Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology & Management
University of Peradeniya
Unicode
039B
Faculty
Agriculture
Duration
4 years
Medium
English
About the Course
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology & Management at the University of Peradeniya is an undergraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for modern agricultural practices and effective management in the agricultural sector. The curriculum combines principles of agricultural science with management strategies, covering areas such as crop and livestock production, agribusiness management, agricultural engineering, sustainable farming, and rural development.
Students gain practical experience through fieldwork, internships, and hands-on projects, which prepare them for careers in farming, agribusiness, food production, policy development, and environmental management. Graduates are well-equipped to contribute to the advancement of agriculture, both in Sri Lanka and internationally.
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| Year | Semester | Course |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | SEMESTER 1 | Botany of Field Crops |
| Field Engineering 1 | ||
| Principles and Practices of Animal Production | ||
| Crop Production Technologies | ||
| Applied Agribusiness | ||
| Developmental Extension | ||
| Soil Resource and Ecosystem | ||
| SEMESTER 2 | Insect Biology | |
| Crop Systematics | ||
| Field Engineering II | ||
| Principles of Aquatic Resource Management | ||
| Principles of Crop Production | ||
| Plantation Crop Production I | ||
| Biochemistry and Human Nutrition | ||
| YEAR 2 | SEMESTER 1 | Principles of Genetics and Breeding |
| Anatomy, Physiology and Health Management of Farm Animals | ||
| Principles of Animal Nutrition | ||
| Forage Production and Conservation | ||
| Principles of Horticulture | ||
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Agricultural Product Quality and Processing | ||
| Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | ||
| SEMESTER 2 | Plant Physiology | |
| Fluid Mechanics and Irrigation Principles | ||
| Ruminant Animal Production | ||
| Poultry and Swine Production | ||
| Plantation Crop Production II | ||
| Development Economics | ||
| Principles of Human Behaviour | ||
| Preservation of Agricultural Produce | ||
| Career Development | ||
| YEAR 3 | SEMESTER 1 | Insect Pests of Crops |
| Diseases of Crops | ||
| Land and Water Resources Engineering | ||
| Animal Product Processing Technology | ||
| Horticultural Crop Production | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Principles of Forestry | ||
| Business Creation and Management | ||
| Organizational Management | ||
| Management of Soils of Sri Lanka | ||
| SEMESTER 2 | Post-harvest Technology | |
| Design and Analysis of Experiments | ||
| Farming Systems | ||
| Project Analysis | ||
| Socio-Economic Aspects of Natural Resource Management | ||
| YEAR 4 | SEMESTER 2 | Research Project |