INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT

This state-of-the-art Information Technology Unit is located on the ground floor of the Resource Centre building. It was established in 2007 with the objective of providing skills in information technology and facilitating computer aided self learning and was funded by a World Bank grant awarded to the Faculty under the Quality Enhancement Fund of IRQUE.

The IT Unit provides students with opportunities for computer assisted learning, as well as academic and non-academic staff with training in the development of computer assisted teaching/learning material.

The IT Unit is open on weekdays from 8.30 am – 6.00 pm.

Contact

+94 11 2758694

Facilities Available

The 2 laboratories contain 72 computers and unlimited internet access. Programmes which include audio-visual aids to learning and 3D animations of basic medical and para-medical concepts are available. In addition the lab mainatins a data-bank of Power Point presentations of lectures, tutorial questions and practice questions that can be accessed by students & staff. The lab can also be used to carry out literature searches, prepare presentations and for any other educational activity.