UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN ENVIRONMENTAL &

WATER ENGINEERING

YEAR 2022

Applications are invited for the Postgraduate Programme in Environmental and Water Engineering
for the year 2022. Programme will be commenced from February 2022.

1. INTRODUCTION

The postgraduate programmes in Environmental & Water Engineering conducted by the Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya are intended for graduates with engineering
background and practicing civil engineers in the fields of Water Supply & Drainage, Irrigation,
Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulics, Coastal Engineering, Sanitary Engineering and
Environmental Engineering.

The objectives of the postgraduate courses are to provide the students with
a) an advanced knowledge in the aspects of Water & Environmental Engineering applied to
the industry.
b) an exposure and hands-on experience in the use of information technology tools and various
application oriented computer software packages in Water and Environmental Engineering.

Thus, the courses have been designed to enhance the capabilities of the students in analyzing,
planning, construction, operation and management of water & sanitary engineering works with a
particular reference to preserving the quality of the environment.

Facilities in the Laboratories: Computing Centre and the Library of the Faculty of Engineering are
available for research and study. Staff of the Civil Engineering Department and Faculty of
Engineering associated with the postgraduate programme is:

Prof. S.B. Weerakoon BScEng, MEng, DEng, FIE(SL), CEng, Int.PE

Prof. K.D.W. Nandalal BScEng, MEng, PhD, FIE(SL), CEng, Int. PE
Prof. K.P.P. Pathirana BScEng, MEng, PhD, CEng, FIE(SL), MICE, Int.PE
Prof. J.J Wijetunge BScEng, PhD
Prof. G.B.B. Herath BScEng, MEng, PhD
Prof. K.B.S.N. Jinadasa BScEng, M Eng., PhD
Prof. (Mrs.) K.G.N. Nanayakkara BScEng, PhD
Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake BScEng, PhD
Dr. (Mrs.) H. K. Nandalal BScEng, MSc, PhD, MIE(SL), CEng
Dr. (Mrs.) W.C.T.K. Gunawardana BScEng, PG Dip., PhD
Dr. R.M.L.D. Rathnayake BScEng, MEng, PhD
Dr. (Mrs.) G.M.P.R. Weerakoon BScEng, MSc, PhD
Dr. N.G.P.B. Neluwala BScEng, MEng, PhD
Mr. D.D. Dias BScEng, MSc
Dr. M.M.G.T. De Silva BScEng, MPhil, PhD, AMIESL
Prof. D.G.G.P Karunaratne BScEng, PhD
Prof. C.S. Kalpage BScEng, PhD
Dr. S.B. Wijekoon, BScEng, MEng, MBA, PhD, CEng, FIE(SL), MICE, Int.PE

In addition, visiting experts from the industry and from foreign and local universities will also be
involved in the conduct of lectures, seminars, case studies and discussions.

2. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND COURSES

In order to obtain required credits per Term, it is required to conduct classes for at least 6 sessions.
Accordingly, the proposed time table for the program is as follows;

Day Time
Saturday 8.00AM to 11.00 AM
12.00 PM to 3.00 PM
3.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Sunday 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM
12.00 PM to 3.00 PM
3.00 PM to 5.00 PM

Note. In addition to above sessions, all students will complete an Independent Study/ Advanced
Study/ Advanced Research Study of his/her choice related to the course. The discussions and
meetings will be scheduled from time to time on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Accordingly, the proposed time schedule for the course is as follows;

Semester Period of the year

Term I February to June (5 months)
Term II July to November (5 months)
Independent Study/ Advanced Study/ Term I and Term II and then Continue after
Advanced Research Study November

Examinations in respect of the subjects taught in a term will be held within the term, and the
progress of the research/design projects are continuously evaluated during and at the end of each
term. At the end of 2 semesters the student will complete taught courses as required.

Item Description Number of credits

1 From core course (4 courses x 3 credits + 3 courses x 2 credits) 18

2 From elective courses

PG.Dip. (SLQF Level 8) 4
M.Eng (SLQF Level 9) 7
M.Sc. Eng. (SLQF Level 10) 12
2.1 Courses Offered (Subject to approval)

CE 6101 RESEARCH METHODS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

(Optional)

Fundamentals of Research: Definition and Objectives of Research; Qualitative vs Quantitative

Research; The Scientific Research Process; Identification, selection, and formulation of research
problems; Characteristics of good research problems; Review of literature. Data Collection,
Analysis and Presentation: Methods and techniques of data collection; Design of Experiments;
Sampling and sampling designs; Statistical modelling and analysis including introduction to
statistical package; Probability Distributions; Multivariate methods; Concepts of correlation and
regression, error analysis; Effective presentation of information using Tables, illustrations, graphs,
etc. Scientific writing and presentation: Essential components of abstract, introduction, literature
review, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusions; Formatting of contents;
Methods of referencing and the use of referencing tools, Preparing and presenting a technical
presentation.

CE 6201 ENVIRONMENTAL HYDRAULICS

(Compulsory)

Fluid mechanics for environmental hydraulics: Governing equations of fluid flow, Applications
to pipe flows and free surface flows. Transport and mixing in fluids: Mixing and transport
processes, Fate & transport of pollutants, Wastewater disposal systems. Environmental modelling:
Hydrodynamic modelling, Pollutant transport and water quality modelling, Multi-dimensional and
spatially averaged modelling, Modelling of aquatic systems, Application of water quality models.

CE 6202 ADVANCED HYDROLOGY

(Compulsory)

Hydrological processes: Physical principles governing hydrological processes, rainfall-runoff

relationship (Conceptual and Physics-based types), Instantaneous Unit Hydrograph (IUH), Synthetic
Unit Hydrograph (Clark Method, SCS Method), Impact of Climate Change and Land-use Changes,
Depth-Area-Duration relationship. Hydrologic statistics: Probability concepts, Probability density
functions and Cumulative distribution functions, Hydrologic data handling, Fitting probability
distributions testing the goodness of fit. Frequency analysis: Extreme value distributions and
probability plotting, Frequency factors, Confidence limits, IDF Relationships. Hydrologic designs:
Risk, Design criteria, Derivation of design storms and design flows, Storm sewer design, Drainage
design.

CE 6203 SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERING
(Compulsory)

Software packages related to: Hydrology (eg.HEC-HMS); Hydraulics (eg.HEC-RAS/ FLO2D);

Irrigation engineering (eg. Cropwat/WEAP);Water supply and sewer networks (eg. WaterCAD/
SewerGems); Storm water drainage (eg.SWMM); Wastewater treatment plant design (eg.STOAT);
Water quality modelling (eg.WASP).
CE 6204 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
(Compulsory)

Introduction to wastewater treatment: Quantity and quality, Characterization, Status, Trends and
Needs for wastewater treatment and Reuse. Wastewater management systems : Decentralized Vs
centralized systems, Collection and transport. Wastewater treatment plant planning and design:
Volume, Design period, Demand calculation, Biological systems, (Conventional, on-site and high-
efficiency/high rate), Introduction to Chemical processes (coagulation, oxidation etc), Residuals
management. Wastewater reuse options: Standards, Treatment options and application, Tertiary
treatment options.

CE 6205 WATER RESOURCES PROJECT PLANNING

(Compulsory)

Water resources systems analysis and modelling: General concepts of systems analysis, planning,
designing and operation of water resources systems, Application of simulation, optimization and
multi-criteria decision analysis models. Multipurpose river basin planning: Inter-basin and inter-
provincial water resources planning and management, Shared water resources and conflict
management. Water policy and governance: Water law and policy, Water rights, Institutional
aspects, Water allocation laws. Economic analysis and project financing: Economic and financial
evaluations, Financial models, benefit cost analysis, risk and uncertainty, multipurpose development
and cost allocations. Project planning: Feasibility studies, Planning techniques and project
scheduling, Environmental and social aspects, Environmental audit, Project monitoring and post
project evaluation, Commissioning and follow-up action.

CE 6206 WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING

(Compulsory)

Water quality parameters and standards: Source water quality and safety, Drinking water
standards. Conventional drinking water treatment: Unit processes, Treatment mechanisms,
Troubleshooting at the drinking water treatment plant. Design of water treatment unit processes:
Design of the conventional unit processes, Design of the advanced unit processes (plate/tube settlers,
filter under drain systems etc.), Selection of pumps and internal plumbing systems, Wash water
collection systems. Distribution networks: Design of pipe networks (Storage reservoirs, Break
pressure tanks, Pipes and Valves), Online measuring techniques, Non-revenue water (NRW)
management systems. Advanced water treatment processes: Membrane technology, Desalination,
Water softening, Precipitation methods, Adsorption, Ion exchange, UV irradiation.

CE 6207 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION IN WATER SECTOR

(Optional)

Science of climate change: Climate system, Drivers of climate change, Climate modelling and
climate change projections, GCMs. Impacts of climate change: Impacts on hydrologic cycle,
Impacts on regional climate and water resources, Impacts on water infrastructure, agriculture, food
security, health and other sectors. Adaptation for resilience: Exposure, vulnerability and risk of
climate change, Regional and local adaptations in water sector, Resilience and traditional systems,
Governance and policy framework. Climate projection downscaling: Statistical downscaling,
Dynamic downscaling, Applications in designs of hydraulic structures and water management.
CE 6208 COASTAL ENGINEERING AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
(Optional)

Wave Mechanics: Wave measurements, Analysis and non-linear wave theories. Coastal Processes:
Nearshore wave, Hydrodynamic and sediment transport processes; Physical modeling of coastal
processes, Mathematical modeling. Coastal Zone Management: Coastal environment and
landforms. Problems and issues in the coastal zone, Coastal interventions- hard and soft structures,
Coastal hazards, Integrated Coastal Zone Management with particular reference to Sri Lanka.

CE 6209 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

(Compulsory)

Global Environmental issues and sustainability: Global Warming, Discharges of Hazardous air
pollutants, Inhabitability of Modern Urban Habitat (heat Island Effect, Noise pollution, Sick building
syndrome etc.), Introduction to sustainability, Sustainable development goal, Material Life Cycle.
Instrumentation: Working mechanism behind water quality measuring instruments,
Spectrophotometric techniques, Chromatographic techniques, Potentiometric techniques, Mass
spectrometry; Laboratory demonstration of instruments, Field level experiments. Environmental
Biotechnology: Role of microorganisms in geochemical cycles, Application of Environmental
Biotechnology in Production of biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel and biohydrogen, Molecular
approaches in Environmental Engineering and biotechnology.

CE 6210 GEOGRAPHIC IN FORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING IN

WATER RESOURCES
(Optional)

Introduction to GIS and software: Raster data, Vector data, Data structures, Data manipulation,
Exploring the interface and file management system. Spatial data structures and sources: Map
projections/coordinate system, World and National datum and transformations, Web and other
spatial data sources. GIS analysis functions and operations: Creating editing and GIS data, Spatial
and overlay analysis, Distance analysis, Application of Hydrology tools. Layouts, reports, graphs
and data interoperability: Preparing and presenting maps and tables and exporting them to
different online formats, Exporting and importing data to and from different formats. Remote
Sensed Data and Image processing techniques: Use of Elector Magnetic Spectrum in RS, Active
and passive remote sensing, Supervised and unsupervised classification, remote sensing application
in water resources. Introduction to Geographic Positioning Systems: GNSS for GIS data capture,
importing and exporting GPS data.

CE 6211 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY

(Optional)

Movement of Groundwater: Steady state and transient groundwater flow in confined and
unconfined aquifers. Well Hydraulics: Steady and unsteady radial flow, Multiple well systems,
Wells near aquifer boundaries, Pump tests. Groundwater contamination and remediation:
Groundwater quality, Contamination sources, Mechanisms of contamination, Remediation
technologies, Groundwater basin management. Saline water intrusion: Occurrence of saline water
intrusion; Fresh-Saline water interface, Upconing, Control technologies. Computer-Assisted
groundwater flow modeling: Modeling process, Computer models, Model calibration and
parameter estimation. Hydrogeology: Surface investigation of groundwater, Subsurface
investigation of groundwater, Artificial recharge of groundwater.

CE 6212 HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

(Optional)

River engineering: River hydraulics, River morphology, River training, dredging & bank
protection, Physical and mathematical models, Environmental aspects in river management. Inland
hydraulic structures: Water retaining, water conveyance and drainage structures and their designs,
Flow regulators, Sediment management, Environmental implications of hydraulic structures.
Coastal structures: Physical features of coasts and near shore processes, Shore protection
structures, Land reclamations.

CE 6213 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

(Optional)

Introduction to industrial waste management : Industrial processes, Industrial waste

characterization/testing, Basic industrial waste management concepts and national, regional and
international rules and agreements. In-plant waste management: Waste Minimization, Life cycle
assessment, Cleaner Production, Reclamation and Reuse, Environmental Management Systems and
related case studies, ISO standards. Industrial waste management: Primary, secondary and tertiary
wastewater treatment unit processes for industrial wastewater treatment (with special emphasis on
physical and chemical unit processes) Industrial solid and sludge management (Control of sludge
generation and industrial sludge treatment and reuse). Air Pollution Monitoring and Control:
Sources of air pollution, Technologies for monitoring and control of air pollution.

CE 6214 INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

(Optional)

Basic concepts: Components and dimensions of IWRM. Protection of water resources: Demand
and supply management, Catchment management and recycling and reuse. Gender in IWRM:
Mainstreaming gender and IWRM nexus, Gender differential roles. Climate change and impacts on
water. Water governance: Regulations and policy, Management of shred water resources. Water
and ecosystems: Ensuring water quality, Water supply, Sanitation and health, Pollution control and
prevention of waterborne diseases.

CE 6215 IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING

(Optional)

Irrigation Project Planning: Project identification, Water availability, Performance and economic
aspects of irrigated agriculture, Performance indicators. Irrigation Methods and Design: Crop
water requirement, Irrigation water requirement, Infiltration characteristics of soils for irrigation
designs, Design of surface, overhead and drip irrigation systems. Irrigation Water Management:
Water delivery systems, Yield response to water, Irrigation scheduling techniques, Deficit irrigation
strategy, Modern irrigation systems. Sustainable Irrigation Systems: Ancient irrigation systems,
Recycling of irrigation water, Environmental aspects of irrigation projects, Ground water pollution
control. Drainage Requirements and Systems: Causes of water logging, Types of drainage
systems, Layout and design of drainage systems and their operation and maintenance.
CE 6216 PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING
(Optional)

Global sanitation and health : Safe water, sanitation and health consequences in the world, Major
water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases, their modes of transmission and appropriate options
for breaking the transmission routes. Good WASH practices : Multi barrier approach for safe water
(select and design low cost water supply systems), Safe water storage and handling, Hygiene
promotion, Sanitation ladder. Sanitation safety plans : Principles of excreta management, Fecal
sludge management (e.g. pond systems, anaerobic digestion ). Introduction to water safety plans and
Emergency water supply systems (disasters) Quantitative microbial risk assessment techniques.

CE 6217 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

(Optional)

Introduction to Solid Waste Management: Waste quantity and quality, Classification of waste,
Waste generation rates, Legislation, regulation and control. Waste Collection & Transport:
Collection of mixed waste or of source separated waste, Collection logistics (root planning etc.),
Transfer stations, Case study. Treatment/disposal Technologies: Dumping, Sanitary landfills,
Mechanical-biological treatment, Incineration, Anaerobic digestion, Composting; Reduce , reuse and
recycling. Green House Gas emission: Clean Development Mechanism, Energy recovery,
Hazardous waste management.

3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES

The postgraduate programmes leading to the following qualifications are available in the
postgraduate programmes in Environmental & Water Engineering,
Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF L8) : PG.Dip. (Environmental and Water Engineering)
Degree of Master of Engineering (SLQF L9) : M.Eng. Env&Water
Degree of Master of the Science of Engineering (SLQF L10) : M.Sc.Eng. (Environmental and
Water Engineering)

The minimum qualifications required of a person for admission to a postgraduate programmes

leading to the SLQF L8, SLQF L9 and SLQF L10 are as follows:

3.1 Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF L8): PG.Dip. (Environmental and Water Engineering)

(a) A first Degree in Engineering/Science (SLQF L5) acceptable to the Faculty Higher Degrees
Committee or

(b)Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Engineering/Science (SLQF L5) as

may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature
for PG.Dip., in a field related to the programme of study.
3.2 Degree of Master of Engineering (SLQF L9): M.Eng. Env&Water

(a) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with First or Second Class
Honours or

(b)A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with acceptable postgraduate
qualifications or a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree, in a field
related to the programme of study or

(c) Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits
(SLQF L6) as may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable
for candidature for the M.Eng. Degree with a minimum of one year’s experience, after
obtaining such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study.

3.3 Degree of Master of the Science of Engineering (SLQF L10): M.Sc.Eng. (Environmental
and Water Engineering)

(a) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with First or Second Class
Honours or

(b) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with acceptable postgraduate
qualifications or a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree, in a field
related to the programme of study or

(c) Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits
(SLQF L6) as may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable
for candidature for the M.Sc.Eng. Degree with a minimum of one year’s experience, after
obtaining such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study.

4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND THE DURATIONS

4.1 Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF L8): PG.Dip. (Environmental and Water Engineering)
4.1.1 Course requirements
In order to be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Water
Engineering, a student shall have satisfied the following requirements.

A total of 25 credits earned with at least 2.75 GPA from prescribed courses including an independent
study of at least 3 credits.

4.1.2 Minimum and Maximum Duration

The duration of the PG.Dip. programme shall be ten (10) months (minimum).

To be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma, a student shall fulfill all stipulated
requirements within 2 years from the date of registration on a full-time basis (3 years on a part-time
basis) or as decided otherwise by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of FHDC under special
circumstances.
4.2 Degree of Master of Engineering (SLQF L9): M.Eng. Env&Water
4.2.1 Course requirement
In order to be eligible for the award of M.Eng. Env&Water Degree a student shall have a total of 30
credits earned with at least 3.0 GPA from the prescribed courses including an advanced study of at
least 5 credits.

4.2.2 Minimum and Maximum Duration

The duration of the prescribed programme shall be twelve (12) months (minimum).

In order to be eligible for the award of the Degree of M.Eng., a student shall fulfill all stipulated
requirements within 3 years from the date of registration on a full-time basis (4.5 years on a part-
time basis) or as decided otherwise by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of FHDC under
special circumstances.

4.3 Degree of Master of the Science of Engineering (SLQF L10): M.Sc.Eng.

(Environmental and Water Engineering)
4.3.1 Course requirement
In order to be eligible for the award of M.Sc.Eng. Degree a student shall have;
(i) earned a total of 30 credits from the prescribed courses with at least 3.0 GPA And
(ii) successfully completed a research study of 30 credits.

4.3.2 Minimum and Maximum Duration

The duration of the prescribed programme shall be 2 years (minimum).

In order to be eligible for the award of the Degree of M.Sc.Eng., a student shall fulfill all stipulated
requirements within 4 years from the date of registration on a full-time basis (6 years on a part-time
basis) or as decided otherwise by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of FHDC under special
circumstances.

5. COURSE FEE

 Rs. 350,000.00 for Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF L8)

 Rs. 400,000.00 for Degree of Master of Engineering (SLQF L9)
 Rs. 475, 000.00 for Degree of Master of the Science of Engineering (SLQF L10)

In addition to above fee a refundable library deposit of Rs. 10,000.00 and Standard Library Deposit
of Rs. 4,000.00 should be paid at the time of the registration for the postgraduate programme.

6. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications for enrolment must be submitted online through

https://pgciviladmissions.eng.pdn.ac.lk/login on or before 22nd of November 2021.

The following documents should be uploaded along with the duly completed application:
a) Degree/Diploma/Professional membership certificates and Academic Transcript.
b) Two Referee Reports (Online). At least one should be from the applicant's teacher at the
University.
c) Birth certificate and National Identity Card.
d) Letter of consent on granting leave to engage in PG study from the employer (where
applicable).
e) Application processing fee - Proof of payment (deposit slip)
f) Recent colour photograph (passport posture)

Originals of documents of which the scanned copies are submitted should be produced before
admission, on request. Also, applicant should arrange to send the official transcripts directly by the
educational institutions concerned to the Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Engineering, University
of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.

In the event of any discrepancy between the name appearing in the applicant's
academic/professional/birth certificates and the name given by the applicant in the application, an
affidavit to the effect that the applicant is the one and the same person known by all such names
should be sent together with the application form.

Documents submitted in support of an application shall become the property of the University. The
applicants will be informed of their acceptance/non-acceptance to the particular programme for
which admission has been sought.

A payment of Rs. 2,000.00 has to be done to the below account as the non-refundable application
processing fee.

Bank : Bank of Ceylon

Branch : Peradeniya
Name of Account : Research and Fund Account
Account Number : 001274688

Applications which are received late/or are incomplete in any respect are liable to be rejected. Only
shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.
The University may at its discretion refuse admission to any applicant.

For inquiries please contact the Coordinator of the programme Dr.(Mrs.) Chandima
Gunawardana, Dept. of Civil Eng., Univ. of Peradeniya, Tel: 081 239 3569 e-mail:
[email protected]