A Service Based Learning Programme in Ocean and Coastal Engineering, Urban Water System Design And Hydraulics Courses
The event named
"ATE RIVER KOME" had received impulsive support from Department of Irrigation and Drainage Perak, Manjung Municipal Council, SK Sri Bayu students, teachers and volunteers from around of Malaysia.
"ATE RIVER KOME" was originated from a
Service Based Learning Program for undergraduate students of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS to solve stream pollution problems faced by the community in Manjung, Perak. The team consists of students from Ocean & Coastal Engineering, Urban Water System Design and Hydraulics courses.
Students were performed background research on the pollution problems prior to their meetings with the community partners. Solution designs are then developed based on the collected data and discussions with them.
On the final meeting of this program, a mini celebration event was conducted in appreciating the commitment given by the students and community partners. The ideas and solution demonstration from the students were then publicly presented in the event.
Through this program, students grown their potential in problem-solving skills, skills in making decision as well as creativity in meeting the community partner's needs.
