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learning through
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SUMMER PROGRAME LEARNING THROUGH CHEMISTRY @ USM
SUMMER PROGRAMME
THE PROGRAMME is hosted by the School Of Chemical Sciences (PPSK) in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang and taught by academic staff from schools within USM. The program is one of the international mobility programs carried out at the School of Chemical Sciences annually to promote the expertise and services available. The programme widen the international network in supporting USM’s aspiration to become a world-renowed institution of Higher Learning being a relevant, respected and referred.
THE objectives of the programme is to promote and introduce the expertise and services provided by the Scool of Chemical Sciences ; which are led by lectures in various fields of chemistry. The programme focuses on exposing foreign student to knowledge of chemistry learning, particulary in the use of microscale applications, the exposure on the basic science of glassmaking through the glass blowing workshop, the introduction of herbal and plant extract in Malaysia using chemical concept.
There will be six non-credited courses designed together with practical classes by academic staff such Microscale Chemistry, Glass Blowing Technique, English for Communication,
Malaysian Plants : Herbs and spices, Mindfulness Workshop, Organic Composting Sciences and Malaysia Cultural activities. Student will be based at Universiti Sains Malaysia main campus in Penang Island. These programs will combine both features of learning class and hands on in laboratories. Classes and discussions will take place in formal and informal settings.
At the end of the programme students willl be able to:
THE uniqueness of this programme is it offers
‘homestay’ (optional) where the student had opprtunity to stay at lectures’ home. The lectures were delighted to offer accommodation for them and give the the opportunity to know the culture of Malaysia closer. In addition, this programme also provides opportunities to all staff in the School of Chemical Sciences to interact with the international student in the “kenduri@Kimia” event in which they prepare and grilled sate, “bubur lambuk”,ais kacang, roti jala, mee goreng and varieties of traditional food in Malaysia with the ‘gotong- royong’ spirit. Several outdoor activities were also demonstrated such as making ‘roti canai, karipap and teh tarik sessions, pottery. Malaysian traditional crafts and visit to the herbs garden as well fruit orchid at the university.
Students will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Georgetown and experience the local cultures
around Penang. Learn basic English for communication
Communicate in english
Understand microscale concepts for chemistry Appreciate microscale concepts for safer enviroment Understand the basic priciples of glass blowing Identify Malaysian herbs and spices
Using mindfulness to develop emotional intelligence Experiences Malaysian culture in general
MICROSCALE
mindfulness
kenduri
@ kimia
cultural activities
english for communication glass blowing
workshop bridge to
the world e- waste
recycling organic
composting science
fieldwork
@herbs garden
CHEMISTRY
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Date 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 3-4 4-5
Arrival and Hostel Check-in
Registration and Welcoming Party(Ice breaking) Mindfulness Easy & Fun English I Easy & Fun English II
Campus Tour L1: “Microscale Chemistry” Microscale Lab I
“Macro vs Micro”
Student interactive
(buddies) Microscale Lab II
“Phytochemical Screening”
L2 : “Introduction to Natural
Product” Fieldwork@Herbs Garden Sharing Session:
“Research Possibility @ SCS”
Free & Easy
Cultural:
“Teh Tarik Demo” Microscale Lab III
“Essential Oil Extraction”
Cultural:
Malaysian Traditional Games Microscale Lab Lab IV
“Water Purity Kit” or
“E-Waste Recycling Jumaat Break Jumaat
Break EssentialL3 :
Oil
Outreach@Penang Hill & City Tour
Student Interactive (Cultural Exchange Performance)
Upcycling Project: “
Bridge to the World” Night Market Trail : “Live Like a Local”L4 : Introduction to Glass Blowing
Closing & Reflection Ceremony
Glass Blowing Lab I Cultural
“Malaysian Traditional Craft”
Glass Blowing Lab II Cultural
“Malaysian Traditional Craft”
Reflections and Video session Organic Composting Science @Bukit TI
Kenduri@ Kimia
Free & Easy
Departure @ Penang Airport
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
learning outcomes
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME, student will be able to
SUMMER PROGRAME LEARNING THROUGH CHEMISTRY @ USM
1 2 3
Learn basic English
for Communication Use English in daily
Communication Understand
microscale Chemistry
4 5 6
Appreciate microscale for safer
enviroment
Understand the basic principles of glass blowing
Conduct simple glass blowing
experiments
Use mindfulness to develop emotional
intelligence
7 8 9
Identify Malysian
herbs and spices Experiences Malaysian cultures
in general
programes dates
APPLICATION DEADLINES
31 MAY
stanually
All application materials must be submitted by encouraged to apply in advance for logistic arrangment
31stMay each year. Prospective student are
The Summer programme is conducted in
AUGUST every year
student accommodation tuition
fee
cultural activities
programme fee is inclusive of
transportation
meals (OPENING, CLOSING AND
KENDURI
@KIMIA ceremony) excursions
CONTACT
Futher enquiries please contact
Professor Dr. Rohana Adnan School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
[email protected] 11800, Penang
Malaysia Malaysia
DEAN programme coordinator
Tel : +6 04 653 3262 Fax : +6 04 653 4075
Dr. Noor Haida Mohd Kaus School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
[email protected] 11800, Penang
Tel : +6 04 653 3598 Fax : +6 04 653 4075
*Please note the school reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses without prior notice in case of low enrolment
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, PENANG
