Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology & Management

University of Peradeniya

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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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YearSemesterCourse
YEAR 1SEMESTER 1Botany of Field Crops
Field Engineering 1
Principles and Practices of Animal Production
Crop Production Technologies
Applied Agribusiness
Developmental Extension
Soil Resource and Ecosystem
SEMESTER 2Insect Biology
Crop Systematics
Field Engineering II
Principles of Aquatic Resource Management
Principles of Crop Production
Plantation Crop Production I
Biochemistry and Human Nutrition
YEAR 2SEMESTER 1Principles 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 2Plant 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 3SEMESTER 1Insect 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 2Post-harvest Technology
Design and Analysis of Experiments
Farming Systems
Project Analysis
Socio-Economic Aspects of Natural Resource Management
YEAR 4SEMESTER 2Research Project