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Diploma in Applied Chemistry
1. Rationale
Although, approximately 250,000 students sit for G.C.E.(A/L) examination each year,
around 120,000 of them are eligible for university entrance in Sri Lanka and
approximately 20,000 of those who pass the GCE (A/L) examination get the opportunity
to enter the universities in Sri Lanka. The majority of the school leavers, who cannot
continue their higher education at university level, explore avenues to develop their
career opportunities. Therefore the diploma programme is mainly targeted for the school
leavers who wish to continue their education and gain more qualifications for their future
careers. The programme is also ideal for those who are already employed in the
chemistry-related jobs and interested in expanding their knowledge in the area of applied
sciences. At present, the diploma courses related to applied sciences offered at university
level in Sri Lanka are limited. Similarly, the need for competent and trained personnel in
non-medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial chemistry is very high since the
country’s economy is strongly dependent on agriculture and agro-based industries.
Therefore there is an increasingly clear demand for those with a proper training in applied
sciences. The proposed diploma program will provide an opportunity for external
students to benefit by enhancing the theoretical knowledge and hands on experience in
practical laboratory skills related to applied chemistry and biochemistry. This will also
provide an opportunity to obtain additional funds to strengthen the existing facilities of
the Department Chemistry.
2. University History
The University of Kelaniya has its origin in the historic Vidyalankara Pirivena, founded
in 1875 as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks. It was one of the two great national
centers of traditional higher learning, heralding the first phase of the national movement
and national resurgence.
With the establishment of modern Universities in Sri Lanka in the 1940s and 1950s, the
Vidyalankara Pirivena became the Vidyalankara University in 1959, later the
Vidyalankara Campus of the University of Ceylon in 1972 and, ultimately, the University
of Kelaniya in 1978.
Today, the University of Kelaniya is one of the major national Universities. It is located
just outside the municipal limits of Colombo, in the ancient and historic city of Kelaniya,
on the north bank of the Kelani River. It has two major campuses, seven locations, six
faculties and four institutions.
The University of Kelaniya has pioneered a number of new developments in Higher
Education. It was one of the first Universities to begin teaching science in sinhala, and
also the first to restructure the traditional Arts Faculty into three separate Faculties of
Humanities, Social Sciences and Commerce and Management. It also has several unique
Departments not generally found in the Sri Lankan University system and some Kelaniya
innovations have been adopted subsequently by other Universities. These include the
Departments of Industrial Management and Microbiology in the Faculty of Science;
Departments of Linguistics, Fine Arts, Modern Languages and Hindi in the Faculty of
Humanities; and Mass Communication and Library and Information Sciences in the
Faculty of Social Sciences.
In Keeping with its historical root, the University is one of the national centers of
excellence in Pali and Buddhist Studies and related fields. It has long established and
well-developed Departments of Pali and Buddhist Studies (incorporating chairs in
Buddhist Civilization and Buddhist Philosophy), Sanskrit, Linguistics, Philosophy,
Sinhala, and Hindi, as well as the Postgraduate Institute of Pali & Buddhist Studies.
Kelaniya also maintains close links with the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
(whose Vice-Chancellors have often been drawn from University of Kelaniya Faculty).
Thus, the University of Kelaniya forms the centre of an academic complex, specializing
in modern developments in traditional disciplines. It also retains a close link with its
mother institution, the Vidyalankara Pirivena, whose Head is also the Chancellor of the
University.
At the same time, the University of Kelaniya has a modern and multi-cultural structure
and perspective, with the Faculties of Science, Medicine, Social Sciences and Commerce
& Management and a strong base in modern languages, including the teaching of
Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Tamil, and Modern
Linguistics. Presently engaged in extensive restructuring as it enters the 21st century, the
University of Kelaniya looks forward to a new phase in its 125-year history of
development
(Source; http://www.kln.ac.lk).
3. The Department
The Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya is one of the leading
chemistry departments in Sri Lankan Universities, producing high quality graduates who
actively contribute to the national development and excel in their academic and
professional careers in Sri Lanka and abroad. The Department of Chemistry was
established in1967 and has a dedicated and enthusiastic academic staff with doctoral and
postdoctoral qualifications.
The Department also has its rich research culture with
several students conducting full-time applied researches leading to M.Phil. and Ph. D.
degrees.
The Department annually enrolls over 300 undergraduates who achieve a solid
foundation in chemistry with excellent laboratory skills. In addition, the Department
dedicates its continuous emphasis on the improving and upgrading of the course curricula
in undergraduate and postgraduate programs to incorporate the recent advances in
chemical and biochemical areas with the aim of producing graduates with wider
adaptability power for career opportunities in the industrial sector.
4. Academic Staff – Department of Chemistry
Name
Academic profile
Designation
Prof. (Mrs.) P A Paranagama
Ph.D. (Glasgow, UK), 1994
M.Phil (Kelaniya), 1991
B.Sc (Kelaniya), 1986
Head/ Professor
Coordinator of the Diploma
Prof.(Mrs.) J A Liyanage
Ph.D. (Wales), 1996
B.Sc. (Sri Jayewardanapura), 1991
Professor
Prof. (Mrs) S Wimalasena
M.Sc. (Western Australia), 1976
B.Sc.(University of Ceylon), 1970
Associate Professor
Prof. N A K P J Seneviratne
Ph. D (Wayne State, USA, 1997)
B.Sc. (Kelaniya), 1990
Associate Professor
Dr.L K G Wickremesinghe
Ph.D. (Simon Fraser), 1979
B.Sc. (Colombo), 1971
Senior Lecturer I
Dr. K A S Pathiratne
Ph.D.( North Dakota), 1986
M.Sc. (Dalhousie), 1980
B.Sc. (Colombo), 1976
Senior Lecturer I
Dr.(Mrs.) M.K.B.Weerasooriya
Ph.D. (Bristol), 1993
B.Sc. (Kelaniya),1984
Senior Lecturer I
Ph.D.(Chicago), 1993
B.Sc. (Colombo), 1986
Senior Lecturer I
Dr.(Mrs.) B M Jayawardena
Dr. A A L Rathnathilaka
Ph.D.( Zurich ), 1999
B.Sc. (Kelaniya), 1990
Senior Lecturer I
Dr. C K Jayasuriya
Ph.D.(Cincinnati), 1999
M.Sc. (Cincinnati), 1993
B.Sc. (Colombo), 1976
Senior Lecturer I
Dr. D S M de Silva
Ph.D. (Sheffield Hallam), 2002
B.Sc. (Kelaniya), 1994
Senior Lecturer II
Dr. R C L de Silva
Ph.D.( Iowa), 2004
B.Sc. (Colombo), 1997
Senior Lecturer II
Dr. W A P J Premaratne
Ph.D.( Birmingham), 2004
B.Sc. (Kelaniya),1997
Senior Lecturer II
Dr. M P Deeyamulla
Ph.D.( Cambridge), 2005
B.Sc. (Kelaniya),1996
Senior Lecturer II
Dr. S Wickramarachchi
Ph.D. (Sheffield Hallam), 2006
B.Sc. (University of Kelaniya),1995
Senior Lecturer II
5. Objectives
The objectives of this diploma programme are
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To provide an opportunity to strengthen the career development of highly
motivated students who pass the GCE (A/L) examination but not qualified to
pursue university education
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To provide basic qualifications in applied sciences needed for the current
demands of employers in the commercial, industrial and government sectors.
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To strengthen the theoretical knowledge of applied chemistry and practical skills
of school teachers and laboratory technicians who are already employed in
industrial sector.
6. Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the diploma programme, students will be able to
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explain basic principles of applied chemistry and its interrelationship with other
disciplines
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adhere to safety rules and good laboratory practices at all times governing in
applied chemistry laboratories
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apply basic concepts of analytical / organic / physical chemistry for solving
problems related to chemical analysis
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use appropriate methods to identify and quantify unknown analytes in aqueous /
organic media.
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design and carry out chemical experiments and analyze results
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apply appropriate biochemical tests for the diagnosis of human disease
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communicate the results of their work with chemists and non-chemists
7. Target groups
This course is designed for school leavers, laboratory technicians, chemists, school
teachers who wish to upgrade their career development in applied sciences related
employment.
8. Eligibility
At least two passes in GCE (A/L) examination including chemistry in one sitting or any
other qualification accepted to the university
9. Duration and course structure
Diploma in Applied Chemistry is a full time programme of one year duration. The
programme operates on a ‘Course Unit System’. At the end of each course unit, a study
leave period of 1 week will be given followed by end-of-course written examinations
conducted within a period of 2 weeks. Examinations of laboratory course units are
usually conducted either during the last week of the course unit or during the study leave
period.
For a theory course unit, one credit is equivalent to 15 contact hours and will consist of
interactive lectures, tutorials and assignments. For a laboratory course unit one credit is
equivalent to 45 contact hours involving laboratory work, assignments and report writing.
This programme is conducted mainly by the academic staff of the Department of
Chemistry, University of Kelaniya and when necessary visiting lecturers will be drawn
from other departments of the University of Kelaniya, other universities, research
institutes, industries, government departments, corporations and other statutory
organizations.
Medium of instruction of the programme is English. Lectures and most of the laboratory
experiments will be conducted during weekends. The programme involves four theory
course units and two laboratory course units as given below.
10. Admission to Diploma in Applied Chemistry Programme
10.1 Intake
The number of students admitted to the diploma programme will be determined annually
by the department.
10.2 Selection Procedure
Suitable applicants will be selected by an interview.
10.3 Attendance
80% attendance is compulsory for laboratory course units.
10.4 Course Fees
The following fees should be paid in full at the commencement of the diploma course.
Fees paid will not be refunded.
Registration fee
: Rs. 1000.00
Library fee
: Rs. 500.00
Science fee
: Rs. 500.00
Refundable deposit
Tuition fee
Examination fee
Total
: Rs. 3500.00*
: Rs. 53000.00**
: Rs. 1500.00
: Rs. 60000.00
*All students are required to pay refundable laboratory breakage deposit of
Rs. 3500.00 for broken minor laboratory equipment or glassware. The deposit will be
refunded after completion of the diploma, subject to the deduction of cost for any
breakages of laboratory equipment or glassware for which a student is responsible.
** Tuition fee of Rs. 53,000.00 can be paid in two instalments. The first instalment of Rs.
35,000.00 should be paid at the commencement of the course and the balance Rs.
18,000.00 could be paid at the registration for the second semester.
11. Evaluation Procedure
All theory courses and the laboratory courses will be evaluated according to the criteria
given in the syllabi and a grade will be assigned for each course unit.
11.1 Grading System
Marks obtained in respect of a course unit will be graded according to the following
grading system. A grade point value as indicated below is assigned to each grade.
Range of Marks
85 - 100
70 - 84
65 - 69
60 - 64
55 - 59
50 - 54
45 - 49
40 - 44
35- 39
30 - 34
25 - 29
00 - 24
Grade Grade Point Value
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
E
40
40
37
33
30
27
23
20
1.7
1.3
10
00
If the attendance of a laboratory course unit is greater than or equal to 50% but less than
80% the best grade obtainable by a student will be C and if the attendance at a laboratory
course unit is less than 50% the best grade obtainable by the student will be D.
Students should complete all course units that they are registered for and if they fail to
complete a particular course unit, “absent” will be indicated against it and a zero (00)
grade point value will be assigned to it.
11.2 Resit Examination
 A candidate who obtains a grade below C in a particular course unit may resit the
examination in respect of the course unit for the purpose of improving the grade and
the best grade obtainable at a resit examination is C.
 In the event a candidate obtains a lower grade while attempting to improve the grade
he/she will be entitled to the previous grade.
 The maximum number of resit examinations permitted per course unit will be two.
11.3 Resit Examination fees
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A candidate is required to pay
1. Rs. 350.00 for resitting of the examination for each theory course unit.
2. Rs. 5,000.00 for resitting the examination of each laboratory course unit.
3. Rs. 10,000 for repeating each laboratory course unit and for resitting the
examination of the same laboratory course unit.
11.4 Grade Point Average
Grade Point Average (GPA) is the credit-weighted arithmetic mean of the Grade Point
Values, which is determined by dividing the total credit-weighted Grade Point Value by
the total number of credits. GPA shall be computed to the second decimal place.
Example: A student who has completed three course units each of four credits and two
course unit with one credits, with grades A, C, B, D and C+ respectively would have the
GPA of 281 as calculated below.
4  4  0  4  2  0  4  3  0  1  1  0  1  2.3  39.3  2  8071
4  4  4 11
Grade Point Average
14
= 281
All the prescribed course units for the programme will be taken into account in
calculating the GPA for the award of the diploma.
12. Criteria for the Award of the Diploma
12.1 Pass
A student registered for the diploma will be awarded the Diploma in Applied Chemistry
if he/she satisfies the following conditions
(i) obtained grades of C or better in course units aggregating to at least 13 credits
(ii) obtained grade of at least D in the remaining course unit.
(iii) obtained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from all the registered course units
(iv) completed the relevant requirements within a period of three years.
12.2 Merit Pass
A student registered for the diploma programme will be awarded the diploma with
distinction if he/she satisfies all the following conditions:
(i)
(ii)
(iv)
obtained grades B or better in all course units
obtained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 from all course units
completed the relevant requirements at the first sitting.
A candidate is entitled to receive a transcript giving grades obtained for each paper of the
above examination after the confirmation of the results by the Senate of the University of
Kelaniya.
13. Syllabi- Diploma in Applied Chemistry Programme – 2008
Course Structure - Department of Chemistry
Diploma in Applied Chemistry (DACH)
Course Units
Status Prerequisite
*DACH 01011 – Foundation Course
DACH 01014- Analytical Chemistry
Year1
Sem 1
DACH 01024
Chemistry
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Applied
Corequisite
C
A/L Chemistry
-
C
A/L Chemistry
DACH 01031
C
A/L Chemistry
DACH 01031
C
A/L Chemistry
DACH 01014 &
DACH 01024
C
DACH 01014 &
DACH 01024
DACH 02021
C
DACH 01031
DACH 02014
Physical
DACH 01031 – Laboratory on Analytical
and Physical Chemistry
DACH 02014 – Applied Organic and
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Year1
Sem 2
DACH 02021 – Laboratory on Applied
Organic and Bio Analytical Chemistry
* credit not counted for GPA
DAC 01011- Foundation Course
Learning outcomes;
Upon successful completion of the course unit the student will be able to:
 Demonstrate critical thinking and creative skills
 Demonstrate effective, efficient and ethical leadership
 Evaluate information and use them effectively
 Determine how to transport, handle and store chemicals safely
 Describe how to use personal protective equipment
Course content:
Development of leadership skills, chemical and environmental ethics, chemical safety, 5S
concept, information literacy, campus tour to learn more about the university
Method of teaching and learning : A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions
Assessment
: Continuous assessment and 80 % attendance
Recommended reading:
1. Cahill, L.B. (2006) Environmental Health and Safety, Elsevier
2. Beebe, S.A. Mottet, T.P. Roach, K.D. (2003) Training and Development:
Enhancing Communication and Leadership Skills, Allyn & Bacon
3. Van DeVeer, D, and Pierce, C. (1994) The Environmental Ethics and Policy ,
Wadsworth Publishing Co.
DACH 01014 - Analytical Chemistry
Learning outcomes;
Upon successful completion of the course unit the student will be able to:
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evaluate the accuracy and statistical validity of data from laboratory
experiments
analyze and interpret scientific data
apply basic concepts and experimental techniques such as gravimetry and
titrimetry, in chemical analysis
describe the importance of error analysis in experimental work, and to
perform such analysis
apply knowledge and skills to continue further studies in specialized areas of
inorganic chemistry
Course content:
Data Handling, Acid–Base Titrations and Aqueous Equilibria, Complexometric
Titrations, Redox Titrations, Precipitation Titrations and Gravimetric Analysis.
Method of teaching and learning
Assessment
: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions
: Continuous assessment and/or end of course examination
Recommended reading:
1. Harris, D.C. (2006) Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Freeman
2. Mendham, J; Denney, R.C.; Barnes, J.D.; (2002) Vogel’s textbook of Quantitative
Chemical Analysis, Prentice Hall.
3. Atkins, P. W., De Paula, J., (2005) The Elements of Physical Chemistry, Oxford.
4. Atkins, P. W., De Paula, J., (2006) Physical Chemistry, Oxford.
DACH 01024 - Applied Physical Chemistry
Learning outcomes;
Upon successful completion of the course unit the student will be able to:
 explain basic concepts of physical chemistry needed in applied sciences
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apply physical chemistry knowledge and skills to solve theoretical and practical
problems in chemistry
describe the importance of physical chemistry in an industrial, economic,
environmental and social context.
explain the principles and concepts used to analyze thermodynamic systems and
processes.
apply knowledge and skills to continue further studies in specialized areas of
physical chemistry
Course content:
Application of Themodynamics and Chemical Kinetics, Spectroscopy, Instrumental
Methods, Analytical application of colorimetry, UV, fluorescence, conductivity,
turbidity, IR, AAS and flame-photometry.
Method of teaching and learning
Assessment
: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions
: Continuous assessment and/or end of course unit examination
Recommended reading:
1. Atkins, P. W., De Paula, J., (2005) The Elements of Physical Chemistry, Oxford.
2. Atkins, P. W., De Paula, J., (2006) Physical Chemistry, Oxford.
3. Mendham, J; Denney, R.C.; Barnes, J.D.; (2002) Vogel’s textbook of Quantitative
Chemical Analysis, Prentice Hall.
4. Levine, I. N., (2001) Physical Chemistry, McGraw-Hill.
5. Daniels, F. and Alberty, R. L, (2004) Physical Chemistry, John Wiley.
6. Barrow, G. M., (1996) Physical Chemistry, McGraw-Hill.
7. Paul, M.S. Monk., (2001) Fundamentals of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Wiley.
8. Williams, D.H., (1989) Spectroscopic methods in Organic chemistry, Mc Graw and
Hill
DACH 01031– Laboratory on Analytical and Physical Chemistry
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 adhere to safety rules governing an applied chemistry laboratory and use basic
laboratory techniques for chemical analysis
 perform titrimetric and gravimetric methods in quantitative analysis of
unknown analytes
 solve stoichiometric and other analytical calculations
 apply basic principles of kinetics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry to
practical applications and evaluate the results using fundamental concepts of
physical chemistry
 construct professional-level lab notebooks and professional-level lab reports
Course content:
Basic Tools and Operations of Applied chemistry, Laboratory safety, Quantitative
Analysis of Aqueous Solution, Experiments in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics,
electrochemistry and phase equilibria.
Method of teaching and learning
: A 3 hour laboratory class per day
Pre labs and assignments
Assessment
: Continuous assessment and end of course unit examination
Recommended reading:
1. Mendham, J; Denney, R.C.; Barnes, J.D.; (2002) Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative
Chemical Analysis. Prentice Hall.
2. Svehal, G; (2001) Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, Longmans
3. Harris, D.C. (2006) Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Freeman
DACH 02014 – Applied Organic and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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explain the fundamentals of separation and purification techniques
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explain development and importance of new pharmaceuticals and biopesticides from
natural products
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explain roles of four major classes of biomolecules in living cells, distinguish and
construct key structural features and common reactions of these classes of
biomolecules
describe the molecular basis for heredity, DNA structure and replication
explain the principle of analytical methods commonly used in clinical chemistry
explain the structure and chemical composition of main food groups and chemical
changes occurring during their deterioration
Course content:
Separatory Analytical Methods, Applied Organic Chemistry, Analysis of Biomolecules,
Clinical Chemistry, Applied Molecular Biology and Food Chemistry.
Method of teaching and learning
Assessment
: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions
: Continuous assessment and/or end of course unit examination
Recommended reading:
1. Stryer, L. (2001), Biochemistry, Freeman.
2. Voet, D and Voet, G. (1995), Biochemistry, John Wiley.
3. Lehninger, L., Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M. (2000), Principles of Biochemistry,
Worth.
4. Miguel V., (2000) Principles of Analytical Chemistry, Springer.
5. Skoog, D.A., Donald M. W., James, F.H., (1996) Fundamentals of Analytical
Chemistry, Saunders College Publishing.
6. Belitz, H. D. and Grosch, W. (1986), Food Chemistry, Springer.
7. Freifelder, D (1983), Molecular Biology, John Wiley and sons
DACH 02021 – Laboratory on Applied Organic and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 apply analytical techniques such as separation of compounds from mixtures,
purification, derivatization and characterization.
 propose structures of simple compounds based on spectroscopic data
 perform semi-microscale synthesis, identify limiting reagents and calculate
theoretical and experimental yields.
 perform single step syntheses, isolate and purify products
 appreciate the alternative environmental friendly synthetic method in organic chemistry
 perform basic Biochemistry laboratory procedures used in bio-molecule analysis
 assess the biochemical, nutritional quality of food and understand the changes
during food processing
Course content:
Applied Organic Chemistry, Application of Green Chemistry and Applied Biochemistry.
Method of teaching and learning
: A 3 hour laboratory class per day
Pre labs and assignments
Assessment
: Continuous assessment and end of course unit examination
Recommended reading:
1. Vogel, A.I., Tatchell, A.R., Furnis, B.S., Hannaford, A.J., Smith, P.W.G., (1989)
Vogel's Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Logmans
2. Moting, J.R., Mofrrill, T.C., Hammond, C.N. and Neckers, D.C., (1999)
Experimental Organic Chemistry, Freeman.
3. Plummer, D. T. (1987), An Introduction to Practical Biochemistry, McGraw Hill.
4. Minch, M. M. J. (1989), Experiments in Biochemistry, Prentice Hall
5. Williams, D.H., (1989) Spectroscopic methods in Organic chemistry, McGraw
and Hill