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HANDBOOK
2018/2019
HANDBOOK
2018/2019
Sri Lanka Technological Campus
DISCLAIMER
This handbook has been compiled with information received up to March 2019. It is hereby
notified that this handbook is only for general information and is not for official purposes. Any
information contained herein should be confirmed by reference to the relevant authority.
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 3
Vision
Be a centre of excellence for the development
of full student potential for the benefit of
Sri Lanka and the rest of the world
Mission
Provide a liberal environment to pursue
higher education and research to enrich
and transform individuals and society by
imparting knowledge skills and competencies,
enabling adoption of progressive changes
and innovations to meet global challenges for
sustaining an economically productive and
socially responsible society
4 Sri Lanka Technological CampusGRADUATE
PROFILE
Effective
Communicator
& Collaborator
Graduates will demonstrate
leadership qualities through the
ability to effectively communicate,
collaborate, innovate, and Innovative
think creatively. Problem Solver
& Achiever
Graduates will Understand the
nature of problems, create
innovative solutions, and make
informed decisions by :usi riff
critital and creative thinking,
logical reasoning.
SLTC
Graduate
Profile Career Ready
The SLTC graduate will be able to
supervise or lead a team of technologists
Scholar
in an operational or research environment Graduates will develop and
and ensure accomplishment of strategic manage a personal education and
goals and targets. He / She will be able career plan, and demonstrate
application of academic and
to develop and implement policies technical competencies to
and processes to maximize a chosen career field.
economic productivity and
social enrichment.
Ethical
Decision Maker
Graduates will display personal
Adaptable and professional integrity by
Productive demonstrating leadership, effective
Citizen decision-making, and ethical
personal and professional
Graduates will act as a productive management skills.
citizen by demonstrating
responsibility and flexibility in
fulfilling personal, professional,
and community
expectations.
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 5Message from the
President / CEO
Dear Student, students can pursue undergraduate studies this endeavour. Taking a step ahead of other
in Sri Lankan universities. To ameliorate the local academic institutes, we have already
We all know that the world economy in the
situation, SLT has established a fully owned begun to establish collaborations with the
early days was developed around its resource
subsidiary, SLT Campus (Pvt) Ltd. (SLTC) to world’s best universities for multidimensional
base. It progressed gradually towards a
produce readily employable graduates by partnerships which involve research and
knowledge based global economy. Sri Lanka
offering quality education at an affordable industry engagements as well as teaching
Telecom PLC (SLT), being a socially responsible
cost. Being a semi-state owned entity, we will and learning outcomes. Our online website is
corporate entity, realising the importance
act as an extension to the existing state higher a great resource for exploring what we offer
of further strengthening the Sri Lanka’s
education apparatus. The need for an institute to our current and prospective students.
knowledge base, decided to step into the realm
of this calibre has been strongly felt by the civil
of Sri Lanka’s higher education sector with I look forward to welcoming you to SLTC.
society especially during the past few years.
the aim of contributing to the achievement
of its technological development goals. Our institute can be identified as the first-of-
its-kind academic institute in Sri Lanka, which Ranjith Rubasinghe
Despite the continuous efforts of the
has been originated and fostered by a key President / CEO
Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) to provide
player in the industry. Our investment is not
the youth with increased opportunities
monetary alone. We have also earmarked our
for higher education only about 10-12% of
infrastructure to realize the full potential of
Message from the
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dear Student, where all feel welcomed, respected and us the first choice for engineering education
included. As a community, we must vigorously among the Sri Lankan youth and they
I want to take this opportunity to reiterate with
encourage the open exchange of ideas and already are producing meaningful results.
you that we have no higher priority than the
perspectives. These are our core values. We
academic success, safety, and the well-being I am inspired by the energy and focus of
all must embrace them. Diversity strengthens
of all our students regardless of race, ethnicity, our community - both students and staff
our sense of community, and is vital to our
nationality or any other identity. On this point, as we work to do better and be better.
knowledge creation, problem solving and
we will not compromise. Our university goals
productivity — all of which are essential to our Best wishes.
are clear: we focus on a quality education using
mission and vision as a world-class university.
the modern teaching methods founded on the
Outcome Based Education or OBE principles. Our work is not easy, but it is vitally important
Ashoka Polpitiya, DSc
to the university’s future. We have some
Our university must be a place where we
very important efforts underway to make
draw strength through our differences, and
6 Sri Lanka Technological CampusINTRODUCTION
Being a socially responsible corporate world standards such as the Washington campus at Padduka, SLTC has its City Campus
entity, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has Accord which is an international accreditation and Administrative Office at TRACE Expert City
decided to step into the Higher Education agreement for professional engineering (Formerly known as Tripoli Market) to offer the
Sector with the intent of strengthening the academic degrees, for which Sri Lanka is industry oriented courses by evolving around
government’s objective of evolving with a signatory. Our Technology curriculum the Eco-System developed in the Expert City.
the world as a country with a knowledge adheres to the Sydney Accord which is for
The infrastructure at the residential campus
based economy. With the patronage of accrediting engineering technologist programs.
has already been developed mainly to
His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, the Taking a step ahead of other local academic
offer the degree programmes in a spacious
President of Sri Lanka, SLT has launched a institutes, SLTC have already begun to
building complex with the intention of
fully owned subsidiary, Srilanka Technological establish collaborations with the world’s best
providing students a holistic approach to
Campus (Pvt) Ltd (SLTC) in the year 2015 universities for multidimensional partnerships
university education. It also includes facilities
with the clear intention to produce readily which involve research and industry
for research and recreational activities in
employable graduates by offering quality engagements as well as teaching and learning
par with the world class universities.
higher education. The graduates of this outcomes. Based on these partnerships, SLTC
programme are expected to play a key intends to evolve as a university in near future All the academic and non-academic staff
role in achieving the goal of USD 5 billion by establishing Computing and Management of SLTC will play a key role in delivering the
from IT/Software businesses (SLASSCOM, Faculties for prospective students. engineering and technology programmes.
2020 plan) by engaging with other ground The curricula of the Degree Programmes
Recently the premises of the Satellite Earth
breaking technological entities in Sri Lanka. are based on the modern Outcome Based
Station at Padduka have been transferred
Education (OBE) principles and are in line
We are fully accredited by the Ministry to the residential campus of SLTC. Upon
with the Washington Accord and Sydney
of Higher Education and approved by the refurbishing the premises and the state-of-the-
Accord Accreditation guidelines outlined by
Univeristy Grants Commission – Sri Lanka art auditorium at Padduka, the new campus
the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL).
to offer 4-year Degree programmes. Our will rise to accommodate a student population
Engineering curriculum meets the highest of about 300. In addition to the residential
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 7SLTC
GOVERNANCE
University Council • Professor Sunethra Perera membership includes key members of the
Faculty, Registrar and Bursar. The committee
University Council consists of Academic and • Professor Rohana Kuruppu
is responsible for overseeing matters relating
Industrial experts, who were nominated by the to University strategy and Operations. Campus
• Dr. Ajith Pasqual
CEO/President of the Sri Lanka Technological Executive monitors divisional performance
Campus, to carry out the academic governance • Dr. Shamil Appathurai
against plans and budgets, the Campus’s
of the Campus. The students for admission academic programmes and major projects.
• Dr. Asanga Ratnaweera
are recommended and quality in all processes
Academic Board
related to admission is monitored by the
University Council. They have the authority Senate
to act in all matters concerning the Campus Senate is the ultimate body where all Academic Board is the academic authority
in such manner as appears to the University the academic related decisions are being of SLTC. The board shall have control and
Council best calculated to promote the made. The composition consists of general direction of instruction, education,
vision and mission of the Campus. Senior Academics, Senior Management, research and examinations in SLTC. Academic
representation from each school. All Board consists of Senior Academics of
The members are as follows: matters referred by the School Academic each School and academic matters related
• Eng. R. G. Rubasinghe (Chairman) Boards will be referred to the Senate. discussions will be carried out in this
forum and for further recommendation
• Professor Ashoka Polpitiya
University Executive will be referred to the Senate.
• Professor K.K.Y.W. Perera
The University Executive is the campus’s
• Professor S.R.D. Rosa principal management committee. Its
8 Sri Lanka Technological CampusSTUDENT
SUPPORT
Medical Center - Student The unit also assists in finding internship This enables them not only to engage in
Counselling and Wellbeing placements, organizing annual career fairs their academic and research work without a
and conducting professional workshops and time bound hindrance it also allows them to
Our private and confidential service is here
training sessions for the undergraduates. network,develop lifelong friendships, engage
to provide every student the opportunity
in sports and other recreational activities
of seeking advice and assistance from a SLTC along with the strategic goal of
which SLTC believes to form an important
student counsellor in academic and other maximizing employability and creating
part of a holistic undergraduate experience.
matters related to their undergraduate entrepreneurship among students, all
work. The clinical psychologist will be visiting undergraduates are given the opportunity All residents of the Hub are given access to
the medical center every last Thursday of of participating in an Industrial Training its facilities including the use of the common
the month and prior appointments can programme customized to all specialization areas, kitchens and laundry services . Wifi
be obtained from the Registrar Office. areas and to obtain a first-hand experience is also provided throughout the Hub.
working as an engineering professional
A General Physician is visiting the university The university cafeteria caters all three meals
or a technologist in the industry enabling
every Wednesday afternoon, to attend to with a variety of menus to choose from.
SLTC to accomplish the vision of producing
students medical issues, illnesses, physical
readily employable graduates. The dorms can be reserved on a two sharing
wellbeing. Students are advised to meet
or four sharing basis. Students can apply for
him for any such instance and his personal
Person – In – Charge - accommodation services as they register for
attention is being given for any emergencies.
• Major Ruvan Ranathunga their respective programmes or later through
Person – In - Charge the respective student affairs officers. The
• Ms. Achini Ranasinghe, Student conditions, rules and regulations will be
briefed to each resident prior to occupation.
Clinical Psychologist Accommodation
Office of Industry Liaisons & Transportation Person in charge
(OIL) - Career Guidance and The following assistance and services • Male Warden - Mr. Nuwan Sanjeewa
Internships placements are available at the Campus. • Matron - Ms. Chandra Pilpatiya
SLTC believes in guiding every one
The Hub Coming from Home
of our students along the most
prospective professional pathways. As Sri Lanka’s first and only residential Two shuttle services are being operated, one
university backed by a corporate, SLTC through the high level route from Colombo and
The OIL will be assisting all students to choose Accommodation services aka The one through Malabe route, which the students
the most potential career prospects and Hub takes an imperative role. The Hub can use to travel to and from the university .
meditate on the students behalf with the provides accommodation to all full time
particular organization where required. undergraduates who choose to live the
on-campus university experience.
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 9LEISURE
AND SPORTS
Physical Education Unit Student Community photography to videography to editing
Development
and producing film , and organizing several
Sports and related activities are organized events on the university calendar.
by this unit. Every student is entitled Under the SLTC collegiate system every
to use the sports facilities available undergraduate is admitted into a college at Student Advisor
at the Unit. Tournaments and Open registrations. The four colleges are as follows: • Dr. Chandani Dissanayake
Meets are conducted annually.
• Albert
Few Sports are being already facilitated and the • Nikola
• Isaac
SLTC IEEE
Student Branch
teams are being coached in order to represent
SLTC in inter-university and national level. • Alan
The apex body that coordinates the activities IEEE Student Branch of Sri Lanka Technological
• Volleyball Campus was inaugurated in year 2018. The
of the whole student community via the
• Cricket (Soft ball/Hard ball) collegiate system is the Student Interactive Election Annual General Meeting was held
Society , the office bearers of which are on 21st of March 2018.The primary purpose
• Tennis
elected annually via an student election. of the branch is to promote education and
• Table Tennis research in all aspects of the theory and
The Student Interactive Society (SIS) is practice of electrical & electronic engineering,
• Badminton responsible for all student community computer engineering, mechatronics
• Basketball activities that happens throughout their engineering, software engineering & all other
tenure. In addition to coordinating communal allied branches of engineering & related art
• Chess
student activities the SIS represents the and sciences, as well as the furtherance of the
• Carom student interests and plays an important professional development of members. It has
role in student welfare activities. been organizing many workshops and events
• Rugby
to encourage and enhance the professional,
• Swimming (in progress) Person – In - Charge social, technical skills of the members.
• Rowing (in progress) • Dr. Udesh Oruthota
(Senior Lecturer / Senior Treasurer Student Advisor
– Student Interactive Society)
The Multi Game • Ms. Inoka Silva
Sports Complex LEO Club Model United
The newly built sports complex facilitates a
number of courts ranging from basketball to
The SLTC Leos have been playing an active role Nations (MUN)
within the university community as well as
tennis. All students are at liberty to use the Sri Lanka Technological Campus Model United
within the national Leo movement throughout
sports complex for both recreational purposes Nations Society seeks to further the mission
the years. They have been recognized for their
as well as practice sessions. This complex of Sri Lanka Technological Campus by:
active service at many a forum. You
also holds a fully equipped gymnasiums for can directly contact the club for registrations. • Enabling students to contribute to
which those who represent the university are the richness of cultural diversity.
granted free access where as other students
are charged a nominal membership fee.
University Student • Encouraging leaders who will make
Enterprise (USE) positive contributions to an increasingly
interdependent and multicultural world.
Person - In- Charge – vacant The University Student Enterprise (USE)
(Sports Instructor) - Covering - was established with the intention of
• Fostering reasoned discussion
of contemporary issues.
• Ridma Pathirana encouraging its members to engage in
entrepreneurial activities during their • Instilling an eagerness to embrace the
The Amphitheatre undergraduate career. This is expected
to prepare them for the corporate world
challenges of a more global future.
• Creating a society that is good
Built with the aim of enhancing the before they are employed as well as to give in Public speaking, negotiating
aesthetic skills of our undergraduates the the students the first hand experience of and debating skills.
SLTC amphitheatre sports a large arena engaging in entrepreneurial activities and
and seating in the true theatrical style. • Developing self-confidence and
prepare them for the challenges it presents. decision making abilities.
In addition to the performances
Student Advisor Participation in Model United Nations enriches
choreographed/ directed by the student
students’ international outlook, in giving them
community SLTC also makes it a point • Dr.Sumudu Edirisinghe
an intense awareness of other countries and
to expose our undergraduates to the
international issues, as well as experience in
work of national/international acclaimed
artists by inviting them to perform for
The Media Unit seeking feasible solutions through reasoned
The SLTC media club covers all events discussion. This work in crafting and promoting
our students in our own open theatre.
and activities at the university. They particular solutions is especially important in
conduct a range of activities from training future leaders in a globalized world.
10 Sri Lanka Technological CampusStudents’ experience in engaging with these instruments, writing, history and literature funds and supports forming of new clubs
issues, with other students, is an important etc. Currently they have formed a music and societies. Bring your ideas with a clear
step in helping to create and develop an band which have provided entertainment proposal for such community activities.
international community, and to embrace at many events held so far and have
the challenges of a more global future. been planning for expansions as well.
We encourage all our students to be a
Performing Arts Club part of these clubs and societies with the
Performing arts club is a platform for students objective of providing the students an
who show special capabilities in the aesthetic opportunity to develop their professional
side, such as singing, dancing, playing skills through community service. SLTC also
LEARNING
FACILITIES
Center For and seamless wireless internet coverage Types of Laboratories available
Communication Skills
for approximately 300 concurrent users. • Telecommunications Laboratory
This lab provides a friendly environment for
Development (CCSD) the students and the lecturer to conduct
• Power Systems lab
lectures using industry-standard software. In • Instrumentation lab
The campus offers a special communication
skills development programmes called addition to these services, it is responsible • Civil Engineering Lab
the “Winning-edge communication skill in handling online learning management • Mechatronics Lab
development programme”. This is a course system enabling lecturers to create their own
private website filled with dynamic courses • Engineering Workshop
mandatory for all students which is being
that extend learning anytime anywhere. • Tissue Culture Lab
conducted parallely to the main academic
programme. The course consist of 4 levels and • Chemistry Lab
the students are being chosen for these levels Library
according to each individual's competency level A well-stocked library at the Campus which Office Of Research
through a placement test. These programmes is continuously being expanded provides & Innovation
are designed to develop students study skills,
improve language skills and introduce students
access to recommended text books. Services (ORIS)
to teaching methods and language. This could Help is available 24-hours a day through To achieve the goals of a research university
further create opportunities in enhancing their the online library management system that will produce scientists of high calibre
soft skills such as leadership skills, presentation accessible via “my login” for students. who can contribute to the advancement
skills, project management skills. etc. of scientific knowledge, innovations, and
novel technologies at the highest possible
Unit– In - Charge A variety of Learning Zones have been level, the Office of Research & Innovations
• Ms. Manduli Katugampola designed to assist learning, whether you (ORIS) has been established within the
need group discussion areas or prefer silent campus. It provides opportunities for
• Ms. Nipuni Wimalapala and quiet study places. Our library is IT research students to conduct original
• Ms. Udumbara Wickramasinghe equipped and wireless enabled with the latest research under the supervision and
technology adjacent to our physical collection. guidance of the best academics.
• Ms. Achini Gamage
Person - In- Charge Lead for ORIS
• Ms. Viduruwani Ihalagama
• Ms. Kusum Fernando Dr Subodha Gunawardena
• Ms. Piyumi Gamage (Assistant Librarian)
Information Laboratories
Technology State-of-the–art laboratories are equipped
Services Unit with essential instrumentation required
for smooth functioning of the academic
The two computer laboratories can
programmes facilitating successful learning.
accommodate a group of 60 students in one
sitting and is equipped with uninterrupted
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 11ACADEMIC
PROGRAMMES
Sri Lanka Technological Campus, with well- School of Engineering Business School
offering following offering following
established links with professional bodies
including the IESL, who is a signatory to the
Washington Accord, conducts the programme Engineering degrees Engineering degrees
with modern Outcome Based Education • Electronics and Telecommunication • Human Resource Management
principles and continues to meet the changing
• Electronics and Engineering • Operational Management
needs of employers. The students work on
Management • Supply Chain Management
real life projects, alongside project managers
and engineers from local and national • Information and Communication • Marketing
organizations such as Sri Lanka Telecom, and • Mechatronics • Accounting & Finance
Mobitel. Industrial training is provided with • Civil Engineering
access to commerce, or industry to sharpen • Tourism & Hospitality Management
knowledge, skills and career prospects. • Bio Systems Engineering All lectures, practicals and examinations
• Quantity Surveying pertaining to course units are
The entry requirement is a minimum of 3 conducted in English language.
ordinary passes (S) in approved subjects in the
Mathematical Stream of GCE A/L Examinations
School of Technology The four year degree is determined upon the
in one and the same sitting and a minimum offering following completion of a prescribed number of credits
mark of 30% for the Common General Paper. Technology degrees from the courses offered. The minimum
period of study for which a person shall be a
The Campus is being managed and • Electronics
registered student of the Degree Programme
operated in a School structure in which • Process Automation and Control shall be of four (04) academic years as deemed
we have 3 schools in Operations. necessary and any person admitted, shall
• Agriculture Technology
• Environmental Technology successfully complete the Programme within a
period of seven (07) academic years from the
• Financial Technology date of first registration.
12 Sri Lanka Technological CampusSince inception in 2016, Sri Lanka Technological background in fundamentals, advanced for both students and professionals to
Campus (referred to as SLTC), and its School Engineering concepts, research, and hands obtain their degree by providing both
of Engineering has gained a reputation on skills, that make them employable full time and blended programmes.
in the society for providing high quality anywhere in the world and ready to face future
engineering education and a wonderful challenges with discipline and confidence. Eligibility Criteria
learning environment. The vision of the The entry requirement is a minimum of 3
School of Engineering focuses on providing
institute is, to produce learned men and ordinary passes (S) in approved subjects
some of the best and most diversified
women of character and discipline, and in the Physical Science stream at GCE A/L
engineering degree programmes in
to become the leading higher education Examinations or equiralant in one and
the country and presents a four year
institution in Sri Lanka and South Asia. Thus the same sitting and a minimum mark of
Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
the vision of the school of Engineering is to 30% for the Common General Paper.
produce world class Engineers, with a solid Currently the school offers the opportunity
Programmes
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Power Systems
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Engineering Management
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Information and Communication Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Civil Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Quantity Surveying
• BSc Hons in Bio Systems Engineering
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 13Our graduates with their backgrounds As one of the pioneering technology School of Technology prepares you for a
technologhy and managment will fill schools the country has on offer, SLTC career in applied engineering and offers
a considerable vaccum in the industry endeavours to ensure that its students following B.Tech Hons. degree programmes.
unique skill set and the knowledge receive a novel learning experience
acquird as undergraduates The ability within the School of technology with Eligibility Criteria
of Technology graduates to contribute the available resources and facilities. The entry requirement is a minimum
on the job from day one increases their of 3 ordinary passes (S) in approved
As every industry – from medicine to
value while providing them professionally subjects in Technology, Physical Science,
agriculture, from education to banking
rewarding opportunities with significant Biological Science, or ICT stream at GCE
– is being impacted by technology,
potential for advancement in the high-skill, A/L Examinations or equiralant in one and
the technologists community will only
high-wage, and high-demand careers. the same sitting and a minimum mark of
grow in numbers and importance.
30% for the Common General Paper.
Programmes
• BTech Hons in Electronics Technology
• BTech Hons in Electronics (Process Automation and Control)
• BTech Hons in Agri Technology
• BTech Hons in Environmental Technology
14 Sri Lanka Technological CampusWhen you pursue any of the management Overview of Business in Business Management with a view of
pathways offered at the SLTC Business Management Programmes giving the students an opportunity to
School, you will be provided with access to a make better-informed decision of their
Proper management and administration
number of opportunities to empower your choice of specialization moving in to the
are integral components of any successful
career development and help you graduate, last 2-years of the degree program
business, irrespective of its scale and size.
‘work-ready’. Our extensive network of
Every organization reqiures people with The students are given the opportunity
local and international partnerships will
management knowledge and relevant skills to follow a 4 Year, 120+ credit Bachelor
help you with an unparalleled industry-
to manage, grow and improve the day-to-day of Business Management (BBM) Honours
relevant learning opportunity.
operations of organizations and workforces. Programme in 6 key management disciplines.
The Business School has a range of industry- As part of this course, you will develop
All our programmes focus on job readiness, to
standard facilities, including a specialized strong business knowledge, while also
develop the practical skills and competence
IT & business library, contemporary building your expertise from day-one,
one you needs to operate effectively and
study rooms and shared spaces. Further, in one or more business disciplines
efficiently, in ones business environments.
our Business School maintains excellent
They, also gives our students the opportunity
links with the businesses community, Eligibility Criteria
to gain a business qualification from one of
that help us ensure all our management The entry requirement is a minimum of 3
the leading Business School in Sri Lanka.
programmes are being designed to suit ordinary passes (S) in approved subjects in in
the current needs of employers in order to All students enrolled in the business school Commerce, Arts, Technology, Physical Science,
provide exciting placement opportunities are required to follow a common curriculum Biological Science, ICT, or Agriculture stream
for our undergraduate students. in first 2 years. The common program is at GCE A/L Examinations or equiralant in one
intended to provide a thorough understanding and the same sitting and a minimum mark
of basic concepts in all functional areas of 30% for the Common General Paper.
Programmes
• BBM Hons in Accounting and Finance
• BBM Hons in Human Resource Management
• BBM Hons in Marketing
• BBM Hons in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• BBM Hons in Supply Chain Management
• BBM Hons in Operations Management
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 15SCHOOL OF
PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES
Multimedia 3-dimensional work, based on a design brief. • Web design
and Design Eligibility Criteria: Ordinary Level • Equipment handling and configuration
• Output optimisation for variety
Certificate in Modules:
of media (eg: Desktop, CDRom,
Multimedia • Design research
Web, Print & Video
and Design • Concept development
This course is designed for those who want • Exploration of the design process Higher National
to develop fundamental skills in design • Colour theory
Diploma in
and prepare towards the Pearson/Edexcel
• Drawing and presentation skills
Interactive Media
BTEC HND in Interactive Media. This will
and design in 2-dimensional and Higher Nationals are generally recognised
provide the student a general overview of
3-dimensional contexts and media as equivalent to the first two years of a
the history, theory of design and about the
degree. They have been designed to give
contemporary design industry. The student • Single page and multipage layouts you a practical grounding before completing
will research, explore and experiment by
• Audio editing a degree at university, and to give you an
producing drawings both by hand and
industry recognised qualification when
computer; and will learn how to apply
• Video editing you enter the real world of work.
the design process to 2-dimensional and
FOREIGN
AFFILIATIONS
Education Partners offers a number of 2+2 international
degree programmes with SLTC.
Lincoln University, New Zealand
lincoln University is New Zealand’s specialist
RMIT Australia/Vietnam land-based university ranked by QS as among
Deakin students are among the most
RMIT is a global university of technology, satisfied students in Australia and the the top 400 universities in the world. At
design and enterprise that offers university is known for its innovative Lincoln students graduate with degrees that
undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational teaching methods, giving students hands- provide a variety of employment opportunities.
programs and courses that are global in focus on, practical industry experience, and This is reflected in the high number of
and practical in application.Ranked in the delivering the very best support from staff graduates who leave Lincoln each year.
top 1% of global universities in the 2017-18 and international student advisors.
QS World University Rankings, it offers 2+2
international transfer programmes in both Lancaster University
Research Partners
RMIT Australia and Vietnam offering our Strong collaborations are being
Lancaster University is ranked in the top active in terms of research activities
students the best of international education.
1% of universities in the world, according with following universities.
The RMIT Engineering Foundation programme to the QS World University Rankings, and it
which is offered for the first time in Sri Lanka at is also ranked in the Top Ten of Universities 1. TEXAS TECH, USA
SLTC allows students to pursue an engineering in the UK in the Guardian League table.
2. Trinity College, Dublin
undergraduate pathway after O/Ls.
Lancaster University is one of the highest
3. Georgia Tech, USA
ranked universities to affiliate with a Sri
Deakin Australia
Lankan university for student transfers.
Ranked in the top 2% of universities
globally Deakin University australia
16 Sri Lanka Technological CampusGENERAL
INFORMATION
Academic Year Courses and Communication and 5 credits should
be from the modules in Humanities, Social
The academic programme of the Sri Courses provide necessary Science, Arts and Professional Ethics.
Lanka Technological Campus is based on academic knowledge and skills
a semester system with two semesters pertaining to various subjects. Academic Dishonesty
per year, each of 15 weeks duration. The
Courses are categorized as Core courses and Students are expected to act with full
general semester plan is shown below.
Elective courses. Core courses provide the integrity in all academic endeavours: any
basic and essential knowledge necessary use of words, formulas or ideas that are not
Semester Plan No. of week(s)
to build up the foundation of any given one's own must be acknowledged whether
First half 07 subject area. Electives are courses offered the source is a book, an article, the internet,
Mid-semester Examination 01 in addition to the core courses to provide a lecture, or a peer. Providing or receiving
Second half 08 broader knowledge on various subject areas. unauthorized help on papers, examinations
or other academic work is also a violation
Study leave 01 The academic programme is organized at of the SLTC policies on academic integrity.
Examination 03 four levels, Level I, Level II, Level III and Plagiarism which occurs when a writer
Level IV, which represent respectively duplicates another writer's language or ideas
Vacation 03 the first year, second year, third year, and then calls the work his or her own, is a
and the fourth year of study.
Academic programme
serious offense. The consequences of cheating,
plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration and
The academic programme of the Sri Complementary other forms of academic dishonesty or
Lanka Technological Campus is based on
a Course Unit System. A Course Unit is a
Courses anytype of examination offense are serious,
which, if proven, could result in the student’s
subject module, which has a credit value. In addition to subject course units, students suspension or expulsion from the Campus.
A credit is a time-based quantity assigned are required to complete a certain number
Registration
to each Course Unit, which depends on of enhancement course units which provide
the duration and the type of the course. knowledge on a wide range of disciplines
and soft skills that are required in today’s for Courses
One credit is equal to 50 notional learning society. SLTC offers Complementary Registration for courses for the semester
hours for a taught course, laboratory studies Modules as enhancement course units commences two weeks prior to the
course, or field studies/clinical work. For in the areas of English, Introduction to start of the semester, and continues
industrial training, including time allocated Technical communication, Organizational during the first week of the semester.
for assessments and for research, including Behaviour, Engineering Ethics, History of
time allocated for literature survey, one Engineering, Engineering and Public Policy, Selection of courses must be done
credit is considered equivalent to a minimum Social Engineering, and Science, Technology very carefully as students will not be
of 100 notional hours. The minimum and and Politics. Enrolment in complementary permitted to change their selections
the maximum credit rating of a course unit modules will enable students to improve once the registration period is over.
may vary from 01 credit to 06 credits. their inherited skills and provide them with
Registration for courses is done online
a social, political, and historical perspective
through the Student’s Portal of the Sri
about engineering. During the course of
Lanka Technological Campus. Necessary
study, students are expected to complete
guidelines and assistance can be obtained
20 academic credits that are not from the
through the relevant School coordinators
chosen core discipline and 15 of those should
and the Academic Advisor allocated to you.
be in Management, Engineering, Economics
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 17RULES &
REGULATIONS
Regulations Relating of Business Management unless he/
she has completed such courses
the approval of the University Council.
To The Degrees and/or training to the satisfaction
14. Under exceptional circumstances the
Director Academic Programme may
1. The programme of study for the of the University Council.
allow a student who fails to comply
Degree of Bachelor of Science Honours 8. A student registered for the with a compulsory requirement of a
in Engineering, Degree of Bachelor degree programme, shall follow course to fulfil such requirement at
of Technology and the Degree of the programme of study without a later date as prescribed by Rules.
Business Management shall be of discontinuity, except in the event of his/
four academic years’ duration. 15. Awarding the Higher Diploma
her being prevented by the Campus
in Electronic Technology: See
2. Subject to provision of this regulation, from following the programme of study,
next section on Rules.
the University Council of the Sri until he/she completes the programme
Lanka Technological Campus shall of study subject to the maximum 16. Awarding the Higher Diploma in
make appropriate Rules for the period stipulated for completion of the Technology: See next section on Rules.
conduct of the degree programme. programme of study in this Regulations.
17. Awarding the Degree of Bachelor
In the event of he/she is requesting
3. A candidate may be admitted to of Science Honours in Engineering:
leave of absence for a valid reason,
the Degree of Bachelor of Science See next section on Rules.
upon the recommendation of the
Honours in Engineering or Bachelor University Executive and approval from 18. Awarding the Degree of Bachelor of
of Technology or Degree of University Council the opportunity is Technology: See next section on Rules.
Business Management if he/she been given for him/her to return within
19. A student who has not completed
a. Has been admitted as a student of 6 years of time from the joining date
a course as prescribed by Rules
the Sri Lanka Technological Campus and complete the degree programme.
may register and follow the
under the statutes of the Sri Lanka 9. In the event of discontinuity in course in a subsequent semester
Technological Campus governing following the programme of study in which the course is offered in
the admissions of students of the without the approval of the Vice order to complete that course.
Sri Lanka Technological Campus; President Academic Affairs as
20. A student, upon fulfillment of
b. Has thereafter followed to the prescribed by Rules, the student will
graduation requirements as
satisfaction of the University Council be considered to have abandoned the
prescribed by the Rules, shall apply
the course of study prescribed by this programme of study. A student who
to Director Academic Programme
Regulations and the Rules hereunder; has abandoned the programme of
for the award of the degree.
study will not be readmitted except
4. The content, the methods of with the approval of the University 21. A candidate who satisfies the
assessment and the credit values Council on the recommendation requirements of the Bachelor of
for each course of the Degree of of the Academic Board. Science Honours in Engineering
Bachelor of Science Honours in Degree, Bachelor of Technology Degree
Engineering and Degree of Bachelor 10. The Senate with the approval of
Bachelor of Business Management
of Technology and Degree of Business the University Council shall appoint
may be awarded a First Class, Second
Management shall be prescribed by an Evaluation Panel for each
Class (Upper Division), Second Class
the Academic Board of each School on course of the Degree Programme
(Lower Division), or a Pass, based on the
approval of the University Council. offered in every semester.
results of the examination and the GPA
5. In order to obtain credits from 11. The Evaluation Panel for a course shall (also see the next section on Rules).
a course, a student is required comprise at least three members
to follow the course satisfactory including a course coordinator, a
moderator, and members of the
Rules Relating To
and attain a minimum specified
standard in the evaluation of the academic staff and visiting lecturers The Degrees
teaching the course concerned.
course as prescribed by Rules. 1. Programme Duration
6. The credit load of a student in 12. Each Evaluation Panel shall be a. The programme shall be of four
a semester should not exceed a responsible for the assessment academic years duration in 8 semesters
maximum specified by Rules. of students in respective courses in which each semester consists
by means of oral, practical and/or of 15 weeks of Academics, and an
7. The Academic Board of School may written assessments as necessary. industrial training course of total
prescribe courses and/or training, duration not less than 20 weeks.
whether inside or outside the Campus, 13. Due to compelling reasons, the
performance of a student in a course
as per courses specified by Rules. A 2. Courses
candidate shall not be deemed to be may be re-evaluated by a Review Panel
appointed by the Academic Board on a. Students shall register for courses they
qualified for the Degree of Bachelor
the recommendation of the Head of wish to follow in each semester from
of Science Honours in Engineering or
Programme concerned and/ or the the courses offered in the relevant
Bachelor of Technology and Degree
Director Academic Programme with semester as recommended during the
18 Sri Lanka Technological Campusperiod announced for registration. No f. If a student is unable to produce assessment that year and will have to
change to course registration is allowed the admission card or the student sit for the final examinations with the
after the add/drop period except identity card at the examination, following batch as repeat candidates.
under special permission granted by he/she will have to complete a
p. The student must participate in all
the Director Academic Programme. form given by the Invigilator before
the assessments (i.e. continuous
leaving the examination hall.
c. A student once registered for a course assessments, mid-semester and end
in a semester will receive a grade for g. If an admission card is misplaced by of semester examinations, practical
the course in his transcript at the end a student, Examination Unit should assessments, whichever are applicable)
of the semester. Any registration for be informed immediately through for the course he/she has registered
the same course at a later offering a letter signed by the student. A for and obtain a final grade for each
will be considered as repeating the fine of LKR 1000 will be implied on course for it to be considered as
course unless otherwise decided by the the student which should be paid ‘complete’. All such courses shall be
Academic Board / University Council. to the Finance Department. considered for the awarding of the
degree. However, the final GPA will be
d. End of semester examinations shall h. No excuse other than an illness
calculated for all registered courses.
be held usually during the second will be considered for getting
week following the end of each absent for an examination. If a q. If a student is absent for an end
semester. The semester plan will student has been prevented from of semester examination of a
be circulated among students at sitting for an examination due to course and has not repeated
the beginning of the semester. illness, the student should submit a them thereafter the course shall
Medical Certificate (MC) to Medical be considered as ‘incomplete’.
e. Courses and course evaluations
Center/Examination within two
in the entire programme shall be r. A student obtaining a grade below a D
weeks of the date of absence.
conducted in the English medium. may re-sit the course examination for
i. After the submission of the medical the purpose of improving the grade.
f. A student may request with valid
certificate, an interview will be If a student obtains a lower grade in
reasons for leave of absence from
scheduled with the Medical Officer the repeat examination, he/she is
the programmes of study for the
recommended by SLTC. A list of entitled to keep the better grade. If a
duration of a whole semester. The
students whose medical certificates student obtains a better grade than
request shall be made in writing to
have been approved will be notified. a C in a repeat attempt, a C grade is
the Vice President Academic Affairs
taken into account for the calculation
prior to the commencement of j. For a student to be eligible to be
of the final GPA and award of a Class.
the semester concerned. Students considered for a make-up examination
shall be informed of the final for a scheduled mid semester s. A student shall be deemed to have
decision within one week time. examination in any course that he/ sat the first scheduled examination
she fails to attend for a valid reason irrespective of whether he/she
g. A student should follow the compulsory
he/she is required to submit a written has actually sat or not, unless the
course offered by the Center for
request stating the reasons to the Vice candidate has been prevented from
Communication Skills Development
President- Academic Affairs within sitting examination due to illness or
Unit and obtain the pass mark required
one week of the date of examination any other reasonable cause, which
in order to claim the degree.
and the valid reason should also must be accepted as valid by the
be supported by evidence or any Academic Board/University Council.
3. Examinations
acceptable supporting documents.
a. All examinations are conducted t. A student who fails to complete
and completed within a given k. No any make-up examinations any course (s) in the first attempt
semester except for courses having will be provided for End/Mid of shall be eligible to repeat the course
practical or research projects. Semester Examinations, unless (s) in two more attempts only.
there is an approved excuse.
b. Start date of examination will be u. A student may require to obtain 2.0
announced 1 week prior along l. The results of examinations are GPA, in order to move forward from one
with the exam time table. normally released within 04 weeks level to another. (Eg: Students who have
of completion of the examinations. obtained GPA 2.0 will only be eligible
c. Within 1 week after the announcement to go from 1st year to the 2nd year)
of the start date of examinations, m. The duration of the end of semester
student should submit relevant written examinations vary from 4. Evaluation Procedure
examination request form/ repeat one hour (for one credit courses)
(a) Courses may be evaluated by
request form to the Examination Unit. to a maximum of three hours (for
written examinations (mid semester,
three credits and above). The
d. Examination Admission Cards will be end of semester or continuous),
faculties decide the duration of
issued from the Examination Unit 1 assignments, reports, presentations
practical and oral examinations.
or 2 weeks prior to the examinations and oral examinations or a
(before going on study leave). If any n. Students are strongly advised to attend combination of any of the above.
changes to be done in the admission all lectures and practical classes of all
(b) The marks obtained for all Academic
card, Examination Unit should be courses that they have registered for.
Courses shall be graded as given below
informed immediately. No change
o. Students are required to maintain (see Table 01). The marks shall carry a
will be done 2 days after the issue
80% attendance for all lectures and Grade and a Grade Point Value (GPV)
date of the admission card.
practical classes. Students who do according to the Range in which it falls.
e. Admission Card should be produced at not have the required attendance
each examination the student sits and for lectures and practical classes,
it should be returned to the invigilator shall not be allowed to sit for the
on the last date of the examination. corresponding final examination/
Undergraduate Handbook 2018/2019 19in Level IV of Degree Programme award of classes shall be C irrespective
Range of Grade Point
Grade and of the actual mark obtained, even if
Marks Value
the actual mark obtained is higher.
85-100 A+ 4.0 (e) obtain a minimum overall GPA of 2.00
80-84 A 4.0 and 7. Subject to Sections 18, 19, 22 and
25 of these By-Laws a student shall
75-79 A- 3.7 (f) obtain at least a D grade for
be deemed to have qualified for the
all GPA Courses which are
70-74 B+ 3.3 award of First Class, Second Class
prescribed by the Council
65-69 B 3.0 (Upper Division) or Second Class
as prescribed under these By-Laws and/ (Lower Division) at the Degree on
60-64 B- 2.7
or any other Rules and Regulations made the basis of the following scheme.
55-59 C+ 2.3 by the Campus, shall be considered to
50-54 C 2.0 have passed the Degree of Bachelor First Class:
of Science Honours in Engineering or If he/she has a minimum overall GPA ≥ 3.7
45-49 C- 1.7
Degree of Bachelor of Technology.
40-44 D+ 1.3 Second Class (Upper Division) :
4. A candidate who has successfully
35-39 D 1.0 If he/she has a minimum overall 3.7 > GPA ≥ 3.3
completed a minimum of sixty (60)
30-34 E 0.7 credits in Level I and Level II,
and
Second Class (Lower Division) :
0-29 F 0.0
If he/she has a minimum overall 3.3 > GPA ≥ 3.00
I (Incomplete) 0.00 (a) satisfies 16(a)
Table 01
and 5. Claiming of the Degree
(b) obtaining GPA 2.00 or above for courses A student who has satisfied the requirements
in Level II of Degree Programme for the award of the degree and obtain
2. the required grade for the course offered
and
(a) Grades of all registered Courses by the Center for Communication Skills
(c) obtain a minimum overall GPA of 2.00
in a Programme of Study shall be Development (CCSD) shall claim the degree
for courses in each Level I and Level II
taken into account and all Courses by submitting the duly completed degree
(taken together)
shall be weighted according to their claim form 4 weeks prior to the date of
and
corresponding Credit Values when convocation held in respective year.
Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated. (d) obtain at least a D grade for all GPA
Courses in each Level I and Level II 6. Special Considerations
(b) The formula for the calculation
which are prescribed by the Council Notwithstanding the above provisions, each
of the GPA shall be as follows:
individual case may be dealt with on the
as prescribed under these By-Laws and/
basis of its own merit by the Senate, subject
or any other Rules and Regulations made
to approval by the University Council.
by the Campus, shall be considered to have
passed the Higher Diploma in relevant field. 7. Student guide to registration
4.1 (a) A candidate who has successfully and course completion
completed Higher Diploma in The student should conform to the Rules and
relevant field, conducted by Sri Lanka Regulations of the Degree programme of the
Here ∑ represents the summation over
Technological Campus (SLTC) shall Sri Lanka Technological Campus given above..
index i, where i denotes each course taken;
be considered to be eligible to enroll Any clarification on the contents therein
n is the total number of courses taken;
to the 3rd level / year of Bachelor of may be sought from the Director Academic
wi is the Grade Point Value (GPV) of the
Science Honors in Engineering degree Programme or the Registrar of the Campus.
respective course taken; ci is the number of
programme or Bachelor of Technology
credits carried by the respective course. Following sections provide answers
degree programme conducted by SLTC.
3. A candidate who has been admitted only to frequently asked questions.
5. A candidate who satisfies the
to the Degree Programme and who a. The course selection may be changed
requirements of the Degree may
has successfully completed the during ADD/DROP period, after
be awarded a First Class, Second
minimum credit requirement for which no changes in registration are
Class (Upper Division), Second
each specialization programme as possible. The students who were
Class (Lower Division), or a Pass as
specified by the Council with at least unable to drop a course during the
the case may be, on the results of
thirty (30) credits from each of Level ADD/DROP period should follow
the examination and the GPA.
I, Level II, Level III and Level IV, the whole course and the grade will
6. (a) A candidate shall be eligible for appear in the Academic transcript.
and
the award of classes only if he/she
(a) satisfies 16(a) satisfies the requirements stipulated b. The students who fail to satisfactorily
and in the Section 22; of these By-Laws, follow a course will get a grade F.
within four (04) consecutive academic Note: students who have failed to
(b) satisfies 16(b)
years of the Degree Programme. satisfy 80% attendance requirement
and
(b) In the case of a candidate who of a course are considered to have not
(c) satisfies 16(c) satisfactorily followed the course.
repeats and passes any Academic
and
Course(s) the Grade to be taken into c. A grade of D is required to earn
(d) obtaining GPA 2.00 or above for courses consideration in determining the credit in any course. If the grade is
20 Sri Lanka Technological Campusless than D the course should be credits from Complementary Studies. Campus for such deferment.
repeated in a subsequent semester For a technology degree, credits should
g. If a registered student is compelled to
if the timetables allow fulfilling the be earned from the courses of each
discontinue his/her course of study
attendance requirement. However of the three categories; comprising
for any reason, he/she should notify
the maximum grade awarded for 18 credits from Mathematics, Basic
the Registrar as soon as possible to
a repeated course unit is a “C”. Sciences, & Computing, 72 credits
obtain permission to be away from the
from Engineering Sciences and
d. Specified number of credits should be Campus. If a registered student of the
Engineering Design and 18 credits
obtained from the core and elective Campus has abandoned his/her course
from Complementary Studies.
courses. The composition of the of study without notifying the Registrar,
credits should satisfy the accreditation e. The sum of the credits of the selected his/her request for readmission will
requirements specified for either electives (both technical and general not be entertained, unless special
engineering degree or technology separately) may sometimes exceed approval is granted by Senate.
degree by the Institution of Engineers the minimum requirement by 1
h. If a student misses the registration for a
Sri Lanka (IESL). For an engineering credit due to different credit values
course or has incorrectly registered for
degree, credits should be earned from 1 to 3. This is allowed.
a course but failed to drop the course
from the courses of each of the three
f. A student seeking to get his/her on time, the reasons need to be given
categories; comprising 25 credits
registration deferred at the time of in writing to the Program Lead to obtain
from Mathematics, Basic Sciences, &
registration should inform the Campus permission to remedy the situation.
Computing, 75 credits from Engineering
giving reasons for such deferment
Sciences and Engineering Design and 20
, and obtain permission from the
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