Key Information
Code: SS19.
Taught During: Session 1 (8 August 2020 – 22 August 2020)
Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ariffin Bin Abu Hasan
Prerequisites: Nil.
Background:
A 2-week Summer School Programme on “Environmental Ecoexplorer Summer School” (E2S2) is going to be organised by University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), together with Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is design for the participants to have an awesome experience in discovering environment, UNESCO global geopark, geoforest and recreational park, heritage and and a range of cultural awareness. Interesting trips such as Malay Cultural Village, Sungai Melayu
Malay Kampung Trail in Johor Bahru, Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Geopark, located in one of the most beautiful island in Malaysia, Langkawi island, an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast, Gua Kelam (Cave of Darkness) in Perlis state are among the most popular tourist spots in Johor, Kedah and Perlis states are all included.
Details
Objectives:
Participants will be also enjoying an experience of exploring Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Geopark, which protect biodiversity in diverse habitats including mangroves, tidal flats, beaches, estuaries, coral reefs, caves, limestone and many more harbours for various life forms. Besides, participants will get an enchanting opportunity to take a stroll through the peaceful surroundings of the 370-metre long limestone Cave of Darkness
Duration: Two (2) weeks.
Fees: USD 950 (include course materials, airport pick-up, accommodation, transportation, excursions, meals).
Application Deadlines: Two months prior to the commencement of course.
Program Schedule
,Day 1: Arrival Day
Day 2: Welcoming Ceremony, UTM Campus Tour & Johor Bahru City Tour
Day 3 -4: Ecotourism : See & Believe: Paintball, Canoeing, Night walk, Equine park, Flying fox
Day 5: Visit to Malay Cultural Village & Sungai Melayu Malay Kampung Trail Barbeque/Closing at UTM
Day 6: Excursion to Melaka / Kuala Lumpur
Day 7: Accommodation Check – In, Welcoming by Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Day 8: Depart to Langkawi Island Explore Kilim Geoforest park
Day 9: Langkawi Island Hiking & Water Falls Langkawi Geopark, Talk by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Research Centre on Introduction to Langkawi Geopark
Day 10: Gua Kelam (Dark Cave) Exploration Trail
Day 11: Wang Burma Cave Exploration Cultural activities at Co-Curriculum Centre
Day 12: River Cruise @ Sungai Merbok UNESCO Mangrove Forest, Depart to Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum
Day 13: – Depart to Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Pauh Putra Campus
– Talk by CeasTech: Dr. Ammar Zakaria – ‘Wireless Sensor Network Technology for Environmental Monitoring
– Talk by Department of Environment
– Talk by Prof. Zuraidah on Green Campus
– Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Library Tour
– Tree Planting Activity
– Go-Kart Racing
Day 14: Presentation by participants (6 Groups)
– Closing by Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Vice Chancellor
– Hi-Tea at Nipah Kipli Sugar Palm Farm
Day 15: Departure Day
Course Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ariffin Bin Abu Hasan
Associate Director
Global Education & Experience
UTM International
Email: mariffin@utm.my