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M. Sc./ Postgraduate Diploma in
Applied Electronics


 


Introduction
In the modern world, electronics is considered a very important field due to its applications in almost every aspect of life. For example, electronic instrumentation is used in medical diagnostic and therapeutic systems, industrial control systems, communication systems, office equipment such as photocopiers and in domestic appliances such as washing machines. Due to such wide applications, the country now needs a large number of well trained and skilled personnel for the design and development, operation, and maintenance of modern electronic equipment.

By recognizing this need, the Department of Physics has decided to utilize the resources and expert knowledge it already has, for contributing to the national development by providing postgraduate level training in electronics.

This M.Sc. program has been designed to prepare students with in-depth knowledge and skills in principles of electronics as well as their applications of techniques of electronics in instrumentation and to solve problems in industry and research. In addition, it is aimed to support graduates having innovative skills in instrumentation to enhance their knowledge in the field.


Eligibility and Admission Criteria

The required qualification for registration will be a B.Sc. degree with Electronics or Physics as a subject or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Senate of the University of Colombo.

Program Structure

The M.Sc. program will consist of two parts (Part I and Part II) and the contents will include lecture courses, guided reading, practical work and an optional research project. The duration of the complete program will be 24 months. The maximum period allowed to complete the degree is 05 years from the date of the first registration. Students who maintain a GPA of not less than 2.50 by the end of part I will be allowed to proceed to part II. Those who are unable to progress to part II may be awarded the postgraduate diploma based on their performance in part I. The M.Sc. degree and the postgraduate diploma will be awarded according to the general guidelines of the Faculty of Science.

 

COURSE MODULES:

Part I
1. MEL 5101 Analogue and Digital ICs, and their Applications (30 hours, 2 credits)
2. MEL 5151 Circuit Analysis, Simulations and Modeling (30 hours, 2 credits)
3. MEL 5110 Electronics Laboratory (60 hours, 2 credits)
4. MEL 5251 Sensors, Transducers and Data Acquisition Techniques (30 hours, 2 credits)
5. MEL 5204 Microcontrollers and Programmable Logic Devices (30 hours, 2 credits)
6. MEL 5210 Automation Laboratory (60 hours, 2 credits)
7. MEL 5351 Data Communication Techniques and Digital Signal Processing (30 hours, 2 credit)
8. MEL 5352 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (30 hours, 2 credits)
9. MEL 5305 Guided Reading (60 hours, 2 credits)
10. MEL 5310 Computational and Simulation Laboratory (60 hours, 2 credits)

Part II
11. MEL 5401 Project Management (15 hours, 1 credit)
12. MEL 5402 Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory (30 hours, 1 credit)
Optional: 8 Credits
13. MEL 5403 – Automation and Monitoring (4 credits)
14. MEL 5404 – Industrial Electronic Processes (4 credits)
15. MEL 5410 Research project (8 credits)

 

Mode of Learning

Since Electronics is a practical subject, the highest priority will be given for providing a thorough practical knowledge to the students. More than half of the time allocated for the program will be used for hands on practical sessions conducted in the well equipped laboratories at the Department of Physics.

For the theory courses, this year, we have decided to introduce the mobile Learning platform for enhancing the learning experience of the students. The content management system will make it possible for students to interact with the lecturers and fellow students from the convenience of their homes.

Examination structure

The performance of students in theory and practical course modules under part I will be evaluated through 10 papers. Evaluations in the theory courses may include in-class assignments in addition to the written examinations. The written examinations will be held at the end of each semester. Each written paper will be of two hour duration.

In the practical courses, the assessments will be carried out on a continuous basis. The students will be evaluated according to their performance in the laboratory and the quality of the written reports.

Those who fail the examinations will be allowed to repeat each paper once, at the next available opportunity.

In the guided reading course, each student will be required to gain a thorough knowledge on a given topic through a literature survey. The assessment will be based on the display of the knowledge acquired, through written reports and oral presentations.

In part II, students are initially required to take two course modules. Once the two course modules are completed, each student will be given a choice of selecting two more course modules or a research project which will be conducted under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the department. At the completion of the two course modules/research project, students will be required to submit a technical report/dissertation. The evaluation of the two course modules/research project, which will be based on the technical report/dissertation and viva-voce examinations, will be carried out according to the general guidelines of the faculty.

Course fees
Application fee Rs. 500
Registration fee Rs. 2,500
Course fee (Part 1) Rs. 75,000
Course fee (Part 2) Rs. 30,000
Library fees Rs. 2,000
Examination fee Rs. 10,000
Total Rs. 120,000


The course fee can be paid in three instalments.

The first installment of the course fee (Rs. 40,000), the registration fee, the library fee and the examination fee must be paid upon registration. The second instalment of the course fee (Rs. 35,000) may be paid at the beginning of the second semester.

The third instalment (Rs. 30,000) must be paid at the beginning of part II.

Application Procedure

Application forms and course brochure can be obtained in person or by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to the Deputy Registrar, Academic and Publications Branch, University of Colombo, College House, Colombo 03. Application forms may also be obtained from the links below or by sending an email to program coordinators.

Application Form
Course Brochure
Paying-in-Voucher
Poster

Duly completed application form together with a paying-in-voucher for Rs. 500/= paid to the University of Colombo, Account No. 086-100121189662 should be sent to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, on or before 18th April 2011. The appliaction fee can be paid to any branch of People's Bank with a paying in voucher or to the shroff counter, University of Colombo (before 3.00 p.m. on week days).

Further Information

Further information regarding the M.Sc. Program can be obtained by contacting the program coordinator.

Contact details of the program coordinators are as follows.

    2011 Prof. D U J Sonnadara upul@phys.cmb.ac.lk
    2009 Dr. M. K. Jayananda kithsiri@phys.cmb.ac.lk
    2008 Prof. D U J Sonnadara upul@phys.cmb.ac.lk
    2007 Dr. C M Edirisinghe mahesh@phys.cmb.ac.lk
    2006 Prof. D U J Sonnadara upul@phys.cmb.ac.lk
    2005 Dr. M K Jayananda kithsiri@phys.cmb.ac.lk

    Telephone : 011 2 584 777

 

Address: Department of Physics, University of Colombo, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka.
Telephone: +94-112-584-777
FAX: +94-112-584-777
E-mail: office@phys.cmb.ac.lk

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