BScEngHons in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
Programme Details
Course Title
Bachelor of the Science of Engineering Honours in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
Abbreviated Title
BScEngHons in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
Field of Specialization
Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
Medium of instruction
English
Recognition Status
IESL Recognition for batches graduating in 2022 & 2023
The Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering degree programme is a 4 year (eight semesters) course including a 6-month period for industrial training. An additional period of 6 months is allocated for military training especially for officer cadets. The students in the Faculty of Engineering select their specializations at the end of the first semester. Presently, the department accommodates students who fall into following categories.
The officer cadets permanently recruited to the armed forces
The commissioned officers
The students who are admitted to the faculty as day-scholars on fee levying basis
The volunteer force officer cadets on fee levying
Eligibility Criteria
All students admitted to the program meets IESL prescribed degree standards which is, a minimum of 2 C passes and 1 S pass in GCE Advanced Level (Local) in the Physical Science Stream (Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) in one and the same sitting or a minimum of 2 B passes and 1 C pass in GCE Advanced Level (Cambridge or Edexcel) covering Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in one and the same sitting.
Curriculum 2025 Onwards
Curriculum 2023/2024
Semester 01
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET1013
Introduction to Engineering
C
3
ET1023
Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering
C
3
ET1033
Fundamentals of Programming
C
3
EE1013
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
C
3
EE1032
Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation
C
2
MA1013
Algebra and Calculus
C
3
LE1121
English for Academic Purposes I
C
1
MS1014
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
17
1
4
Total credits up to Semester 1
17
1
4
Semester 02
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET1263
Digital Electronics
C
3
ET1273
Fundamentals of Telecommunication Engineering
C
3
ET1283
Signals and Systems
C
3
ET1292
Data Structures and Algorithms
C
2
EE1263
Theory of Electricity
C
3
MA1263
Advanced Calculus
C
3
MH1012
Photography
HE I
2
MH1022
Western Dancing
LE1231
English for Academic Purposes II
C
1
MS2024
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
17
3
4
Total credits up to Semester 2
34
4
8
Semester 03
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET2013
Analog Electronics
C
3
ET2023
Communication Networks
C
3
ET2032
Random Signals and Processes
C
2
ET2042
Properties of Material
C
2
ET2303
Individual Design Project*
C
(1) *
EE2033
Control Systems
C
3
MA2013
Probability and Applied Statistics
C
3
MH2012
Creative Arts
HE II
-
2
LE2032
Creative Writing
LE2151
Research Writing skills for Engineering
C
1
MS3032
Strategic and Defence Studies
C
2
MS3044
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
16
3
6
Total credits up to Semester 3
50
7
14
*Continued in semester 4, Effective Credit load is 20
Semester 04
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET2263
Embedded Systems
C
3
ET2273
Electronic Circuits
C
3
ET2283
Digital Communication
C
3
ET2292
Digital Signal Processing
C
2
ET2303
Individual Design Project*
C
3
MA2263
Complex Variables and Numerical Analysis
C
3
MH2423
Corporate Management and Entrepreneurship
C
3
LE2261
English for Engineering Professionals
C
1
MS4064
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
20
1
4
Total credits up to Semester 4
70
8
18
*Continued from semester 3, Effective credit load is 20
Semester 05
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET3013
Wireless Communication
C
3
1
ET3023
Electromagnetics and Wave Propagation
C
3
ET3033
Digital System Design
C
3
ET3043
Machine Learning
C
3
ET3053
Engineering Product Design
C
3
ET3062
Research Methodology
C
2
MH3432
Project Management
C
2
Semester Total Credits
19
0
0
Total credits up to Semester 5
89
8
18
Semester 06
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
EE3261
Workplace Skills
C
1
ET3506
Industrial Training
C
6
Semester Total Credits
0
7
0
Total credits up to Industrial Training
89
15
18
Semester 07
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET4266
Final Year Research Project*
C
(2)*
ET4012
Internet of Things
C
2
ET4023
Computer Vision
TE I
3
ET4033
Robotics
ET4043
Digital IC Design
ET4053
Cyber Security
TE II
3
ET4063
Computer Systems and Architecture
ET4073
Microwave Engineering
ET4083
Big Data Analysis
TE III
3
EE4043
Industrial Automation
ET4093
Optical Communication Systems
MH4413
Human Resource Management and Industrial Law
C
3
ET4102
Applied Information Theory
O
(2)
ET4112
Engineering Optimization
O
(2)
ET4122
Semiconductor Physics
O
(2)
Semester Total Credits
14
0
0
Total credits up to Semester 7
103
15
18
*Continued in semester 8, Effective credit load is 16
Semester 08
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET4266
Final Year Research Project*
C
6
ET4273
Deep Learning
TE IV
3
ET4283
Power Electronics and Applications
ET4293
Mobile Communication
ET4303
Autonomous Systems
TE V
3
ET4313
Embedded Firmware Development
ET4323
Radar Engineering
ET4332
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Startups
C
2
MH4423
Professional Ethics and Practices
C
3
ET4342
Analog IC Design
O
(2)
ET4352
Reliability Engineering
O
(2)
ET4362
Optoelectronics
O
(2)
ET4372
Convex Engineering Design
O
(2)
Semester Total Credits
17
0
0
Total credits up to Semester 8
120
15
18
*Continued from semester 7, Effective credit load is 15
Advanced Military Training for Cadets
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
MS 9074
Advanced Military Training
C
15
Total Credits up to Advanced Military Training
33
FINAL CREDITS SUMMARY
TOTAL CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
135
120
15
33
Semester 07
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 4103
Machine learning
C
3
ET 4142
Wearable Electronics (Optional)
O
2
ET 4152
Radar Engineering
C
2
ET 4173
Digital Systems Design
C
3
ET 4206
Research Project
C
**
ET 4113
Robotics
TE IV
3
ET 4163
Optical Communication Systems
ET 4122
VLSI Design
TE V
2
ET 4132
Communication Systems
ET 4162
Mechatronics
MF4112
Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
C
2
Semester Total Credits
15
0
0
Total credits up to Semester 7
120
16
18
** To be evaluated in Semester 08
Semester 08
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 4206
Research Project
C
6
ET 4222
Communication Theory III
C
2
ET 4213
Next Generation Networks
TE VI
3
ET 4233
Telecommunications Network Architectures
ET 4283
Wireless and Mobile Communication
ET 4242
Internet of Things
TE VII
2
ET 4272
Deep Learning
LW 4252
Commercial and Industrial law
C
2
Semester Total Credits
15
0
0
Total credits up to Semester 8
135
16
18
Semester 09
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
MS 9074
Advanced Military Training
C
15
Total Credits by the end of Semester 9
135
16
33
Semester 05
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 3111
Industrial Visits and Report Writing
C
1
ET 3122
Antennas and Propagation
C
2
ET 3142
Digital Signal Processing
C
2
ET 3153
Individual Design Project
C
3
ET 3102
Communication Networks
TE I
2
ET 3132
Photonics and Optoelectronics
ET 3112
Image Processing and Machine Vision
TE II
2
ET 3162
Semiconductors and Solid-State Devices
CE 3142
Professional Ethics
C
2
MA 3102
Applied Statistics
C
2
MF 3122
Principles of Management
C
2
Semester Total Credits
17
1
0
Total credits up to Semester 5
85
10
18
Semester 06
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 3202
Wireless Communication I
C
2
ET 3213
Microwave Engineering
C
3
ET 3223
Communication Theory II
C
3
ET 3273
Engineering Product Design
C
3
EE 3213
Power Electronics and Applications I
C
3
EE 3252
Research Methodology
C
2
EE 3242
Project Management
TE III
2
ME 3212
Entrepreneurship for Engineers
MF 3112
Business Economics and Accounting
C
2
Semester Total Credits
20
0
0
Total credits up to Semester 6
105
10
18
Industrial Training
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 3016
Industrial Training
C
6
Total credits up to Industrial Training
105
16
18
Semester 01
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
EE 1102
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
C
2
ET 1102
Basic Electronics
C
2
CE 1102
Fundamentals of Civil Engineering
C
2
MA 1103
Mathematics
C
3
ME 1103
Workshop Technology
C
3
ME 1112
Engineering Drawing
C
2
IT 1012
Basic Computer Programming and networking
C
2
DL 1131
English: Basic Study Skills (Engineering)
C
1
DL 1341
Sinhala for Beginners *
HE
1
DL 1351
Tamil for Beginners *
MS 1014
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
16
2
4
Total credits up to Semester 1
16
2
4
* One module out of two will be selected as per the student’s preference and will be conducted in the last three weeks of the semester.
Semester 02
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 1202
Introduction to Telecommunication
C
2
EE 1203
Theory of Electricity
C
3
EE 1212
Electronic Systems I
C
2
MA 1002
Mathematical Software
C
2
MA 1203
Calculus
C
3
ME 1202
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
C
2
ME 1222
Applied Mechanics
C
2
DL 2141
English: Advanced Study Skills (Engineering)
C
1
IT 2022
Object oriented Programming
C
2
EN 2012
Art and Tradition
HE I
-
2
EN 2022
Photography
EN 2032
International Relations
EN 2072
Western Dancing
MS 2024
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
18
3
4
Total credits up to Semester 2
34
5
8
Semester 03
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 2103
Signals and Systems
C
3
ET 2112
Design Software
C
2
EE 2102
Electrical Machines and Drives I
C
2
EE 2112
Power Systems I
C
2
EE 2122
Electrical Measurements and Electronic Instrumentation
C
2
EE 2132
Electrical Properties of Materials
C
2
EE 2142
Electronic Systems II
C
2
MA 2103
Advanced Calculus
C
3
DL 3151
English: Writing and Speaking Skills (Engineering)
C
1
EN 2042
Human Rights
HE II
-
2
EN 2052
History and Development of Engineering
EN 2062
Psychology for Engineers
MS 3032
Strategic and Defence Studies
C
2
MS 3044
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
18
3
6
Total credits up to Semester 3
52
8
14
Semester 04
CODE
MODULE
CATEGORY
CREDITS
GPA
NGPA
MGPA
ET 2202
Random Signals and Processes
C
2
ET 2213
Communication Theory I
C
3
ET 2223
Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
C
3
ET 3111
Industrial Visits and Report Writing
C
**
ET 3153
Individual Design Project
C
*
EE 2212
Electromagnetics
C
2
MA 2203
Numerical Methods and Complex Variables
C
3
ME 2213
Control Systems Engineering
C
3
DL 4161
English: Research Writing Skills (Engineering)
C
1
MS 4064
Military Studies
C
4
Semester Total Credits
16
1
4
Total credits up to Semester 4
68
9
18
** To be evaluated in Semester 05 * Workshops are conducted and to be evaluated in Semester 05