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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Technology Honours in Environmental Technology

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Overview

Bachelor of Technology Honours in Environmental Technology degree programme is a multidisciplinary and application-oriented degree designed to produce future-ready environmental technologists capable of addressing local and global environmental challenges.

Programme Highlights

  •  Four-Year Honours Degree
  • SLTC is the only non-state university in Sri Lanka offering this programme
  • Mandatory 6-Month Industrial Training
  • Final-Year Research Project
  • Education 5.0 Approach
  • Outcome-Based Education
  • Industry-Oriented Curriculum
  • Strong Research and Innovation Culture
  • Hands-on Learning

Bridging Theory and Practice

Learn by Doing
Students gain extensive practical experience through:

  • Laboratory Practicals
  • Industrial Training
  • Field Visits and Environmental Monitoring
  • Software Training
  • Final Year Research Projects
  • Pilot-Scale Experiments
  • Prototype Development
  • Community-Based Environmental Projects
  • Waste Audits and Sustainability Assessments
  • Product and Process Design Projects

Key Focus Areas

Climate Change and Sustainability

·       Carbon Footprinting

·       Greenhouse Gas Accounting

·       Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

Waste Management and Circular Economy

·       Waste Treatment Technologies

·       Resource Recovery

·       Circular Economy

Environmental Pollution Control and Monitoring

·       Air Pollution

·       Water Pollution

·       Soil Pollution

 

Biodiversity and Ecosystems

·       Conservation Strategies

·       Natural Resource Management

Renewable Energy and Green Technologies

Biotechnology and Innovation

Environmental Laws and Compliance

Industrial Environmental Management

·       Cleaner Production

·       Environmental Management Systems

·       Corporate Sustainability

Advanced and Modern Learning Areas

  • Students are exposed to cutting-edge technologies, including:
  • GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Automation and Smart Environmental Systems
  • Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
  • Computer Modeling and Simulation
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Environmental Monitoring Technologies
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Sustainable and Green Technologies

Skills You Will Develop

  • Technical and Analytical Skills
  • Digital and Software Skills
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Research and Innovation Mindset
  • Communication and Teamwork
  • Leadership and Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • Sustainability Assessment
  • Professional and Ethical Practice
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Curriculum

Semester 1

7 modules 16 credits
  • SMA0301 Pre-Calculus Core
  • SCH0202 General Chemistry Core
  • SBI0202 General Biology Core
  • TET1201 Introduction to Environmental Technology Core
  • TET1202 Global Environmental Problems and Management Core
  • TET1203 Workshop Practices for Technology Core
  • ICO1301 Programming Fundamentals with Python Core

Semester 2

6 modules 15 credits
  • SPH1301 General Physics Core
  • SMA1301 Introductory Calculus Core
  • TET1304 Environmental Microbiology Core
  • TET1205 Environmental Pollution Control and Management Core
  • TET1206 Environmental Sampling Methods Core
  • TET1207 Sensors and Sensor Network Core

Semester 1

7 modules 15 credits
  • TET2201 Meteorology and Climate Adaptation Core
  • TET2202 Environmental Hydrology and Hydrogeology Core
  • TET2203 Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Conservation Core
  • TET2204 Biotechnology Core
  • TET2305 Sustainable and Green Technology Core
  • TET2206 Biomimetic Design Core
  • TET2206 Soil Science Core

Semester 2

7 modules 16 credits
  • TET2208 Soil/Land Pollution Control Technology Core
  • TET2309 Remote Sensing & GIS Methods Core
  • TET2310 Environmental Management, Laws and Legislation Core
  • TET2211 Environmental Measurements and Instrumentation Core
  • TET2212 Automation in Environmental Systems Core
  • TET2213 Sustainable Development and Urban Environment Core
  • TET2214 Water Pollution Control Technology Core

Semester 1

10 modules 24 credits
  • TET3301 Cleaner Production Core
  • TET3302 Air Pollution Control Technology Core
  • TET3203 EIA and monitoring Core
  • TET3204 Visualization Methods of Environmental Process Core
  • TET3305 Renewable Energy Systems Core
  • TET3306 Environmental Hazards and Disaster Risk Management Core
  • TET3207 Natural Environmental Systems and Functions Optional
  • TET3208 Sociology for Environmental Aspects Optional
  • TET3209 Integrated Water Resources Management Optional
  • TET3210 Agroforestry Optional

Semester 2

10 modules 21 credits
  • SMA2306 Probability and Statistics Core
  • TET3211 Technoprenourship Core
  • TET3212 Introduction to Research Methods Core
  • TET3213 Computer Modelling and Simulation Core
  • TET3214 Nanotechnology Core
  • TET3215 GIS and Environmental Technology Laboratory Core
  • TET3216 Multi-Disciplinary Project Core
  • TET3217 Advanced Waste Management Technology Optional
  • TET3218 Environmental Conventions, Policies and Agreements Optional
  • TET3219 Geophysics Optional

Semester 1

12 modules 25 credits
  • TET4301 Environmental Economics and Management Core
  • TET4202 Occupation Safety Core
  • TET4203 Climate Change, Mitigation and Adaptation Core
  • TET4204 Project Management and Entrepreneurship Core
  • TET4205 Natural Resources Management Core
  • TET4206 Biomass and Biorefinery Core
  • TET4207 Environmental Toxicology Core
  • TET4208 Ethics in Environmental Technology Core
  • SMA2307 Discrete Mathematics Optional
  • TET4209 Environmental Auditing Optional
  • TET4210 Green Buildings Designing Optional
  • TET4211 Coastal and Ocean Pollution Optional

Semester 2

3 modules 13 credits
  • TET4612 Industrial Training Core
  • TET4113 Seminar in Environmental Technology Core
  • TET4614 Research Project Core
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Entry Requirements

Three (3) simple passes (‘S’) in approved subjects in the physical science, biological science, or technology subject stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination or equivalent.

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Career Pathways

High-Demand Careers in a Growing Green Economy

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • ESG Analyst
  • Waste Management Specialist
  • Renewable Energy Specialist
  • Water and Wastewater Specialist
  • Climate Change Analyst
  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer
  • Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Officer
  • GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Sustainable Development Officer
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Environmental Educator
  • Green Entrepreneur