Tropical Biodiversity and Ecotourism Field Course
Course Overview Embark on a captivating two-week journey into the heart of tropical biodiversity and conservation through our immersive short course. Designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds, from undergraduates to postgraduates and nature enthusiasts, this program offers a unique blend of theory and hands-on field experiences. Join us to discover the remarkable natural treasures of […]
Dr. Lakshman Peiris
Animal Life and Diversity
The aim of this course unit is to, Provide a broad knowledge of the diversity in animal forms, functions and adaptations, provide an overview of the diversity of animal groups and understanding basic concepts of taxonomy and animal classification, provide a deeper appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and its complexity, to apply […]
Environmental Toxicology
The aim of this course unit is; 1. To provide knowledge on environmental, organismal and sub-organismal aspects of toxicology 2. To provide basic laboratory skills and analytical tools in environmental toxicology 3. To develop necessary analytical/research skills to understand and explore how an environmental contamination issue should be handled and minimised risks on the environment. […]
List of senior coordinators – BSc degree programme
Academic staff members of the Department of Zoology, coordinating the courses of the BSc degree programme are listed here. You can contact them with the contact details provided. View the list here.
Post of temporary demonstrator-Dept. Zoology- CRC and MRC
Walking interview, for the post of temporary demonstrators to the Department of Zoology, Colombo and Matara regional centers, will be held in the Board Room/Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda on 25/11/2022 at 10.00 am.
Preserving the natural beauty of Sri Lankan leopard
Dr. Saminda Fernando, exhibiting his outstanding expertise in Taxidermy, was able to preserve a nice specimen of Sri Lankan leopard, with his team at the Department of Zoology. The dead specimen was obtained through the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka after an accidental death of the leopard due to illegal trapping.
Felicitating Mrs. Nalana Edirisinghe
Department members together with the members of the Faculty of Natural Sciences felicitate Mrs. Nalana Edirisnghe, for her invaluable services offered to the OUSL for nearly four decades, as she retired in September 2022
Farewell to Mrs. Nalana Edirisinghe
Serving nearly 4 decades to the Department of Zoology, Mrs. Nalana Edirisinghe officially said good bye to her second home.
Felicitating Dr. Kalinga Padmalal and Dr. Kumudu Rajapakse
Dr. Kalinga Padmalal and Dr. Kumudu Rajapaksa, who served for the department of Zoology over three decades, retired from their invaluable services from October 2020.