LMS - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

AS3102 is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Animal Science in the third year and designed to equip students with knowledge on animal based products, handling and primary processing in order to improve throughput, quality and wholesomeness

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    1.  Describe basic principles of wildlife management and evaluate the levels                 of   biodiversity at different habitats in Sri Lanka.

This elective course provides a comprehensive introduction to important management aspects of pet animal care, with an emphasis on dogs as the species of interest. 

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This course is designed to introduce graduate students to understand the role of insects in the natural ecosystem and their significance in agriculture. But the emphasis of this course will be on insect morphology and physiology, insect ecology and behavior as well as explore their classification up to the Order level and beyond Order level of several members of common Orders. By the end of this course students should be able to recognize common insects and the many important ways they affect human life. This course provides a foundation to equip students for careers in agriculture, pest management and biodiversity conservation.

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The subject Principles of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology describes the structure and interactions of cellular molecules that are essential for biological processes in the cells and techniques important to dissect the biological processes in science.

Aim of the course is to provide students with theory and practical skils in crop protection. Mainly focused on diagnose and manage pests, diseases, physiological disorders and weed. 

Aims:

1. Develop understanding in modern concepts of crop protection

2. Developing competencies in evaluating novel pest and disease management approaches

3. Utilizing various advanced tools in plant protection

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Computer Awareness (CC1002) is a compulsory course which covers the basic theoretical and practical components that required for using a computer in order to achieve basic ICT related functionalities in effective manner. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office environment are mainly used as software environment.

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This course has developed to improve the mathematical skills of the students who are coming from the biological science background. The course reviews the basic mathematical skills in the fields of algebra, geometry and trigonometry at the beginning. Then the principles of differentiation, limits, maxima and minima, and integration are discussed. Finally the uses of mathematical tools in agriculture and allied fields will be practiced.

Credits: 2

Offered to: ARMT (Old Curriculum) as a Compulsory course, ABM (Old Curriculum) as a Compulsory course and GT (Old Curriculum) as a Compulsory course.

This course is developed to give some advanced knowledge on computer packages specially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and basic knowledge on database management system with MS Access. Further students can work with computer hardware, network and Internet & Email. 

Credits: 2

Offered to: GT (New Curriculum) as a Compulsory course.

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Credits: 2

Offered to: ABM (New Curriculum) as a Compulsory course.

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This course provides the essential knowledge required to prepare a scientific write-up. The course is offered in the final year first semester to assist students in developing their dissertation in the following semester. 

This course intended to provide basic knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of crop production. This is a compulsory course offered by the Department of Crop Science for undergraduates of BSc in Agricultural Resource Management and Technolgy, BSc in Green Technology and BSc in Agribusiness Management degree programs.

Credits: 02 (New Curriculum)

The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge and practice on fundamental concepts of Agriculture. This is a compulsory course offered by the Department of Crop Science for undergraduates of BSc in Agricultural Resource Management and Technolgy, BSc in Green Technology and BSc in Agribusiness Management degree programs.

Credits: 02

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Intended Learning Objectives (ILOs) 

1. Acquire knowledge on concepts, principles and importance of commercial nursery management
2. Develop an understanding of different types of nursery structures along with their role in commercial nursery
3. Develop skills and knowledge on different sexual and asexual propagation methods practiced in commercial nursery
4. Develop skills and knowledge on cultural and management practices in commercial nursery
5. Develop an understanding about rules and regulations in commercial nursery management (Financial, Marketing and Personnel)
6. Develop skills necessary to plan, establish and manage commercial scale nursery independently

Designing different cropping systems to achieve ecological, economic and social sustainability while using limited resources is the main objective of this course. This one-credit course is compulsory for students who specialise in Crop Science in their final year.

1 Credit (Compulsory- Non-GPA) ARMT

Aims and Objectives

This module provides an opportunity to practice/experience the gained knowledge on production technologies, marketing of cut flowers and foliage species and understanding of the hi-tech floriculture through field visits. The supportive industries related to floriculture will be discussed. Module also covers the principles of landscape gardening through visiting landscape sites

2 credit (Elective) ARMT and AB

Aims and Objectives

This module covers the topics of basic requirements and techniques of plant tissue culture. Module provides an understanding of how these techniques can apply in producing crop species. It also provides an understanding of applications of plant tissue culture techniques in crop improvements, breeding, germplasm conservation and synthetic seed production

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Consumer Behaviour (EC2104) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the Second year I Semester. This is a compulsory course for Second year students in the BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

Consumer Behaviour (EC21205) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the Second year I Semester. This is a compulsory course for Second year students in the BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

Principles of Communication and Knowledge Dissemination (EC3101) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the Third year I Semester. This is a compulsory course for Third year both students in the BSc Hons in Agriculture Resource Management and Technology and  BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

Marketing Management (EC3103) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the Third year I Semester. This is a compulsory course for Third year students in the BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

Entrepreneurship (EC3105) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the 3rd year I Semester. This is a compulsory course for 3rd year students in the BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

Agricultural Extension (EC3202) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the Third year II Semester. This is a compulsory course for Third year students in the BSc Hons in Agriculture Resource Management and Technology and  BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

Course Aim/Intended Learning Outcomes:

This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) enhances knowledge and skills for tackling complex issues such as the evolution of natural ecosystems, processes, ecosystem fragility and resilience, disturbances that can lead to changes in ecosystems, conserve major ecological services and restore natural resources for the long-term sustainability of the production of goods and services by agricultural systems. This will cover; the broader adaptation and development strategies on resilience and transformation; reducing vulnerability of agro ecosystems; sustainable development; ecosystem management; disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation; extreme events and their  impacts on ecosystems. Examples of extreme events and their relationship with changing climate will be outlined.

Learners will learn about the design, construction, implementation and monitoring of nature-based solutions for urban ecosystems and the ecological coherence of sustainable cities. Will be able to apply concepts and tools of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) and ecosystem based adaptation. This module will address conservation and structural mitigation of various hazards as well as climate change adaptation related approaches. In addition, agro-ecological restoration will be included under this module. Sustainable land and water management tools for Eco-DRR and principles of spatial planning and community-based tools for Eco-DRR. “Climate Justice”, which integrates social justice and examines issues such as equality, human rights, collective rights and historical responsibilities for climate change will be also incorporated into this module. Students will be able to adapt to the unexpected change in socio-ecological systems which continue to support human well-being.  Students will be able to design own ecosystem-based project for increasing resilience and reducing climate risks.

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Course Capsule: 

Energy in water, Power contained in Static and flowing water, Components in a hydropower system, Energy assessment, Site assessment; configuration, sizing, installation and maintenance issues of a micro hydropower system, economic evaluation. Tidal waves Energy, Nuclear energy, Fuel cells and Hybrid technologies.

This is compulsory Three credit course module for the Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Green Technology for Semester 2-1

Course Coordinator: Dr. BM Jinendra

Teaching Panel : Dr. BM Jinendra, Mrs. CP Rupasinghe, Prof. GY Jayasinghe, Mr. PP Ruwanpathirana

Course ILOs:

1)Understand energy components in globe and local energy balance equations and familiarizing of world trends and the difference should be in managing energy-based strategies based on global and local prospective

2)Emphasize and explain the environmental consequences due to excessive use of fossil fuel and urgent priority need of promoting renewable energy and the challenges of it (with relevant IEA statistics)

3)Understand the key technology behind different types of renewable energy harvesting and utilizing systems. Hydro, tidal waves energy, nuclear energy, fuel cells and hybrid technologies

4)Estimate the energy in a water, following the basic designing steps of a hydroelectric scheme and their functions in a non-conventional hydropower system layout

Course Capsule: The course consists of theory and practical revelation on Energy flows and suppliers, Energy basics (Units, measurements, etc.), Global and Domestic energy demand, Energy inputs and Outputs in Agricultural Products, Energy sources, Energy flow in production process, Energy auditing, Energy conservation.

Course ILOs: After completion of the course student will be able to: 

• Explain input and output of Agriculture products in relation to energy basis. 
• Analyze the energy demanding systems of farm and their energy consumption. 
• Explain the importance of aware with the energy demanding units of farms based on energy auditing practices.
• Explain about energy measuring units and their conversions. 
• Discuss about energy types, applications and conversions. 
• Apply energy calculation formula at energy auditing practices.
• Explain the energy input and output of buildings and production premises and water pumps. 
• Describe about energy wasting points of buildings. 
• Explain the purpose and functions of energy auditing equipment. 
• Apply the energy auditing methodologies for energy audit.

Total number of Credits and Contact Hours: (2 credits :15T+30P)

Teaching Panel : Prof. P L A G Alwis (CC), Ms. C P Rupasinghe, Mr. KMTS Bandara, Mr. PP Ruwanpathirana

Course Outline: EN2204 Biogas Technology (2:15 T + 30 P)

Course Description

This course has been designed to provide basic knowledge on biogas technology. The following subtopics will be covered at the end of the course.

Importance of biogas production, biological process involved in anaerobic digestion, suitable raw materials, factors affecting for biogas production, uses of biogas, designing of small biogas digesters, construction of a digester, design parameters of large scale biogas reactors, large scale biogas reactors for electricity generation, uses of digested material etc.

 Objective of the Course

The main objective of this course is to deliver knowledge, skill and practical experience on biogas technology.

 Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the students will be able to;

• Explain the biological process involved in anaerobic digestion
• Explain the sub-processes involved in anaerobic digestion
• Identify the different types of biogas digesters
• List the factors affecting for biogas production
• Design a biogas systems for home gardens
• Sizing of large scale biogas reactors
• Demonstrate the various uses of digested material
• Describe/demonstrate various application of biogas

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 operations. 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 Science in Green Technology for Semester 3-1

Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) (Auto CAD and Solid Works), Three dimensional modeling, Introduction to programming languages, Introduction to variable types, Introduce programming environment in Visual Basic, Defining, Declaring, Initializing variables in Visual Basic, Sub programmes in Visual Basic, Control constructors in Visual Basic, Debugging a programme, Error handling in Visual Basic. 

Management of agricultural production and processing systems needs controlled levels of inputs to gain utmost benefits. This controlling is only possible if the parameters are measured correctly. However, most of the measuring and quantification methods are destructive. They are neither environmentally friendly no destruction free. In contrary there are possible non-destructive testing methods. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a multivariate data investigation technique that uses the near-infrared region (800 - 2,500nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum. NIRS, is an instrument based technology that does not depend on destructive chemical analytical procedures, is now being used successfully in many agricultural and manufacturing industries worldwide due to its flexibility and reliability in determine quality parameters for biological materials.

As such, this course module will   provide the undergraduates a sound knowledge on basics about non-destructive testing and a deep theoretical and practical knowledge about NIR spectroscopy as a non-destructive techniques to be used in agricultural based systems.

This is compulsory Two credit course module for the Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Green Technology for Semester 4-1

By following this course, the students will get a knowledge on the structure and composition of both macro and micro biomolecules. Further, the students will get a practical experience on identification and quantification of the macro and micro molecules during their practical lessons.

   Number of Credits: 02 (15T+30P)

   Offered to both ARMT and AB as Compulsory course in the New Curriculum                    

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This course will give an overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations.

Course Coordinator: Dr. (Ms) Buddhika Perumpuli

Teaching Panel: Dr. (Ms) Buddhika Perumpuli

                          Dr. (Ms) Sumali Fernando

The objective of this course is to make students identify a given research problem, and to implement the research project according to the research plan and ethics, and finally to propose recommendations for potential applications. 

Course Coordinator: Dr. (Ms) Buddhika Perumpuli 

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 Science in Green Technology for Semester 2-1

Classifying a problem, Problem solving processes, The Quality Control problem solving approach, Traditional Seven Tools (Q7) [Flow Charts, Run Charts, Histograms, Pareto Diagrams, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Scatter Diagrams, Control Charts],  New Management Tools (N7) for Quality Control (Affinity Diagram, Interrelationship diagram, Tree diagram, Prioritization matrix, Matrix diagram or quality table, Process decision program chart, Activity network diagram),  Select and use appropriate tools and techniques for controlling, improving and measuring quality

This is compulsory Two credit course module for the Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Green Technology for Semester 3-2

The course “Wetland resources management” is designed to make students aware about the importance of wetlands resources, understand wetland soils and environment, and comprehend on their conservation and management. The course is developed for students to identify specific features of wetland soils and other important components, related to different types of wetlands; different adaptations exist in wetlands; how wetland soils differ from other soil types; and the importance of wetlands and wetland soils in nature; conservation and management strategies; fundamental concepts of wetland restoration.

SS3101 Land Resource Management

• SS3101 is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Soil Science in the 3rd year. This is a compulsory course for students in the BSc Hons in Agricultural Resource Management & Technology degree program. This could be taken as an elective course by students enrolled in other degree programs offered by the Faculty.
• This course builds on the basic and applied Soil Science learned during first and second years of the degree programs.

Agriculture, being one of the biggest land users, land-use management is one of the key areas in maintaining sustainability in a resource-limiting environment. SDGs 12 and 15 directly address land use management while most of the other SDGs address it at varying levels. Therefore, this course was designed to give the students the basics of land use planning. Although this course focuses more on agriculture-based land uses, the students will be capable of understanding spatial planning which covers a wider scope.

SS4101 is a 2-Credit Compulsory Course offered by the Department of Soil Science for the students who specialize in Soil Science in the BSc. in Agricultural Resource Management and Technology Degree. This course will allow the students to understand the physical principles and processes, including soil water and air dynamics, that govern the behavior of soil, the influence of human activity on soil structure and function, sustainable use, and conservation of soil.

SS4103 Soil Biology & Biochemistry

SS41202 Environmental Soil Chemistry