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About UNIVOTEC

University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) is established by the parliamentary Act No. 31 of 2008, and granting academic qualifications to those who have acquired technical and vocational education and training. It functions under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and offers vocational degrees and diplomas for academics and industry personnel. Vision of UNIVOTEC:

To be the leading university providing technical and vocational education for all with aspirations to achieve professional excellence

Mission of UNIVOTEC:

To provide professional services in human resource, learning resource, research curriculum development and consultancy.

To achieve professional excellence with ethical rectitude and

To liaise with global TVET sector, academic community and industry.

Objectives of UNIVOTEC:

Assist in the progressive development of students in technical and vocational education and training system, based on their aptitudes and abilities to acquire a university education.

Provide pedagogical training for those undergoing training while serving in the technical and vocational education sector and industry.

Assist in the development of course curricula for technical and vocational education and training. Provide courses of study for those with National Vocational Qualifications to upgrade their competency and acquire academic qualifications.

Provide extension courses on continuous professional development. Provide extension services to public in the construction, manufacturing and service sectors.

Faculties Proposed in UNIVOTEC

Faculty of Training Technology conducts 03 B.Tech. ICT degree programs for middle level ICT personnel, and B.Ed. Tech Degree to provide pedagogical training up to degree level for trainers serving in public and private sector. Faculty of Industrial & Vocational Technology conducts 03 B.Tech degree programs in the fields of Manufacturing Technology, Building Services Technology and Mechatronics Technology. Faculty of Training Technology:

Mr. UKD Sugathadasa, Senior Lecturer I, Dean of the Faculty.

Department of ICTMrs.TK Malwatta, Senior Lecturer II, Head of the Department

Mr. PHSS Wijayarathna, Senior Engineering Teaching AssistantMs. SG Nambuwasam, Engineering Teaching AssistantMr. P. Uruthiran, Engineering Teaching Assistant

Mr. RMCA Bandula, Engineering Teaching Assistant

Mr. HA Seneviratne, Engineering Teaching Assistant

Rationale for the Bachelor of ICT DegreesThe general and rapid spread of the ICT technology is very apparent in todays world. Computer technology is present in a very large percentage of appliances; elements of process control equipment and appear on almost every professionals desk as well as a multitude of smaller computerised devices in handbags or jacket pockets. Electronics, computing and communications are very widespread and have had a profound impact on most industrial sectors. In recent years the spread and dynamic of information and communications technologies (ICT) in Sri Lanka have been steadily increasing. Today the high importance of ICT for the economy and all areas including business, services, domestic and leisure is obvious. ICT developments have changed the society to an information society and new possibilities as well as challenges in all areas of work and life have been arisen, in particular in ICT work areas itself.

The new technologies within Information and Communications Technology (ICT) are creating fundamental changes within business and the world economy as a whole and success in this new, and digitally driven, economy.

The ICT sector itself faces particular challenges in fulfilling its role in contributing to the success of the national economic success. These include keeping pace with the demands of rapid technological development and the constant innovation in products and services.

The BTech Program in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) is a three year course of study that combines studies in computer science, software development, information systems, multimedia, web development and computer networks.

Establishment of University of Vocational Technology and the introduction of the degree of bachelor of ICT will be great landmark within the TVET in Sri Lanka. This will provide opportunities for the COTs (Colleges of Technology), NVQ level 6, past graduates who are serving in the industry as ICT professionals to obtain degree and post degree level qualification from their specialized fields of ICT.

The program has a flexible structure allowing students to choose froma number of specialisations: software development, information systems, computer networks, web development and multimedia production. The program includes the study of contract administration, business management and the presentation of information. Over and above this the student will be able to specialize in a field relevant to the industry, which will enhance the capability and value of the BTech graduate to the Information and Communication Technology Industry.

These degree programmes are specially designed for COTs NVQ Levels 5 and 6 graduates to upgrade their competencies up to degree level.

Aims and Objectives

The Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology (BTech ICT) provides opportunities for COTs (Colleges of Technology) graduates, other ICT diploma holders and middle level technicians to continue their specialization in ICT to a degree level. They will be trained in three different specialized areas namely Software Technology, Network Technology and Multimedia & Web Technology.

Specialize areas of the Degree:

1. Bachelor of Software Technology

2. Bachelor of Multimedia and Web Technology

3. Bachelor of Network Technology

Credit system and the Duration:The course structure is based on module system. Each module has been assigned a Credit Value, depending upon the number of notional hours required to achieve the outcome of the module. Notional hours include directed learning as well as self directed learning. One credit is equivalent of 25 notional hours of learning. This system is benchmarked with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) This degree programme will be 03 year duration. One academic year consists of two semesters. One semester may consist of 15 to 20 weeks. Total notional hours per semester will be 750 hours, and total maximum contact hours per semester is 480 hours. 25 notional hours will be equal to 01 credit, so total number of credits per semester will be 30.Admission requirements:1. NVQ level 6, ICT diploma holder from any College of Technology (COT)

OR

2. Diploma in ICT equivalent to NVQ Level 6 awarded by the recognize Institution.Registration:Students selected will be informed to register for the degree programme. The students are supposed to pay Rs. 12,000.00, at the registration (Library deposit Rs. 5,000.00 refundable, Laboratory deposit Rs. 5,000.00, refundable, Internet fee Rs. 1000.00, and, registration fee Rs. 1000.00) and Rs. 15,000.00 per semester for the training materials.Documents required:1. Photocopies of the followings

a. Birth certificate

b. NVQ Level 6, ICT Diploma certificate

2. Original receipt of payment of registration fee.3. Four recent certified color photographs (passport size).

4. National Identity Card.

(The original certificates should be presented at the time of registration)

Course Structure and Content

The initial education of an ICT Specialist should provide an in-depth core of scientific and technical skills together with a sufficient breadth of experience in complementary studies, consisting of Engineering Mathematics, Technical & Business English, Business Communication & Presentation Skills and entrepreneurship Skills in order to ensure continuing awareness of these disciplines. It is appropriate for the programme structure to be designed in such a way that gives a progressive shift of emphasis from engineering fundamentals in the early stages to more integrated studies in the final year.

The essential elements are grouped as follows:

Mathematics and communication skills-06 credits

Entrepreneurship Skills

-4 credits

ICT

-150 - 170 credits

Module structure

B.Tech. in Software TechnologyYear 1(Semester I)

Code

{1}Modules

B. Tech (Software Technology)Sem.

1Credit

ICT0101Engineering Mathematics (ICT) 1004

ICT0201Computer Architecture & Operating Systems753

ICT0703Object-Oriented Programming with C++ and Java1506

ICT0801Software Development practices1004

ICT0901Computer Networks1506

ICT1001Database Analysis and Design753

ICT1101Internet Technologies1004

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 1(Semester II)

Code

{1}Modules


2Credit

ICT0302Fundamentals of Mass Communication1004

ICT0605Data Structures and Algorithms1004

ICT0902Network Administration1004

ICT1002Database Programming1004

ICT1003Database Management Systems1004

ICT1401Enterprise Technologies and Architectures502

ICT1601 Web Programming 2008

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 2(Semester I)

Code

{1}Modules


1Credit

ICT0702Programming in .NET1004

ICT0704Advanced .NET Programming1004

ICT0804Project Management Practices1004

ICT0805Software Architectures and Design1004

ICT0806Software Deployment and Evolution1004

ICT0807Business Process Modeling502

ICT1603Web Technology & Applications1004

ICT1201Information Systems Security & Practices 1004

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 2(Semester II)

Code

{1}Modules


2Credit

ICT0402Entrepreneurship Development and Management1004

ICT0706Advanced Java1004

ICT0707Enterprise .NET502

ICT0813Real-Time programming502

ICT0814Software Testing & Reliability502

ICT0815Software Project Management502

ICT1004Database Implementation1004

ICT1005Database Performance Issues1004

ICT2102Data Analysis & Prepare Reports502

ICT2101Research Methodology1004

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 3(Semester I)

Code

{1}Modules


1Credit

ICT0708Enterprise Java1004

ICT0808Information Systems Management1004

ICT0810Software Architecture & Design Project1004

ICT2001Work Based Training45018

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 3(Semester II)

Code

{1}Modules


2Credit

ICT0809Enterprise System Design1004

ICT1701e-Development in Sri Lanka502

ICT1501Professional Issues in Information Technology1004

ICT1802Project 50020

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

B.Tech. in Multimedia & Web Technology

Year 1(Semester I) Code

{2}Modules

B. Tech (Multimedia & Web Technology)Sem.

1Credit








Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 1(Semester II) Code

{2}Modules

B. Tech (Multimedia & Web Technology )Sem.

2Credit








Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 2(Semester I) Code

{2}Modules


1Credit

ICT0304Art and Design 502

ICT0702Programming in .NET 1004

ICT1603Web Technology and Applications502

ICT16042D and 3D Graphics 1506

ICT1607Audio Visual Production Techniques 1004

ICT1608Audio and Video Editing Techniques1004

ICT1611Animation Technology and Applications 2004

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 2(Semester II)

Code

{2}Modules


2Credit


ICT0814Software Quality Assurance502


ICT1005Database Performance Management1004

ICT1609Digital Signal Processing Techniques & Image Processing2008

ICT1610Multimedia Product Development1004

ICT2102Data Analysis & Report Preparation502


Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 3(Semester I)

Code

{2}Modules


1Credit


ICT1610Multimedia Product Development Mini Project1004

ICT1612Web Interface Design & Application Software1004

ICT2002Work Based Training (Multimedia & Web Technology)45018

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 3(Semester II)

Code

{2}Modules


2Credit



ICT1701e-Development in Sri Lanka 502

ICT1606Multimedia Data Processing502


Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

B.Tech. in Network TechnologyYear 1(Semester I)

Code

{3}Modules

B. Tech (Network Technology)Sem.

1Credit








Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 1(Semester II)

Code

{3}Modules


2Credit


ICT0605Data Structures and Algorithms 1004






Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 2(Semester I)

Code

{3}Modules


1Credit

ICT0502Digital Electronics 1004

ICT1302Data Communication 1004

ICT0709System Administration2008


ICT0903Windows Server Administration2008

ICT1103Internetwork Routing1004

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 2(Semester II)

Code

{3}Modules


2Credit


ICT1104Internetwork Switching1004

ICT0806Network Evolution and Deployment 1004

ICT0816Network Project Management1004

ICT1102Network Systems I1506

ICT1306Wireless Communication 502

ICT2102Data Analysis & Report Preparation502


Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 3(Semester I)

Code

{3}Modules


1Credit

ICT0808Network Management1004

ICT0810Network Architecture and Design Project 1004

ICT1105Broadband Networks502

ICT1307Photonics and Fiber Optics 502

ICT2004Work Based Training (Network Technology)45018

Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Year 3(Semester II)

Code

{3}Modules


2Credit

ICT1701e-Development in Sri Lanka 502


ICT1201Information Systems Security & Practices1004


Total Hours75030

Total Credits30

Course wise & semester wise distribution of modules

Bachelor of Technology (Software Technology) 1Code{1}ModulesB. Tech (Software Technology)Sem.1Sem.2Sem.3Sem.4Sem.5Sem.6Credit HoursCredits


ICT0201Computer Architecture and Operating Systems75753





ICT0703Object-Oriented Programming in C++ and Java1501506

ICT0704Advanced .NET Programming1001004

ICT0706Advanced Java1001004

ICT0707Enterprise .NET50502

ICT0708Enterprise Java1001004



ICT0805Software Architectures and Design1001004

ICT0806Software Deployment and Evolution1001004

ICT0807Business Process Modeling50502

ICT0808Information Systems Management1001004

ICT0809Large Scale System Design1001004


ICT0813Real-Time programming50502

ICT0814Software Testing & Reliability50502






ICT1003Database Management System1001004

ICT1004Database Implementation1001004

ICT1005Database Performance Issues1001004


ICT1201Information Systems security & Practices1001004



ICT1601Web Programming2002008



ICT1802Software Development Project 50050020

ICT2001Work Based Training (Software Technology)45045018



Total Hours7507507507507507504500180

Total Credits303030303030180

Bachelor of Technology (Multimedia & Web Technology) 2Code{2}ModulesB. Tech (Multimedia & Web Technology)Sem.1Sem.2Sem.3Sem.4Sem.5Sem.6Credit HoursCredits


ICT0201Computer Architecture and Operating Systems75753


ICT0304Art and Design50502





ICT0801Software Development Practices1001004



ICT0814Software Quality Assurance50502






ICT1003Database Management System1001004

ICT1005Database Performance Management1001004






ICT16042D and 3D Graphics1501506

ICT1606Multimedia Data Processing50502

ICT1607Audio Visual Production Techniques1001004

ICT1608Audio and Video Editing Techniques1001004

ICT1609Digital Signal Processing Techniques and Image Processing2002008

ICT1610Multimedia Product Development1001002008

ICT1611 Animation Technology & Applications2002008

ICT1612Web Interface Design Application Software1001004


ICT1804Multimedia & Web Development Project 45045018

ICT2002Work Based Training (Multimedia & Web Technology)45045018

ICT2101 Research Methodology1001004


Total Hours7507507507507507504500180


Bachelor of Technology (Network Technology) 3Code

{3}Modules


1Sem.

2Sem.

3Sem.

4Sem.

5Sem.

6Credit HoursCredits





ICT0502Digital Electronics1001004



ICT0709UNIX / LINUX Systems Administration2002008



ICT0806Network Evolution and Deployment1001004

ICT0808Network Management1001004

ICT0810Network Architecture & Design Project1001004

ICT0816Network Project Management1001004



ICT0903Windows Server Administration2002008





ICT1102Networking Systems-I1501506

ICT1103Internetwork Routing1001004

ICT1104Internetwork Switching1001004

ICT1105Broadband Networks50502

ICT1201Information Systems Security and Practices1001004

ICT1302Data Communication1001004

ICT1306Wireless Communication50502

ICT1307Photonics and Fibre Optics50502





ICT1803Network Development Project 50050020

ICT2004Work Based Training (Network Technology)45045018

ICT2101 Research Methodology1001004


Total Hours7507507507507507504500180


Course Assessment System

The performance of each student in each module will be evaluated by continuous assessment and a semester-end examination. The weightings assigned for the continuous assessment component and the semester end examination of a module will be as follows. Continuous Assessment

40% - 30%

Semester end examination

60% - 70%

The continuous assessment may consist of assignments, laboratory work, tutorials, demonstrations, presentations, projects, oral tests and mid semester tests.A student should have at least 75% of attendance and satisfy the requirements specified in each module descriptor to be eligible to sit for the semester end examination.

All candidates should obtain at least 40% of the marks allocated for continuous assessment to get qualified to sit for the semester end examination. Grading System and Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA)

A letter grade shall be awarded to each module. The cut-off marks for each grade and the corresponding grade points are given below. Percentage of MarksDescriptionGradeGrade Point

> 90ExcellentA4.0

85 89.9A-3.7

80 84.9B+3.3

75 79.9Very goodB3.0

70 74.9GoodB-2.7

65 69.9C+2.3

60 64.9SatisfactoryC2.0

55 59.9C-1.7

50 54.9PassD+1.3

45 49.9Weak PassD1.0

44.9-00.0FailF0.00

1. Grade D or above is required to earn credits for a module.

2. A minimum 40% should be obtained from continuous assessment for eligibility to sit for the end semester exam.

3. A minimum requirement of 40% should be obtained from the semester - end Examination in order to obtain a grade D or above for a module.

4. A student satisfying continuous assessment requirements and failing the semesterend examination receives an incomplete grade I. By repeating only the semesterend examination, the grades I, D or C- can be improved up to a C grade and considered for calculating Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA).

5. A student receiving an F grade must repeat both the continuous assessment component and the semesterend examination. The maximum grade awarded for repeating a module will be a C and it shall be used for calculating Semester Grade Point Average.

Academic Concession

Academic Concession may be granted to a student with the approval of the Faculty Board, in the event that a student is unable to sit for the semester-end examination due to illness or other compelling reason. In such instances the student must notify the Dean of the faculty within 48 hours of the cause. Further, the student should make an appeal with supporting documents to the Dean for an Academic Concession within one week from the date of the examination. The continuous assessment component can be carried forward to the next examination as the first attempt.

Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA)

The calculation of the Semester Grade Point Average shall be based on the Grade Points earned for all modules registered in a semester (except those awarded with academic concession) weighted according to number of credits. The SGPA is rounded to the nearest second decimal place. The SGPA is reported on transcripts and Statement of Results that may be issued for each semester.

The formula for calculating SGPA is given below.

Where ni is the number of credits for the ith module in a given semester and gi is the grade points earned for that module.

Unsatisfactory Standing on Academic Performance

If the students SGPA falls below 2.0 the student shall be placed on Academic Warning.

A student who falls into one of the following categories of the GPA will not be permitted to register for a new module until the GPA is upgraded to 2.00 or more.

i. SGPA < 1.0 in any semester and CGPA < 2.0 in any two semesters.

ii. CGPA < 2.0 in any two semesters

Final Grade Point Average (FGPA)

The Final Grade Point Average is the absolute academic standing of the student calculated on the basis of GPA. The FGPA will be calculated as a weighted average where the weightings for each year will be proportionately distributed in the following manner.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

1:2:2

A student who obtains any grade less than a C has the option to repeat the examination of a module.

A Student can repeat the examination of a module only up to a four times within a maximum period of four years.

The maximum grade for an examination repeated shall be C except when an academic concession has been granted.

However the evaluation procedure and scheme of marking criterion of each individual module may be decided by the Faculty Board, in consultation with the Panel of Examiners on the guidance of the respective module facilitator.

The highest grade that a repeat candidate who has a grade D OR F can achieve is C, irrespective of the Continuous Assessment marks obtained previously.

A Board of Examiners, appointed by the Faculty Board, comprising examiners and moderators of all the modules will meet at the end of each semester to decide on the performance and the academic standing of each student registered for the program. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit Requirements

A student should satisfy the following requirements in order to be admitted to the BTECH-ICT.

i. A minimum total of 180 credits from modules specified.

ii. A minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.00

iii. Any other mandatory requirement specified by the Faculty Board

Maximum Period

A student will not qualify for the award of the BTEC-ICT if the graduation requirements given above are not satisfied within eight academic years from the date of first registration, except when the student has obtained the consent of the Faculty Board.

In the case of exemption for the first year the maximum period for satisfying graduation requirements, would be seven years.

Award of Classes

Awarding of classes determined at the completion of all the graduation requirements within five academic years. Overall GPA as indicated in the following table will be used for awarding of classes.

Award of Classes

Overall GPAAcademic Standing

3.70 or AboveFirst Class

3.30 3.69Second Class Upper Division

2.70 3.29Second Class Lower Division

2.00 2.69Pass

END

Department of ICT

Faculty of Training Technology

University of Vocational Technology

Software Technology

Multimedia & Web Technology

Network Technology

Student Handbook

Degree of

Bachelor of Technology

in

ni gi

SGPA =

ni

GPA of Year 1x1 + GPA of Year 2x2 + GPA of Year 3x2 FGPA = 1+2+2

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