The Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources Technology (BScHons) degree programme offered by the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka (UWU) is a unique degree programme which accomplishes SLQF Level 06. The degree program was offered by UWU after 3 years of its establishment (2009) and the first batch of students graduated in 2013. The degree focuses on the aquaculture and fishery production, management, sustainable utilization and value addition aspects of aquatic resources. This program emphasizes on the theme of the UWU “Value Addition to National Resources Base”.

The curriculum was designed by going through individual consultations with eminent scientists, academics, government & non-government officials, researchers and industrialists etc. During the curriculum revision process, Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) and Subject Benchmark Statements from international Universities were considered in preparation of graduate profile and attributes, programme outcomes, course specifications with ILOs, teaching, learning and assessment strategies. Graduates of BScHons in Aquatic Resources Technology degree program will gain a comprehensive training both on theoretical and practical aspects of aquaculture & fishery production, management of aquatic resources and aquatic food processing technology.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of AQT are well-rounded scholars, innovators, managers and leaders capable of using advanced theoretical, scientific & technological approaches to explore, develop and manage aquatic resources in a sustainable manner to cater the local, regional &global demands in the sector through enhancing production, managing aquatic resources, improving quality of aquatic environment and adding value to aquatic products.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of the degree graduates will be able to;
1. Subject/ Theoretical knowledge
• Employ theoretical and conceptual knowledge in themes on development, management and sustainable utilization of aquatic resources
• propose potential solutions to problems pertinent to aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic environment and processing sectors through logical, analytical & critical thinking

2. Practical knowledge and Application
• Propose potential solutions to problems pertinent to aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic environment and processing sectors through logical, analytical & critical thinking
• Demonstrate sound practical skills required for functioning effectively as an entry-level professional in aquatic resources sector and ability to apply them effectively in the working environment
• Formulate plans and implement Better Management Practices and ensure sustainability and safety in aquatic production system

3. Communication
• Communicate effectively and present information, ideas, issues and solutions in oral, written and electronic formats to a wide range of audiences in mother tongue and English language
• Demonstrate awareness of the current development in aquatic resources sector

4. Teamwork and Leadership
• Demonstrate professionalism, individual accountability, personal motivation, leadership and interpersonal skills in carrying out functions with minimum conflicts in a given working environment

5. Creativity and Problem Solving
• Propose potential solutions to problems pertinent to aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic environment and processing sectors through critical & analytical thinking, logical reasoning

6. Managerial and Entrepreneurship
• Take initiative; assume personal responsibility and ability to instill entrepreneurship

7. Information Usage & Management
• Accomplish data processing & management needs in working environment using sound numerical and ICT skills

8. Networking & Social Skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, individual accountability, personal motivation, leadership and interpersonal skills in carrying out functions with minimum conflicts in a given working environment

9. Adaptability & Flexibility
• Adapt to changing environment

10. Attitudes, Values & Professionalism
• Demonstrate professionalism, individual accountability, personal motivation, leadership and interpersonal skills in carrying out functions with minimum conflicts in a given working environment

11. Vision for Life
• Develop the ability to identify appropriate pathway for future career and establish career goals by developing appropriate strategies

12. Updating Self/ Lifelong Learning
• Take steps to acquire additional competencies and decision making skills required to progress in chosen career with confidence
• Take part and promote social responsibilities by engage in independent learning through improving disciplinebased knowledge and skills used in WWW, scholarly reviews, VLE

Graduate Attributes

Graduate Attributes
Knowledge: Graduates of BScHons in Aquatic Resources Technology will have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Aquatic Resources Technology which can be applied in both local and global contexts.

Skills: Graduates of BScHons in Aquatic Resources Technology will develop a variety of generic skills which will be useful in their early career and further in their career advancement.

Attitudes, Values, Professionalism, and Vision for Life: Graduates of BScHons in Aquatic Resources Technology will develop right thinking, behavior, practices, and goals for the future.

Mind-set and Paradigm: Graduates of BScHons in Aquatic Resources Technology will have a commitment to the on-going acquisition of new knowledge and skills and they are expected to be lifelong learners.