Eastern University Sri Lanka

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka, was established on the 01st of October 1986 by a University Order dated 26th September 1986 issued under Section 2 of the Universities Act No: 16 of 1978. The University was preceded by the Batticaloa University College established on 01st August 1981 which was started in the buildings of the Vantharumoolai Madya Maha Vidyalayam. In addition, over 100 acres of land have been added to the original Campus.

Student hostels and staff quarters have been constructed on this land and many new buildings are planned. The Batticaloa University College began with two faculties: The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and both these faculties were affiliated to the University of Peradeniya. Two new faculties viz. the Faculty of Commerce & Management with the Departments of Economics, Commerce & Management, and the Faculty of Cultural Studies with the Departments of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Fine Arts were established in 1988. The Faculty of Cultural Studies was then expanded to include the Department of Languages and the Department of Social Science and renamed the Faculty of Arts & Culture in 1991.

Eastern University Sri Lanka Location

The main administrative block of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka (senate building) located in Vantharumoolai which is 15 km away from Batticaloa town and four faculties Vz: Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Commerce & Management and Faculty of Arts & Culture are housed here. Faculty of Health Care Sciences is situated 15 km away from Vantharumooali in Batticaloa town which is offering MBBS and BSc in Nursing Degrees. Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies is situated 3km away from the Faculty of Health Care Sciences in Kallady Uppodai which is offering BFA in Music, Dance, Drama & Theatre Arts and Visual & Technological Arts. Trincomalee campus is located 180 km away from the Vantharumoolai at Konesapuri in Trincomalee district having two faculties & one unit Vz: Faculty of Communication and Business studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Siddha Medicine Unit.

Chancellor of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka

At present Dr. Velmurugu Vivekanandarajah is the Chancellor of the University..

Prof V Kanagasingam (AMIPM-SL)
Vice-Chancellor & Professor in Management  
Ph D (PIM-USJP), M Sc. (Management) (USJP), BBA (Hons.) EUSL, CTHE (UoC), CRHEM (Thailand)
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Eastern University Sri Lanka the Council

COUNCIL MEMBERS, EASTERN UNIVERSITY, SRI LANKA

1.Prof. V. KanagasingamVice-Chancellor (Chair)
2.Dr. K.E. KarunakaranDeputy Vice-Chancellor
3.Prof. (Mrs). Chandravathany DevadasonRector/Trincomalee Campus
4.Senior Prof. P. VinobabaDean/ Science 
5.Dr. A.N. ArulpragasamDean/Faculty of Health-Care Sciences
6.Dr. T. MathiventhanDean/Technology
7.Dr. M. PagthinathanDean/Agriculture
8.Prof. J. KennedyDean/Arts and Culture
9.Dr S. JeyarajahDean/Commerce and Management
10.Mrs K. ShanthrakumarDean/ Faculty of Communication and Business Studies, Trincomalee Campus
11.Mr S. ThadchanamoorthyDean/Faculty of Applied Science, Trincomalee Campus
12.Dr K. RajendramSenate Nominee to the Council
13.Dr K. ArulanandemSenate Nominee to the Council
14.Mr. K. KarunaharanAppointed Member
15.Prof. Riyas Sulaima LebbeAppointed Member
16.Dr S.M. HussainAppointed Member
17.Eng. S. MohanarajahAppointed Member
18.Eng.  N. SivalingamAppointed Member
19.Mr P. PremnathAppointed Member
20.Mr T. SivanathanAppointed Member
21.Dr. A.L. Joufer SadiqueAppointed Member
22.Mr S. ShanmugamAppointed Member
23.Ms. S.J.M.S. SamarakoonAppointed Member
24.Dr. G. SukunanAppointed Member
25.Eng. S. ThilagarajahAppointed Member
26.Dr. H.R. ThambawitaAppointed Member
 Mr. A. Pahirathan Registrar (Secretary)

Eastern University Sri Lanka Faculties

Eastern University Sri Lanka Centers

Eastern University Sri Lanka Units

Eastern University Sri Lanka Cells

History of Faculty of Agriculture

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka is one of the 15 state universities in the country. It was established as a University College with Faculties of Agriculture and Science in 1981 and was conferred independent status as Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 1986. The University is located in the village of Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady, which is on the Batticaloa – Pollanaruwa main road, about 18Km North of Batticaloa town. The region is well endowed with various natural resources and in pre-colonial period was popularly known as the “Granary of the Island”. The natural resources include agricultural lands, an annual rainfall ranging between 1500 and 2000mm, surface and underground water for irrigation, dense as well as more open natural forests, range land, and a large population of cattle and buffaloes.

The Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL recognizes the importance of the newly introduced reforms in University Education and a new Corporate Plan is being prepared in order to incorporate several recommendations made by the National Policy for University Education into the present system. The Faculty taking note of the increasing ranks of unemployed graduates, and the need for better trained agriculture graduates, to achieve the regional and national goals, intends to introduce the following changes.

  1. The introduction of a new academic programme: Semester Based Credit Unit System.
  2. Cross disciplines and Cross Faculty choice of Modules.
  3. Skill development activities.
  4. Multiple entry points into degree programmes and close interaction with State and Private Sector institutions.
  5. To continue English as the Medium of Instruction.
  6. Carrier Guidance of Students.

The Faculty shall follow a Semester Based Credit Unit System from the academic year 1999/2000. This will work on a Modular System of Credits. This new Curricula and Syllabi has been developed to suit the Semester System and to expand skill development activities and experiential learning.

The degree programme is to offer a range of modules both compulsory an optional and permit the selection of modules on year by year basis. A student will be able to build the degree around the core modules along with optional modules available in the Faculty and in other Faculties. This will allow maximum flexibility and the avoidance of mass production of ‘Clones’. The students will be able to select modules that would provide better career opportunities.

The Faculty identifies the need for better trained agriculture graduates with “do-how” rather than “know-how” training. In view of this; arrangements are being made to provide opportunities for the students to learn by experience in close interaction with Farming Communities, Research Institutes and Private Sector Organizations. A link, with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India for inviting consultants, upgrading Junior Academic Staff, Staff and student exchange and collaborative research programmes have been established. Action is being taken to develop research link with other Universities, Tea Research Institute, Rubber Research Institute and Coconut Research Institute.

It becomes very important for the Faculty to increase its student number. Therefore the degree programme will allow for multiple entries, over and above the Current Single Entry Point through the Advanced Level Examination. The Faculty, admits students with 3 or 4 defined passes in G.C.E.A/L and with five years field experience in the Agricultural Sector into the Internal degree programme. It is also planning to admit students on merit from a Diploma Course in Agriculture conducted by the Faculty. All possible efforts are being taken to make the Faculty Multi-Ethinic and Multi-Cultural.

Considering the importance of English for higher learning and job opportunities English will continue to be the Medium of Instruction. It is envisaged to organize a career guidance programme for the students to select suitable modules in view of job opportunities, and to assist them in seeking jobs and preparing and presenting themselves to private organizations for employment.

The Faculty also invites visiting staff from Universities and institutions in Sri Lanka and abroad to conduct special lectures. The staff of the Faculty has excelled in research as well as in Breeding of improved Crop varieties such as Chillies, Okra and brinjal, suitable to the region. Research efforts of staff are geared towards both academic interests and solving farmers field problems.

Each student is expected to undertake research on a selected topic, accepted by the department/Division of study concerned, either at the University or in a recognized research institution, for a period of about 4-6 months and submit a dissertation and present a seminar on the research carried out by him/her as partial fulfilment of requirements for the award of degree. Students are encouraged to work in any recognized state or private sector institution during vacations to earn some work experience and broaden practical knowledge in their field of study.

The Faculty has established a Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management (CENSARM).
The Faculty has well established Crop and Livestock farms, about 15 acres in extent for teaching purposes and for the issue of seed and planting materials and breeding stock of farm animals to the public. Arrangements are being made to expand these activities in another 50 acres at Kiran, Batticaloa. Equipment and laboratory facilities for teaching and research are available in each Department of study.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

Applications are invited from prospective candidates for the above postgraduate programme conducted by the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the Academic Year 2020/2021.

Eligibility

The minimum requirements for registration for the above programme are;

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Biological, Applied)
  3. Any equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute of Higher Education accepted by the Senate, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Admission Criteria: Eligible candidate will be selected by an interview

Duration: One year (Taught Course with Directed Study)

Medium: English

Application fee: Rs. 1,000/=

Registration fee: Rs.6,500/=

Course fee: Rs.120,000/= (Can be paid in two installments)

Eastern University Sri Lanka How to Apply

Application form and other information can be obtained from Assistant Registrar/ Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka or downloaded from www.esn.ac.lk. Application fee of Rs. 1,000/= should be made in favour of “Bursar, Eastern University, Sri Lanka”, Account No. 227-1001-90000-390 at People’s Bank, Chenkalady.

The duly completed application form should be returned to the Assistant Registrar/ Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady by registered post to reach on or before 30th November 2020. Indicate ‘MSc. in Agriculture’ on the top of the left hand corner of the envelope.

For further details please contact AR / Agriculture (065-2240740 or 076-7536324).

Eastern University Sri Lanka Departments

  • Department of Agricultural Biology
  • Department of Agricultural Chemistry
  • Department of Agricultural Economics
  • Department of Agricultural Engineering
  • Department of Animal Science
  • Department of Crop Science

Members of the Faculty Board of Agriculture 

01.Dr M.PagthinathanDean/Faculty of Agriculture (in the chair)
02.Snr.Prof.(Mrs).T.MahendranSnr. Professor in Agric. Chemistry
03.Prof.(Mrs).T.H.Seran Professor in Crop Science
04.Prof.S.SutharsanProfessor in Crop Science
05.Prof.(Mrs).P.Premanandarajah Professor and Head/Dept. of Agric. Chemistry
06.Dr.(Mrs).N.Rodny Fernando Head/Dept. of Agric. Biology
07.Dr T.GeretharanHead/Dept. of Crop Science
08.Mr R.ThivyatharsanActg. Head/Dept. of Animal Science
09.Dr.(Mrs).Thivahary GeretharanHead/Dept. of Agric. Economics
10.Mr M.RajendranHead/Dept. of Agric. Engineering
11.Dr.S.MahendranSenior Lecturer, Gr.I
12.Dr M.SugirtharanSenior Lecturer, Gr.I
13.Mr.S.SrikrishnahSenior Lecturer, Gr.I
14.Mrs B.KarunarathnaSenior Lecturer, Gr.I
15.Mrs E.D.J.PrinceSenior Lecturer, Gr.II
16. Mrs A.SugirtharanLecturer
17.Mrs N.Vathshalyan Lecturer (Prob.)
18.Mr.G.HariharanLecturer (Prob.)
19.Ms.Malathy Parasuraman Appointed member
20.Mrs Premini RavirajAppointed member
21.Dr.(Mrs).M.AmirthalingamAppointed member
22.Mr.D.K.G.S.WickramasingheRep. of Student, FOA
23.Ms.P.A.A.N.PereraRep. of Student, FOA
24.Mr M.RameshkaranFarm Manager (On Invitation)
Mrs M.F.U.Safaya            AR/Agriculture

Head/ Coordinators

Heads of Departments

  1. Prof. (Mrs). P. Premanandarajah – Head/Dept. of Agric. Chemistry
  2. Dr. (Mrs). N. Rodney Fernando – Head/Dept. of Agric. Biology
  3. Mr.R.Thivyatharsan – Actg. Head/Dept. of Animal Science
  4. Dr. T. Geretharan – Head/Dept. of Crop Science
  5. Mrs. T. Geretharan – Head/Dept. of Agric. Economics
  6. Mr. M. Rajendran – Head/Dept. of Agric. Engineering

Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management (CENSARM)

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

The Eastern University, Sri Lanka was established on the 1st October 1986 by a University Order dated 26th September 1986 issued under Section 2 of the Universities Act No: 16 of 1978. The University was preceded by the Batticaloa University College established on the 1st August 1981 to fulfill the long felt need for the development of the Higher Educational Institution in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. The Batticaloa University College began with two Faculties: The faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Science and two new Faculties, the Faculty of Commerce and Management and the Faculty of Cultural Studies were established in 1988. In 2005, the Faculty of Health Care Sciences was established in the University and located in Batticaloa town. A campus of the Eastern University functions at Trincomalee with the Faculties of Applied Sciences and Communication and Business Studies. The Swami Vipulananda College of Music and Dance (SVCMD) was established in 1981 and was subsequently handed over to the Eastern University in 2001.

Faculty of Agriculture

The Faculty of Agriculture is one of the four faculties of the university. Establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture in the EUSL was a response to the long felt need for development of these three districts with respect to higher education. The faculty was also expected to serve as a catalyst for the agricultural and economic development of the region. The agricultural education offered, and the agricultural research pursued by the university, cater to the special needs of the region.

The Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL has well established six Departments with Crop and Livestock farms, about 15 acres in extent for teaching purposes and for the issue of seed and planting materials and breeding stock of farm animals to the public. Equipment and laboratory facilities for teaching and research are available in each Department of study. The faculty has established a Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management (CENSARM) in 1996. The mission of the Faculty, in line with Government policy to modernise agriculture and eradicate poverty is “to produce men and women of the highest professional standard contributing towards technology enhancement, dissemination of knowledge and skill and involvement in sustained productivity in the Agricultural sector of Sri Lanka”.

Faculty of Arts & Culture

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. – Malcolm X

I am very pleased to say this message on behalf of the Faculty of Arts and Culture of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka in the capacity of the Dean.

The Faculty of Arts & Culture of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka was one of the first faculties of the University, established in 1986, and at present sixteen subjects are being offered under 11 Departments and two Disciplines.

The aim of the Faculty is to produce scholars who shall contribute good first for her/his fellow human who is near her/him, then to make the nation and the globe as whole a good, healthy, peaceful, and productive one.  From a certificate course to a Doctor of Philosophy Degree this aim becomes the final one. By giving love and humanity to the mankind would only bring a “good citizen,” as Martin Luther King Jr. said “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”

The thirty year civil war had changes the people of the region very much, mainly the region where the Eastern University, Sri Lanka situated.  This directly links the community where its shape has been damaged by many means. Thus, the role of the academia comes in to re-shape the community a good shaped one.  My fellow academics do it with all their efforts and make its their prime concern, though it is not a small task, but they do it to their maximum. Hence the students populous. 

Finally, education must re-shape a man into a human.  This ultimate motto that is engraved in each and every one who is admitted into the Faculty, whether a staff or a students, and the Faculty will lead to make this motto a true one.

Prof. J. Kennedy,
Dean/Faculty of Arts & Culture
EUSL.

Undergraduate Programme

The academic programmes leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Honours degrees at the FAC are of three years and four years durations respectively, and conducted under semester based credit unit system. The curriculum of the FAC is revised to suit the dynamic needs in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences and to the rapid changes taking place in technological transformation in the global academic scenario. In this perspective, revision of the curriculum of the entire undergraduate degree programme for the FAC has been tabled using Student Centered Learning (SCL) and outcome based assessment method.

Considering the importance of English Language (EL) and Information Technology (IT) in higher learning and job opportunities, the general and special degree students are
required to improve their EL, IT, and mathematical skills. The EL skill programme is intended to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities of students in the English language for all degree programs. The mathematical skill programme is provided to acquire logical thinking. The IT skill programme is helpful to students who are not familiar with basic IT skill.

Each academic year  consists of two semesters and  each semester comprises of fifteen (15)  weeks  inclusive  of  seventy  five  (75)  working  days  of  academic  activities.  Each course is taught and assessed basing on the SCL within the same  semester. The three years B.A degree programme (Level 5 – SLQF) comprises of six semesters and six endsemester examinations, and the four years Honours degree programme (Level 6-SLQF) comprises of eight semesters and eight end- semester examinations.

Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) Degree Programme – Level 5 – SLQF

The Degree programme leading to the B.A degree of the FAC is offered for three (3) years duration and conducted under semester credit unit and SCL assessment based system with six semesters.

All courses within the structure of B.A. degree become an integral part of the overall educational experience. The core courses will be relevant to an individual’s interests. Students are encouraged to consider that the core course strength is useful to their current interests and goals, and students are also made to be sure that the core course selections are counterpart of the academic requirements of a student’s Honours degree programmes.

The courses offered in the list of core courses for the B.A. degree are compulsory whereas a student has the freedom to select the core course for B.A degree programme offered by ten departments and two disciplines (E.g. Tamil, Geography, and Economics whereas Political Science, Geography and Economics are the core subjects of choice).A student should complete a minimum 90 credit units comprising the core courses 60 credit, ancillary courses 18 credits, optional courses 09 credits and internship training 03 credits during the six semesters (three academic years) for the B.A. degree programme


Bachelor of Arts Honours (B. A.Hons) Degree Programmes- Level 6 – SLQF

The Degree program leading to the B.A Honours degree in the FAC is offered for four (4) years duration and conducted under a semester credit unit and SCL assessment based system with eight semesters. At the beginning of the 2nd year of study, a student who is interested in the field of specialization should apply to follow a Honours degree programme from a respective department / discipline.

All courses within the structure of Honours degree become an integral part of the overall specialization field experience. The field of Honours degree will be relevant to an individual’s interest. Students are encouraged to consider that field of specialization strength is useful to their knowledge hub and job market.

The Honours degree courses are offered in the list of core courses. Honours degree courses offered by the respective department and discipline can be selected from the list of core courses. A student should complete a minimum 120 credit units comprising the core courses 81 credit, ancillary courses 18 credit, optional courses 12 credit, Dissertation 06 credit and internship training 03 credit during the eight semester (four academicyears) for the Honours degree programme.

Eastern University Sri Lanka Departments

Disciplines

Centers

Units

Faculty of Commerce & Management

Undergraduate Programmes (Internal)

Bachelor of Business Administration Honours (BBA Hons)

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons)

Departments

Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce is the center for Business Education and Research in the Eastern University Sri Lanka. Commerce education was first taught at Eastern University in 1986. The department is now offering a full array of degrees, taught by some of the most experienced and best qualified lecturers. The Commerce Department offers B.Com degree (special) programme and three specialized degree programmes for the undergraduates. They are; 1. B.Com (Specialization in Accounting and Finance) 2. B.Com (Specialization in Enterprise Development) 3. B.Com Moreover, it offers some subjects to Master of Development Economics, Master of Business Administration and other faculties. The department publishes a quarterly newsletter “Thedal” targeting the G.C.E Advanced Level Students.

Undergraduate Programme

Postgraduate Programme

Faculty of Commerce and Management

Applications are invited for the UGC approved programme of study which is one-year duration and having medium of instruction Tamil for the academic year 2021/22.  

Entry Requirement

  1. First class or Second-class honours in the special degree in Economics or a related field, in a recognised university in Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification so recognised by the Eastern University.  or
  2. First class or Second class in the General Degree with Economics or related field as a major subject, from a recognized University in Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification so recognised by the Eastern University and one year of work experience in a related field.  or 
  3. Degree with Economics or related field as a major subject, from a recognised university in Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification so recognised by the Eastern University and two years of work experience in a related field.   or
  4. Postgraduate Diploma in Economics or related field awarded by a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Eastern University.  or 
  5. A professional qualification that will be recognised on a case basis, by the Eastern University on the recommendation of the Faculty Board of Commerce and Management as equivalent to the qualifications stipulated above. 

Course Fee: LKR. 171,500/= (Could be paid in three instalments)

Selection Procedures:

Eligible applicants will be required to sit for a written examination, and face an interview prior to selection. The written examination will evaluate the knowledge of micro and macroeconomics and maths and statistics of the candidates. The selection will be made on their performance in the examination and the interview.

Application form and brochure can be obtained either by calling over personally at the office of SAR Examinations or by sending a self-addressed and stamped envelope to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar-Examinations along with the customer copy of deposit slip for Rs. 1000 payable to Bursar Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Account No.227100190000390 in People’s Bank, Chenkalady.

The duly filled application forms should be forwarded to “The Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady”. by registered post to reach on or before 28th February, 2022. 

And the programme will be commenced on April 2022.   Mark “Master of Development Economics-2021/22” on the left-hand corner of the envelop.  

For further information, contact Programme Coordinator/ MDE on 0774371659 or coordinator_mde@esn.ac.lk or visit

 http://www.fcm.esn.ac.lk/mde

Eastern University Sri Lanka Internship Programme

Internship is an applied academic experience conducted under joint faculty and employer supervision. An internship provides the student the opportunity to build upon, apply, and assesses the concepts that are developed through the university’s curriculum and to further the student’s professional growth through a meaningful “real-world” job experience. Internships give you a running start in your chosen career and show employers that you have initiative, experience and are ready for the work force.

Objectives of the Internship Programme

  • Acquiring experience in a real-life work environment.
  • Having the chance to put theory into practice, demonstrating significant understanding of own learning
  • strategies to cope with the requirements of the work environment.
  • Increasing the level of maturity and grasp business culture.
  • Developing vocational and personal skills.
  • Enhancing career opportunities and establishing useful contacts in the industry.
  • Developing, reflecting and evaluating on the strategies to achieve own career goals.
  • Having the opportunity to travel, earn a salary and enjoy an independent and different way of life.

Duration of the Internship Programme

Duration of the Internship Programme is three months which is conducted in final year Second semester of the degree programme.

Process of Placements

Each student’s own responsibility to find an internship placement. In case of finding out placements by the students, they should inform it to the Internship Coordinator and a Placement Confirmation Form (PCF) (Appendix 02) which could be obtained from the Learning Management System (LMS) should be completed and handed over to the Internship Coordinator within one week, after commencing the training. This will help the Coordinator to maintain an updated knowledge about the placement process.

However, the Internship Coordinator also will help the students in finding placements for the training. In this process, the students will be asked to prepare their curriculum vitas which should be handed over to the Coordinator. These curriculum vitaes will be used by the Coordinator to help the students in finding placements in organizations. Once, such placements are found out by the Faculty, open interviews will be organized according to the preference of relevant organizations.


Supervision of the Internship

The entire supervision process will be conducted by Internship Coordinator and Supervisor of the respective companies.

Company Supervisor

The training will be supervised by a supervisor from the organization to which the students are assigned. Depending on the situation, probably the supervisor will be the immediate supervisor of the trainee in the training organization. The supervisor will continuously assess the performance of the interns while the training is going on. A Training Record Book will be issued for each student and the supervisor will supervise it by recording progress of the training fortnightly. It is the responsibility of the students to submit the record book to the supervisor and get it duly recorded by him/her.


Training areas

The emphasis during this practical training period is to provide students with hand on experience in the areas of Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Finance and Enterprise development. Training will be provided in the suitable public or private sector.

Department of Economics

Welcome to the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics functions as a service department at the Faculty of Commerce and Management. This department has Seven academic staff.  The department offers many course units for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), especially for the Business Economics specialization program. Moreover, the department facilitates to offer the selected courses for other faculties of EUSL such as Faculty of Arts & Culture, Faculty of Agriculture, and Faculty of Science. The Department of Economics is presently working to commence a new bachelor degree programme in Tourism and Management

Undergraduate Programme

Postgraduate Programme

Internship Programme

Internship is an applied academic experience conducted under joint faculty and employer supervision. An internship provides the student the opportunity to build upon, apply, and assesses the concepts that are developed through the university’s curriculum and to further the student’s professional growth through a meaningful “real-world” job experience. Internships give you a running start in your chosen career and show employers that you have initiative, experience and are ready for the work force.

Objectives of the Internship Programme

  • Acquiring experience in a real-life work environment.
  • Having the chance to put theory into practice, demonstrating significant understanding of own learning
  • strategies to cope with the requirements of the work environment.
  • Increasing the level of maturity and grasp business culture.
  • Developing vocational and personal skills.
  • Enhancing career opportunities and establishing useful contacts in the industry.
  • Developing, reflecting and evaluating on the strategies to achieve own career goals.
  • Having the opportunity to travel, earn a salary and enjoy an independent and different way of life.

Duration of the Internship Programme

Duration of the Internship Programme is three months which is conducted in final year Second semester of the degree programme.

Process of Placements

Each student’s own responsibility to find an internship placement. In case of finding out placements by the students, they should inform it to the Internship Coordinator and a Placement Confirmation Form (PCF) (Appendix 02) which could be obtained from the Learning Management System (LMS) should be completed and handed over to the Internship Coordinator within one week, after commencing the training. This will help the Coordinator to maintain an updated knowledge about the placement process.

However, the Internship Coordinator also will help the students in finding placements for the training. In this process, the students will be asked to prepare their curriculum vitas which should be handed over to the Coordinator. These curriculum vitaes will be used by the Coordinator to help the students in finding placements in organizations. Once, such placements are found out by the Faculty, open interviews will be organized according to the preference of relevant organizations.


Supervision of the Internship

The entire supervision process will be conducted by Internship Coordinator and Supervisor of the respective companies.

Company Supervisor

The training will be supervised by a supervisor from the organization to which the students are assigned. Depending on the situation, probably the supervisor will be the immediate supervisor of the trainee in the training organization. The supervisor will continuously assess the performance of the interns while the training is going on. A Training Record Book will be issued for each student and the supervisor will supervise it by recording progress of the training fortnightly. It is the responsibility of the students to submit the record book to the supervisor and get it duly recorded by him/her.


Training areas

The emphasis during this practical training period is to provide students with hand on experience in the areas of Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Finance and Enterprise development. Training will be provided in the suitable public or private sector.

Department of Management

Department of Management

Welcome to the Department of Management

The Department of Management is the center for Management education and research in the Eastern University of Sri Lanka.  Management education was first taught at Eastern University in 1989 and is now offered in a full array of degrees, diplomas and Postgraduate diplomas, taught by some of the most experienced and best qualified lecturers in Sri Lanka. The degree program of the Department of Management at Eastern University is one of the most successful programs in Sri Lanka. The Management Department offers a BBA degree (special) programme and two specialized degree programmes for undergraduates. They are; 1. BBA (Specialization in Human Resource Management) 2. BBA (Specialization in Marketing Management) It is also assisting the Faculty in the conduct of postgraduate programs in Master of Business Administration. The department publishes a quarterly newsletter “Leader” targeting the G.C.E Advanced Level Students.

Undergraduate Programme

Undergraduate Programmes (Internal)

Bachelor of Business Administration Honours (BBA Hons)

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons)

Postgraduate Programme

Internship Programme

Internship is an applied academic experience conducted under joint faculty and employer supervision. An internship provides the student the opportunity to build upon, apply, and assesses the concepts that are developed through the university’s curriculum and to further the student’s professional growth through a meaningful “real-world” job experience. Internships give you a running start in your chosen career and show employers that you have initiative, experience and are ready for the work force.

Objectives of the Internship Programme

  • Acquiring experience in a real-life work environment.
  • Having the chance to put theory into practice, demonstrating significant understanding of own learning
  • strategies to cope with the requirements of the work environment.
  • Increasing the level of maturity and grasp business culture.
  • Developing vocational and personal skills.
  • Enhancing career opportunities and establishing useful contacts in the industry.
  • Developing, reflecting and evaluating on the strategies to achieve own career goals.
  • Having the opportunity to travel, earn a salary and enjoy an independent and different way of life.

Duration of the Internship Programme

Duration of the Internship Programme is three months which is conducted in final year Second semester of the degree programme.

Process of Placements

Each student’s own responsibility to find an internship placement. In case of finding out placements by the students, they should inform it to the Internship Coordinator and a Placement Confirmation Form (PCF) (Appendix 02) which could be obtained from the Learning Management System (LMS) should be completed and handed over to the Internship Coordinator within one week, after commencing the training. This will help the Coordinator to maintain an updated knowledge about the placement process.

However, the Internship Coordinator also will help the students in finding placements for the training. In this process, the students will be asked to prepare their curriculum vitas which should be handed over to the Coordinator. These curriculum vitaes will be used by the Coordinator to help the students in finding placements in organizations. Once, such placements are found out by the Faculty, open interviews will be organized according to the preference of relevant organizations.


Supervision of the Internship

The entire supervision process will be conducted by Internship Coordinator and Supervisor of the respective companies.

Company Supervisor

The training will be supervised by a supervisor from the organization to which the students are assigned. Depending on the situation, probably the supervisor will be the immediate supervisor of the trainee in the training organization. The supervisor will continuously assess the performance of the interns while the training is going on. A Training Record Book will be issued for each student and the supervisor will supervise it by recording progress of the training fortnightly. It is the responsibility of the students to submit the record book to the supervisor and get it duly recorded by him/her.


Training areas

The emphasis during this practical training period is to provide students with hand on experience in the areas of Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Finance and Enterprise development. Training will be provided in the suitable public or private sector.

Faculty of Health Care Sciences

Sri Lanka is a nation which boasts remarkable achievements in health-care statistics in the region. The efficient organisation of the health system in the country as well as the dedicated service of health-care staff at all levels could be identified as the main contributory factors towards these achievements. However until recently only the profession of doctors was considered worthy of a degree from a university. This feature is quite contrast to the developed world and other developing countries where almost all health-care professions have recognised degrees. The uniqueness of each field has to be recognized and respected in order to achieve high standards.

Fortunately in the recent years medical schools in many state universities in Sri Lanka have recognised this defect and have started offering degree programmes in fields of health-care like nursing, rehabilitation, medical laboratory, pharmacy etc. along with medicine.

The Faculty of Health-care Sciences, Eastern University was also conceived with this broad outlook in mind. As the delivery of health-care involves many professions, it is only proper for the Faculty to offer degrees in many if not all the related health fields under one roof.

At present the FHCS offers degree programmes in MBBS and BSc (Nursing), internal and external. The organisational structure and curricula of the programmes have been designed to match contemporary global trends of Outcome Based Education. Problem Based Learning (PBL), Small Group Discussion (SGD), Tutorials etc. are examples of teaching learning techniques followed here. Early clinical exposure and abundant clinical experiences gained from the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa during the undergraduate period are our strength. Steps are underway to start degree programmes in Pharmacy and Public Health in the near future.

In 2016 the Faculty of Health-care Sciences proudly steps into the second decade of its existence. While proudly looking back at our achievements we also respectfully remember the forerunners who have strived against many odds to establish a medical school in the east; namely former chancellors, vice-chancellors, deans of faculties and the founder faculty members of the staff. Steps of establishing a medical school at the Eastern University, Sri Lanka were laid well ahead, as early as the nineteen nineties. The Gazette notification for the creation of the faculty was issued in 2005. However establishing and running the faculty since then has not been an easy task. Batticaloa being a political orphan, the faculty situated here still has many obstacles and challenges to overcome in order ensure its smooth function.

Achievements

To date the FHCS has produced about 200 medical and 75 nursing graduates all of whom are providing their professional services in the country. Many of our MBBS graduates have been selected for post graduate training in different specialities. Some of our graduates have joined as academic staff and are reading for their postgraduate research degrees.  Six and five academic staff members were able to complete their PhD degrees and masters respectively after joining the faculty. Two have obtained board certification as specialists in clinical fields after joining.

Challenges

The two major challenges we face today are lack of permanent buildings and inability to recruit medical professionals, especially consultant specialists from state service due to policies of the Ministry of Health. Recently, however the government has taken special interest in the FCHS, and measures have been taken to expedite the building processes at Pillaiyarady and Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa. Promises have been made by higher officials regarding release of doctors from the Ministry of Health to FHCS as a special concern and we wait in anticipation.

Gratitude

I wish to express my sincere gratitude towards the Deans of Medical Faculties from the Universities of Colombo, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, Peradeniya, Jaffna, Ruhuna, Rajarata and Kotalawala Defence Academy for lending the services of their professors and senior lecturers who help us whole heartedly in teaching activities and assessments. The support rendered by the Director and the staff of Teaching Hospital Batticaloa cannot be overstated.

Potentials

As a young faculty the FHCS has many advantages. The young and energetic staff are ever ready to face new challenges and ideas. The team spirit among them too is noteworthy. We are prepared to deal with problems through dialogue. The students who register with us too are a diverse and energetic group. They are talented in many fields including sports and aesthetics and they make our lives at the FHCS interesting.

Join us!

I warmly welcome potential students in the field of Medicine and Nursing and other Health-care to choose FHCS for a better future.

I also invite qualified medical professionals all over the world to join us as academics in your chosen field.

Programmes

MBBS Programme

The duration of MBBS programme is ten semesters (5 years). A student should complete this programme within ten years from the date of registration. The medium of instruction is English. The learning methods used in this programme include formal lectures, demonstration, clinical attachments, tutorials, Small Group Discussions (SGDs), Problem Based Learning (PBLs), Inter-Professional Educational Activities, student seminars, assignments, debates, family attachments, field based projects and research.

Graduate Profile for MBBS
At the end of MBBS programme the graduate will

  1. Diagnose and manage health and disease relating the normal and deranged structure and function of the human body.
  2. Recognize and manage emergency health situations and take preventive measures.
  3. Recognize disease outbreaks and epidemics at local, national and global level and take appropriate actions.
  4. Carryout basic medico legal procedures including post-mortem examination.
  5. Apply principles of behavioural sciences, ethics and professionalism in health and promote peace.
  6. Use statistical methods and demographic data in practice of health care.
  7. Function as an effective member or leader of a health team recognizing their different roles.
  8. Carry out research studies in patient care / public health and disseminate the findings.
  9. Demonstrate self-learning in education and practice.
  10. Counsel and educate patients and their families with empathy.
  11. Implement health promotion and educational activities to prevent illness and disability at individual and community level.
  12. Use information technology in learning and practice of health care
  13. Communicate effectively in English, Sinhala and Tamil with patients, families and health- care team

The categories of Learning Outcomes will ensure the MBBS graduate’s competence in:

  1. Scientific knowledge in medical practice
  2. Clinical and procedural skills
  3. Patient management
  4. Medico-legal work
  5. Health promotion and disease prevention
  6. Communication and interpersonal skills
  7. Teamwork and leadership
  8. Problem solving and research
  9. Planning and management
  10. Ethics and professionalism
  11. Lifelong learning and continuing professional development

BSc Hons (Nursing) Programme

The duration of the programme is eight semesters (four years). The medium of instruction is English.
Graduate Profile for BSc Hons Nursing

At the end of BSc. Nursing programme the graduates will:

  1. Relate the knowledge of normal & deranged structure & functions of human body in delivering nursing care.
  2. Recognize epidemiology of common diseases, clinical manifestations & the rationale for management.
  3. Assess health status and identify client’s health needs in administering nursing care.
  4. Deliver primary health care including maternal and child health care.
  5. Counsel and educate individuals, families and community in health promotion.
  6. Apply knowledge of behavioural sciences and ethical & legal principles in professional practice.
  7. Work as effective member or leader of a health team, recognizing their different roles.
  8. Conduct research and disseminate the findings
  9. Use information technology in routine nursing practice
  10. Communicate effectively in English, Sinhala and Tamil with patients, families and health- care team
  11. Assume responsibility for continuing learning in nursing practice.

The categories of LEARNING OUTCOMES will ensure the BScHons Nursing graduate’s competence in

  1. Scientific knowledge in nursing practice
  2. Clinical and nursing skills
  3. Planning and Nursing management
  4. Health promotion and patient education
  5. Communication and interpersonal skills
  6. Teamwork and leadership
  7. Problem solving and research
  8. Ethics and professionalism
  9. Lifelong learning and continuing professional development

Overseas Undergraduate Electives Appointments

The Faculty of Healthcare Sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka (FHCS, EUSL) is one of the eight state run Medical Faculties in Sri Lanka. We offer elective appointment to overseas medical undergraduates in the clinical fields of Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Teaching Hospital of Batticaloa (TH/Batticaloa). The Teaching Hospital of Batticaloa, affiliated to the FHCS is the major Tertiary Care Institution in the Eastern Province with around 1000 beds in 37 wards. Nearly 50 consultant specialists attend this hospital in various fields of medicine. The hospital caters to the tertiary healthcare needs of a population of around million people who live in Batticaloa, Ampara and Trincomalee districts

Why choose FHCS for your elective appointments?

At the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa, you will come across many patients with a variety of ailments common to Sri Lanka, which you may not have seen before. You will be able to join our medical undergraduates in their clinical rotations and experience the life of a Sri Lankan student. Members of the FHCS staff are willing to guide you in your learning practice.
Moreover as the FHCS and the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa are situated in the east coast of the island, you should be able to spend your free days by the pristine sea beaches close by or go on safari which are accessible a few kilometers away

Available options:

Presently we offer elective placements in the following clinical fields at the teaching hospital Batticaloa:

Clinical FieldStaff member In charge
MedicineDr. K.T. Sunderesan, Senior Lecturer in medicine and Consultant Physician
SurgeryDr. J Jeyaruban, Senior Lecturer in surgery and Consultant Surgeon
PaediatricsDr. Angela Arulpragasam, Senior Lecturer in paediatrics medicine and Consultant Paediatrician
Gynecology and ObstetricsDr. M. Thirukumar, Senior Lecturer in obstetrics & gynaecology and Consultant Obstetrician

How to apply?

How to apply?

You can download and fill the application form found in the link. The completed application can be e-mailed or posted with the other necessary documents, at least three months ahead of the intended starting date. In case of e-mail the original should be brought and handed over when you come in person. The applications should be sent to the Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Health-care Sciences, No 50, New Road, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Electronic mail should be sent to the address, ar_fhcs@esn.ac.lk.


Fees payable for the elective appointments

  • USD 200 – for four week appointment 
  • USD 300 – for four to eight week appointment

Payment method: Payments should be made in USD by transferring fund to the following bank details indicating “Overseas undergraduate elective appointment, FHCS”. The deposit slip/fund transfer slip should be shown as evidence.

Account title: Bursar EUSL
Account number: 227100140000024
Bank: Peoples Bank
Brach Chenkalady
Bank and Branch code 7135 227
SWIFT code: PSBKLKLX022

Other facilities that you would be entitled to

As an overseas elective student you will be allowed to use the library of the faculty, the IT laboratory and other facilities enjoyed by the internal students.

Accommodation 

Accommodation at the Students Hostel will be provided on your request depending on the availability of rooms. You will not be charged extra for it. You may be able to arrange other accommodation outside via the internet, or request the AR/FHCS who should be able to guide you.


Transport from the airport

Please contact the AR/FHCS if you need help in arranging transport from the Bandaraike International Airport to Batticaloa and back.

In case of illness

The services 0f the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa is available 24 hours a day, for you to seek medical help.

Useful Informations

Batticaloa Railway Station 

It is located about 700m from faculty. It is the terminal station for the trains, which travel to and from Colombo. There are three trains. 

Udaya Devi (ICE): 
From Batticaloa, 7.45 AM to Colombo Fort, 3.40 PM
From Colombo Fort, 10.30 AM to Batticaloa, 6.25 PM

Paadu Meen (ICE): 
From Batticaloa, 8.15 PM to Colombo Fort, 4.52 AM
From Colombo Fort, 7.15 PM to Batticaloa, 4.00 AM

Night Mail: 
From Batticaloa, 5.20 PM to Colombo Fort, 4.15 AM

Batticaloa Central Bus stand
It is 1.6 Km away from the faculty, located in capital island Puliyantheevu. You can find the long distance buses connecting the city to the Colombo

Three wheelers:
Three wheelers are freely available in all parts of SriLanka. To travel within the Batticaloa city may not cost more than Rs 200.

Road to TH Batticaloa from FHCS

Academic Staff – Faculty of Health-Care Sciences

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science runs since the establishment of the Batticaloa University College on 1st August 1981. Faculty of Science consists of five Departments, namely, Department of Botany, Department of Chemistry, Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics and Department of Zoology. The Department of Botany and Department of Zoology have a good collection of locally available and imported Species the herbarium (Botany) and Museum (Zoology) to make the teaching more meaning full and fruitful. The Faculty offers the subjects Botany, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Zoology.

Vision
Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, aims to be a national centre of Excellent for higher learning and research with the competitive advantage, responsive to the dynamics of the regional, National and Global conditions.

Mission
Faculty of Science is to be a National Centre for Excellent in teaching and research. Our teaching and researches are geared to regional and national needs. Batticaloa District has ample of human and natural resources. Curriculum is geared to education and training suited to modern needs of the globe, thereby enhancing the socio-economic development of the region and people. The faculty is committed to work for this goal.

Future Developments

The steps are being made to commence the following new academic programmes and Department in the Faculty of Science.

(i) Establishment of Department of Computer Science
(ii) Science Education Unit
(iii) Degree Programmes in Bachelor of Computer System Science (BCSS) and Information and Communication System (BICS) 
(iv) Degree programme in Aquatic Resource Management
(v) Masters Degree in Environmental Science
(vi) Diploma in Laboratory Technology.

Departments & Units 

Units

Undergraduate Programme

DegreeDurationSLQF Level
Bachelor of Science3 years5
Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany4 years6
Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry4 years6
Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science4 years6
Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics4 years6
Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics4 years6
Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology4 years6

Postgraduate Programme

Document(s)

PG-prospectus_FOS-EUSL-11th Jan 2017.pdf

MSc Env Sc Handbook 2017.pdf

Diploma Programme

   (Handbook)

Document(s)

Handbook Diploma in Laboratory Techniques.pdf

Certificate Programme

  • Certificate in ICT Skills and Computer Hardware

Department Of Botany

Undergraduate Programme

The study programme is designed in a way to offer courses sequenced in Levels: A General Degree, three-year programme (BSc general) and a Special Degree four-year programme (BSc Honours).

(a) Bachelor’s Degree Programme, 3 years

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a graduate with a broad knowledge on theory, practice and methodology of at least two Principal subjects of science that enable them to bear responsibility in an academic or professional environment. In addition to the principal subjects, students offer a variety of courses namely Auxiliary course, Enhancement courses and Supplementary courses.

(b) Bachelors’ Degree Programme, 4 years, Botany (Major)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide in-depth knowledge in a particular principal subject in order to equip graduates with knowledge, practice, and methodology that prepare them for research-based postgraduate studies or professional development in that discipline. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical/practical engagement and intellectual independence.

Postgraduate Programme

The Department is offering MPhil and PhD programmes. The programmes are full-time research studies. Students are engaging in this study, present full-time at the department. The staff has the local and foreign exposures and trainings in their field of study. Staff also support and guide foreign students to conduct researches in the region.

The following main fields are exclusively focused at the department.

  • Plant population biology
  • Weed Ecology
  • Mangroves Ecology
  • Coastal Ecology
  • Plant Antioxidants
  • Plant Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Lagoon studies and Limnology
  • Environmental Impact Assessments

Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry has adequate infrastructure at the new science block. Approximately 350 students are offering chemistry from general degree programme and 24 students are following special degree programme in the year 2017. There are five permanent academic staff, six support staff, two Technical officers, three Laboratory attendants and a Labourer are working in the department at present. The Chemistry Department has three laboratories: organic chemistry laboratory, inorganic chemistry laboratory and physical chemistry laboratory and each laboratory has a working capacity of 35. The laboratories are used for seven hours per day for five days. In addition a preparation time of 2-3 hours is required for each practical session. Special degree and post degree students also use the laboratories simultaneously and during vacation. Practical demonstrations are also conducted for, G.C.E A/L students from various schools in Batticaloa and Kalmunai districts. The Department of Chemistry has close links with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and provides guidance to the research students selected by NSF from schools in national level. The Department of Chemistry is also the representative to conduct the Australian chemistry quiz in the Batticaloa district.

The educational objectives of the Department of Chemistry are as follows:

  • Provide a fundamental understanding of chemistry.
  • Provide prospective chemistry teachers with strong foundation in the application of chemistry principles that will enhance the quality of science teaching provided to schools in the region and state.
  • Provide excellent researchers through special degree programme.
  • Provide qualified graduates in gaining admission to and completing graduate programme in chemistry and related field.
  • Provide qualified graduates for national benefits.

Undergraduate Programme

First Year in Science (First Semester)

CH 101 Periodicity And Bonding
(Lecture: 15 hours, Credit(s): 1 )
OBJECTIVES
To cater a fundamental knowledge about structures, shapes and electron arrangements of atoms and molecules.

COURSE CONTENT
Properties of waves: Quantum theory and electronic structure of atoms, electromagnetic radiation, Plank’s quantum theory, photoelectric effect, Bohr’s theory, emission spectrum of hydrogen atom, the dual nature of electron, quantum mechanics: De Broglie’s principle, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum numbers, atomic orbitals and their shapes, Pauli exclusion principle, electronic configuration of elements, electronic configuration of diatomic molecules, poly atomic molecules and their shapes, Lewis structure, VSEPR theory, molecular orbital theory, valance bond theory and hybridization, LCAO approximation, bond order, bond energy, bond strength, Born Haber cycle, ionization energy, lattice energy, solvation energy, hydrogen bond, metallic bond, concept of resonance, delocalization.

RECOMMENDED READING
1. D.A Mc Quarrie Donald. A, General chemistry, (1984), New York, W. H. Freeman & co.
2. Unokask Ronold A, Delorerzo Dubnque, General chemistry, (1993), W. M. L. Brown pbb.1.
3. P.W. Atkins, General chemistry, (1992), 2nd edition, Oxford University press.
4. OUSl, General chemistry & Inorganic chemistry Part I, (1983), The Open University of Sri Lanka.
5. H. H. Syster, C. A. vander werf & A. W. Darielson, General chemistry-A systematic approach, (1959), 2nd edition, New York the Macmillan co.


CH 102 Thermodynamics and Introduction to Electrochemistry
(Lecture: 15 hours, 1 credit unit)
OBJECTIVES
To provide a basic knowledge on entropy changes, expansion of ideal gases and its application, feasibility of chemical reactions by using electrode potential of some standard electro chemical cells.

COURSE CONTENT

Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic description of systems, thermodynamic functions, laws of thermodynamics (zeroth, first and second law), work and heat, reversible and irreversible expansion, comparison of reversible and irreversible work done in adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, application of first law of thermodynamics, expression for internal energy and heat capacities Cp and Cv entropy changes, thermodynamic equation of state, thermodynamic functions, Maxwell’s thermodynamic relationships, Clausius-Clapayron equation.

Introduction to Electrochemistry
Review of redox reaction, Electro chemical cells, Electrodes, Cell diagram, Electrode potential and Standard electrode potential, Electrochemical series, Predicting feasibility of chemical reaction, The nernst equation.

RECOMMENDED READING
1. Mark, Melvin, Thermodynamics: Principles & Application, (1979), Boston.
2. Simonson, John, Thermodynamics, (1993), London Macmillan press Ltd.
3. Holman, Jack, Phillips, Thermodynamics, (1980), 3rd edition, New York, Mcgrow-Hill Co.


CH 151 Inorganic practical (Quantitative and qualitative analysis)
(Practical: 60 hours, 2credit unit)
OBJECTIVES
To give a basic training on titration and a training on identification of anions and cations (qualitative analysis) in inorganic mixtures and to give a sound understanding of the theory behind the quantitative and qualitative analysis.
COURSE CONTENT
Quantitative Inorganic Analysis
Acid-base, precipitation and redox titration: standardization of hydrochloric acid using standard sodium carbonate, standardization of NaOH using standard HCl, determination of the percentage of CO32- and OH- ions, standardization of HCl using standard borax, standardization of NaOH using standard borax, standardization of potassium permanganate using oxalic acid, standardization of ferrous ion solution with standard potassium chromate, standardization of Na2S2O3 using standard potassium dichromate, determination of the percentage of Cu2+ in a given salt using standard Na2S2O3 solution.
Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
Test for known anions: carbonate, sulphite, thiosulphate, chloride, bromide, iodide, sulphate, arsenate, arsenite, phosphate, nitrate, chromate, dichromate and sulphide, test for unknown anion mixture and identification of cations.
RECOMMENDED READING
1. Vogel, Qualitative inorganic analysis, (1994), 6th edition, Orient longman Ltd.
2. Browning & Joseph, Practical chemistry, (1957), 13th edition, The Colombo apothecaries’ co. Ltd.
3. OUSL, Sarath D Perera, Basic principals of Chemistry Part V, (1995), The Open University of Sri Lanka.
4. Schenk G. H, Hahn R. B. Hartkopf A. V, Introduction to Analytical Chemistry, (1981), 2nd edition, Aclyn & Bacon, INC.
5. Skoog D. A, West D. M, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, (1982), 4th edition, CBS College publication.

Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics is ever growing department in the faculty ever since it is established, to cater vast competing knowledge to students in interdisciplinary subjects, and to produce challenging physical science personnel’s.

Department of Mathematics is providing opportunity for students to choose from Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics to decide their carrier path.

Department of Physics

Physics is at the core of our intellectual understanding of natural phenomena and the foundation of many scientific disciplines, and contributes immensely to scientific and technological advances. Moreover, physics is both a theoretical and practical discipline which continually evolves with profound scientific questioning; for example, theories of relativity and quantum mechanics has revolutionised the way of thinking of mankind.

The Department of Physics in the Eastern University, Sri Lanka (EUSL) endeavours to provide an excellent and conducive intellectual, social and physical environment in which learning and research may flourish so that both the students and staff exploit their potential to promote themselves and to establish a noble status to the University at national and international levels.

The department offers both three year and four year courses in physics, which form the two basic routes to B.Sc. general and special degrees. The three year course in physics is one of three main subjects of the general degree programme, and the four year course is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in physics. In both three and four year courses our aim is to impart a sound knowledge of the fundamental elements of physics by providing learning experiences such as how to identify the appropriate physical principles; how to turn a physics problem into a mathematical form and have an understanding of mathematical modelling and of the role of assumptions and approximations; how to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation with a measure of limitations and limits of uncertainty; how to compare results critically with predictions from theory; etc. The department strives to impart a range of transferable skills through its teaching, learning and evaluation strategies such as investigative, analytical, problem solving, IT, communication, interpersonal and ethical skills. Therefore, a physics graduate from EUSL would be better equipped to address issues from first-principles and deliver innovative, robust and holistic solutions

Department of Zoology

Department provides wide range of sound academic and practical knowledge in Animal Diversity, Cell Biology & Biochemistry, Ecology, Development Biology, Genetics, Parasitology, Animal behavior and Evolution, Fisheries, Fish Biology, Applied Entomology, Human Biology, Aquaculture, Fish and Shell fish diseases, Laboratory Techniques, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Mammalian Biology, Comparative Anatomy, Natural Resource Management and Developmental Planning and Advanced Pest Management. It produces students specialized in wide range of laboratory and field based research annually. Further the department provides diploma in aquatic resource management and other courses depends on demand and postgraduate courses leading to M. Phil and PhD.

Department has a commitment to team work in sprit of cooperation and openness while building on past achievements; fostering a stable and community-oriented research and training. Department is committed to working with relevant industries closer and create more effective partnership with national institutions, private sector along with civil society to achieve long-term sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture.

Academic Team

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