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The MSc in Industrial Automation program has been designed to provide the opportunity for engineering graduates to extend and update their knowledge and skills in the area of Industrial Automation with a particular emphasis on Industrial Control, Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and programming industrial systems. The program covers a range of topics and evolving issues that are of great importance in Industrial Automation. Details are given below.
| Title of Degree: |
Master of Science in Industrial Automation |
| Abbreviation: |
MSc (IndusAutomn) |
| SLQF Level: |
Masters Degree with Coursework and Research Component (SLQF-L10) |
| Credits: |
60 credits (Coursework - 40 credits and research component -20 credits) |
| Programme Mode: |
Part-time |
| Duration: |
24 months |
All lectures, practical sessions, presentations, industrial visits, and examinations will normally be conducted on weekends during the first year of the course. In the second year of study, students undertake an individual research project of one-year duration on a part-time basis leading to a dissertation. Those candidates who successfully complete the credit requirement in the first year and the research project in the second year will be awarded the Degree of Master of Science in Industrial Automation.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa specializing in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Computer Engineering;
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- Any other engineering degree of at least four years duration, from a recognised University, in a relevant field as may be approved by the Senate;
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- Any Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree of at least four years duration, from a recognised University, in a relevant field as may be approved by the Senate;
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- A degree in Engineering, Technology or Science of at least three years duration from a recognized university in a relevant field of specialization with a minimum of one year of recognized appropriate experience obtained after the degree AND a Postgraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation or in an equivalent field, as may be approved by the Senate;
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- Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute, obtained through an academic route, with a minimum of one year of recognized appropriate experience obtained after the membership, as may be approved by the Senate.
Programs for Industrial Automation Sector:
The following figure shows the eligibility criteria and options available for the Industrial Automation Sector. Candidates can apply and register for the MSc in Industrial Automation course or the Master of Intelligent and Automation Systems course, and transfer registrations are available as given below. The postgraduate diploma is available as a fallback option.
Course fees
- Tuition fees for the first year: Rs. 350,000/=
- Tuition fees for the second year: Rs. 150,000
Modules
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New Module Code
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Module Name
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Credit Value
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Evaluation(%)
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Continuous Assignments
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Final Exam
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Compulsory Modules
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EE5206
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Embedded Systems Design and
Implementation
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2.5
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60
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40
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EE5207
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Industrial Controllers and PLC
Programming
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5209
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Mechatronics
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5210
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Sensors and Actuators for Automation
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5212
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Systems Control and Automation
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2.5
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20
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80
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EE5211
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Servo-drives and Power Electronics Control
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5096
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5205
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Control Systems Design
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5092
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Research Methodology and Minor Projects
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2.5
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100
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-
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Elective Modules
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EE5075
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Artificial Intelligence Applications
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5076
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Intelligent Systems Design and Implementation
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2.5
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60
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40
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EE5118
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Building Management Systems
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5213
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Computer Aided Design in Automation
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2.5
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60
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40
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EE5062
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Digital Control
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5214
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Industrial Communication Systems
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5215
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Industrial Electronics
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5208
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Industrial Robotics
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5216
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Real-time Systems
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5217
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System Automation Technologies
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5218
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Intelligent Robotic Systems
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2.5
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60
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40
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EE5086
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Project Management
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5087
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Human Resource Management
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5095
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Advanced Power Electronics
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5057
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Energy and Environment
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2.5
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40
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60
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EE5114
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Lighting Design
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5097
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Variable Speed Drives and Large Electrical
Machines
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5126
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Acoustic Design
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5128
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Ancillary Services in Electrical Installations
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2.5
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30
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70
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EE5125
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Application Aspects of Electrical Machines and Converter Systems
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2.5
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30
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70
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Supervised Research Project relevant to the course for Master of Science Degree
[20 credits from the Research Project]
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Code
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Module
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Credits
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Evaluation (%)
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Continuous Assessment
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Written Exam
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EE 6099
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Dissertation
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20
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100%
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-
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Links to other programs
Master of Intelligent and Automation Systems
Coordinator
Prof. A. G. Buddhika P. Jayasekara
Email: cc-msc-ia@uom.lk, buddhikaj@uom.lk
Telephone: ++94-11-2640404, +94-11-2650301 Ext.3223
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