Sabaragamuwa University - Faculty of Applied Sciences

MISSION

The mission of the Faculty is to search for and disseminate knowledge in areas of learning that will make a useful contribution to the development of critical manpower requirements of the nation; contribute to the educational, science and technology and socio economic upliftment of the communities in the Uva Province in particular and in the country in general.

Contact

Faculty of Applied Sciences
Sabaragamuwa University of
Sri Lanka
Belihuloya
Sri Lanka.
Tel : +94 (0)45-2280031

Physical Science Department

The department of Physical Sciences conducts degree courses in three major diciplines, namley Chemical Technology, Applied Physics and Computer Science & Technology. Mathematics, Statistics, and Management Studies are conducted as supporting tools for the program.

Special features of the programme

All theoretical course units are heavily supported by a practical component, which provides the preliminary experiance to perform confidently at the first job

Mini projects conducted throughout the third and the fourth academic years stimulate the student's creative and innovative thinking.

Final year project (research or industrial training ) for one entire semester exposes the undergraduate to the working environment and provides hand on experiance in industry before graduation

Degrees Awarded

B.Sc.Special in Chemical Technology (Duration: 4 years)

B.Sc.Special in Computer Science & Technology (Duration: 4 years)

B.Sc.Special in Applied Physics (Duration: 4 years)

B.Sc.(General) in Physical Sciences (Duration: 3 years)

Natural Resources Departments

We offer the only B.Sc. degree programme in Environmental Science and Natural Resorces Management in Sri Lanka. Our degree programme is oriented in three major streams viz.

Environmental Sciences

Conservation Biology

Earth Sciences

The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive perspective on Environmental Science and Natural Resources by disseminating knowledge in a wide range of core and supportive courses.

Special features of the programme

During the final year, the students are expected to carry out a field based research project addressing natural resources related issues in Sri Lanka.

The degree programme is designed in a manner that enables our graduates to pursue professional carrers in Environmental Protection and Risk Management, Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Research and Technology Development, Environmental Advocacy and Ecology.

The degree also paves an excellent pathway for postgraduate studies since the department maintains many colloborative research programmes with local and foreign universities.

The core course units are supported by courses in Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Computer Science and IT, Basic Management Principles, GIS and Remote Sensing, Resource Economics and Scientific Communication and Career Development.

Degrees Awarded

B.Sc.(Special) in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management

(Duration: 4 years)

B.Sc.(General) in Environmental Science and Natural Resorces Management

(Duration: 3 years)

Food Science and Technology

Food and particulary its quality and safety have ever been higher in the public awareness. Also the dynamic nature of the food manufacturing industry has proven the need for well-trained and qualified professionals to keep its momentum. The bachelors degree programm in Food science and Technology offered by us is designed to cover all the necessary aspects of Food science and Technology with equal emphasis on the needs of Food Scientists, Food Technologists and those engaged in the Food industry thus serving for the critical requirements arising in the field.

Sabaragamuwa University Administrators

Sabaragamuwa University Administrators

Vice Chancellor Prof. M.S. Rupasinghe E-Mail: vc@sab.ac.lk Office Tel: +94(0)45-2280012 Fax: +94(0)45-2280128
Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Dr. A.A.Y. Amarasinghe E-Mail: amare3@sab.ac.lk Office Tel: +94(0)45-2280041
Actg. Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences Prof. K.B. Palipane E-Mail: dean_fas@sab.ac.lk Office Tel: +94(0)45-2280031
Dean, Faculty of Geomatics Mrs. J.A.S. Jayakody E-Mail: deanfg@sab.ac.lk Office Tel: +94(0)45-2280010
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages Dr. S.J.M.N.G. Samarakoon E-Mail: deanssl@sab.ac.lk Office Tel: +94(0)45-2280022
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies Mr. D.A.I. Dayarathne Email:deanms@sab.ac.lk Office Tel: +94(0)45-2280007

Sabaragamuwa University History

The history stands proof of an existence of a monastic University in Palabaddala in the district of Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa province. This ancient University had been established by Kalikala Sahittya Sarvagna Pandita ParakramaBahu, the Second (1235-1271 AD) in Dambadeniya Period. Bhikku Dharmakirti held the position of Chancellorship in the said University. Meanwhile the monastic institution of higher education in Sabaragamuwa had been in the custody of Deva Pathiraja, the royal agent to the King Parakramabahu, the second.

The wish of everybody in the University, in the region, and all those concerned was a national University for the Sabaragamuwa province. Realization of that long felt and much awaited dream took placed on 7th November 1995. That was the issue of the Gazette notification announcing the establishment of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. At a ceremonial gathering, on 2nd February 1996, the newly established University was declared open by Mrs Sirimawo RD Bandaranayeke, the then Sri Lankan Prime Minister. The history records that” accordingly, by virtue of powers vested in him by clause No 21 of the University act No 16 of 1978, the Hon Minister of Education and Higher Education has, by Gazette Notification No 896/2 of 7th November 1995, published in the Gazette extra ordinary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, announced the Establishment of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka withfrom date of the said Gazette. Subsequently by the Gazette extra ordinary of the 21st December 1995, it has also been announced of the establishment of the Uwa campus attached to Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.”

According to the arrangement made those days, the newly unveiled Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka functioned at Belihuloya and the Uwa Campus at Rahangala and Buttala.
At the foundation of Sabaragamuwa national University, it boasted of four faculties.

• Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Business studies
• Faculty of Social sciences and Languages

These four faculties offered five Degree programs in Bachelor of Arts (languages) Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) Bachelor of Science (Business Studies) Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Sciences) Bachelor of Arts (Applied Sciences). The initial plans in the Sabaragamuwa University were to offer special degree courses of three year duration. After the completion of the first foundation year and the two specialization years, a special degree could be obtained in a Major subject and a minor.

Intake of 500 students was the initial plan. It was also hoped to increase the intake to 1000 when the facilities allows. Now, the admission policy of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka equals that of other Universities in the country; that is the requirement of GCE (Advanced level). At the introduction of the Sabaragamuwa Affiliated University as a national University, the students who were admitted to follow the Diploma programs under Affiliated University were given the opportunity to obtain a Degree after engaging in further studies in their respective subjects.

With the emergence of Sabaragamuwa affiliated University as national University, she received all the honor of other national Universities in the country by being treated with all the formalities. A University logo and a Flag were introduced. She also possessed a new academic and administrative structure. Under this new structure, the positions held by officers in previous AUC changed from top to bottom.
In the year 1996 itself, all the university legal bodies were formed. The council, the Senate, the respective faculty boards came into being. The first meeting of the council of Sabaragamuwa University took place on 18th January 1996, and the first gathering of the Senate was on 19th February 1996.

In about almost one year, the all three staff categories saw an increase of a 23 per cent. The Staff had increased from 157 in 1996 to 193 in 1997. Meanwhile, the student population too experienced the same progress. The statistics shows that the number of registered students went up from 366 in 1996 to 1025 by 31st December 1997.
The University from the very inception started adding new departments and faculties to its list of academic facility. Most of these faculties were meant to conduct professional-type degree programs considering the need of such professionals in country in national development. For the first time in the University history of Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa University introduced a degree course in Surveying Sciences in 1997.

The student population of the University amounts to 2105 with latest batch admitted in September 2005.The batch that includes 764 students is the highest number of students in the ten year history of the University. The University makes available for these students some 11 study programs through its five faculties. An academic staff of 191 is busy in all five faculties preparing a prosperous future for their students

Faculties

• Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Geomatics
• Faculty of Management Studies
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

School-Isipathana College

School History
In the month of January 1952, with an intake at nearly 400 boys who constituted the overflow from the Royal Primary Greenlands College, was born in coconut grove amidst the lush greenery of Havelock Town on Greenlands Road, about 7 acres in extent. The first Principal was Mr. B.A. Kuruppu (1.1.1952 - 11.10.1959) who was then the vice principal of Green Street Central College, Kotahena.
The initial admissions were made by a Board which comprised of Principals of Royal and Thurstan Colleges and the Head Master of Royal Primary classes organized in all three streams - Sinhala, Tamil and English, with a tutorial staff of seven teachers, the college made steady progress.
The college crest was designed by the first Principal with the assistance of Mr. J.D.A. Perera and Mr. Stanley Abeysinghe of Heywood School of Art, with the lighted lamp and open book and motto "STRIVE WITH DETERINATION" which is acceptable to children of all religions. The college colours Dark and Light Green was selected from the name of college "Greenlands College".

School Sports
Isipathana has grown from small beginnings to be one of the foremost schools in the Island, second to none in the field of sports, specially in rugby and athletics. At the beginning Isipathana did not have a play ground. Isipathana is fortunate to good neighbors Burgher Recreation club and the Havelock Sports Club who were ever willing to help the school to practice Cricket, Football and Athletics in their grounds. The first sports meet was held on 23rd March 1953 in B.R.C. grounds.
Nearly about 1500 friends and well wishers of school were present. The highlights was that The staff arranged events that each of 600 children in the school was able to take part in at least one event. Mr. M.M. Shafie presented a Shield.
The first principal inaugurated the House System of the school to perpetuate the memory of four great poets. Namely Rahula, Tagore, Iqbal, and Milton.
Isipathana has provided facilities to students to achieve success in sports as sports help to develop self confidence, team spirit and leadership qualities. Isipathana has done so much in such a short time to achieve success in every field of sports.
Isipathana College held there annual Colors night at BMICH on …………… the students who excelled in athletics, cricket, Hockey, table tennis, wushu, chess, football , scouting, rugby and cadetting during 1999 were presented school colors.