The Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying of Jigme Namgyel Engineering College organized their first Departmental Exhibition with the theme “A Heuristic to Supplement Classroom Learning “ on 18th October 2019. The event was graced by Hon’ble Lyonpo Yeshey Penjor, Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests.
Students showcased their exhibits consisting of various building models replicating monuments displaying rich architectural and cultural heritage from different parts of our country. Similarly, traditional and modern bridge models were also exhibited. The event displayed myriad of building and bridge models marking the quantum leap in the field of infrastructure development around the country.
The event was organized as a part of academic learning for students to understand about the traditional and modern structures as well as to provide insight on significance of heuristic learning apart from classroom learning. These kinds of events are known to test the innovation and creativity among students and to bring out their thoughts to reality whereby supplementing theoretical learning with real life experiences. Since, heuristic learnings are known to bring out the best from the students, the department plans to organize similar events in the future as well.