DEPARTMENTS

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The department of chemistry has designed and offers a carefully planned syllabus to equip the student with the required theoretical knowledge and the practical training to face the multifaceted challenges they might encounter on graduation. The study of chemistry is one of the best ways that you can come to understand your universe. It affords an insight into the working of the physical world that is hidden to the ordinary person and provides a foundation for work in many different areas. In chemistry, we investigate the molecular world – enzymes, atmospheric gases, semiconductors, catalysts, dyes, neurotransmitters, carbohydrates, drugs, pheromones and polymers. Our tools and methods include chemical synthesis, spectroscopy, computational modeling, and diverse suite of instrumentation. The department of Chemistry plays a central and a unique role among the seven departments that make up the Faculty of science. 

THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department of mathematics has been an integral part of the Sri lankan university system since its inception 1921 and is one of the most prestigious and well recognized mathematics department s of present day university system. Mathematics,both an art and science,provides essential tool for the advancement of many areas in the science,engineering,finance and economics.Pure mathematics lies at its heart and is a core subject of human thought.It teaches logical and abstrack thinking which is assential to form a sound basis for learning.

DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE

The Department of Nuclear Science, previously the Radioisotope Centre,  presently located in the Faculty of Science was established in 1961 on the recommendation made by a preliminary assistance mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency. It was designed as a self supporting center with laboratory, library, and training facilities.

In 1982, the Radioisotope Center was upgraded to the status of a sub department and a Director was appointed. In 2001, the Radioisotope Center obtained the Departmental Status and was renamed Department of Nuclear Science.

THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

The department of physics of the university of Colombo is the oldest and one of the most prestigious physics department in the university system of srilanka.The department has established two units –Centre for Instrument development (CID) and Physics education unit ,for providing services to the local industry and community and for conducting research relevant to the development of the country. The facility of the department include four general physics laboratories, one electronics laboratory and a fully equipped mechanical workshop with a glass blowing unit. 

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THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE

Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Colombo has expertise in many areas of plant sciences and is renowned for its’ high academic standards. The department through its’ academic and research programs have played a leading role in the development of plant sciences and botany in Sri Lanka.The department offers three special degree programs, the special degree in Plant Sciences, the special degree in Plant Biotechnology and the special degree in Bioinformatics. Also the department conducts several M.Sc. degree programs and diploma programs.

THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

The Department of Statistics of the University of Colombo is the only statistics department in a faculty of science in a Sri Lankan University The department is a small cohesive unit with a supportive atmosphere.The vision of the department is to produce quality graduates who are employable and capable of using statistics in many fields, and also able to do research for the development of its own discipline as well as in other disciplines. The department’s graduates are in demand in the job market and have attained levels of recognition at many universities, research institutions, and corporations.Our programs give a solid foundation in statistics and computational skills with an introduction to different fields of applications. The year 2011 marks a milestone in the history for the Department of Statistics by completing 10 yearsand the department is currently in the process of organizing a series of events to commemorate this occasion.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

The Department of Zoology has been in existence from the inception of the University of Colombo and provides a comprehensive program to students entering the Faculty of Science. The Department makes every effort to give students a sound subject knowledge in Zoology and Environmental Science as well as provide opportunities to develop and improve their communication and other generic skills that would make them employable. In keeping with the curriculum revision in 2003, which has taken into consideration the current trends in education development and national employment, the department has incorporated new subject areas as well as modern teaching and assessment methods.