LMS - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

GIS and remote sensing tools are useful components in almost any aspect of modern science, technology and management disciplines today. It helps for effective utilization of limited natural resources in various activities from average regional planning aspects up to global military purposes. It is also an essential tool for emerging smart agriculture based systems today. Therefore, the aim of this course is to provide the students with essential subject matter components in GIS and remote sensing in natural resource management. The core subject themes are included from data acquisition up to various mode of graphical presentations and field operation excitations. The course will also provide the students with hands on experience of data acquisition and handling, mapping, multivariate data handling, aerial photography, and Image analysis, interpretation including a case study: project based on selected theme of Sri Lankan map (disaster risk/ poverty etc.)

This is compulsory Two credit course module for the Degree Program Bachelor of Agricultural Resource Management and Technology for Semester 4-1

Modern Electronics era started late 1940 and is just past 80 years' flag. It is still the key driving force for the modern science and technology. It is a magnificent platform for all modern sophisticated innovations and in various applied sciences. So does in the field of agriculture as well. With the emerging trend of smart farming technology concepts, there are various systems for sensor embedded electronics to play a vital role in agriculture. Electronic based systems accumulate large amount of data on soil, crop and weather status while controlling and managing fertigation, weeding, watering, pruning, harvesting and various other practices.  They are vital in controlling systems employed in indoor plant houses for controlling Temperature, RH, light pH and EC in artificial intensive cultivation systems. This Optional course is for final year students who are seeking essential knowledge to work in hardware components of all above mentioned electronic applications in the field of Agriculture.

This is Two Credit Elective course module for the Degree Program Bachelor of Agricultural Resource Management and Technology for Semester 4-1

Aim of the course

To provide knowledge on evaluating and implementing various Modelling methodologies for specific systems, with a particular emphasis on environmental and ecosystem management. Following introductory lectures covering fundamental modelling principles, the course will primarily emphasize practical application, often commencing with a brief overview lecture before delving into modelling exercises.

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

This course will guide you plan a research project, write your research paper/ thesis, and publish your research paper.