LMS - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

This course is designed to make students aware on hygienic strategies and common health problems found in farm animals, and to equip students with appropriate preventive measures to minimize health risks in animal production. Those approaches are essential to maximize the profit in farm operations. Furthermore, students are given a basic knowledge on one health, zoonotic disease threats and notifiable diseases. This course also prepares the students to Practical Livestock Production course.

AS31202 - Livestock Genomics

Department of Agric. Biology offers this compulsory course for the students following BSc. Green Technology in the first year second semester. 

Course overview:

This course mainly aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the undergraduates for serving as researchers, academics, scientists, and technical personalities in biotechnology-related fields in any country in the future. Lessons in this course will guide the students to integrate their knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology to develop strategies to overcome environmental pollution problems. Thus, the course ensures improving the critical thinking of the students guides them through a rewarding career development in the field of environmental biology, and supports lifelong learning.

The Introductory Plant Pathology course is offered to provide students the opportunity to acquire knowledge related to contemporary themes in the area of plant pathology with the following course objectives.

 Credits 02

 Offered to ARMT (New Curriculum) as a compulsory course

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. 

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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.

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.

Career Development (CC3203) is a 2 credit course offered in the third year second semester. This is a compulsory course for the third year students in BSc Hons in Green Technology degree program and elective course for the third year students in BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program. This module develops skills of undergraduates to identify personality development issues, self-planning, organizing and directing toward successful career and personal life.

This course is developed to give basic knowledge on database management systems to students who can work with database management systems and create simple databases.

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: 03 (Old Curriculum)

Aims:

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

The course provides the opportunity for the students to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in Protected Agriculture.  This course contains lectures, practical, quizzes, presentations and assignments.

Principles of Business Management (EC1202) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the first year II Semester. This is a compulsory course for first year students in the BSc Hons in Agribusiness Management degree program.

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.

Business Management and Entrepreneurship (EC3106) 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 Green Technology degree programs

Human Resource Management (EC3108) is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Agriculture Economics in the third year first Semester. This is an elective course for Third year students in the BSc Hons in Green Technology degree program.

This course provides the students with knowledge on concepts of applied traditional technologies to achieve the power requirement in agricultural activities and their evolution up to the modern technologies. Course will deliver background knowledge with practical exposure that allows students to examine the ideal situations of power application in farming systems, engineering structures with critically analyse the possible improvements on mechanization.

At the emerging trend of dramatic global crisis, pandemics and pressure of predicaments, policymakers are compelled to step back and re-define their TOR in "development". Otherwise, noble development goals of a nation could be achieved or encouraged by understanding the roots of moral principles, ethical codes and value systems that led many Asian countries sustainably flourish natural resources for generations. Especially, when the existing systems adhere to a heritage witnesses for excellent unparalleled creativity, ingenuity and prosperity as stated in the past records of Sri Lankan Chronicles.  As such, aim of this course is to provide the students with wider understanding of sustainable management stance of Sri Lankans i.e. historical records of biodiversity conservation, ingenuity of water managements, tools of building construction and heritage managements that had maintained prosperity of our nation between the generations. The cause will enable the students to critically analyze, the sustainable system strategies before the colonial era and the causes of system collapsed during the post-colonial period, especially during the last five decade. The course will facilitate the students to open up green avenues for effective utilization of natural resources when achieving sustainable development goals.

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

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

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

• To understand the geospatial data management systems, overall framework, components, procedures and the applications of GIS and RS. 
• To explain basic Cartography and their presentation modes, compare them in Raster and vector data formats. Geodesy, Geographic coordinate system, projection etc. in GIS and RS.   
• Perform various data analysis operation functions of GIS from data acquisition up to thematic mapping (various tools on data acquisition, storing and management, manipulation, displaying and visualization procedures in Arc GIS).
•  Work on GIS & RS projects on electromagnetic data detection, recording, interpretation, characterization on images to extract valuable information via selected agro ecosystem project events. 

Assessment (Assessment methods & proportional marks assigned)

• Formative assessments (Ex:- on-class assessment/continuous assessment)

• Summative assessments (Ex: end semester evaluation)

                         End Semester Examination – 70%

Course Coordinator: Dr. BM Jinendra

Teaching Panel: Dr. BM Jinendra, Dr. P.P. Ruwanpathirana

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

This course has been designed to provide basic knowledge on land surveying and leveling techniques. The following subtopics will be covered during the course course.

Importance of surveying, definitions, basic measurements (distance and angle, different types of surveying techniques, error checking and calibrations; Principles of leveling, importance definitions, importance in leveling in agriculture, data recording, error checking, methods of direct leveling, sources of error in leveling, etc.

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. 

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                    

This course is designed to make the student understand different preservation and processing techniques used in the food industry. 

Course Coordinator: Dr. (Ms) Maduka Subodhinee

Teaching Panel: Senior Prof. VS Jayamanne

                          Dr. (Ms) Buddhika Perumpuli

                          Dr. (Ms) Maduka Subodhinee

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

Energy is one of the key factors in all living systems today where every possible effort to maximize the efficiency of use is vital and appreciable. Properly designed installed electrical wiring as well as correctly selected and sized air conditioning systems can significantly contribute to the saving of energy as well as the initial cost. For instance, In a building, the whole load of the installation doesn’t use at the same time. In other words, we do not use all the loads at once at home i.e., we do not switch on all the fans, light points, all air conditioners, TV, fridge, water heaters,  electric iron etc. at once. Therefore, the designer should keep this in mind (diversity factor) while selecting the proper and most suitable size of cable for electrical wiring installation. Similarly, Selection of worst possible conditions in sizing air conditioning system may lead excessively large heating or cooling equipment but such conditions prevails only very few hours. Therefore suitable scientific principles for sizing an Air Conditioning system is necessary. Appropriate selection will also bring easy operation conducive environment for the residence and special ambient needs demand for industrial working environments as well.  As such, this optional course will provide the third year students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to perform a building wiring and air conditioning system from the initial planning stage up to completion of the installation.

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

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Soil is a unique and fascinating part of our planet. It's the only place on Earth where the hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), lithosphere (rock), and biosphere (life) all come together. More than just dirt, soil is a living system that supports crucial environmental processes, making life on land possible.

One of the most exciting areas in modern soil science is soil biodiversity. In fact, the revised World Soil Charter (FAO, 2015) highlights how vital this is for our future. Yet, despite its importance, soil biology—especially the role of soil animals—remains one of the least understood aspects of the soil.

This course will dive into the hidden world of soil creatures, exploring their incredible diversity, how they contribute to essential soil processes, and how they interact with other species and the environment. You’ll also learn how their populations change over time and how human activities and environmental factors influence them.

Have a look at these videos to get an idea about the subject. I have a lot of interesting stuff ready for you to do in the field and the class this semester. If the videos do not appear on your browser, copy these links and play on YouTube.

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.

The interpretation of data and communication is designed to help students aware that how the the data that has been collected have to be interpreted and presented. The course is expected to guide them to identify how the data can be used in an understandable format to interpret  their direction and goals in research. This will help in the process of assigning meaning to the collected information and determining conclusions, in accordance with objectives. The course will further provide a structure and consistent foundation to properly present the results. This will include verbal communication to an audience in a proper way, insisting on significance and implications of the findings.

SS4102 Soil Chemistry

• SS4102 is a 2 credit course offered by the Department of Soil Science in the 4th year. This is a compulsory course for final year Soil Science students in the BSc Hons in Agricultural Resource Management & Technology degree program.
• This course builds on the basic and applied Soil Science learned during first, second and third years of the program.

The aims of this course are to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of theory and skills for applications on: minerals in the soil environment; structure and formation of clay minerals, specific surface and cation exchange capacity of clay minerals;  chemistry of the soil solution, soil acidity and carbonate equilibria, metal complexation reactions, precipitation-dissolution and oxidation-reactions in soil environment; concept of water quality and management options in addressing water quality issues.

SS41103 Soil Ecosystem & Dynamics of Organic Matter