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SAYT2000 Scientific Insights Forum

The main theme of the programme will be Scientific Research. The training will include the fundamental principles of scientific research, which will be introduced through a series of lectures. Participants will then join one of the seven scientific projects and gain hands-on experience in performing scientific research. At the end of the programme participants will complete their training by reporting their findings both orally and in form of a poster in a mini-symposium.

 

Organising units:   Centre for Promoting Science Education, CUHK
Category:   Category I – University Credit-Bearing
Learning outcomes:   Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
  1. plan and conduct scientific investigations individually and collaboratively with appropriate instruments and methods;
  2. make careful observations, ask relevant questions, identify problems, formulate hypotheses for investigations and recognise the importance of evidence in supporting, modifying or refuting proposed scientific hypotheses;
  3. develop the ability to think scientifically and acquire an analytical mind to critically evaluate science-related data; and
  4. acquire and apply practical skills and methodologies necessary for conducting scientific research which are required for university studies in different disciplines.
Learning Activities:
  1. Lectures
  2. Exercise and assignment
  3. Discussion of case
  4. Projects
  5. Other demos
Medium of Instruction:   English
Assessment:  
  1. Essay test or exam
  2. Presentation
  3. Others
Recognition:   No. of University unit(s) awarded: 2
Expected applicants:   Students who are S3 or above
Organising period:   March to June 2011
Application method:   Submit application to Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
Others:   Participant satisfying attendance requirement and awarded grade B or above will be eligible to apply for exemption of 2 elective course units upon admitted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Science Academy for Young Talent,
Faculty of Science
Room G30, Science Centre North Block
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.

Tel: (852) 3943 5230 / 3943 5220 / 3943 1387
Fax: (852) 2603 7693
Email: sayt@cuhk.edu.hk