university of peradeniya: December 2009

Faculty of Science

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The University of Peradeniya is the legacy of the University of Ceylon first established in Sri Lanka in 1942. The Faculty of Science, comprising the Departments of Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology were initially located in Colombo along with other Faculties of the University of Ceylon. It had been decided to have the permanent home of the University in Peradeniya and accordingly, the Faculty of Arts, Oriental Studies, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary and Dental Sciences were established at Peradeniya by the early part of the 1951-60 decade.

Departments
* Department of Botany
* Department of Chemistry
* Department of Geology
* Department of Mathematics
* Department of Molecular Biology and Bio-technology
* Department of Physics
* Department of Statistics and Computer Science
* Department of Zoology

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya is one of the three institutes offering full time engineering degrees in the island. Annual entrollment to the engineering faculty is about 420. The Faculty offers a full-time Undergraduate Courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering (B.Sc.Eng). This is of four years duration, the first year being common to all students and the rest devoted to specialisation in on of the branches of engineering. Fields of specialization are determined end of the first year based on students' choices. Preference is given based on each student's standing in the first year examination results. Coursework (laboratory, design and fieldwork) and industrial training form an essential part of the undergraduate course.
Until year 2000 traditional British university education system exsisted where students followed a strict pre-defined curriculum without exceptions. Each year students had to take five to eight courses spanning the entire year. For each of the four years classes (or classifications) were offered strictly based on the students' performance in the exams held at the year end, provided the stiudents had satisfactorily completed the practical assignments related to labotrary/field-activity classes. To get a first class the students were expected to maintain an overall average above 75% in the final examination - no grade point average is reported as found in the present education system. For second upper and lower classes the margines were 65% and 55%, respectively. If the a student scored above 45% he/she passed the academic year without a class, or else had to take the 'repeat-exam' held about three months later or the next year-end examination. However, students were allowed to continue to the next year without retaking classes. Final year examination determined the class (or classification) associated with the degree offered, best being first class. Stundents who elected to take two optional courses during the final year received honours degree - e.g. B.Sc.Eng second class (Hons). The examinations were considered difficult to pass as students were supplied with minimum course related material during the exam contrary to the mdodern examination system, where students are not expected to memorize all the formulae and complete derivations. Students were either allowed to select predefined number of questions to answer by ignoring additional questions provided or expected to answer all the questions. All the questions were written type and no multiple choice quesitons(MCQ) were produced. Usually students were expected to derive an equation or a formula from first principle in the first part of the question and then use that in the following parts. Usually the final part of the question was related to applcaitons of the theory that was under consideration.
Since year 2001 course unit system has been adopted in Peradeniya engineering faculty. This allows students to elect courses of their choice and courses are not expected to be taken in the pre-defined secquence unless a course has pre-requisites. Students have to undergo assessments throughout the year and still each year classes (or classifications) are determined but not based on students' grade point average.
In order to introduce the students to practical engineering problems there are programmes for industrial training during the long vacations. These have been drawn up in colloboration with the National Apprenticeship and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), which finds the places in industry. With changes taking place in both university and industry these programmes require review from time to time.
The degree of Master of the Science of Engineering (MScEng) is awarded after one year of full-time graduate study. Postgraduate Courses in special subjects are conducted from time to time and these lead to a Diploma in Engineering. The higher degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are awarded on the basis of dissertations.
In spite of having to contend with many difficulties similar to those experienced by the universities of other developing countries, the Faculty provides and academic environment of the highest quality and has maintained a gratifying record of teaching, research, and public service, the traditional functions of institutions of higher education. Research done in the Faculty have been published at home and abroad, while its consultancy and laboratory services have been provided over the years to private and public sector establishments in the country.
The Golden Jubilee of the Faculty of Engineering was celebrated grandly in July 2000 with a Jubilee Congress and mega exhibition
Departments
o Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
o Department of Civil Engineering
o Department of Computer Engineering
o Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
o Department of Engineering Mathematics
o Department of Mechanical Engineering
o Department of Production Engineering

Faculty of Dental Sciences

The Faculty of Dental Sciences, is the only educational institution in Sri Lanka , which conducts a program, leading to the degree Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS). In addition the faculty conducts several short-term and long-term post-graduate courses.
The Peradeniya Dental (Teaching) Hospital, functions as the clinical unit of the faculty. This, the only dental hospital in Sri Lanka, open to the public from June 1998, was built with aid from the Japanese government, and is considered one of the best of its kind in South-east Asia. It functions as a primary treatment centre for all types of dental treatments, as well as a tertiary referral unit. Specialists in Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery, Oral Medicine, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthetics, Periodontology, Community Dentistry, Paedodontics and Orthodontics, attached to specialized clinics may be consulted at this hospital. The clinical services are supported by well equipped laboratories and a radiography unit for special investigations. The hospital also has an operating theatre, ward, and an Intensive Care Unit, which are closely linked to the work of the Maxillo- facial Surgery clinic.

The specialist clinics house altogether 130 Dental chairs and units. The hospital attracts an average of 65000 patients annually, from all of Sri Lanka .

Department

• Department of Basic Sciences
• Division of Pharmocology
• Department Oral Surgery/Cleft Care
• Department of Oral Medicine & Periodontology
• Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
• Department of Oral Pathology
• Department of Restorative Dentistry
• Department of Community Dental Health

Faculty of Medicine

Department

* Department of Anatomy
* Department of Physiology
* Department of Biochemistry
* Department of Microbiology
* Department of Parasitology
* Department of Pharmacology
* Department of Pathology
* Department of Forensic Medicine
* Department of Community Medicine
* Department of Anaesthesiology
* Department of Psychiatry
* Department of Medicine
* Department of Surgery
* Department of Paediatrics
* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Department

* Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences
* Department of Veterinary Pathobiology
* Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
* Department of Farm Animal Health and Production

History

The University of Peradeniya is the heir to former University of Ceylon, the first institution of its kind in the country. Its founding on 1st of July, 1942 as an autonomous corporation was the fulfillment of hopes and expectations of many who had been campaigning for a university in this country, prior to which had existed the University College, Colombo affiliated to the University of London. The University of Ceylon was established in Colombo on 1 July 1942 and on 6 October 1952 a new campuses in Peradeniya was created. In 1967, it was made a separate university with the name " University of Ceylon - Peradeniya" and it became the independent "University of Peradeniya" in 1979. Today, the university stands as a prominent educational institution in the country, catering to the needs of students from a variety of academic streams, ethnic groups and religions.

However, the history of the establishment of the University of Ceylon goes much beyond 1942. A few distinguished academics, administrators, politicians and public-spirited citizens of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), as well as some other eminent foreign academics and administrators with a genuine interest in the advancement of higher education in this country, had had to strive hard for well over half a century, to achieve the cherished goal of establishing the first university in the country. Therefore, the history of the University of Peradeniya would be incomplete if no mention is made of the pioneering efforts of the abovementioned persons in establishing this seat of higher learning.

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Societies of Faculties

There are several types of societies and clubs are held by the faculty wise. The main vision of these are to improve the skills and competencies of the university students during their academic free times.

* Societies in Agriculture Faculty
o Buddhist Brotherhood faculty of Agriculture

Student and staff community in Peradeniya University includes the number of different ethnic groups and religions. Harmony among these religious and ethnic groups is essential for the smooth functioning of the University. This has been well recognized even at the time of planning of the University. Our university has Buddhist temple, Hindu temple, Mosque and a Church. However, interest on religion among students was more evident in certain years than the other years, perhaps could be associated with social, political and economical reasons. University Buddhist society and the Buddhist society in Faculty of Agriculture were also active in certain years than others. By the time of 1987, Buddhist Society in Faculty of Agriculture was almost dormant, and no significant activities was organized. In 1990, university was re-opened after a long vacation and administrators paid more attention to form religious societies. At this point, students also felt the need of religious society. In 1990, Buddhist society in Faculty of Agriculture was formed and registered under the name “Buddhist brotherhood”. Renewal of registration as required by university administer was not continued due to many reasons. In 2005, an active group of students were involved and renewed the registration and the society became active again at the Faculty and the University level.

*
o University Explorers Club
o Society of Information Technology
o Society of Horticulture
o Chess Club
o Society of Animal Science
o Photographic Club
o Agricultural Engineering Students Society
o Agriculture Faculty Social Science Society
o Society of Forestry
o Food Science and Technology Society
o Management Science Society (AgMag)
o English Literary Association (AFELA)
o "Prabudha Kala Kawaya" Sinhala Literary Association

* Societies in Faculty of Science
o Operation Research (SOR group)
o Art Circle
o Buddhist Brotherhood Faculty of Science
o Botanical Society
o Chemical Society
o Computer Society University of Peradeniya (CSUP)
o Mathematics Society
o Photographic Society
o Physical Society
o Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya
o Science Library Club
o University Geological Society
o Hantana Conservation Society
o Tamil Sangeetha Natya Sangam
o Tamil Society
o Hindu Society
o Zoologists' Association

* Cultural Societies
o English Drama Society
o Sinhala Sangamaya
o Sinhala Natya Mandalaya
o Film Society (FilmSoc)
o Tamil Sangeetha Natya Sangam
o Gandarwa Sabhawa
o Tamil Society
o Muslim Majlis[2][3]

* Religious Societies
o Buddhist Brotherhood
o University Buddhist Society
o Helahanda Students' Union
o Hindu Students' Union
o Muslim Majlis[2][3]
o Newman Society (for Roman Catholics)
o Student Christian Movement

* Societies in the Engineering Faculty
o Association of Computer Engineering Students (ACES)
o Civil Engineers Society (CES)
o Chemical Engineering Students Society (ChESS)
o Electrical and Electronic Engineers Society (EEES)
o Engineering Faculty Art Circle
o Engineering Faculty Buddhist Brotherhood
o Mechanical Engineers Society (MES)
o Production Engineering Students Society (PESS)
o Power and Highvoltage Engineers Society (PHES)
o Buddhist Brotherhood Society Faculty of Engineering

Societies of Students Unions

There are a large number of campus societies and inter-faculty which cater to the wide range of interests of the campus community. The most superior and the responsible society for all the students in the university is the Peradeniya Students Union (PSU), which plays the dominant role in student life. Other societies are,

* Student Unions
o Peradeniya Student Union (PSU)
o Science Students Union(SSU)
o Agriculture Faculty Students Union (AFSU)
o Dental Faculty Students Union (DFCU)
o Engineering Students Union (ESU)
o Medical faculty student union (MFSU)

Student Accommodations

The University policy on student accommodation is administered by the Student Services Branch in accordance with the rules and regulations formulated by the University. The University provides residential facilities to most of the students. There are fifteen Halls of Residence and four Bhikku Hostels in the Campus in in which accommodation is provided for more than 3,000 students. In addition, the hostel at the Agriculture Sub-Campus at Mahailuppallama provides accommodation to the first year agriculture students following practical classes there for a period of six months. This Sub-Campus is located about 130 km north of Peradeniya.

On the Campus at Peradeniya, Part-time Wardens from the academic staff are appointed by the University to be in charge of the organization and maintenance of discipline in the halls of residence. They are assisted by permanent Sub-Wardens and Part-time Academic Sub-Wardens.

The Halls of Residence consist of study-bedrooms which are shared by the students. As far as possible students of different Faculties are mixed in a given hall of residence. A nominal fee per term is charged for room and electricity. An additional fee per month is charged from students using their own electrical appliances such as irons, radios etc. Meals are available at hall canteens and the cafeterias located in the University where food is provided by private caterers at prices fixed by the University.

The Halls of Residence as follows,

* Gents

*
o James Peiris Hall
o Arunachalam Hall
o Akbar - Nell Hall
o Marrs Hall
o Marcus Fernando Hall
o Sarasavi Uyana Hall
o Jayatilake Hall
o Hindagala Hall
o New Akbar Hall
o Sir Ivor jennings Hall

* Ladies
o Hilda Obeyesekara Hall
o Wijewardena Hall
o Ramanathan Hall
o Sangamitta Hall

* Bhikkus
o Sangaramaya
o Kehelpannala Hall

Student Accommodations

The University policy on student accommodation is administered by the Student Services Branch in accordance with the rules and regulations formulated by the University. The University provides residential facilities to most of the students. There are fifteen Halls of Residence and four Bhikku Hostels in the Campus in in which accommodation is provided for more than 3,000 students. In addition, the hostel at the Agriculture Sub-Campus at Mahailuppallama provides accommodation to the first year agriculture students following practical classes there for a period of six months. This Sub-Campus is located about 130 km north of Peradeniya.

On the Campus at Peradeniya, Part-time Wardens from the academic staff are appointed by the University to be in charge of the organization and maintenance of discipline in the halls of residence. They are assisted by permanent Sub-Wardens and Part-time Academic Sub-Wardens.

The Halls of Residence consist of study-bedrooms which are shared by the students. As far as possible students of different Faculties are mixed in a given hall of residence. A nominal fee per term is charged for room and electricity. An additional fee per month is charged from students using their own electrical appliances such as irons, radios etc. Meals are available at hall canteens and the cafeterias located in the University where food is provided by private caterers at prices fixed by the University.

The Halls of Residence as follows,

* Gents

*
o James Peiris Hall
o Arunachalam Hall
o Akbar - Nell Hall
o Marrs Hall
o Marcus Fernando Hall
o Sarasavi Uyana Hall
o Jayatilake Hall
o Hindagala Hall
o New Akbar Hall
o Sir Ivor jennings Hall

* Ladies
o Hilda Obeyesekara Hall
o Wijewardena Hall
o Ramanathan Hall
o Sangamitta Hall

* Bhikkus
o Sangaramaya
o Kehelpannala Hall

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