Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition

Course Details:

Bachelor of Science Honors (BScHons) in Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition degree programme envisages on the current issues in the Palm and Latex Industry and the scientific background needed to address those issues effectively. This degree programme has been designed to produce graduates with specialized knowledge in Palm and Latex industry and practical skills in exploring the opportunities for value addition, which will be helpful in uplifting the Sri Lankan Palm and Latex industry to strive in the competitive world market. During the first three years of the programme, the students are offered a wide range of courses under the key areas; production, processing & value addition and marketing with respect to the Palm and Latex Industry. Subsequently, these students are provided field training on coconut and rubber production to equip them with hands-on-experience. Further, the students undergo an Industrial Training at the beginning of the fourth year while the second semester of the final year has been totally allocated for a research project under the theme of Value Addition in Palm and Latex Industry.

Graduate Profile

Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition graduates of the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka will possess theoretical knowledge, conceptual & entrepreneurial skills with practical experience needed to function effectively in palm, rubber & allied crops production, processing, value addition, marketing and to propose solutions to emerging problems through active involvement in research and development activities.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge:

Graduates will have an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding related to palm and latex industries in a broader sense through inquiry, critique and synthesis while contributing new knowledge creation through research and scientific inquiry

Skills:

Graduates will have an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding related to palm and latex industries in a broader sense through inquiry, critique and synthesis while contributing new knowledge creation through research and scientific inquiry

Attitudes, Values, Professionalism, and Vision for Life:

BSc in Palm & latex Technology and Value Addition graduates will develop right thinking, behavior, practices, and goals for the future.

Mind-set and Paradigm:

BSc in Palm & latex Technology and Value Addition graduates will have a commitment to the on-going acquisition of new knowledge and skills and they are expected to be lifelong learners.