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SUMMER PROGRAME LEARNING THROUGH CHEMISTRY @ USM

SUMMER PROGRAMME

THE PROGRAMME is hosted by the School OfChemical Sciences (PPSK) in Universiti Sains Malaysia,Penang and taught by academic staff from schoolswithin USM. The program is one of the internationalmobility programs carried out at the School ofChemical Sciences annually to promote the expertiseand services available. The programme widen theinternational network in supporting USM’s aspirationto become a world-renowed institution of HigherLearning being a relevant, respected and referred.

THE objectives of the programme is topromote and introduce the expertise and servicesprovided by the Scool of Chemical Sciences ;which are led by lectures in various fields ofchemistry. The programme focuses on exposingforeign student to knowledge of chemistrylearning, particulary in the use of microscaleapplications, the exposure on the basic scienceof glassmaking through the glass blowingworkshop, the introduction of herbal and plantextract in Malaysia using chemical concept.

There will be six non-credited courses designedtogether with practical classes by academicstaff such Microscale Chemistry, Glass BlowingTechnique, English for Communication,Malaysian Plants : Herbs and spices, MindfulnessWorkshop, Organic Composting Sciences andMalaysia Cultural activities. Student will be basedat Universiti Sains Malaysia main campus in Penang Island. These programs will combineboth features of learning class and hands on inlaboratories. Classes and discussions will take placein 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 hadopprtunity to stay at lectures’ home. The lectureswere delighted to offer accommodation for themand give the the opportunity to know the culture ofMalaysia closer. In addition, this programme alsoprovides opportunities to all staff in the School ofChemical Sciences to interact with the internationalstudent in the “kenduri@Kimia” event in which theyprepare and grilled sate, “bubur lambuk”,ais kacang,roti jala, mee goreng and varieties of traditional foodin Malaysia with the ‘gotong- royong’ spirit. Severaloutdoor activities were also demonstrated such asmaking ‘roti canai, karipap and teh tarik sessions,pottery. Malaysian traditional crafts and visit to theherbs garden as well fruit orchid at the university.Students will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site inGeorgetown and experience the local culturesaround Penang.

Learn basic English for communicationCommunicate in englishUnderstand microscale concepts for chemistryAppreciate microscale concepts for safer enviromentUnderstand the basic priciples of glass blowingIdentify Malaysian herbs and spicesUsing mindfulness to develop emotional intelligenceExperiences Malaysian culture in general

MICROSCALE

mindfulness

kenduri@ kimia

culturalactivities

english forcommunication

glass blowingworkshop

bridge tothe world

e- wasterecycling

organiccomposting

science

fieldwork@herbsgarden

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

CampusTour

L1: “Microscale Chemistry” Microscale Lab I“Macro vs Micro”

Studentinteractive(buddies)

Microscale Lab II“Phytochemical

Screening”

L2 : “Introduction toNatural

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 JumaatBreak

L3 :Essential

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 : Introductionto Glass Blowing

Closing & ReflectionCeremony

Glass Blowing Lab ICultural

“Malaysian Traditional Craft”

Glass Blowing Lab IICultural

“Malaysian Traditional Craft”

Reflections and Video sessionOrganic Composting Science @Bukit TI

Kenduri@ Kimia

Free & Easy

Departure @ Penang Airport

Day 1

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Day 3

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Day 14

learning outcomesAT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME,student will be able to

SUMMER PROGRAME LEARNING THROUGH CHEMISTRY @ USM

1 2 3Learn basic Englishfor Communication

Use English in dailyCommunication

UnderstandmicroscaleChemistry

4 5 6Appreciate microscale

for saferenviroment

Understand thebasic principlesof glass blowing

Conduct simpleglass blowingexperiments

Use mindfulness todevelop emotional

intelligence

7 8 9Identify Malysianherbs and spices

ExperiencesMalaysian cultures

in general

programes dates

APPLICATION DEADLINES

31 MAY anuallyst

All application materials must be submitted by

encouraged to apply in advance for logisticarrangment

31st May each year. Prospective student are

The Summer programmeis conducted in

AUGUST every year

studentaccommodation

tuitionfee

culturalactivities

programmefee is

inclusive of

transportation

meals(OPENING,

CLOSING ANDKENDURI@KIMIA

ceremony)

excursions

CONTACTFuther enquiries please contact

Professor Dr. Rohana AdnanSchool of Chemical Sciences,Universiti Sains Malaysia,

r_adnan@usm.my

11800, PenangMalaysia Malaysia

DEAN programme coordinator

Tel : +6 04 653 3262Fax : +6 04 653 4075

Dr. Noor Haida Mohd KausSchool of Chemical Sciences,Universiti Sains Malaysia,

noorhaida@usm.my

11800, Penang

Tel : +6 04 653 3598Fax : +6 04 653 4075

*Please note the school reserves the right toreschedule or cancel courses without priornotice in case of low enrolment

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, PENANG