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Food science and technology

1. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1

2. INTRODUCTION Offers a 4 year degree program of Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Science and Technology. By following the course the knowledge on biological, microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory, nutritional and engineering properties of food commodities can be gained. Also processing technologies related to various food commodities can be understood through the course. The course includes, Lectures Lab sessions Field visits Mini project Final year research 2

3. HISTORY The Degree in Food Science course was introduced as an inaugural course of the Faculty of Applied Sciences which started on 21 st June 1993 in the buildings of Buttala Gam Udawa Project in Monaragala. Initially it was a three-year course. Followed by a series of exams and class strikes in 2002 and early 2003, the 3 year course was promoted to a four-year course as well as to a degree in B.Sc. Special in Food Science and Technology . 3

4. SUMMARY OF CREDITS OFFERED Year 1 2 3 4 Semester Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅰ Ⅱ Credited and Compulsory courses 16 16 15 15 17 11 19 08 Credited and Optional courses - - - - - 03 03 - Credited, Compulsory and Non-GPA Courses 02 02 02 02 02 - - - Total credits 36 34 33 30 Total credits for the degree programme 133 4

5. STUDENT AWARDS Professor Indraratne Balasooriya Memorial Gold Medal Awarded by Mrs Chinta Balasooriya. This will be awarded to a student who obtained the highest FGPA with a second-class upper division pass or above in the final degree examination at the first attempt in Food Science and Technology. 5

6. Professor K.K.D.S. Ranaweera Gold Medal Awarded by GTS Active (Pvt.) Ltd. Awarded to the student with the best performance in the final year research project in BSc degree Programme in the Department of Food Science and Technology. Mr and Mrs M.B.S. Palipane Memorial Gold Medal Awarded by Prof. K.B. Palipane. This will be awarded for the best performance in Food Engineering in the Department of Food Science and Technology, to the student who obtained the highest FGPA mark with a first class or a second-class upper division pass in the final degree examination. 6

7. STUDENT SOCIETY Sabaragamuwa University Food Science and Technology Association (SUFSTA) SUFSTA was established in the year 2002. It is the student association of FST undergraduates that organizes many extension and outreach activities of the Department of Food Science & Technology. Some annual events conducted by SUFSTA include, 1. Profood Propack & Agbiz 2. Alumina 3. Sipsara 4. Techtalk 5. Webinar series 6. Almsgiving 7. World food day programs 8. Field visits 7

8. PROFOOD PROPACK & AGBIZ This exhibition provides a unique platform to meet, interact and connect the individuals and organizations involved in processed food, packaging and agriculture sectors under one roof. This exhibition is held annually and the Profood-Propack & Agbiz exhibition 2023 was successfully held on the 4 th ,5 th and 6 th of August 2023 at the BMICH exhibition centre in Colombo . 8

9. Profood Propack & Agbiz 2023 9

10. ALUMINA In the event all the undergraduates , lecturers and alumni of Food Science and technology department get together and discuss the latest trends in industry refreshing their memories. 10

11. ESCLAVO 2K18 11

12. SIPSARA Sipsara is an event conducted by SUFSTA to help rural school students in their education . 12

13. SIPSARA 2024 13

14. TECHTALK The event is organized by SUFSTA to introduce the practical industrial application of Food Science and Technology to its members. This event provides opportunity to improve the relationship between industry experts and SUFSTA members. 14

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16. WEBINAR SERIES Webinar series provides a sound knowledge about carries prospects and new trends in the food industry to the undergraduates and to the enthusiasts on the subject . 16

17. ALMSGIVING PROGRAM An annual event organized by SUFSTA. 17

18. ALMSGIVING PROGRAM 2022 18

19. WORLD FOOD DAY PROGRAM World Food day is celebrated worldwide on 16 th of October to make aware the issues that contribute to poverty and hunger, as well as to emphasize the importance of food security and nutritious meals for the human population. A quiz competition is conducted with associated to the day by SUFSTA. . 19

20. In the last world food day program ( 2023 ) lots of events were organized . Such as School awareness program, Cricket fiesta and World food day Night 20

21. FIELD VISITS For the food science and technology students field visits are very essential for their academic performance . 21

22. FOOD TECH INSIGHTS MAGAZINE The official magazine of Sabaragamuwa University Food Science and Technology Association. The volume 2 | issue I of the magazine was issued on February 2023. 22

23. ACHIEVEMENTS PROFOOD PROPACK & AGBIZ 2023 . 1 st Runner up – Commercial viable product 2022 Winner - Best green innovation (corn husk packaging material) 2 nd Runner up - Best stall 2 nd Runner up - Commercial viable product (spicy bag) 2019 Winner - Best green innovation 1 st Runner up - Most innovative product 2 nd Runner up - Commercial viable product 2018 1 st Runner up - Most innovative process 2 nd Runner up - Best stall 2017 1 st Runner up - Best green innovation Runner up - Inter university food science quiz competition 2016 1 st Runner up - Commercially viable product 2015 Winner - Best stall 1 st Runner up - Commercially viable product 1 st Runner up - Most innovation product 23

24. ACHIEVEMENTS Ms. Narmada Weerakkody and Ms. Shammi Hettiarachchi participated in the grand finale held in New Delhi and won the 4 th place out of 165 teams from universities and colleges of 10 countries in Asia at the SKA Asia Food Safety quiz competition and awarded as Food safety ambassadors by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Silver medal for Environmental conservation of Sahasak Nimavum 2018 National Exhibition won by Mr. T. Niroshan. Winner of Sampath Green Inventor 2017 – Mr. T. Niroshan. 24

25. RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS 2022 Diabe Tea – Sabaragamuwa 2021 A soursop wine that beat several killer diseases 25

26. USEFUL PARALLEL COURSES Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Quality management Diploma in English Advanced Certificate/ Certificate courses in Business Management, Quality management. 26

27. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Food Science and Technology is one of the fast-growing industries in the world with increase in population. There are many job opportunities available in both local and international food industry. They can be of academia, governmental or private sector including numerous managerial, executive positions. Food Scientist Food Technologist Research Scientist/ Officers Quality Assurance Manager/ Executive/ Auditor Production Manager Food Analyst Food Safety Expert Also with the knowledge gained you can become an entrepreneur in food industry. 27

28. Food technologist The job of a food technologist includes determining the safety of food products and generating new product ideas. 28

29. Quality Manager Sometimes called a quality assurance manager, you'll coordinate the activities required to meet the quality standards set for certain products or services. 29

30. Researcher You'll mostly be involved in planning and conducting experiments and analyzing results. 30

31. Nutritionist As a nutritionist, you'll generate, assess and deliver scientific, evidence-based nutritional advice in a variety of settings to improve health and well-being and to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle. 31

32. THANK YOU! 32