BTech (Hons) in Agricultural Technology
Requirements:
General intake
Three (3) simple passes (‘S’) or higher including two subjects of the following;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Higher Mathematics or Combined Mathematics, Agriculture,
Science for Technology, Bio systems Technology, AgroTechnology, Bio Resource
Technology and Food Technology,
and any other subject in one and the same
sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of
Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.
Description:
The agricultural sector ensures food security, shelter, employment, and livelihood of most people. The Agricultural Technology programme leading to a Bachelor of Technology degree in agricultural technology envisages and works towards producing graduates capable of contributing to the country’s socio-economic development by recognizing constraints and increasing resource use efficiency through technological inventions with the knowledge of science, engineering principles, and social sciences.
The programme offers students the knowledge of science and technologies of vital areas which are recognized to be essential in solving issues in the agricultural sector in producing, processing, and value addition for food and raw materials for food security and industrial development. In addition, the students will also undergo a period of industrial training during the third year of the programme, which will significantly strengthen their professional capacity. Early exposure to the industry of their choice will offer firsthand experience on how technologies are developed and used today.
Students of this programme will engage in research involving the integration of technologies towards solving critical issues affecting the production and accessibility of food. The curriculum of the programme covers a range of diverse areas of study such as agronomy, soil fertility and management, plant pest management, plant propagation including tissue culture, food processing and packaging, irrigation and water management, advanced soil and land management, microbiology, agricultural engineering, application of GIS and remote sensing, nanotechnology, computer modelling and simulations, etc. Integration of suitable technologies for enhancing production and processing efficiencies is also given due attention.
This programme
IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…
Passionate about introducing modern technology for the development of sustainable agricultural practices
Would like to pursue new knowledge in the discipline
Engage in hands-on learning while conducting impactful research
LOOKING FOR…
A globally recognised undergraduate degree
Opportunities to work closely with the industry
An innovative learning process that allows students to apply theory into practice
Global internship opportunities
Engage in groundbreaking research at the forefront of the discipline
TO BECOME
A changemaker who can introduce positive transformation to the field of agriculture and the global economy with the aid of technology
An expert in a highly specialised field of study
A consultant and a voice of expertise for various causes, organizations, government agencies and corporations
RECOGNITION
RECOGNISED BY THE UGC
This degree has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
IN LINE WITH THE SYDNEY ACCORD
The curriculum of this degree programme is in line with the Sydney Accord
SYDNEY ACCORD
MEMBER OF ACU
SLTC Research University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
Address : Ingiriya Road, Padukka
Phone : 112100500
Email : info@sltc.ac.lk
Website : https://sltc.ac.lk/
Available:
SLTC Research University
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Stream: Technological Studies
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Level: Honours Bachelor Degree