4200 (42)
NDES
Engineering Technology)
(Electrical/Electronic)
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Postgraduate Programmes/ Research
Degrees
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6. Postgraduate Programmes
The Faculty of Engineering Technology offers Postgraduate Diploma in Technology (PGDipTech) and
Master of Technology (MTech) programmes in selected areas. At present, PGDipTech and MTech
programmes are available in three areas of specialisation.
6.1 Duration
The minimum duration for the PGDipTech and MTech programmes is 1 year each respectively.
The Construction Management specialisation is designed with the aim of providing knowledge and skills
required by the academically and/or professionally qualified engineers to fit into managerial roles in the
construction industry, to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity of respective projects/
organisations.
The Apparel Production and Management specialisation is designed, with emphasis on the apparel
sector, to produce effective managers who will be competent to successfully manage and lead industrial
or national organisations.
The Industrial Engineering specialisation is designed to suit the critical needs in modern society for an
engineering approach to solving problems relating to the interplay of people, productivity, information,
and management. The aim of the programme is to produce effective engineering managers who are able
to drive their organisations to higher levels of achievement and thus contribute to organisational
productivity through upgrading managerial talents
*New applications are not entertained for academic year 2015/2016. However program will be offered for re-registering
students.
In the case of Apparel Production and Management programme please contact programme coordinator
Eng. Dr. - Ing. MER Perera (0112881061) at the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology for
clarifications.
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Students who possess a Bachelors Degree in Textile and Apparel Technology or Bachelor of Industrial
Studies or any other discipline are eligible to apply for the postgraduate programme in Apparel
Production and Management.
Those who possess professional qualifications in the field of textile and apparel technology, CIMA, CIM
Apparel Merchandising (with appropriate additional credits) are eligible to seek for provisional
registration.
A person who does not satisfy the requirements described above may be admitted to the programme of
study if such a person possesses other relevant qualifications and experience acceptable to the Senate.
After evaluation of applications, successful prospective candidates will be called for an interview by the
relevant Departments, where the candidates are required to produce original certificates pertaining to the
identity, academic/professional qualifications, and experience. The respective Programme co-ordinators
will inform the time, venue and any other requirements for this interview.
Note: Those who successfully complete the requirements in the PGDipTech programme may proceed to
the MTech programme. Please note that all the students those who are following the postgraduate
diploma and masters degree programmes are required to maintain their studentship until completion of
the respective programmes.
Compulsory Courses
Courses in the following table are compulsory requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Technology (Construction Management)
Course Code Course Title
CEX7101 Planning and control in the construction industry
CEM7102 Human resource management in the construction industry
CEM7103 Financial management and taxation in the construction industry
CEX7104 Estimating, tendering and marketing in the construction industry
CEX7105 Construction contracts and claims
CEM7106 Law and the construction industry
CEX7107 Construction productivity and quantitative techniques
CEX7108 Cost control and cash flow in the construction industry
CEX7109 Management of the design phase and quality control
CEX7112 Management information systems for the construction industry
Optional Courses
In order to complete the Postgraduate Diploma, students would be required to offer a minimum of two
courses from the optional courses given below:
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Master of Technology in Construction Management
Those who successfully complete all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma programme in
Construction Management may proceed to the Master of Technology programme, offering the
following course under the Research Option.
The student should undertake a comprehensive research study and submit a Dissertation in order to
successfully complete the Research Project of 36 credits weightage. This should be done under close
guidance of an academic supervisor assigned by the Department.
Compulsory Courses
Courses in the following table are compulsory requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Technology (Industrial Engineering):
Compulsory Courses
Optional Courses
In order to complete the Master of Technology in Industrial Engineering, students would be
required to offer minimum of one course from the optional courses given below.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Technology in Apparel Production and
Management
Following are the courses available for the Apparel production and Management
specialisation:
Compulsory Courses
Courses in the following table are compulsory requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Technology (Apparel Production and Management):
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6.5 Postgraduate Research Degrees
Research keeps a person motivated, at the forefront of the respective professional or academic career
while contributing to solve problems scientifically for the benefit of the society.
Supervised research leading to a higher degree is really only the beginning of a research career.
Basically, it provides training in research methodology and research techniques.
The Faculty provides opportunities for science and technology based research in most of the
Engineering disciplines. All research students are initially required to register for an MPhil degree.
Suitable students could however transfer to a PhD degree after about a year of work, on the
recommendation of their supervisor(s).
Students are normally expected to possess an Honours Degree or an equivalent qualification to read
for a research degree. However, in exceptional circumstances, other suitably qualified candidates may
also be considered for admission.
Students who register for Master/Doctor of Philosophy degrees are required to submit a thesis within
2-7 years. It is expected that the work should reflect the students research capability and that it should
make a significant contribution to knowledge in the area of study.
If you feel that you are competent and motivated to pursue higher studies for a research degree, you
should contact a senior academic staff member of the relevant academic department in which you
wish to carry out your research.
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Diploma in Information Systems and
Technology
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7. Diploma in Information Systems and Technology
The Diploma in Information Systems and Technology programme of the OUSL is carefully designed
in accordance to the requirements of the Sri Lanka Quality Framework (SLQF). The programme is
designed in a way that a student who successfully completes the Diploma can find a placement immediately in
the IT industry and earn a Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Degree (confirming to IEEE/ACM
curriculum guidelines) while being employed.
It is also possible for a student to obtain the Diploma after successfully completion of a required
combination of courses and credit requirements as given in the section 7.5.1
The entry qualification to the programme at level 3 and are given under section 7.4.
7.1 Duration
The minimum duration of the Diploma programme is 1 year.
Note: The faculty may decide to withdraw the selection test after evaluating the received applications
for the programme.
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7.5 Programme of Study and the requirements for the award of the Diploma
The Programme of Study consists of a combination of courses and other requirements as determined
by the Senate and as specified in the Rules. The Rules shall specify the category, the level and the
credit rating of each course in the programme.
A student should acquire either by successful completion in accordance with the Scheme of
Assessment or by exemption, as set out in the Rules, course credits requirements as given below.
Table 10 - Course credits requirements for the award of Diploma in Information Systems and Technology
Letter
Category Denoting Minimum credits Maximum credits
Category
Industrial I 21 30
Engineering X
Management M 0 6
General J 0 3
Mathematics Z 6 9
Project Y 0 9
Training/Pract
W 0 3
ice
Computer
K 0 6
literacy
Total 36
The Senate may grant exemptions to a student, either from specified courses (specific credit
exemptions) or from the requirement of obtaining a specified number of credits in given categories at
given levels (general credit exemptions) towards the award in recognition of previously obtained
qualifications and experience or other achievement.
Notwithstanding any exemptions so granted, a student shall acquire, by successful completion in
accordance with the Scheme of Assessment, 18 credits from among the courses listed and categorised
under section 7.8.1, of which at least 15 credits from the categories of Industrial, Engineering and
Mathematics courses.
A list of qualifications for which exemptions could be claimed is given in section 7.11.
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7.7 List of compulsory courses required for the Diploma in Information Systems
and Technology
The list of compulsory courses which a student should complete in order to be awarded the Diploma
is given below.
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ECX3265 Fundamentals of Programming NONE
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ECZ3262 Mathematics Pass in GCE (O/L) Mathematics
7.8 Complete list of courses offered for Information Systems and Technology
programme
The complete list of courses that are offered in Information Systems and Technology programme with
respective prerequisites and co-requisites are given below.
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7.9 Scheme of Assessment
[Extracts from relevant Rules and Regulations applicable to the above awards]
2. Scheme of Assessment
2.1. The assessment of a student in any course shall consist of two components, viz. Continuous
Assessment and Final Examination.
2.1.1 The content, nature and weightage of each of these components shall be in accordance with the
Rules relating to the scheme and method of assessment as determined by the Faculty of
Engineering Technology.
2.1.2 A student shall be eligible to appear at the Final Examination in respect of any course of the
programme, only if s/he has been awarded a minimum of 40% for the Continuous Assessment
component in respect of that course. The eligibility thus obtained to sit for the Final
Examination in respect of any course shall be valid for a period stipulated by the Senate.
2.1.3 A student who fails to obtain 40% for Continuous Assessment or fails to obtain a grade C or
higher at the Final Examination before the lapse of the eligibility in respect of any course, shall
be deemed to have failed that course and shall be awarded the grade F. Such a student may
repeat that course by re-registering subject to section 2.7.
2.1.4 The overall assessment mark (Z%) of a student in respect of any course shall be based on both
the Continuous Assessment mark (X%) and the mark obtained at the Final Examination (Y%)
and shall be computed and grades awarded as follows.
For courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology
85 < Z : A+ 63 < Z < 70: B+ 45 < Z < 50: C+ 30 < Z < 35: D+
75 < Z < 85: A 55 < Z < 63: B 40 < Z < 45: C 20 < Z < 30: D
70 < Z < 75: A- 50 < Z < 55: B- 35 < Z < 40: C- Z < 20: E
2.1.5 A student who is awarded a C-, D+, D or E grade for a particular course cannot count that
course towards his/her credit requirements unless he/she re-sits the Final Examination on a
subsequent occasion and obtains a pass grade.
2.1.6 A student who either repeats a course or re-sits a Final Examination or is exempted from a
course shall be deemed to have obtained a mark, which is not higher than 40% and a grade not
higher than C.
2.1.7 A student who withdraws from a course by a written communication addressed to the Registrar
within a period of two months from the commencement of the course may be allowed to re-
register for that course in a subsequent academic year without being considered a repeat
student. The date of commencement of the course shall be as determined by the Senate for the
purpose of this Rule.
2.1.8 A student, who is eligible to sit for the Final Examination in a course (under section 2.3) but has
not done so, may postpone sitting the examination, without being considered as a resit
candidate until such period as stipulated by the Senate.
Such a student shall be awarded the grade RX in respect of that course in which he/she is so
absent.
2.2 The assessment of each individual student in a course, in accordance with the Rules, shall be
carried out by a Panel of Examiners constituted as follows:
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Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Technology (Chairperson),
Heads of relevant Departments,
Chief Examiner(s),
Setting Examiner (s),
Moderating Examiner(s) and
Marking Examiner(s)
The Senior Assistant Registrar/Examinations shall function as the Secretary to the Panel of
Examiners.
3. Awards
3.1 Award of the Diploma
3.1.1 A candidate who obtains a minimum of 36 credits with C grade or above from the courses
offered and satisfies the requirements for the award of the Diploma in Information
Systems and Technology as specified in Section 3 of the Regulation, and applies for the
award of the Diploma in Information Systems and Technology in the prescribed form
shall be awarded such Diploma.
3.1.2 Such an award in respect of each student shall be recommended to the Senate by a Board
of Examiners constituted as follows:
Dean of Faculty of Engineering Technology (Chairperson),
Heads of relevant Departments,
Chief Examiners and Setting Examiners of all courses in the programme
The Senior Assistant Registrar/Examinations shall function as Secretary to the Board of
Examiners.
3.1.3 The Board of Examiners shall also recommend the award of medals and prizes to the
Senate.
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7.10 - Schedule of qualifications accepted to gain entry in to the Diploma
programme
Table 4 - Recognized qualifications and credits that can be claimed to satisfy the admission requirement for the Programme of
Study in Diploma in Information Systems and Technology
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Certificate Programmes
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8. Certificate in Industrial Studies
These programmes are designed to provide an meeting minimum credit requirement as shown
opportunity to those engaged in the relevant in Table 11.
industry to gain an in-depth knowledge on the
subject of specialisation. No formal educational Presently, Certificate in Industrial Studies is
qualifications are required for admission to the available in the following streams:
Certificate programmes.
Apparel Technology (Sinhala/English)
The minimum duration of the Certificate Animal Husbandry & Aquaculture
programme is one year. (English, Sinhala /Tamil) - Only at
Colombo regional centre & Puttalam Study
The OUSL awards the Certificate in Industrial Centre
Studies to students who have acquired 36
credits satisfying the requirements given in The compulsory course requirements for
Table 11. specialisation in a particular field is given in
section 8.1 while complete list of courses is
Those who possess appropriate qualifications given in 8.2.
may seek exemptions from relevant courses of
the programme. Students who are employed For further information about the Certificate
and working in an environment that would programme in Industrial Studies Apparel
satisfy the training requirements of the Faculty Technology, you can contact programme
and those who have previous training could coordinator Eng. (Mrs.) TPGNT Alwis
seek exemption from the industrial training (0112881310).
modules.
For further information about the Certificate
However, they shall still require to successfully programme in Industrial Studies Animal
complete 18 credits at levels 1 and 2 (from the Husbandry and Aquaculture, you can contact
categories of Industrial and Engineering), for programme coordinator Dr. (Mrs.) AGB
the award of Certificate in Industrial Studies. Aruggoda (0112881062).
This applies in addition to the condition of
Table 11
Letter denoting
Category Minimum credits Maximum credits
category
Industrial I
24 36
Engineering X
Management M 0 9
General J 0 9
Mathematics Z 0 9
Project Y 0 9
Computer literacy K 0 3
Total 36
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8.1 List of compulsory courses required for specialisation in a particular field in
Certificate in Industrial Studies
Areas of Specialisations
Courses
AEI2330
AEI2131
TTI2230
AEI2232
TTI2634
AEI2333
TTI2290
AEY2135
AEI2235
Important:
It is strongly recommended to offer TTZ1235 along with TTI2230, TTI2634 and TTI2290 for
the Certificate in Industrial Studies in Apparel Technology.
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Stand Alone Courses
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9. Stand Alone Courses
Sometimes it may be required by someone to follow a few courses for the benefit of their industrial
career development. If you are looking for such courses the Faculty of Engineering Technology has a
series of such courses covering many areas of study. You can register for these courses without
registering for a particular programme.
You can register for a maximum of 18 credits of courses in one academic year and if you later decide
to enter a regular programme then you may seek exemptions from the courses you have passed as
Stand Alone.
However, you will then have to satisfy the admission requirements for such programmes.
All the courses that are offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology are available as Stand Alone
courses.
The lists of available courses are given under section 3.9 and section 4.7.
Please note that the students require to possess the Prerequisites in respect of each of the courses or
equivalent qualifications or knowledge, to register for the individual Stand Alone courses. In the case
of PG Diploma in Construction Management, the Prerequisites for Stand Alone Courses are indicated
under the relevant section.
The tuition fee for each course is three times that of the corresponding course in the regular
Please also note that students registering for regular programmes cannot register for courses as Stand
Alone courses at the same time
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Section III
Appendices
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Appendix 1 List of alternative courses
List of alternative courses under Technology (Engineering) programme
Listed course/s Alternative Listed course/s Alternative
AEX5243 AEX5230 or AEI5243 TTX3239 TTI3239
AEX6234 AEI6234 TTX3239 TTI3235
AEX6235 AEI6235 TTX4238 TTI4238
AEX6236 AEI6236 TTX4260 TTX3255
AEX6236 AEX6231 TTX5262 TTX4231
AEX4239 AEX3230 TTX6263 TTX5237
AEX4240 AEX3232 TTX6162 TTX6231
ECX3150 & ECX4150 ECX3230 TTX6264 TTX5251
ECX4247 ECX4237 TTX6260 TTX4255
ECX4248 ECX4238 & ECX3232 TTX6261 TTX4235
ECX4252 ECX 4232 & ECX3232 MEX6235 MEX6335
ECX5243 ECX5239 MEX6236 MEX6336
ECX6243 ECX6333 MEX6240 MEX6340
ECX6250 & ECX6151 ECX6330 MEX6273 MEX6272
ECX6151 ECX5237 MEX6278 MEX5230
ECX5245 ECX5240 MEX6236 MEX6336
ECX5247 ECX5237 MEX6240 MEX6340
MEX4276 MEX3271
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Appendix 2 Credit transfer scheme
The course credits of the old curricula are transferred to course credits of the new courses according
the Table given below. If the course credits are not equivalent, an adjustment is made by adding
and/or deducting credits as the case may be, at appropriate levels and categories for some courses.
This correction is indicated by a code (known as virtual code) beginning with letters VC followed by
category letter, level and one third of the credit rating. The letter F is used to denote negative credits.
In the virtual code F is equal to 1.
The grades of the new courses are determined as given below depending upon the type of conversion.
However, old training course/s shall be converted to relevant training modules/s and such training
modules shall be given a Pass irrespective of the grade/s of the old training course/s.
Conversion type Grade of the new course
The new course acquires the marks from the old course, and grade is determined
One to one:
accordingly.
All new courses are assigned the marks of the old course and grades are determined
One to many:
accordingly.
Credit based weighted average mark is calculated for old courses and allocated to the
Many to one:
new course. The grade is determined accordingly.
Credit based weighted average mark is calculated for old courses and assigned to all new
Many to many:
courses. The grades are determined accordingly.
Transfer scheme from old course(s)/training module(s) to new course(s)/training module(s) under the New Technology
(Engineering) programme
Old courses Equivalent course/s or training module/s
Courses offered by the Department of Agricultural and Plantation Engineering
AEX2130 Nature and environment AEX3110 Nature and environment
Courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECK3131 C programming MEK3170 C programming
ECX2330 Principles of electricity ECX3210 Electro-techniques
ECX4240 Automotive electronics MEX4242 Automotive electronics
ECX4242 Control systems MEX4243 Controls systems engineering
ECX6330 Electronic systems + VCX5300 + VCX6F00 +
ECX5330 Electronic systems
VCX6F00 + VCX6F00
ECX6333 Microwave engineering & applications +
ECX6233 Microwave communication systems
VCX6F00
ECY6398 Individual project (Computer, Electrical,
ECY6498 Individual project Type A
Electronic and Communication engineering)
ECW3290 Specific training I (Electronics) ECW3001 Industrial training I (Electronics)
ECW4291 Specific training II (Software) ECW4001 Industrial training II (Software)
ECW4292 Specific training II (Power) ECW4002 Industrial training II (Power)
ECW4293 Specific training II (Communication) ECW4003 Industrial training II (Communication)
ECW5001 Industrial training II (Software-
ECW5291 Specific training II (Software-undergraduate)
undergraduate)
ECW5002 Industrial training II (Power-
ECW5292 Specific training II (Power-undergraduate)
undergraduate)
ECW5293 Specific training II (Communication- ECW5003 Industrial training II (Communication-
undergraduate) undergraduate)
Courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy of Engineering
MPZ1330 Pure mathematics MPZ2310 Pure mathematics
MPZ1331 Applied mathematics MPZ2311 Applied mathematics
MPZ3231 Engineering mathematics IA +
MPZ3230 Engineering mathematics I
MPZ3132 Engineering mathematics IB
MPZ5330 Engineering mathematics III MPZ5230 Engineering mathematics III + VCZ5100
for Btech MPZ4140 Discrete mathematics I +
MPZ6231 Discrete mathematics
MPZ5140 Discrete mathematics II + VCZ6200 +
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VCZ4F00 + VCZ5F00
For BSE MPZ4160 Discrete mathematics I +
MPZ6231 Discrete mathematics MPZ5160 Discrete mathematics II + VCZ6200 +
VCZ4F00 + VCZ5F00
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LSE1201 / LSL1201/ LSL3201/ LSE1304/ LSE1301
English for English for technology I or or LSE3204 English for General Academic Purpose
LSE2201/ LSL2201/ LSL4201 English for technology
Part II
Transfer scheme from old course(s)/training module(s) to new course(s)/training module(s) under the New Industrial
Studies programme
Course/s in the old curriculum Equivalent course/s or training module/s
AEX3231 Soil management, tillage and traction AEI3235 Land and soil tillage management
AEX3233 Post harvest technology I AEI3236 Postharvest biology and technology I
AEX3232 Plant & soil science AEX4240 Plant & soil science
AEX3230 Crop Production & Farming Systems AEX4239 Crop Production & Farming Systems
AEX5230 Power and machinery in agriculture AEI5243 Farm power and machinery
AEI5243 Farm power and machinery AEX5243 Farm power and machinery
AEX5231 Post harvest technology II AEI5244 Postharvest biology and technology II
AEX6230 Environment control in agricultural structures AEI6234 Environment control in farm structures
AEX6231 Processing of food products AEI6236 Food processing
AEX6233 Hydrology AEI6235 Hydrology and water resources
AEI5243 Farm power and machinery AEX5243 Farm power and machinery
AEI6234 Environment control in farm structures AEX6234 Environment control in farm structures
AEI6236 Food processing AEX6236 Food processing
AEI6235 Hydrology and water resources AEX6235 Hydrology and water resources
AEI6236 Food processing AEX6236 Food processing
AEW3291 Specific training I (Agriculture) AEW4002 Industrial training I (Agriculture)
PSZ3182 Biostatistics PCU1142 Biostatistics
PSU1182 Biostatistics PCU1142 Biostatistics
PSZ4130 Design and analysis of experiments PCU2142 Design and analysis of experiments
PSU2182 Design and analysis of experiments PCU2142 Design and analysis of experiments
PCU3141 Biostatistics PCU1141 Biostatistics
PCU3142 Design and analysis of experiments PCU2142 Design and analysis of experiments
CEX2312 Engineering properties of Materials and
CEX1330 Engineering Properties of Materials
TTX2313 Physics for technology
ECK2130 Word for windows FEK2130 Word for windows
ECK2132 Excel for windows FEK2132 Excel for windows
AEK2130 Word for windows FEK2130 Word for windows
MEX3211 Communicating engineering
MEX2230 Communicating engineering information
information
MEX2331 Heat and fluids MEX3212 Basic thermo fluids
MPZ1330 Pure mathematics MPZ2310 Pure mathematics
MPZ1331 Applied mathematics MPZ2311 Applied mathematics
MPZ3231 Engineering mathematics IA +
MPZ3230 Engineering mathematics I
MPZ3132 Engineering mathematics IB
MPZ5330 Engineering mathematics III MPZ5230 Engineering mathematics III + VCZ5100
TTI3239 Garment analysis and sewing machinery TTX3239 Garment analysis and sewing machinery
TTI4238 Garment manufacture TTX4238 Garment manufacture
TTW3290 Specific training (Yarn manufacture) TTW5003 Industrial training (Yarn manufacture)
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Course/s in the old curriculum Equivalent course/s or training module/s
TTW3291 Specific training (Weaving) TTW5004 Industrial training (Weaving)
TTW5005 Industrial training (Textile chemical
TTW3292 Specific training (Textile chemical processing) processing)
TTW3293 Specific training (Apparel I) TTW4001 Industrial training (Apparel I)
TTW3294 Specific training (Fashion design) TTW4002 Industrial training (Fashion design)
TTW4293 Specific training (Apparel II) TTW5001 Industrial training (Apparel II)
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Appendix 3 -Application for Evaluation of Qualifications for
Exemptions
Only those who possess qualifications NOT listed in the following schedules need to apply.
(i) Exemptions applicable to Technology (Engineering) Programme of study
(ii) Exemptions applicable to Industrial Studies Programme of study
(iii) Exemptions applicable to Software Engineering Programme of study
IMPORTANT
Please note that only full qualifications are considered and part qualifications will not be accepted. You are
advised to check your qualifications with relevant departments and apply only if necessary.
You are to send the completed application form to Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open
University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda 10250 by 25th September 2015.
Please note that applicant should provide certified English translations if the originals are in any other language.
If you apply for Evaluation of Qualifications, please remember to ask at the registration counter whether you
have been granted additional exemptions, when you come for the registration.
Note: The exemption form can be downloaded from the faculty webpage: http://www.ou.ac.lk/eng/
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Application for Evaluation of Qualifications for Exemptions Academic Year: 2015/16
Part A
Students Personal Information:
2. Full Name:
3. Home Address:
6. Have you checked whether your qualifications are already listed in the exemption schedules? Yes/No
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Part B
1. Please tick the programme/field you hope to follow at OUSL
Local Physics
Cambridge Chemistry
Edxcel English
4. List out the Courses/subjects/programmes already qualified and relevant courses in OUSL
programme from which exemptions are requested by you. Indicate the relevant course codes by
referring the Student Guide Book.
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Part C
List the Particulars of the Qualification you already possess and that need to be evaluated:
(If you possess more than one qualification to be evaluated, please include additional copies of Part C & Part D
of this form together with relevant documents)
Part D
Details of courses/programme mentioned in Part C
1. Number of hours spent on each subject (Use separate sheet if necessary)
2. List out the Laboratory experiments done in each subject to be evaluated (Use separate sheet if
necessary)
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Signature of Applicant Date
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Appendix 4- Details of the scholarships
University Bursary
University Bursary is awarded by OUSL to the value of 50% of the tuition fees of courses, for
which the student registers for during particular academic year.
A student may be awarded a University Bursary in two academic years of different levels
of programmes.
Eligibility Criteria
Student should be registered for a programmes of study of a minimum duration of 2 years.
Student should have sat & attained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the final examinations of
courses adding up to a total of at least 18 credits at the particular level in the previous year.
No disciplinary action should now been taken against the student.
The gross family income of the student shall be less than 480, 000/=
b. In the subsequent year/s the student shall be required to register for a minimum of 27 credits of
courses at the OUSL and successfully complete all the credits s/he registered for in the same
academic year. However, if a student chooses to register for credits more than 27 credits, s/he
shall be required to complete even the additional credits they have registered for to become
eligible for the bursary.
c. A student who fulfils the requirements given in (a) or (b) for the first time will be eligible for an
award of a bursary equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee in the next academic year.
d. Similarly a student who fulfils the requirements given in (a) or (b) for the second time will be
eligible for an award of a bursary equivalent to 20% of the tuition fee in the next academic year.
e. Likewise a student who fulfils the requirements given in (a) or (b) for the third time will be
eligible for an award of a bursary equivalent to 30% of the tuition fee in the next academic year.
f. The bursary amounts awarded to the students as per (c), (d) and (e) above, would be set aside
from the tuition fee for the next academic year.
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Mahapola scholarships
Mahapola scholarships are awarded by Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund
Value of Rs. 8000/= each towards the payment of tuition fees of courses
The scholarship payments will be made in two instalments
The second instalment will be paid only if the conduct & academic performance of the
students are satisfactory.
Eligibility Criteria
Students should have been registered for courses at level 4 or above.
Student should not be employed
Student should not have exceeded the age of 30 yrs on the date of selection.
Student should have sat and attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in the
final examination of courses adding up to a total of at least 18 credits the particular level in the
previous year.
Parental income ceiling should be equal or less than 300,000/= with the relevant concessions per
annum added to the income ceiling as specified by the UGC.
Students will be required to provide a letter from Grama sevaka to certify the annual parental
income.
No disciplinary action should have been taken against the student.
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Appendix 5 Explanatory Notes for Filling the Application Form
Before you start filling the Application Form please read the following explanatory notes. It will help you to
understand the questions and eventually help you to fill in the form.
When filling out this form please use BLOCK CAPITAL letters. If a question does not apply to you write NA.
Write one number or letter in each box. Write X in appropriate boxes.
A. PROGRAMME CHOICE
Programme Code consists of four boxes. Boxes 1 & 2 are for writing the Programme. For example if you have selected the,
Bachelor of Technology Honours Programme you should write the code corresponding to Bachelor of Technology Honours
Programme, that is BT, in the first two boxes as shown below.
B T
Boxes 3 & 4 are for writing the Specialisation. For example if you have selected the Mechanical Engineering specialisation,
you should write the code corresponding to that specialisation that is 03, in the boxes 3 & 4 as shown below.
B T 0 5
Those who wish to register for Animal Husbandry and Aquaculture should state the programme code as CI and leave the boxes
3 & 4 blank.
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A5. If you are a current student write your Registration Number here.
A6. If you have followed an OUSL programme previously, state your previous OUSL student Registration Number here.
B. PERSONAL INFORMATION
B1. Title
Write X in appropriate box.
B2. National Identity Card No. Print one number or letter in each box.
NIC number is compulsory for all Sri Lankan students to register with the OUSL. Currently, if you do not possess
one, you are advised to obtain one prior to the registration, which will be in May 2012.
B4. Initials
Print one letter in each box.
N . S . . . . . . . .
B9. Gender
Write X in appropriate box.
B10. Civil Status
Write X in appropriate box.
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B12. Telephone Numbers
Write all your contact telephone numbers (ten digits) in the appropriate columns
C. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
D. WORK EXPERIENCE
D1. Status
Write X in appropriate box.
E. SELECTION TEST
E1. Please ignore this section as it is not relevant to students enrolling with the Faculty of Engineering
Technology.
F. DECLARATION OF APPLICANT
Please go through the duly filled Sample Application Form given in the next two pages.
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Appendix 6 Sample application form
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