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Week - 1 |
Introduction and Ice-breaking Activities: Introduction to the course, management of expectations, and ice-breaking activities. |
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Week - 2 |
Importance and Necessity of Basic Sciences: Discussions on the nature of science and the transformative power of basic sciences on technology and society. |
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Week - 3 |
Information Management and Academic Databases: Strategies for accessing scientific information, effective use of academic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.), and reference management. |
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Week - 4 |
Effective Communication Methods: Verbal and written communication, active listening, and self-expression techniques in academic and professional life. |
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Week - 5 |
Group Work and Leadership: Practical activities on building team dynamics, collaborative problem-solving, and leadership roles. |
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Week - 6 |
Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and ethical use of technology in academic studies. |
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Week - 7 |
Career Development and Future Projection: CV preparation, interview techniques, and modern career paths for basic scientists. |
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Week - 8 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Transforming scientific data into value-added products, the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and innovative thinking exercises. |
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Week - 9 |
Social Responsibility and Ethics: Awareness of social issues, ethical responsibilities of scientists, and developing social project ideas. |
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Week - 10 |
Genius Hour – Planning and Selection: Students identifying their areas of interest, formulating research questions, and the mentoring process. |
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Week - 11 |
Museum Visit Activity: Visiting science, art, or history museums and analyzing the experience through an interdisciplinary perspective. |
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Week - 12 |
Scientific Book Evaluation: Analysis and critical discussion of a selected scientific or popular science book. |
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Week - 13 |
Scientific Film Evaluation: Evaluation of a science-themed film in terms of cinematography and scientific accuracy. |
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Week - 14 |
Genius Hour Presentations: Presentation of year-long projects, sharing achievements, and overall evaluation of the course. |