UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM)

Managing Water Environments in Tropical

Countries

Information Guide—January 2016 Photo by Kristine May

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM):

Managing Water Environments in

Tropical Countries

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a leading innovation-

driven entrepreneurial research university in engineering,

science and technology. It is one of the top Public Research Universities in Malaysia. The Managing

Water Environments in Tropical Countries is part of UTM’s Malaysian Tropical Educational Experience

(MyTREE) program and takes place in UTM’s Johor Bahru campus in multicultural Iskandar Malaysia.

Malaysia is a rojak* of various cultures, races and languages, and it is the perfect destination for anyone

who wishes to experience diversity, true cross-cultural communication and to enhance their Asia

intelligence! Studying at UTM will give you a multiplicity of new experiences and hopefully lasting

friendships made over a short period of time.

*Rojak is a traditional Malaysian fruit and vegetable salad dish. The term “Rojak” is Malay for mixture,

and it is commonly used to describe the multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual nature of Malaysia!

Find out more here: http://www.utm.my/

Program Overview

Two week hands on learning all about Managing Water Environments in Tropical Countries

For students with an engineering or science background

Attend lectures, interactive workshops and field trips

Gain international and intercultural experience

Enhance your team work, project management and cross-cultural communication skills

Cultural excursions

Create a documentary enhancing environmental awareness in young Malaysians

The summer exchange program to the Universiti of Teknologi Malaysia was one of the best experiences

of my life. The culture, food, people, education, new friends, the beautiful country, clothing, shopping,

travel, everything was just amazing!

Rakib, UTS BUiLDer, 2014

Program Details

This course is designed to expose participants to the various aspects of water quality management for

river catchments, reservoirs and lakes. It will emphasise key issues in monitoring and assessment of

water quality and the impact of water pollution on the environment. The participants will find a wide

range of material covered and its quantitative nature through project works will be of benefit to them. At

the end of the course, participants should be able to apply knowledge through proper sampling and

monitoring methods of river water quality. Participants will also be able to work in a team to plan

mitigating and control measures for water pollution.

At the end of this summer school, participants will create a visual report eg: a documentary, aiming to

create/enhance environmental awareness targeting young Malaysians.

Participants should bring with them a laptop, long pants, waterproof camera.

Lecture Topics

Water management issues in Malaysia and S.E. Asia

Environmental water related issues

Institutional and legislative framework

Water Pollution Sources—Point vs Non-Point

River rehabilition

Sustainable water management

Water demand management

Water quality monitoring

Laboratory analysis

Field Trips

Kota Iskandar and Nusajaya

Melana River, Skudai River, Tukang Batu River

Water and wastewater treatment plant

Johor: Tanjung PIai and Kukup

Kuala Lumpur & Selangor: Putrajaya Wetland Park

Lake Cruise & SMART Tunnel

Malacca Cultural Heritage

Pahang: Tioman Island

Program Dates

Monday 18 January—Friday 5 February 2016

Program Cost

USD $1,000

Accommodation

Students will stay at the Scholars Inn on UTM Johor Bahru main campus. Each apartment has accommo-

dates three people.

Travel Grants

Applications will be on a competitive basis and ranked on the merit of the application statement. Grants

of up to $1,000 will be available.

OS-HELP Loan

Extra financial support can be gained by applying for an OS-Help loan if applicable. This program must be

for academic credit.

Included in Program Cost

Tuition and study material

Airport pick up

Two-weeks accommodation

Field visits

Local transport

Travel and medical insurance through UTS Travel Insurance Policy

Not Included in Program Cost

International airfares from Sydney to Johor

Visa application costs

Daily meals and drinks

Personal expenses and spending money

Who can apply

This fantastic trip is open to students:

A keen interest in Malaysian culture and a background in either engineering or science

A minimum GPA requirement for acceptance is 1.50.

An easy going, flexible and independent character with a willingness to take initiative to learn.

Willingness to work hard and adapt to different surroundings and work environments

Strong team working skills

Requirements

If you are selected you must:

Attend a pre departure session

Represent UTS with distinction at all times during the

program

Submit at least two blog posts during the program to UTS to be used on the UTS:BUiLD Abroad Blog

Submit a reflection piece to BUiLD on your return

Complete a feedback survey on your return

Academic Credit

Students successfully completing this short term program may be eligible for academic credit towards

their UTS course; 6CP electives only.

To receive academic credit, you must submit a concurrent study form to your Faculty Student Centre

and have it approved before being participating in this program.

Next steps

Applications close on Sunday 30 September 2015 at Midnight.

For more information please contact:

Danielle Kowaliw

Partnerships and Development Officer, UTS: BUiLD

T: 9514 8076 E: Danielle.Kowaliw@uts.edu.au W: www.build.uts.edu.au