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University of Moratuwa

BIT Inaugaration. University of Moratuwa. University of Moratuwa. Chancellor Deshamanya Dr. Roland Silva Vice Chancellor Prof. Ananda K W Jayawardane Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Rahula A Attalage Dean, Faculty of Engineering Prof. Asoka Karunananda.

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University of Moratuwa

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  1. BIT Inaugaration University of Moratuwa

  2. University of Moratuwa • Chancellor • Deshamanya Dr. Roland Silva • Vice Chancellor • Prof. Ananda K W Jayawardane • Deputy Vice Chancellor • Prof. Rahula A Attalage • Dean, Faculty of Engineering • Prof. Asoka Karunananda

  3. Center for Open and Distance Learning • Chairman • Dr. Ranga Rodrigo • Administrator • Mrs. VisakhaKorale

  4. Faculties and Departements • Architecture • Engineering • Civil, Chemical, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth Resources Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Telecommunication, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical , Textile and Clothing, Transport and Logistics Management • Information Technology • Computational Mathematics, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, • BIT External Degree

  5. Some Degrees at Moratuwa • Ph.D. • M.Phil. • MBA • M.Sc. • P.G. Diploma • B.Sc. Eng. Hons. • B.Sc. in Transport and Logistics Management • Bachelor of Design • Bachelor of Architecture • B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying • B.Sc. in Facilities Management • B.Sc. in Town & Country Planning • B.Sc. in IT • B.Sc. in Information Technology and Management • BIT External Degree

  6. Achievements of UoM Students • IEEEXtreme 2009: world champions, 700 teams • IEEEXtreme 2011: 2nd and 9th place in the world, 1500 teams • Google Summer of Code: highest submissions, and completions in the world • Inexus International Robot Competition: 2008 and 2012 champions

  7. BIT External Degree • Performance criteria • Duration • Credit requirements • Hand Book

  8. BIT (Bachelor of Information Technology External Degree) Lateral entry HNDIT, SLIATE1 Exit Diploma Lateral entry Exit Certificate Exit A/L (or an equivalent, any stream) 1 HNDIT (SLIATE) qualified applicants are exempted from most of the course modules in the certificate level and several course modules in the diploma level. Other qualifications need University Senate approval.

  9. Open and Distance Learning • Flexibility is the key • Time and space constraints minimized • Can take longer to complete, lateral entry/exit • Can do part-time, while working • Technology can help a lot • Limited human teacher support • Supported through partner organizations • Learner commitment, discipline needed

  10. Learning in a Different Way • New language (medium of instruction) • New learning mode: • Blended: at partners (ESOFT, IDM) with online and distance learning • New subject matter • May require unlearning some learnt stuff • E.g., how you learn • Need to figure out what works best for you

  11. Requirements • Technology • Access to a computer with Internet connection • Software to use and view learning resources • Web browser, PDF reader, media players, plug-ins • Software or viewers for special formats • Software to complete assignments/activities • OpenOffice or Microsoft Office • Specific courses may have requirements (e.g., Java)

  12. Requirements • Technology skills • Using a computer, computer devices • E.g., mouse, keyboard, flash drives, head phone+mic,… • Managing files and folders • Using email • Using the web, searching on the web • Basic security matters, passwords, ethical practices

  13. Credits • Each course module is assigned a credit value based on the student’s expected workload. • For a typical module extending over one semester, 1 credit is assumed to involve about 4 study hours per week for 14 weeks.

  14. Evaluation • Continuous Assessments: laboratory work, quizzes, discussions, presentations, mid-term examinations, term papers, and assignments. • Final Examination • Final Project: proposal, mid-evaluation, demonstration, final evaluation • A student who is unsuccessful in the end-of-semester examination would be given a grade I and allowed to upgrade to a maximum grade C, at a later examination.

  15. Notes of Grades • D or above: required to earn credit for a course module. • I (incomplete): continuous assessment requirements satisfied and failed in the end-semester examination. By repeating only the end-semester examination the grades I, D or C- can be improved up to a C grade and considered for calculating Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA). • F (fail): must repeat both continuous assessment and the end-of-semester components. The maximum grade awarded for repeating a course module will be a C and it will be used for calculating SGPA. • T: continuous assessments requirements satisfied, but absent for the final examination. The student is allowed to sit for the examination as a first attempt candidate at a subsequent occasion. • Only the highest grade achieved for each course module will be entered on student’s permanent record.

  16. Grade Point Averages • SGPA: Semester Grade Point Average • Weighted average of grade points in a semester • GPA: Grade Point Average • Weighted average of grade points up to a given point in time • Non-GPA courses not taken for calculation

  17. Classes • The GPA achieved at Level 3 only will be used for in awarding of classes • GPA Academic Standing • 3.70 or above First Class • 3.30 – 3.69 Second Class – Upper Division • 2.70 - 3.29 Second Class – Lower Division • 2.00 – 2.69 Pass • Dean’s List: 3.80 or greater in a semester, offering a minimum of 15 credits

  18. Graduation Requirements

  19. Learning Management System • CODL Moodle: http://lms.codl.lk. • Need to login • Course notes • Discussions • Assignment submission

  20. Plagiarism • “Turning in someone else's work as your own • Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit • Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks • Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation • Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit • Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not” Source: http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_what_is_plagiarism.html

  21. Things to Keep in Mind • Use the official email address to communicate • Please let the CODL know if you are experiencing any difficulty

  22. University Education • Who is a graduate? • University of Moratuwa seal. • Life-long learning. • Innovation.

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