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GRADUATESHIP PROGRAMME IN CHEMISTRY
Introduction
The groups of persons who could benefit from the opportunity provided by the holding of Graduateship programmes & examinations conducted by the Institute would include the following:-
(a) Those in middle level employment (eg. technicians), particularly in scientific fields, could use this opportunity to better their promotional or career redirectional prospects. This category would naturally include those who have already followed the DLTC programme in Chemistry. DLTC holders can enroll for the Graduateship program even without A/L qualification
(b) Late developers who can use this opportunity to come back into the main stream of formal education with a view to obtaining professional graduateship qualifications.
(c) Those persons who for economic or other reasons, were unable to avail themselves of the openings they had at the end of their secondary school career to enter the University, now have a subsequent opportunity to make good the loss by obtaining alternate graduate qualifications.
(d) University three year B.Sc Graduates who were unfortunate not to be selected to read for a Special Degree in Chemistry, now have a further opportunity to pursue a professional programmes of a standard equivalent to a special chemistry degree. Such Graduates are exempted from Level 1 & 2 of the Graduateship Examination and Section A Practical Programmes and could therefore complete the Graduateship Programme in two years.
(e) The large numbers of school leavers, who though qualified for university admission, were denied the opportunity due to the very severe competitive nature of admission to Sri Lankan Universities, now have a further chance to pursue an equivalent programme without migrating to foreign climes and at much lower cost.
(f) University graduates who did not follow a degree programmes with chemistry as a subject.(e.g. Medical/ Engineering/ Agriculture graduates) provided that they have satisfied the requirements for enrolling for Level 1 & 2.
Structure & Eligibility Requirements
Graduateship Programmes are presently conducted in the English medium usually at weekends as follows:-
(a) Part I (Theory) including Levels 1 & 2
(b) Part II (Theory) including Levels 3 & 4
(c) Section A of the Graduateship Practical programmes
This programme also provides the relevant practical experience required for grant of Advanced Diploma in Chemistry as well as admission to the Licentiate Grade of Membership of the Institute.
Those who have done a 3 year B.Sc Degree or equivalent programmes (with an acceptable component of Chemistry) of a recognised University are exempted from Section A of the Practical Programme.
(d) Section B of the Graduateship Practical Programmes
GRADUATESHIP (THEORY) COURSE AT LEVEL 1
This Course will last approximately 9 months and will include about 350 hours instruction (Lectures and tutorial classes) in the three traditional branches of Chemistry, as well as Mathematics, Biology and Management, Economics & Finance.
Application will be entertained from those having
EITHER
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) or Open University Foundation passes in Chemistry and two other subjects from the list – Physics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Combined Mathematics, Higher Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Agriculture and any other subject – approved by the Council of the Institute.
OR
Pass at the Laboratory Technicians Certificate Course (LTCC) / Diploma in Laboratory Technology in Chemistry (DLTC) examination conducted by the Institute.
OR
a Science Trained Teacher’s Certificate with Chemistry as a subject
OR
any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Council
GRADUATESHIP (THEORY) COURSE AT LEVEL 2
The Course will last approximately 9 months and will include about 350 hours instruction (Lecture and tutorial classes) in the three traditional branches of Chemistry as well as Analytical Chemistry, Bio Chemistry and Electronics and Instrumentation for Chemists.
Those who have followed Level 1 of the Graduateship Programme will be permitted to follow courses at Level 2 in a subsequent year. However, eligibility to sit Level 2 examinations will be restricted to those attaining a minimum standard at the Level 1 examination in a previous year.
GRADUATESHIP COURSES AT LEVELS 3 & 4
The Course at each of the levels 3 & 4 will last approximately 9 months and will include about 350 hours instruction ( lectures and tutorial classes) in advanced topics in Chemistry and related sections such as Advanced topics in Management, Bio-Technology, Chemical Technology, Environmental Chemistry, Information & Communication Technology, Food Chemistry .
Most of these topics will be elective/optional giving students wide individual choice. However, the number of topics that will be available initially during the academic year 2007/2008 may be restricted.
Those who have followed Level 2 of the Graduateship Programme will be permitted to follow courses at Levels 3 & 4 in a subsequent year. Its is also expected that lecture courses at Level 3 & 4 will in general be offered only once in two years. Students may therefore have to offer Level 4 courses in their third year of study. This will present no problems to students since all Levels 3 & 4 courses will be based on courses offered at Levels 1 & 2.
Eligibility to sit Level 3 & 4 examinations will nevertheless be restricted to those who have attained a minimum standard at the Level 1 & 2 examinations in previous year.
PRACTICAL COURSE, SECTION A
This Course will consist about 65 three hour classes amounting to a total of approximately 200 hours Laboratory work involving the three main branches of Chemistry and is intended to provide students with a level of practical attainment equivalent to that of the Chemistry practical content of a 3 year B.Sc. degree course of a recognized University.
The Course will usually be available during their second year to those who have completed Level 1 of the Graduateship programme, the date of commencement being subject to the availability of space. Preference will be given, if necessary, to those who have done better at the Level 1 Examinations.
Students will be continuously assessed during the Course and their performance in such continuous assessment will comprise three practical papers (total 8 credits). This assessment will include attendance, record book and assessment tests. A minimum 80% attendance will be an essential requirement for passing each of these three practical papers.
PRACTICAL COURSE, SECTION B
This Course will comprise about 40 five hour classes lasting a total of 200 hours laboratory work involving the three main branches of Chemistry and is intended to provide students with a level of attainment equivalent to that of a Special Degree course in Chemistry of a recongnised University.
The course will usually be available to students during their third year to those who have completed section A of the Graduateship Practical course or equivalent course conducted by a recongised University. However, the date of commencement will be subjected to the availability of space. Preference will be given of necessary, to those who have done better in the three continuous assessment Section A Practical papers and/or performance at Levels 1 & 2 Examinations.
Students will be continuously assessed during the Course and their performance in such continuous assessment will comprise three practical papers (total 8 credits). The assessment will include attendance, record book and assessment tests. A minimum of 80 % attendance will be an essential requirement for passing each of those three practical papers.
Note
Students will have required to sit for three formal (six hours) Practical examinations (3 x 4 = 12 credits) at the conclusion of the Section B Practical course. Eligibility to sit this examination will be restricted to those who have obtained a pass in the continuous assessment papers (Sections A & Section B), relevant to each of the three formal practical examination papers.
Fees
Registration Fee
A person selected to follow a programme (and not already registered as a Graduateship student of the Institute) should register himself with the Institute by completing the prescribed registration form and forwarding it to the Institute with two passport size (coloured) photographs, the prescribed refundable deposit and evidence for the prior payment of the prescribed Registration fee. Such registration will be valid until 31st August of the relevant year following such payment. The Clodagh Nethsinghe library & other facilities of the College at Adamantane House will be available to all registered students on production of the registration card. This library collection includes books donated by the British Government, the Asia Foundation, the Royal Society of Chemistry, U.K & several others. All registered students will be entitled to receive an attractive bag with the compliments of the College.
Re – Registration fees
All continuing students, whose registration needs extension, should pay a re – registration fee for one or two years depending on the length of the programmes for which they are re – registering.
Refundable Deposit
All students registered for any programmes should pay a refundable deposit at the time of registration. This deposit will be refunded only at the end of the programmes after deducting any outstanding claims including arrears of fees, loss and damage. However, all losses and damages should be paid for as and when they arise.
Tuition fees
In addition to the registration re – registration fees, all students should pay tuition fees, the amount of which will depend on the programme to be followed. Payment of tuition fees in advance before the commencement of the programmes will be beneficial to students since a very good discount is given. Students are strongly advised to make use of these concessions.
Refundable Laboratory Deposit
An additional refundable Laboratory Deposit is payable by all students registering to follow practical programmes. This is usually payable in the second year of the programme before practical work commences. Payment of such deposit also enable students to receive personal laboratory overcoats and safety spectacles for their own use.
Please note that registration, tuition and any other fees once paid are not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. The deposit will be refunded only at the end of the period of registration after deducting liabilities, if any, for damages, losses and outstanding arrears of fees. NO PRIOR REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS/TRANSFERS SHOULD BE MADE AND ANY SUCH REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED OR ENTERTAINED.
Course Content
Level 1
C-1013 General and Inorganic Chemistry
C-1023 Principles of Physical Chemistry
C-1033 Principles of Organic Chemistry
C-1013 General and Inorganic Chemistry
C-1043 Mathematic for Chemists
C-1053 Biology for Chemists
C-1063 Application of Mathematics for Chemists
C-1073 Introduction to Management Economics and Finance
Level 2
C-2013 Physical Chemistry
C-2023 Inorganic Chemistry
C-2033 Organic Chemistry
C-2043 Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis
C-2053 Biochemistry
C-2063 Electronics and Instrumentation for Chemists
Level 3 & 4
Theory Courses
Compulsory Theory Courses:
C 3013 Special Topics in Chemistry
Elective /Optional Theory Courses:
C 3023 / C 4023 Energetics and Kinetics
C 3033 / C 4033 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
C 3043 / C 4043 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
C 3053 / C 4053 Further Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
C 3063 / C 4063 Special topics in Organic Chemistry
C 3073 / C 4073 Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry
C 3083 / C 4083 Biochemistry II
C 3093 / C 4093 Analytical/Industrial Biochemistry
C 3103 / C 4103 Industrial Chemistry and Technology
C 3113 / C 4113 Natural Products
C 3123 / C 4123 Food Chemistry & Technology
C 3132/ C 4132 Agrochemicals
C 3143 / C 4143 Polymer Chemistry & Technology
C 3153 / C 4153 Fundamentals of Chemical and Process Engineering
C 3162 / C 4162 Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
C 3173 / C 4173 Environmental Chemistry
C 3182 / C 4182 Photochemistry
C 3191 / C 4191 Chemical Sensors
C 3203 / C 4203 Computational Chemistry
C 3213 / C 4213 Further Management, Economics and Marketing
C 3222 / C 4222 Information Technology
C 3233 / C 4233 Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
C 3241 / C 4241 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
C 3252 / C 4252 Geochemistry
C 3263 / C 4263 Chemical and Molecular Toxicology
C 3273 / C 4273 Research Methods in Chemistry
C 3281 / C4281 Agro Industries
Compulsory Practical Courses
C 2703 / 3703 Inorganic Chemistry Practical Course (Section A)
C 3713 / 4813 Inorganic Chemistry Practical Course (Section B)
C 2803 / 3803 Organic Chemistry Practical Course (Section A)
C 3813 / 4813 Organic Chemistry Practical Course (Section B)
C 2902 / 3902 Physical Chemistry Practical Course (Section A)
C 3912 / 4912 Physical Chemistry Practical Course (Section B)
Lecturers
University of Colombo
Prof M D P de Costa, Ph.D., C.Chem, F.I.Chem.C.
Prof (Mrs) S A Deraniyagala, Ph.D, C.Chem, F.I.Chem.C.
Prof H D Gunawardhana, Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C, FNASSL
Prof C P D W Mathew Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Prof E D de Silva, Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C., FNASSL
Prof J Welihinda, Ph.D,C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C
Dr R D Gunaratne,PhD, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr (Mrs) D T U Abeyatunga, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr S Weerasinghe, Ph.D
Dr S Jeevathayaparan, Ph.D, M.I.Chem.C.
Dr S R Sirimanna, Ph.D
Dr H Kathriarachchi, Ph.D
Mr. M Edirisinghe, M.Sc.
University of Peradeniya
Dr (Mrs) K M S Wimalasiri, Ph.D, C.Chem , M I Chem C
Prof B M R Bandara, Ph.D
Prof H M N Bandara, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Prof O A Ileperuma, Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C, FNASSL
Prof N L V V Karunaratne, Ph.D, C.Chem, M.I.Chem.C, FNASSL
Prof H M D N Priyantha, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.chem.C.
Prof D T B Tennakoon, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C., FNASSL
Prof Anura Wickramasinghe, Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Dr (Mrs) A D L C Perera, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr H M A M C Herath, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.
Mr Ariyaratne Herath, B.A. (Perad.), M.Phil. M.Sc.
Prof S H P P Karunaratne, Ph.D.
Dr (Mrs) D Nedra Karunaratne, Ph.D. , C.Chem.
Prof K W S Kularatne, Ph.D
Mr S Maheshwaran, M.B.A.
Mr Palitha Pathberiya, M.A.
Dr A A I Perera, Ph.D.
Mrs Malanee Ranasinghe, M.Sc, M.D.E
Dr C P Udawatta, Ph.D., C.Chem.
Dr (Mrs) Sumedha M Weerasinghe, Ph.D
Dr D M Deepthi Yakandawala, Ph.D.
University of Sri Jayawardenapura
Dr L Karunanayake, PhD, C.Chem, M.I.Chem.C.
Prof S P Deraniyagala, Ph.D,C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Prof E R Jansz, Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C, FNASSL
Dr (Mrs) M I F P Jayawardena , Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr (Mrs) C D Jayaweera, Ph.D.,. C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr P P M Jayaweera, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr S S L W Liyanage, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C, MRSC
Dr W S J Silva, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C .
Dr. (Mrs) S Ekanayake, PhD, C.Chem, M.IChemC
Dr. (Mrs.) Nilwala Kottegoda, Ph.D.
University of Kelaniya
Dr (Mrs) J Liyanage, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C., F.R.S.C.
Dr (Mrs) P A Paranagama, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Prof (Mrs) S Wimalasena, Ph.D,C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Dr K A S Pathiratne, Ph.D, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C
Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr Gunandya Bandarage, Ph.D,, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C
Prof J N O Fernando, Ph.D, DIC, C.Chem., F.I Chem.C, FRSC, FRACI;, FNASSL, Dip in Mgt (OUSL)
Prof G M K B Gunaherath, Ph.D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Dr (Mrs) S S Iqbal, Ph.D, C.Chem, M.I.Chem.C
Prof K S D Perera, Ph D, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C
Mr M R M Haniffa, MSc, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Prof W S Fernando, Ph.D, F.I.Chem.C., FRSC
Paints & General Industries Ltd
Dr U M Senanayake, Ph.D, C.Chem.., M.I.Chem.C.
Institute Of Chemistry, Ceylon
Mr J M Ranasinghe Banda, C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Prof S Sotheeswaran, DSc (Hons), C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Dr. U S K Weliwegamage, Ph.D. C.Chem, M.I.chem.C.
Dr. (Ms.) V M Thadhani, Ph.D., C.Chem, M.I.Chem.C.
Police Hospital
Mr N M S Hettigedera, F.I.Chem.C, C.Chem., MRACI, MNS, MHSM, FRSH,
Institute of Fundamental Studies
Dr H R W Dharmaratne, Ph.D
Austin Gloves (Ltd)
Mr Anver Dole, F I Chem C
Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd
Ms S Panagoda, Co-ordinator
Mr M Alexander, Dip in HRM, CIMA
Ms E S Silva, BSc (Hons) (Mgt)
Mr Y Hewagama, BSc, NDHRM (IPM)
Mr J Rajaratnam, Customer Manager
Ms M Dabare , BSc(Mkt Mgt)
Ms N Jayathilake, BSc (Mgt) UK, CIMA
Mr J Gammampila, BEng (Chem Eng)
Ms P Adhihetti, Dip in QA
Mr K Hewamadduma, Postgraduate Dip in Mar (UK),Dip in Mgt, ACMA (UK), AMSLIM (Sri)
Mr P Jayawickrema, ACMA (UK), ACMA (SL)
Mr M Kandiah, ASLIT, AAAT
Industrial Technology Intitute
Mr K R Dayananda, M I ChemC,C.Chem
National Building Research Organization
Mr P R Samarakody, MSc, M.I.Chem.C.
Consultants
Mr T Kandasamy, DIC; C.Chem, FIChemC,
Mrs Malini Mallawarachchie, C.Chem., M.I.Chem.C.
Dr. (Mrs.) L S R Arambawela, Ph.D., C.Chem., F.I.Chem.C.
Ceylon Glass Company Ltd
Mr C Kurukulanatha, B.Sc. (Chem. Eng.)
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
Mr S K Cyril, Deputy General Manager
Lanka Ceramic Ltd
Mr Sarath Silva, BSc , Dip(Ceramic Tech) M I M
Associate Universal (Pvt) Ltd.
Mr H S M Pieris, MBA, FIM, C.Chem, F.I.Chem.C
Central Environmental Authority
Mr. N S Gamage
Scholarships & Bursaries
A. Chemical Industries (Colombo) Ltd & Institute Of Chemistry Ceylon Entrance Scholarships 2008/2009
Entrance Scholarships are offered to at least two students enrolling for Level 1 in the year 2008. A special multiple choice question paper will be set to enable any registered Level 1 student to compete on merit for these scholarships. These scholarships will provide free registration and tuition for theory courses at Levels 1 & 2 and free admission for the Level 1 & 2 examinations.
Other MERIT AWARDS are also made by the College to students performing reasonably well in the above mentioned question paper to cover examination fees at levels 1 and/or 2.
2. On the results of the performance at Examinations at Levels 1, 2 & 3, the following
scholarship/bursary awards will be made on merit and/or financial need to follow courses in the subsequent year at Levels 2, 3 & 4 respectively.
Level 1 Examination
Charles Jayaweera (Open) Memorial Scholarship / Bursary.
Nandawathie Jayaweera (Open) Memorial Scholarship / Bursary.
Second Charles Jayaweera (SP) Memorial Scholarship / Bursary & Second Nandawathie
Jayaweera (SP) Memorial Scholarship / Bursary (these are available only to students
resident and/or from a school in the Southern Province.)
Institute of Chemistry Bursaries (on merit & need)/ Merit Bursaries (on merit)
Level 2 Examination
Prof Pearlyn Pereira Commemoration Scholarship / Bursary.
W F Peiris Memorial Trust Scholarship / Bursary.
Dr G C N Jayasuriya Commemoration Scholarship / Bursary.
Family Leelaratne Scholarship / Bursary
Institute of Chemistry Bursaries (on merit & need) / Merit Bursaries (on merit)
Level 3 Examination
Mandrupa & Oleap Fernando Hall Opening (Open) Scholarship/Bursary
Susila Jayaweera Memorial Scholarship/Bursary
Graduateship Silver Jubilee Scholarship/Bursary
Institute of Chemistry Bursaries (on merit & need) / Merit Bursaries (on merit)
B. Subject Prizes at Examinations
Level 1
Graduate Chemists Alumini Prize for General & Inorganic Chemistry
Emerine Fernando Memorial Prize for Principles of Physical Chemistry
Professor & Mrs. S Sotheeswaran Prize for Principles of Organic Chemistry
Bennett Prize for Mathematics for Chemists
Mr. & Mrs. J M Ranasinghe Banda Prize for Applications of Mathematics for Chemists
Somawathi Mathew Memorial Prize for Biology for Chemists
Henry Ashmore Pieris Memorial Prize for Management, Economics & Finance
Level 2
Professor J N Oleap Fernando Prize for Physical Chemistry
Professor Samitha P Deraniyagala Prize for Inorganic Chemistry
Professor Siromi Samarasinghe Prize for Organic Chemistry
Rex Jayasinha Memorial Prize for Electronics & Instrumentation for Chemists
Yogarani Mahesan & Family Prize for Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation Analysis
Prize for Biochemistry (donor awaited)
Levels 3 & 4
Royal Society of Chemistry (SL section) Award for the best theory performance
W R O Fernando Memorial Prize for Energetics & Kinetics
Dr. Lakshman Ponnamperuma Memorial Prize for Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Dharmachandra & Thamarasa Gunawardhana Memorial Prize for Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Mr.& Mrs.N I N S Nadarasa Prize for Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
Prof. Eugene de Silva Prize for Industrial Chemistry & Technology
Marina & R O B Wijesekera Prize for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
MicroChem Laboratories Pvt (Ltd.) Prize for Environmental Chemistry
Batch 2005 Prize for Information Technology
Professor R S Ramakrishna Memorial Prize for overall performance in Practical Chemistry.
Mr. & Mrs. K Sivarajah Prize for Overall Performance in Practical Chemistry
B A Jayasinghe Prize for Overall Performance in Practical Chemistry
Overall Graduateship Examination
Best Performance – Shireen Jayasuriya Gold Medal
Second Best Performance – Graduateship Programme (Silver Jubilee) Commemoration Prize
Third Best Performance – Graduateship (25th Batch passing out) Silver Jubilee Prize
DEANS’S EMERGENCY FUND
This fund was set up in the year 2005 with an initial contribution from Professor J N Oleap Fernando, Honorary Dean of the College, to form the nucleus of a fund that could be used to provide limited financial relief and assistance to students in distress in an emargency . Please contact the Dean/ Acadmic staff/ Registrar when necessary.
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