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STUDENT GUIDEBOOK
2016 / 2017
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 for future reference.
However, information contained in subsequent guidebooks and other official
communications will supersede the content in this book. You are also strongly
advised to refer the Faculty website for current updates with regard to study
programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology.
From the academic year 2016/2017 onwards all students who wish to sit for the
Final Examination of any course is required to apply for the same. Application
procedure will be conveyed to you. Further, from the academic year 2017/2018
onwards all students registered for a course will be able to sit the final
examination through application, irrespective of their obtained Continuous
Assessment Mark for the course.
Interim Qualifications
From the academic year 2016/2017 onwards all students who wish to obtain
interim qualification from a study programme will be required to apply for the
same. When such interim qualification is obtained by a student, it will be stated
in the transcript of the main study programme.
Dates for the Registration - 2016/17
Type of Centres Dates Number
Registration of dates
Colombo 2017/01/25, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 2017/01/29, 07
2017/01/30, 2017/01/31, 2017/02/01
Kandy 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
2017/01/31
Matara 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
2017/01/31
Anuradhapura 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
Re-Registration 2017/01/31
Jaffna 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
2017/01/31
Batticaloa 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
2017/01/31
Kurunegala 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
2017/01/31
Badulla 2017/01/25, 2017/01/26, 2017/01/27, 2017/01/28, 05
2017/01/31
Colombo 2017/02/06, 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08, 2017/02/09, 06
2017/02/12, 2017/02/13
Kandy 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Matara 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Jaffna 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
New Registration Batticaloa 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Anuradhapura 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Kurunegala 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Badulla 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Kalutara 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Rathnapura 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Ambalanthota 2017/02/07, 2017/02/08 04
2017/02/09, 2017/02/11
Late Registration All Regional Centres 2017/02/14, 2017/02/15, 2017/02/16 03
Add / Drop All Regional Centres 2017/03/07, 2017/03/08, 2017/03/09 03
Drop only All Regional Centres Last date 2017/04/21 -
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.
Prof. S. A. Ariadurai
Vice Chancellor
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.
Let me welcome you as one of the prospective student of the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the
Open University of Sri Lanka.
The Faculty of Engineering Technology is in existence as one of the engineering faculties under the
University Grants Commission almost 30 years and has already produced large number of graduates,
diplomats and certificate holders in Engineering and Industry related disciplines. Unlike other
conventional universities after registering with us you will follow study programmes in distance
mode. As we are committed to the open and distance education concept even if you are employed it
will be not a barrier for you to acquire higher educational qualifications. The uniqueness of our system
is that you can enter to the programme at different levels based on your qualification and go up the
ladder up-to the postgraduate level. But, as you are going to follow engineering or industry related
programme, you need to attend certain academic activities where face to face learning is involved.
Being a pioneer of open and distance education 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 programmes 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.
As per the decision of the University Senate the faculty will redefine its credit rating as per Sri Lanka
Qualification Framework (SLQF) guidelines and will in future comply with SLQF requirements.
Therefore, at present the Faculty is taking steps to revise the curricula to comply with SLQF
requirement. More details of these changes will be notified to you in due course.
This Guidebook provides you more details about the study programmes of the Faculty, facilities
available, fee structure and other relevant information.
I am proud to state that almost all our graduates are working as engineers both in state and private
sector 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 you will select a right choice and your career prospective as a
professional in the field of engineering will be a success.
Dr. K. A. C. Udayakumar
Dean/Faculty of Engineering Technology
Table of Contents
The central component of Distant Education is The OUSL is meant primarily for working
the printed material that offers the student the students. Therefore, it is possible for a student
equivalent to lectures in a conventional to study while working, without much
university. They also provide a series of difficulty. Those students who have passed
carefully designed activities and self- GCE (A/L) may join the Honours Degree
assessment questions, which help the student to programmes directly.
develop analytical skills and independent
thought. Printed material is supplemented by While the University is making every effort to
audio-visual material, online classes, face to schedule as many activities as possible during
face discussions/clarification classes (Day- weekends and public holidays, certain activities
Schools), tutor clinics, laboratory work, such as laboratory classes and examinations
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may have to be scheduled during weekdays. and Final Examination. For the courses offered
Since the Activity Diary for the whole year is by the Faculty, these components carry equal
given to the students at the beginning of the weight. Therefore, students must effectively
academic year, it is hoped that they can plan involve in continuous learning throughout the
their work well in advance. academic year. Since a fair proportion of the
activities used to impart knowledge in distance
A student joins the OUSL for a particular education involve self study, success is only
programme by fulfilling Entry requirements possible based on motivation and commitment.
and registering for at least nine credits of
courses in the programme of study in his/her A student failing to obtain the minimum CA
first year of registration. To register for a mark stipulated for a course will not be eligible
particular course, the student should have to sit the final examination for that course, will
fulfilled the given Prerequisites for that course. be considered as a repeat student and will have
Students are allowed to change their selection to re-register for that course in a subsequent
of courses after going through the study year by re-paying the tuition fee. Repeat
material, during the subsequent Add/Drop students will not be eligible for a grade higher
Period (usually one month after the last date than C grade for the repeat course, depending
for registration), without any penalty. From the on the programme. Therefore it is strongly
last date of Add/Drop period, for a further one recommended that a student only register for
month students can withdraw from the courses the number of courses which they can cope
which they are unable to handle. In this event, within their respective time availability.
the first instalment of fees already charged will
be forfeited. A student who obtains the minimum CA mark
for a particular course but fails to obtain the
Each course in a Programme of Study is minimum pass mark at the final examination
assessed separately. Assessment consists of two will be considered as a re-sit student. Re-sit
components, namely Continuous Assessment students are not required to re-register for that
(CA) and Final Examination (FE). Continuous particular course, but should sit and pass the
assessment is not merely a means of Final examination within two subsequent
assessment; it is one of the significant means of academic years. Re-sit students can obtain only
facilitating learning. Activities such as a pass grade (grade C) for the particular course.
laboratory work, field classes, tutor marked
assignments (TMAs), presentations, mini Important Notes:
projects (MP) and continuous assessment tests 1. The Technology Engineering Degree has
(CATs) are integral parts of learning and been renamed as the Bachelor of
assessment. Technology Honours in Engineering from
the academic year 2013/2014 and this
A student is required to obtain a minimum of Award is equivalent to the Bachelor of
40% marks in continuous assessment of a Technology (Engineering) Degree.
particular course, to be eligible to sit for the
final examination. If this minimum mark is not The following will be implemented from this
obtained, the student is considered to have academic year, 2016/2017.
failed in that course and has to re-register in a 2. Students who wish to sit for the Final
subsequent year. In this event, the student can Examination of any course is required to
obtain only a simple pass (C grade) for the apply for the same.
course after successful completion.
The following will be implemented from next
academic year, 2017/2018.
A student gaining eligibility in a particular
3. A student may apply and sit for the Final
course is expected to sit the final examination in
Examination of any course irrespective of
the same year. However, facing the final
the CA mark.
examination may be postponed to a subsequent
4. A CA mark obtained for a course is only
year, within the valid period of eligibility of up valid for the academic year it was
to a maximum of 3 academic years including obtained and the subsequent year.
the year the student obtained the eligibility. 5. To successfully complete a course a
student needs to attain above the
Final mark of any course depends on the minimum CA mark for the course and
performance at both Continuous Assessment pass the final examination.
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3. Structure of the Curriculum and Courses
The curriculum of the Faculty of Engineering spend about 150 (= 625) 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, that is about 1125 (=45x25)
qualification with a particular specialisation, effective hours.
specific course combination stipulated for that
specialisation needs to be fulfilled. Thus, an average student offering the
maximum allowable credits in an academic
Courses year would be expected to spend about 38
The fundamental entity in the dissemination effective hours for studies during a week (i.e.
assuming 30 weeks of study in an academic
process of knowledge is known as a course In
year). Therefore, a student should carefully
other words, a course is equivalent to a subject.
consider the time availability before registering
for larger amounts of course credits.
Course Categories
Each course is classified into one distinct English Language Proficiency
"Course Category" denoted by a specific letter.
Requirement
Engineering X In order to register for the courses offered by
Engineering projects Y the Faculty of Engineering Technology,
Mathematics Z students need to fulfil English language
Industrial I requirements as given below.
General J
Computer literacy K Level Requirement
English L or E Concurrent registration
3 Pass in General
Management M for LSE3204 English in GCE
(A/L) or equivalent
4 Eligibility in LSE3204
Course Levels or higher English
language
Each course is also assigned a "Level", between 5&6 Pass in LSE3204 qualifications
one (1) and seven (7). The Level indicates the
relative complexity of the course content.
Levels 1 & 2 comprise the certificate Departmental Codes
programme. Levels 3 to 6 are different stages Further, the course codes also indicate the
in undergraduate study programmes leading to department offering the particular course. The
Higher Diploma & Honours Degree codes allocated for the Departments of the
qualifications. Finally, the courses of Faculty are as follows:
postgraduate programmes are placed at Levels
7 and 8. Department/Faculty conducting
Code
the course
Agricultural and Plantation
Credit Rating Engineering
AE
The Credit Rating assigned for a course reflects Civil Engineering CE
the amount of time an average student is Electrical and Computer Engineering EC
expected to devote for its study. Mathematics and Philosophy of
MP
Engineering
Total effective time expected to be spent by an Mechanical Engineering ME
average student for a course with a Credit Textile and Apparel Technology TT
Rating of one (1) is about 25 hours. The credit Faculty of Engineering Technology FE
rating of a course can be computed by
multiplying the fifth character in the Course Following are the codes for the Departments of
Code for that course by three (3). the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Ex: for the course MPZ3231 credit rating is 6 and Faculty of Natural Sciences which offer
(=23), which means the student is expected to
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certain courses for the study programmes of the 2. Thurairajah gold medal for the best final
Faculty of Engineering Technology: year project in Bachelor of Technology
Honours in Engineering programme.
Department Code 3. ERU gold medal for the Best paper
Language Studies LS published in ERU journal
Legal Studies LW 4. Mrs. S.M. Abeygunesekera de Silva gold
Mathematics & Computer Science PC medal for the best student in Mechatronics
Engineering stream.
Social Studies SS
5. Liyanaguruge Assie Annette de Silva gold
medal for the Best Student in Bachelor of
Course Codes Industrial Studies Honours (Agriculture)
The letters and numbers denoting the programme.
Departments, Categories, Levels, and Credit 6. Virtusa Academic Excellence Award for
Rating make up the code for a course. the student with highest GPA above 3.3
e.g.
Information from Course code CEX4231; Exemptions
CE X 4 2 31
Students who have academic qualifications
Department Engineering Level 4 Credit Serial
other than entry requirements (ex: NDT, B.Sc)
of Civil rating no.
Engineering 23 = 6 may be granted exemptions according to their
qualifications. The qualifications are listed
under each study programme. If you possess
Study Programmes any qualification other than these, you can
Study Programmes are made up of different seek exemptions by sending duly filled
course combinations. For the award of a application form which is downloadable from
qualification through a programme such as a the faculty webpage and sent it on or before
Certificate, Higher Diploma or a Honours 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
Training
an award should be acquired, while
Practical skills are an essential part of
fulfilling the minimum requirements at
Engineering Education, and are given due place
different Levels.
in our study programmes. Students who are
following Honours Degree programme should
ii) Minimum stipulated number of Category
complete relevant training modules as given in
Credits required for an award should be
the Course Information Section.
fulfilled by the student under each Course
Category at identified Levels.
The students undergo Workshop practice
module in the University (Colombo, Kandy,
iii) In order for the student to qualify in a
Matara, Batticaloa regional centres) and for the
Particular Field of Study, (e.g. Civil,
Industrial training they are placed in different
Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), the list of
reputed public and private organisations. In the
Compulsory Courses and relevant training
case of Industrial Studies Honours Degree
modules required for an award in that field
programme students need not follow the
of study should also be satisfied.
Workshop practice module. Those who are
working in industries relating to the particular
Special Awards field may seek exemptions for Industrial
Students who have performed extremely well training. Further details are available with the
in Honours Degree programmes are rewarded Training Engineer who looks after the matters
with gold medals. The gold medals awarded by related to the industrial training by contacting
the faculty are: through Tel. 0112881223.
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4. Student Services
Regional Educational Services
Regional
The Regional Educational Services (RES) of the Centre
Address & Contact Person Telephone
OUSL provides support services required by Assistant Director, Jayanthi
Anuradhapura 025-2222871
the Faculties to conduct their academic Mawatha, Anuradhapura
programmes. Assistant Director,
Badulla 179 Keppetipola Road, 0552228842
Badulla
Jaffna Senior Assistant Director,
Regional Centres Batticaloa 065-2222264
23, New Road, Batticaloa
Study Centres 011-2853930
Kilinochchi Mullaitivu Actg. Assistant Director,
011-2881281
[ Colombo Nawala,
011-2881464
Vavuniya T Nugegoda
011-2881380
Assistant Director,
Jaffna Browns Road, Kokkuvil, 021-2223374
Trincomalee Jaffna
081-2494083
Anuradhapura Assistant Director,
081-2494495
Puttalam Polonnaruwa Kandy Polgolla,
081-2494496
Kandy
Kurunegala 081-2494497
Kurunegala
Assistant Director,
Kuliyapitiya Batticaloa Kurunegala Negombo Road,
037-2223473
Kegalle Malkaduwawa, Kurunegala
Gampaha Kandy Matara
Assistant Director, Nupe, 041-2222943
Hatton Badulla
Badulla Ampara Matara
Colombo Monaragala
Bandarawela Study Centre Contact Person & Address Telephone
Kalutara Ratnapura
Regional Officer,
Ambalangoda Ambalangoda 80/1, Polwatta Road, 091-2258585
Halwathura, Ambalangoda
Matara Ambalantota Assistant Director
Galle Rajasaranagama Road
Ambalanthota 047-2225533
Lunama South
Ambalanthota
The OUSL regional network consists of
Assistant Director,
Regional and Study Centres spread throughout Ampara Inginiyagala Road, 063-2222052
the country. The eight Regional Centres are in Samapura, Ampara
Anuradhapura, Badulla, Batticaloa, Colombo, Assistant Director,
Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala and Matara. while Bandarawela St. Thomas Road, 057-2222820
Wewatenna, Bandarawela
the Study Centres are located at Ambalangoda,
Regional Officer,
Ambalanthota, Ampara, Bandarawela, Galle
Labuduwa, Galle
091-2223784
Monaragala, Galle, Gampaha, Hatton, Regional Officer,
033-2234571
Kalutara, Kegalle, Kilinochchi, Kuliyapitiya Gampaha Gampaha Road, Miriswatte,
033-2234572
Polonnaruwa, Puttalam, Ratnapura, Mudungoda
Co-ordinator,
Trincomalee, Vavuniya and Mullathivu. Hatton Thondaman Vocational
051-2225139
051-2223492
Training Centre, Hatton
The Director of Regional Educational Services, Assistant Director,
who is in charge of all activities of the Regional 66/2, Nagoda Road,
Kalutara 034-3949160
(Nissanaka Mw Junction),
Education Services, is attached to the Central
Kalutara South
Campus at Nawala. Eight Senior Assistant Assistant Director,
Directors/Assistant Directors separately Kegalle Kumaratunga Munidasa 035-2222501
administer the Eight Regional Centres. The Mawatha, Kegalle
Study Centres are administered by Assistant Assistant Director, 155th
Kilinochchi Mile Post, Kandy Rd, 077-7705963
Directors/Regional Officers/ Co-ordinators. Kilinochchi.
Co-ordinator
Given in the following tables are the contact 037-2281181
Kuliyapitiya Technical College,
details of the Regional Centres and Study 037-2281271
Kuliyapitiya.
Centres:
Assistant Director,
Monaragala Technical College Junction,
Sirigala, Potuvil Road, 055-2277395
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Monaragala resourced and open throughout the year except
on the seven "University Holidays" and a few
Assistant Director,
days during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Aathiparasakthy Ariviyal and Christmas periods.
College, Ward # 04
Mullaitivu 077-7705963
Irraanaippalai Veethy,
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, The main library has an Audio-Visual Resource
Vavuniya No: 366, Kandy Road, 024-2222995
Tekkawaththai, Vavuniya Centre (AVRC) with a substantial collection of
video and audio material in many subject areas
for the use of students. Access to internet, WIFI
Student Affairs Division coverage and photocopying facilities are also
The Student Affairs Division maintains the available.
personal and academic records of all OUSL The regional and study centres have a small
students. Any change of address, medium of collection of books, and audio-visual material,
study, preferred centre, civil status, e-mail mainly for reference.
address, withdrawal from courses, etc., should
be immediately informed in writing to:
Senior Assistant Registrar, Elementary Computer Labs
Student Affairs Division, Computer facilities are available at a number of
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Regional and Study centres. These are at
P. O. Box 21, Nugegoda - 10250 Ambalangoda, Anuradhapura, Bandarawela,
When writing the letter, the student's name, Batticaloa, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Kegalle,
registration number and the programme of Kurunegala, Matara, Polonnaruwa, Badulla and
study must be indicated. The telephone number Ratnapura. Limited Internet facilities are
of the Student Affairs Division is 011-2823920. available at Colombo, Kandy, Matara,
Anuradhapura and Batticaloa Regional Centres
and certain study centres.
Counselling
General counselling by the Faculty staff on
academic matters is available to all prospective Facilities Provided by NODES
applicants and students. You could contact the National Online Distance Education Service
Faculty office (Tel.: 011 2881283 / 011 2881228 / (NODES) is a unit under Ministry of Higher
011 2881351) for this purpose. Further, Student Education. The NODES has 26 NODES Access
Counsellors of the Faculty may be contacted for Centres called NACs. The main purpose of the
all non-academic matters. More details can be NACs is to provide access to all students
obtained by calling the faculty office. registered for online programmes offered by all
partner institutions of NODES.
Library Facilities As OUSL is one of the partners of NODES the
Students have access to the main library of the students of the faculty have opportunity to
University at Nawala and to the five regional access online material through NACs free of
libraries at Anuradhapura, Kandy, Matara, charge. Besides, these centres have other
Batticaloa and Jaffna Regional Centres. Lending facilities, such as video conferencing, (internet,
facility to students is available at Nawala main e-mail), photocopying, fax, scanning and
library, Kandy, Matara and Anuradhapura printing at a fee. NODES encourage the use of
libraries and is limited to two books at a time, these centres for accessing online material and
and requires a deposit. The main library is well
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other activities related to open and distance information, timetables, examination and
learning. assessment marks, payment details and many
Twenty out of 26 NACs have been set up more via the MyOUSL web portal. You may
within the OUSL Regional and Study Centres access MyOUSL through the OUSL Home page
covering many districts of the country. Other (http://www.ou.ac.lk/) or (http://myousl.ou.ac.lk/).
six centres are located, in the premises of Initially, when you log in to the MyOUSL web
University of Colombo (Weligaththa and portal, you may use Student ID number (As
Colombo), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka indicated on the personal information page on
Institute of Advanced Technological Studies your student record book) as the User name,
(Badulla and Bandarawela) and Institute of and the National Identity Card Number as the
Engineering Technology (Katunayake). password.
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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. 600.00
Unlike the other national universities in Sri
2 Rs. 600.00
Lanka, the OUSL does charge fees from its
3 Rs. 750.00
students. This is related to the fact that the
4 Rs. 750.00
OUSL was set up primarily to cater to the needs
5 Rs. 1,150.00
of employed students. As these students would
6 Rs. 1,150.00
naturally be earning at least a modest income, it
was felt that the decision to levy fees is 7 Rs. 4,800.00
justified. 8 Rs. 4,800.00
Important: All the rates mentioned here are applicable for
the Academic year 2016/2017 and are liable to be revised
However, there is no intention of recovering the for subsequent academic years.
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 for a
University. The Government, by grants limited number of students selected through an
disbursed through the University Grants aptitude test, shall be Rs. 2,000/= per credit at
Commission, meets the major component of the all levels.
total expenditure.
The Diploma in Information Systems and
The fees payable by a registered student Technology programme consist of 36 credits.
includes, registration fee, facilities fee, The tuition fee for this programme shall be Rs.
exemption fee (where applicable), library 1,700/= per credit.
facility fee, tuition fee, etc.
The Postgraduate Diploma programme and
The Registration fee (of Rs. 400/= for Master of Technology programme consist of 36
certificate, diploma and undergraduate credits each. The fee for the Research Project in
programmes; Rs. 1,000/= for postgraduate the Master of Technology programme is Rs.
programmes) is charged to cover the 1,200/= per credit.
administrative expenditure involved in student
registration. The fee for each training module is as given
below;
The Facilities fee (of Rs. 1,500/=) is used to
provide certain facilities for the students and is Level Fee
a fixed amount payable by all registered 3 and 4 Rs. 3,000
students irrespective of the number of courses 5 and 6 Rs. 5,000
offered. Fee for MEW3001 - Workshop practice
module is Rs. 5,000/=.
The Library Facility fee (of Rs. 100/= for Fee for StART@OUSL is Rs. 7,500/=
certificate, diploma and undergraduate
programmes; Rs. 200/= for postgraduate In addition, the students registering for the
programmes) is charged at the time of first courses TTJ3146 Fashion Illustration I and
registration. TTJ4247 Fashion Illustration II conducted by
the Department of Textile and Apparel
The Exemption fee (of Rs. 50/= per credit) is Technology are required to pay an additional
charged only if exemptions are granted. sum of Rs. 1,725/= per course.
The Tuition fee depends on the Credit rating The various types of fees given here are
and the Level of the offered course. These rates applicable for the academic year 2016/2017.
are applicable for the Certificate in Industrial They are liable to be revised for subsequent
Studies programme, Bachelor of Technology academic years.
Honours in Engineering Degree programme,
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours Degree An initial payment, as specified on the initial
programme and Postgraduate and Masters voucher should be paid by the applicant at the
degree programmes. The tuition fees applicable time of registration, and the balance is to be
for different levels are as given in the following settled at the payment of second instalment
table. 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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Diploma Programmes industrial training and (Sri Lanka Association
The Diploma in Information Systems and of Software and Services Companies
Technology offered by the Department of (SLASSCOM) has signed a MOU to facilitate
Electrical and Computer Engineering is finding the placements opportunities.
designed in a way that a student who
successfully completes the Diploma can find a Bachelor of Software Engineering entry
placement immediately in the IT industry. requirement is different from the Bachelor of
Further information about this Programme is Technology programme. Anyone who
available at http://www.ou.ac.lk/prog/dist. processes 3 A/L passes AND any other tertiary
qualification equivalent to minimum of 36
OUSL credits at Level 3 or above can apply for
Degree Programmes Bachelor of Software Engineering programme.
These programmes are suitable for middle level All applicants must send details of their post
technical officers, usually holding a Diploma or A/L qualifications (including photocopies of
an equivalent qualification, who wish to relevant certificates) with the duly completed
upgrade themselves to Degree level. They are exemption form (Appendix 3) to the
also suitable for graduate engineers who wish Department of Electrical and Computer
to specialise in another discipline. Engineering. Furthermore, passing a selection
test and an interview is required for the entry to
Anyone who processes 3 A/L passes in this programme.
physical science stream can join to the Bachelor
of Technology Honours in Engineering Degree
programme. Anyone who processes 3 A/L Postgraduate Programmes
passes in any stream can join the Bachelor These programmes are designed for qualified
Industrial Studies Honours programme. graduates desirous of postgraduate education
and skills in a particular speciality. The Faculty
Currently the Faculty offers degrees in the currently offers PGDipTech (Postgraduate
Technology (Engineering) filed and in the Diploma in Technology) and MTech (Master of
Industrial Studies field. These degrees are Technology) in three different areas:
designed in accordance with the requirements
of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework Apparel Production and Management
(SLQF) and are recognized both academically Construction Management
as well as professionally. Industrial Engineering*
For example, the Bachelor of Technology
Honours in Engineering degree of the OUSL is *New applications are not entertained for academic year
recognised by the Institution of Engineers Sri 2016/2017. However programme will be offered for re-
registering students.
Lanka (IESL) as a fulfilling academic
qualification for Associate Membership.
Further the Bachelor of Technology Honours in Postgraduate Research Degrees
Engineering Degree is equivalent to Postgraduate research degrees are suitable for
engineering degrees offered by the other well-qualified graduates interested in research.
national universities. The Faculty offers two types of research
degrees:
Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours Master of Philosophy (MPhil.)
Degree is the first ever industry oriented Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
software engineering degree programme in Sri
Lanka. It is designed to produce qualified Stand Alone Courses
graduates for the software industry and for the Stand Alone Courses are ideal for those
other sectors where the software design, interested in a specific quantum of knowledge
development and maintenance are carried out. or skills. Any of the courses can be offered as
The 4 year degree programme has been Stand Alone Courses, without registering for a
carefully designed along the curriculum regular programme, provided the student has
guidelines published by the IEEE Computer the necessary prerequisite knowledge.
Society and ACM and in consultation with
professionals in the industry and academia.
Furthermore, as a part of the programme, the For more information on these programmes
students are required to undergo one year please refer section II of this guidebook
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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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As a result, management of human resources, The courses offered for Computer Engineering
carrying out an environmental impact integrate both software and hardware aspects
assessment, the use of information technology of computing. Graduates can work in the fields
such as geographic information systems & of Software Engineering, Computer
global positioning systems and the economic networking or Computer hardware.
analysis of projects are some of the additional
skills that are included in the Civil Engineering
programmes.
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and work confidently in the field of electrical
engineering.
Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering
provides the students with opportunities to
advance themselves in their careers and The Department from 2008 facilitates
become graduate engineers in the specialities conducting of the worldwide MSc programme
of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics in Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE
Engineering. Worldwide) offered by the Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH) together with University of
The students opting to do mechanical Gavle in Sweden. The programme is offered at
engineering stream have the option to select no cost to the students. However, this
courses in automobile engineering, programme is in the phase-out state and no
manufacturing engineering and combination longer, students will be registered. The
of both to meet their specific requirements. department is in the process of offering a
The theoretical components of these similar programme in the near future.
specialisations are amply supported with
exposure to practical situations, in our
reasonably well-equipped laboratories.
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Textile and Apparel Technology Engineering degree program, whereas the
Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours degree
The Department of Textile and Apparel program is open for those having 3 passes in
Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka GCE (A/L) in any stream.
offers a number of study programs in the fields
of Textiles, Apparel and Fashion design & Further, students who have successfully
Product development. The study programs are completed Diploma programs (in the related
spread over different levels from Certificates, fields), conducted by recognized institutions,
Bachelors Degrees, Masters Degrees to higher can also enter our degree programs at higher
Research Degrees such as Master of Philosophy levels.
and Doctor of Philosophy.
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Mathematics and Philosophy of Under the Philosophy of Engineering stream
the Department offers courses at Diploma,
Engineering Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels to
raise awareness of students on a range of
themes such as the connectedness of
technology, society and the environment,
linkages of technology with development,
nature of science and mathematics, history of
technology within local and global contexts,
opportunities and constraints of technology,
major social and environmental debates in
relation to technology, etc.
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9. Academic Staff of the Faculty
Faculty Office
Dr. K. A. C. Udayakumar
Dean of the Faculty
Tel: 0112 881283 (Ext: 283) Tel: 0112 881223 (Ext: 223)
E-Mail: areng@ou.ac.lk E-Mail: treng@ou.ac.lk
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Department of Agricultural and Plantation Engineering
Mr. P. K. J. De Mel
BSc (Agri) Sp. Hons. , MSc (Jayawardenapura).
PGD (OUSL)., PGDDE (IGNOU)
M.I. Biol (SL)
Senior Lecturer
Tel : 0112881396(396)
E-Mail : pkmel@ou.ac.lk
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Department of Civil Engineering
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Eng. Dr. P. K. C. De Silva Eng. Dr. T. L. Pradeep
BSc Eng. (Hons) (Moratuwa), MSc (Moratuwa), BSc Eng (Hons)(Ruhuna), PG-Dip (Peradeniya), PhD
PhD (Saitama) MIE (SL), CEng. (Basilicata), MIE(SL), CEng, MIEP(SL),
Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Eng. N. R. Prematilake Eng. M. H. M. N. D. Herath
BSc (Eng) (Peradeniya), MSc (Colombo) BTech (Eng) (Hons) (OUSL), MBA-IT (Sikkim-
Lecturer Manipal), MSc (Colombo)
Lecturer
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Department of Mathematics and Philosophy of Engineering
E-mail:upulic@yahoo.com
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Tel:0112881379 (379)
Email: dcwij@ou.ac.lk
Tel:0112881393 (393)
Email: rjwim@ou.ac.lk
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Eng. H. D. N. S. Priyankara Eng. (Mrs.) P. T. R. Dabare
BTechEng (Hons) (OUSL), AMIE(SL), MIEEE BTechEng (Hons) (OUSL),
Lecturer (Probationary) PGDip(Moratuwa),AMIE(SL)
Lecturer (Probationary)
Tel:0112881069 (569)
Email: hdpri@ou.ac.lk Tel:0112881069 (569)
Email: ptdab@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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Department of Textile and Apparel Technology
Miss. D. H. P. S. Gunasekara
BDes (Hons)(Moratuwa)
Lecturer (Probationary)
Tel : 0112881310(310)
E-Mail : dhgun@ou.ac.lk
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Section II
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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 LSE3210. Therefore, it is
mandatory that every student offers LSE3210.
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 disciplines.
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 the Degree of Bachelor of Technology Honours in
Engineering
Letter
Category denoting Minimum credits Maximum credits
category
114 126
subject to a minimum subject to a minimum
Engineering X of 45 at levels 5 and 6, of 45 at levels 5 and 6,
of which at least 18 at of which at least 18 at
level 6. level 6.
12 24
Engineering projects
Y subject to a minimum subject to a minimum
of 12 at level 6. of 12 at level 6.
21 33
Mathematics Z subject to a minimum subject to a minimum
of 6 at levels 5 and 6. of 6 at levels 5 and 6.
General J 9 18
Management M 9 18
Industrial I 0 6
English L/E 0 6
Computer literacy K 0 6
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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.
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Civil Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
MEX3212 Basic thermo fluids None 6
Higher Diploma in Technology
to Rock Mechanics
CEX4231 Structural Analysis and MPZ3231(P), MEX3211(P), CEX3230(P), 6
Design II 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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
MPZ4140(CR), MEX3211(P)
ECX4236 Microprocessors and ECX3210(P), MPZ3231(P), MEX3211(P), 6
Interfacing [ECX3233(EL), {(ECX3150(EL) and
ECX4150(CR)) or ECX3230(EL)} or
ECX3234(EL) or MEX3272(EL) or
MEX3274(EL)]
ECX4247 Software Engineering ECX3233(EL), MEX3211(P), 6
MPZ3231(EL), ECX4235(CR)
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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Electrical Engineering
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
Measurements MEX3211(EL)
ECX4150 Electronics II ECX3210(EL),ECX3150(EL), 3
MPZ3231(EL), MEX3211(EL)
ECX4234 Electrical installations [ECX3210(P), MEX3211(P), 6
ECX3232(CR)] or [ECX3210(P),
MEX3211(P), ECX4252(CR)]
ECX4236 Microprocessors and ECX3210(P), MPZ3231(P), MEX3211(P), 6
Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering Degree
* 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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
* 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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
160 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 6.
3subjected 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 and 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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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 MPZ3231(CR), ECX3210(CR) 6
systems
MEX3174 Principles of design None 3
MEK3170 C Programming None 3
Higher Diploma in Technology
* 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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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 8 Training requirements for Mechatronics Engineering
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
MEW3001 Workshop Practice MEX3211(CR), ECX3210 (CR) 10 days
MEW4003 Industrial Training I (Mechatronics) MEW3001(P), MEX3174(P),ECX3210(P), 15 weeks
MEX3211(P),MEX3273(CR)
MEW5003 Industrial Training II (Mechatronics) MEX3271(P) or MEX4335(P), MEX3272(P), 15weeks
MEX4273(CR), MEW4003(CR)
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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MEX3233 Workshop technology None
MEX3234 Engineering drawing MEX3211(CR)
MEX3235 Thermo-fluids None
MEX3272 Applied electronics MPZ3231(CR), ECX3210(CR)
MEX3273 Modelling of mechatronics systems MPZ3231(CR), ECX3210(CR)
MEX3174 Principles of design None
MEX3274 Electronics, sensors and actuators ECX3210(CR)
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CEX4235 Building engineering MEX3211(P), ECX3210(P), CEX3230(P)
CEX4236 Highway engineering CEX3230(P), MEX3211(P)
CEX4238 Quantity surveying CEX3230(P), CEX3231(P), CEX3233(P)
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3.9.3 Courses offered at level 5
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MEM5336 Management for engineers Pass in 75 credits
TTM5361 Textile management and merchandising None
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TTX6233 Technical textiles Eligibility of 36 credits at level 4 or above
TTX6135 Textile product engineering Eligibility of 36 credits at level 4 or above
TTX6239 Ergonomics Eligibility of 36 credits at level 4 or above
TTX6260 Advanced woven fabric technology TTX4260 (EL)
TTX6261 Yarn manufacture II TTX3232 (EL)
TTX6162 Advanced coloration TTX4232 (EL) or TTX4234(EL)
TTX6263 Speciality fabrics TTX5262 (EL), TTX4260 (EL)
TTX6264 TTX3231 (P) or TTX3237(P), Eligibility in 36 credits at level 4 or
Nonwoven textiles
above
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
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
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 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
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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.
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.
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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:
GPA = [{ (Credit rating of the Course) x (GPV)} + {(Part Credit of the Course) x (GPV)}] / 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
6
(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
(6) G.C.E (A/L) Sri Lanka Combine mathematics, Physics, and Information 12
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 MPZ3231
MEX3212 MPZ3132
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 MPZ3231
MEX3212 MPZ3132
MEX3235 MEW3001
HNDE (Electrical Power) New curriculum from MEX3174 VRX3200
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
MEX3211 ECX3233 ECX4236
MEX3212 MPZ3231 ECW4002
MEX3235 MPZ3132
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 MPZ3231 ECX4236
NDES* (Electronics) or
MEX3174 MPZ3132 ECW4003
NDES *(Telecommunication)
ECX3231 MEW3001 VRX4200
(New curriculum)
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or MEX3272
ECW3001 or MEW4003
ECX3210 ECX3233
MEX3211 MEW3001
MEX3212 VRX3200
National Diploma in Engineering Technology MPZ3231
(NDET)- Electrical/Electronic
(ECX3150 & ECX4150) or MEX3272
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 5(and
Level 3 (and 4) Level 4 (and 5)
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 MPZ3231 TTX4232 Any two of
MEX3235 MPZ3132 TTX4233 TTW5003,
MEX3174 TTX3231 TTX4260 TTW5004,
ECX3210 TTX3232 TTW5005,
NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) TTW5006
(TTI3236 or TTX3239),
MEW3001
(TTI3236 or TTX3239)
MEX3211 TTX3231 TTX4232 Any two TTX5260
MEX3235 TTX3232 TTX4233 of
MEX3174 TTI3241 TTX4238 TTW4001
ECX3210 MEW3001 TW5003
NDT (Clothing) (Old Curriculum-till 2007)
MPZ3231 TTW5004
MPZ3132 TTW5005
(TTI3236 or TTX3239) TTW5006
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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), MPZ3231 MPZ4230 MPZ5230
*Any other Academic Qualification fulfilling the admission MPZ3132 MPZ4140 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
MPZ3231
**BSc with Mathematic at the final year
**BSc with Applied Mathematics AND Pure Mathematics at MPZ3132
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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Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours
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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 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.
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 Industrial Studies and Bachelor of Industrial Studies 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 Higher Diploma is
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Agriculture
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
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Apparel Production & Management
Prog. Year Course Course Name Prerequisites Category
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) X/I Y Z M J K L
1 TTX3237 Fibre to fabrics None 6
Higher Diploma in Industrial Studies
TTI3240 Pattern construction None 6
TTI3238 Garment accessories None 6
TTI3243 Concept of fashion design None 6
TTX3239 Garment analysis and sewing None 6
machinery
TTI3142 Concept of fashion None 3
TTJ3146 Fashion illustration I None 3
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: Students are strongly advised to complete the course of TTY6491 before the final evaluation of the course TTI6249.
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites) 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)
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
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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4.8.2 Courses offered at level 4
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4.8.3 Courses offered at level 5
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4.8.4 Courses offered at level 6
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
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)
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4.9 Complete list of training modules offered for Bachelor of Industrial Studies
Honours Degree programme
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
AEW4002 Industrial Training I (Agriculture) AEX4239(P), AEI3234(CR), pass in 18 credits at level 15 weeks
3 or above
AEW5002 Industrial Training II (Agriculture) AEW4002(CR), pass in 18 credits at level 4 or above 15weeks
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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
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 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
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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 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
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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:
GPA = [{ (Credit rating of the Course) x (GPV)} + {(Part Credit of the Course) x (GPV)}] / 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 [MPZ2310 and MPZ2311] 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 12 per
(4) Equivalent foundation courses of the OUSL from among; each
For Chemistry: None subject
[CMF2205 and CMF2206 ] or [CEX2312 ] or [CEX1330 ] (maxim
For Physics: um 24)
[PYF2203 and PYF2204 ] or TTX2313
For Combined mathematics/Mathematics:
[PAF2201 and PAF2202] or [MPZ2310 and MPZ2311] 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)
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
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Ratmalana -(Only for the Apparel Production and TTI3238 TTI3241 TTX4238
Management and Fashion Design & Product
Development streams)
TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4233
Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology (Full time)
TTX3234 TTI3236 TTM4239
, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA),
TTX3232 TTZ4241
Ratmalana - (Only for the Textile Manufacture Stream)
Diploma in Textile and Apparel Technology (Part time) TTX3237 TTX4232
, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA),
Rathmalana
Diploma in Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology TTI3142 TTJ3146 TTI4245 TTI5148
(LIFT) (Only for the Fashion Design and Product TTI3243 TTJ4247
Development Stream)
MPZ3231 TTX3239 TTX4232 [Any two of
MPZ3132 TTI3236 TTX4233 TTW4001
TTX3231 TTX3237 TTX4234 TTW5003
NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum-till 2007)
TTX3234 TTM4239 TTW5004
TTX3232 TTX4260 TTW5005
TTW5006]
MPZ3231 TTX3239 TTX4232 TTX4260
MPZ3132 TTI3236 TTX4233
NDT (Textile) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) without
TTX3231 TTX3237 TTX4234
completion of training
TTX3232 TTM4239
TTX3234
MPZ3231 TTX3237 TTX4232 [Any two of TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTI3238 TTX4233 TTW4001
TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4234 TTW5001
NDT (Clothing) (Old Curriculum-till 2007) TTX3234 TTI3240 TTX4238 TTW5003
TTX3239 TTI3241 TM4239 TTW5004
TTI3236 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 of TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTX3237 TTX4233 TTW4001
NDT(Textile and Clothing Technology) New MEX3233 TTI3238 TTX4234 TTW5001
Curriculum(after 2007) TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4238 TTW5003
TTX3232 TTI3240 TTM4239 TTW5004
TTX3234 TTI3241 TTX4260 TTW5005
MEX4276 TTW5006]
MPZ3231 TTI3236 TTX4232 TTI5238
MPZ3132 TTX3237 TTX4233
NDT(Textile and Clothing Technology) New MEX3233 TTI3238 TTX4234
Curriculum TTX3231 TTX3239 TTX4238
Without completion of training TTX3232 TTI3240 TTM4239
TTX3234 TTI3241 TTX4260
MEX4276
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
TTX3234 of
BSc (Eng) Textile and Clothing, University of TTW4001
Moratuwa TTW5003
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
Category Letter Minimum credits Maximum credits
Denoting
Category
Industrial/ I 90 108
Academic subject to a minimum of 36 credits subject to a minimum of 36 credits
being at levels 5 and 6, of which being at levels 5 and 6, of which
minimum of 18 credits at level 6 minimum of 18 credits at level 6
and a maximum of 36 credits being and a maximum of 36 credits being
of Category I at level 3 of Category I at level 3
Engineering X
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)
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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
Training requirements
Course Course Name Prerequisites Duration
Code (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
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
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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 (Refer 2.2 for Level Prerequisites)
ECW5011 Industrial Training (Software Engineering) None 30 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
A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, and C, constitute Pass grades.
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
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.
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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
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)
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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:
GPA = [{ (Credit rating of the Course) x (GPV)} + {(Part Credit of the Course) x (GPV)}] / 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
Electrical , Electronics
Advance Certificate in ECX3163 (3) VRI3600, VRI3601 Satisfied 39
Technology(OUSL) Electrical , (36)
Electronics
Technology
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Qualification Courses Virtual courses Level 3 credit Total
exempted (credits) requirement credits
(credits)
(12)
SLIIT (SL Institute of Information ECX3163, VRI3600, VRI4600 Satisfied 60
Technology) Diploma in IT ECX4265, (36)
ECX4267,
ECZ3161,
ECI4164,
ECI4166
(24)
DIST
Computing II
subjects
Computing) VRI2402,
VRI3600, VRI4600
(72)
HNDIT (Higher National Diploma in ECX3163 (3) VRI3500 (15) 18
IT) Semester I
(12)
HNDIT (Higher National Diploma in ECI4166 (3) VRI4500 (15) Satisfied 18
IT) Semester III
HNDIT (Higher National Diploma in ECI4164 VRI4500 (15) Satisfied 18
IT), IT2004 Introduction to (3)
Communication and Computer
Networks and IT4103 Web
Programming
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Qualification Courses Virtual courses Level 3 credit Total
exempted (credits) requirement credits
(credits)
Higher National Diploma in ECZ3161 3
Information Technology (HND IT),
SLIATE, mathematics for Computing
& GCE A/L combine mathematics
HND IT Individual
(12)
ACS (Australian Computer Society) ECX3163 (3) VRI3600, VRI3501 Satisfied 36
Diploma in IT (Old syllabus) (33)
BCS (British Computer Society) ECX3163, VRI3200, VRI1600 39
BCS
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Qualification Courses Virtual courses Level 3 credit Total
exempted (credits) requirement credits
(credits)
BCS (British Computer Society) ECX3163, VRM4200, Satisfied 39
Diploma (For the core module only). ECX4267, VRI3600 (24)
For optional courses additional credits ECX4265
will be granted. (15)
IESL (The Institution of Engineers, Sri VRI3600, VRI3601 Satisfied 36
IESL
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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 2016/2017. However program will be offered for re-registering
students.
In the case of Apparel Production and Management programme please contact programme
coordinator Dr. C. N. Herath (0112881261) at the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology for
clarifications.
Candidates 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
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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.
6
ECX3265 Fundamentals of Programming NONE
6
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 Presently, Certificate in Industrial Studies is
opportunity to those engaged in the relevant available in the following streams:
industry to gain an in-depth knowledge on the
subject of specialisation. Obtaining six passes at Apparel Technology (Sinhala/English)
GCE(O/L) examination is required for Animal Husbandry & Aquaculture
admission to the Certificate programmes. (English/Sinhala) - Only at Colombo
regional centre & Puttalam Study Centre
The minimum duration of the Certificate
programme is one year. The compulsory course requirements for
specialisation in a particular field is given in
The OUSL awards the Certificate in Industrial section 8.1 while complete list of courses is
Studies to students who have acquired 36 given in 8.2.
credits satisfying the requirements given in
Table 11. For further information about the Certificate
programme in Industrial Studies Apparel
Those who possess appropriate qualifications Technology, you can contact programme
may seek exemptions from relevant courses of coordinator Eng. (Mrs.) TPGNT Alwis
the programme. List of exemptions applicable (0112881310).
are given in section 8.3.
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
meeting minimum credit requirement as shown
in Table 11.
Table 11 Course Credit requirement for the award of the Certificate in Industrial Studies
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
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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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8.3 Exemptions applicable only for Certificate in Industrial Studies Programme 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
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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
One to one:
determined accordingly.
All new courses are assigned the marks of the old course and grades are
One to many:
determined accordingly.
Credit based weighted average mark is calculated for old courses and allocated
Many to one:
to the new course. The grade is determined accordingly.
Credit based weighted average mark is calculated for old courses and assigned
Many to many:
to all new 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
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Transfer scheme from old course(s)/training module(s) to new course(s)/training module(s) under the New Industrial
Studies programme
Equivalent course/s or training
Course/s in the old curriculum
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
AEI6234 Environment control in farm
AEX6230 Environment control in agricultural structures 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
AEX6234 Environment control in farm
AEI6234 Environment control in farm structures 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
CEX1330 Engineering Properties of Materials
and 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
MPZ5230 Engineering mathematics III +
MPZ5330 Engineering mathematics III
VCZ5100
TTX3239 Garment analysis and sewing
TTI3239 Garment analysis and sewing machinery
machinery
TTI4238 Garment manufacture TTX4238 Garment manufacture
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Equivalent course/s or training
Course/s in the old curriculum
module/s
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)
FEJ0201 Learning to learn at a distance or EDE3010 Empowering for Independent
FEJ0010 Learning to learn at a distance or Learning [EfIL]
FEW3001 Learning to learn at a distance
EDE3001 Empowering for Independent Learning [EfIL]
LSE1201 / LSL1201/ LSL3201/ LSE1304/ LSE1301 English for LSE3210 English for General Academic
Technology, English for technology I or LSE3204 English for Purpose
General Academic Purpose or LSE2201/ LSL2201/ LSL4201
English for technology Part 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 2017/01/19.
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: 2016/2017
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
........................................................................................
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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Relevant course/subject/program qualified Relevant course in OUSL programme from which,
exemption is requested
Course title Course code Course title Course Code
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)
.. .
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
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 second instalment will be paid only if the conduct & academic performance of the student is
satisfactory.
Eligibility Criteria
Students should have been registered for courses at level 4 or above.
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.
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Appendix 5 General information needed for application
Before you start filling the online 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. Form will be available online only during
the application period.
When filling out the form online please follow the directions given on the webpage. The information below will
assist you in filling different categories.
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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Only if you are currently following a programme in OUSL you need to fill these boxes. You need not fill A5 & A6, if you are not
following any other programme at OUSL or if you were not a student at OUSL on a previous occasion.
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.
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B11. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Fill in order of Day, Month and Year of Birth.
C. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
D. WORK EXPERIENCE
D1. Status
Write X in appropriate box.
E. SELECTION TEST
E1. This section is applicable to you only if you intend to enrol in Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE)
programme of the Faculty of Engineering Technology.
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Appendix 6 Sample application form (As seen on the OU web site)
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Department of Civil Engineering B 8, 9,
B 1, 2 Lecture Halls
Laboratories 10
Dept of Agricultural & Plant. Eng. Textile & Apparel Technology Dept. Laboratories
B3 B11
Laboratories and Lecture Halls
Department of Electrical & Computer
B4 Student Registration Block B12 Engineering Computer Laboratories,
BSE programme office
B 12,
Textile & Apparel Technology
B 5, 6 13, 14, Lecture Halls
Laboratories
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