Department Curriculum
Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Science
Faculty of Agriculture | Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Explore our academic curriculum designed to develop knowledge, technical competencies and practical skills in agricultural engineering and soil science.
Our Curriculum
Semester-wise course structure and academic content
Learning for Sustainable Agriculture
The Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Science offers a comprehensive curriculum covering fundamental and advanced areas of agricultural engineering, soil science, water management and environmental sustainability.
The programme combines theoretical learning, practical laboratory activities, field-based experiences and specialised subject knowledge to prepare graduates for the challenges of modern agriculture.
1100 Semester 04 Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 1101 | Analytical Chemistry | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 1102 | Engineering Physics | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 1103 | Farm Power Engineering | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 1104 | Hydrology and Climatology | 2/25:10:65 |
1200 Semester 02 Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 1201 | Introductory Soil Science | 2/15:30:55 |
| ES 1202 | Soil-Plant-Water Dynamics | 2/25:10:65 |
2100 Semester 02 Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 2101 | Agricultural Mechanization & Automation | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 2102 | Soil Health and Fertility Management | 2/20:20:60 |
2200 Semester 01 Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 2201 | Irrigation and Water Management | 2/25:10:65 |
3100 Semester 03 Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 3101 | Engineering Drawing and Land Survey | 2/15:30:55 |
| ES 3102 | Field Practices in Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science | 3/00:135:15 |
| ES 3103 | Operation and Maintenance of Two-wheel and Four-wheel Tractors | 1/00:30:70 |
3200 Semester 22 Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 3201 | Agricultural Engineering Systems Design and Construction | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3202 | Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3203 | Computer Programming & Engineering Graphics Design | 2/00:60:40 |
| ES 3204 | Food Process Engineering | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3205 | Innovation and Product Development | 2/15:30:55 |
| ES 3206 | Integrated Management of Water Resources in Sri Lanka | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3207 | Irrigation Engineering | 2/15:30:55 |
| ES 3208 | Mechatronics and Precision Agriculture | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3209 | Remote Sensing and GIS | 2/15:30:55 |
| ES 3210 | Renewable Energy Technology and Management | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3211 | Management of Degraded Lands | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3212 | Rice Soil Management | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3213 | Soil and Ecosystems | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3214 | Soil Microbiology | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3215 | Soil Survey and Classification | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3216 | Soils of Sri Lanka | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3217 | Sustainable Land Use Planning for Agriculture | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3218 | Sustainable Soil Management in Agriculture | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3219 | Thermodynamics | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 3220 | Waste Management | 2/20:20:60 |
| ES 3221 | Water Quality Assessment and Modelling | 2/15:30:55 |
| ES 3222 | Watershed Management and Modelling | 2/25:10:65 |
4100 Semester 02 Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Published Workload |
|---|---|---|
| ES 4101 | Advanced Agricultural Engineering | 2/25:10:65 |
| ES 4102 | Advanced Analytical Techniques for Environmental Studies | 2/20:20:60 |
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