The Division of Environmental Engineering has a strongÌýresource base, and it is one of the leading groups ofÌýenvironmental management education in Sri Lanka. The aim ofÌýthis postgraduateÌýprogrammeÌýis to provide a knowledge,Ìýtraining and expertise in theÌýfiÌýeldÌýof environmentalÌýmanagement, pollution control (water, soil, air, noise etc), waterÌýand wastewater treatment principles, solid waste management,Ìýsustainable development, natural resource management andÌýother relatedÌýfiÌýelds. In addition to formal classroom-basedÌýactivities, theÌýprogrammeÌýincludes laboratory, andÌýfieldÌýbased studies, both individual and group work. LaboratoryÌýsessions mainly consist of testing for environmental parametersÌý(physical, chemical and microbiological observations), andÌýwaste and wastewater related practical sessions.
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Course Structure:
• Environmental Pollution Control
• Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Microbiology
• Research Methodology and Data Analysis
• Environmental Economics
• Global Trends Towards Sustainable Development
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
• Environmental Management
• Technical English and Communication Skills Development
• Project in Water and Wastewater
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Elective Modules:
• Case Studies in Water Chemistry
• Integrated Water Resources Management
• Air Pollution and Noise Control
• Water Treatment Principles and Design
• Wastewater Treatment and Design
• Coastal Engineering and Management
• Water and Wastewater Engineering and Design
• Operational Research Techniques in EnvironmentalÌýEngineering
• Design of Water Retaining Structures
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Eligibility Requirements:
A degree in science from aÌýrecognisedÌýuniversity and a minimumÌýof one year of appropriate experience; the recognition of theÌýdegree to be determined by the Faculty and approved by theÌýSenate;
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At least, the associate membership of aÌýrecognisedÌýprofessionalÌýengineering institute in a relevantÌýfieldÌýand a minimum of oneÌýyear relevant experience after obtaining such membership;Ìýthe acceptability of the associate membership status of theÌýcandidate, the recognition of the institute and relevance of theÌýfieldÌýfor this purpose shall be determined by the Faculty andÌýapproved by the Senate.ÌýAt least, 80% attendance is required in lectures and tutorials.ÌýParticipation is compulsory in seminars and assignments, such as,Ìýlaboratory work, design work,Ìýfieldtrips, etc as envisaged inÌýthe course curriculum.
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Duration of Course:
MSc: Two years (part-time)ÌýorÌýfifteenÌýmonths (full-time)
PG Dip: One year (part-time)
All lectures, assignments,Ìýseminars,ÌýfieldÌýtrips etc..Ìýwill be conducted normallyÌýon Fridays and Saturdays.
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Enquiries:
Dr Jagath Manatunge
Course Coordinator
Tel : 2650567, 2650568
(Ext : 2019)
Fax : 2651216
Email :Ìýmanatunga@civil.mrt.ac.lk