The following outlines the academic structure of the DEEP Summer Academy 2008:

Academic Program

• Each DEEP course will include lectures, design projects, and laboratory experiments
  
• The courses do not have mandatory homework assignments or tests. However, optional assignments and readings might be included
  
• All of the courses are held at the downtown campus (St. George Campus) of the University of Toronto in the research and teaching facilities of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
  
• Each course can accept 20 to 25 students
  
• The courses are for enrichment purposes; they are non-credit. However, participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the course
  
• Our courses:
  
  • Courses are 1 week long
    
  • You take 1 course per week
    
  • Class times are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a 1 hour lunch break
    
  • 4 weeks of course offerings:
    
    • Week 1: July 7 - 11, 2008
    • Week 2: July 14 - 18, 2008
      
    • Week 3: July 21 - 25, 2008
      
    • Design Week: July 28 - August 1, 2008
      
  • DEEP courses are grouped into themed topic streams: a group of related courses that complement each other
    
  • Participants can register for individual courses or a themed topic stream
    
  • To be eligible for participation in one of the capstone design courses during "DEEP Design Week", students must have taken at least one course in Week 1, 2 or 3
    
    

After Class Clubs Program

The DEEP Summer Academy also offers an after-class clubs program. The program will allow participants to investigate extra-curricular interests, beyond the DEEP academic curricula, with their peers, current University of Toronto students and other members of the university community.

This program will be open to both residence and commuter students and is a great way to meet individuals from outside your DEEP classes and explore the university environment.

DEEP students will have the opportunity to give input on the after class clubs program prior to the beginning of DEEP, so that the most exciting and relevant programming is offered for our participants.

The program may include options like:

• Journalism: create publications for fellow DEEP classmates and alumni
  
• Salsa: learn to dance this fun & fast-paced Latin dance
• Art: learn and practice technical, architectural and still-life sketching and watercolours at various locations of the campus
  
• Music: share your musical talents by composing and performing music for the DEEP Program final celebration
  
• Chess: a week-long chess tournament for chess fanatics to share tips and tricks with fellow enthusiasts
  
• Photography: take workshops to learn photography techniques
  
• Take an in-depth look at the most fascinating research projects in our faculty
  
• Science and Society: discuss issues in the news regarding engineering, ethics and society
  
• Intramural Sports: participate in athletic tournaments including rugby, soccer and ultimate Frisbee
  
• Hip Hop: explore the hip hop movement through music & dance
  

Students will sign up for an after-class clubs option upon arrival at DEEP. This exciting addition to the DEEP Summer Academy will provide all DEEP participants with further opportunity to explore personal interests and interact with like-minded students from across the country!

Residence Option

Click here for information on the residence option.