Summer Scholars Brochure

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SummerAcademicProgramme

Sunday13thFriday25thJune2010


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The courses are college courses similar to those on offer at first year undergraduate programmes

at Dublin City University. There are 8 modules to choose from with each module containing three

subjects. Modules on offer in 2009 include Law and Government, Engineering and Computing,

Biological and Chemical Science, Physics, Astronomy and Maths, Business, Education and

Training, Health and Sports Science and Communications. Text books and handouts where

required will be prescribed on arrival.

Students study four subjects for the duration of the course. This consists of one module

containing three subjects and students then take a fourth subject from one of the other modules.

Class sizes are small with about 15-18 students. Overall student to staff ratio is approximately 5

to 1. Classes typically have an instructor, a teaching assistant and a residential assistant. DCUstaff are chosen on the basis of mastery of the subject, enthusiasm and good communication

skills. Homework will be assigned and this will take about two hours per day to complete in a

supervised study session. A certificate of completion will be posted to each student after the end

of the course.

All students who meet the eligibility criteria (see next section) may apply to the Summer Scholars

Programme, However, we may receive more applicants to the programmes than there is space

available. Students are assigned to courses on a first-come, first-served basis although we do

encourage students to apply as early as possible as this gives our office more processing time.

Application deadlines are:

Friday, 11th December 2009* early application deadline

Friday, 29th January 2010* official deadline

Friday, 26th March 2010* late application deadline

* Applicants who have submitted their applications before the December deadline will go into a

draw for one of four iPod Nanos.

Students should think very carefully about their alternative choices, listing only those courses

which they will accept if they do not receive their first choice.

A receipt of your application will be sent to you by email. This does not guarantee a place.

Students who have sent in applications before 29th Jan 2010 will receive confirmation of whether

they have a place in the first two weeks in February. Students who apply after this deadline

will be informed on a case by case basis. Course assignment packs will be posted as soon as

possible after each of the closing dates to students who have been allocated places. Students

who have not been offered places may choose to have their deposit returned or to apply for any

places which have not been taken up. Students who choose to withdraw before Jan 29th will

forfeit their 100 euro deposit. Students who withdraw after course allocations have been made

will not be entitled to a refund unless the request is accompanied by a medical certificate stating

why the student cant attend.

Please note that refund requests must be made in writing. DCU reserves the right to cancel or alter

any course if, due to unforeseen circumstances the course cannot be run economically or efficiently.


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Students are in class for five hours per day, Monday-

Friday. Generally they attend classes from 9.30am to

3.30pm, with a short break at 10.45am and 45 minutes

for lunch. Between 3.30pm and 7.00pm students

attend recreational activities and have dinner.

The activities are supervised by the RAs with

students choosing from a wide range of options,

which could include team and individual sports,

board games, discussion groups, drama, reading

etc. In the evening, students return to their

classrooms for a two hour study period after

which they have social time and meet informally

with their RAs. Lights out - 11.00pm.

No classes are held at weekends and study periods are on Monday - Friday evenings only. There

is a full schedule of events at the weekend that may include sports, shopping, sightseeing and

the like. Weekend activities may also include special events such as discos, movies, a students

Talent Show and quizzes. The weekend schedule allows time for doing laundry, writing letters,

relaxing, socialising and attending religious services if so desired. All weekend activities are

supervised by the Residential Assistants.

Services provided on campus will normally be limited to routine screening and first aid. Students

may be referred by DCU SUMMER SCHOLARS to other health care facilities e.g. private clinics,

general medical practitioners or hospitals for conditions requiring additional diagnosis and care.

Parents will be notified immediately in the event of a more serious illness or injury.

Senior DCU SUMMER SCHOLARS staff may administer medicines when necessary in

accordance with parents wishes as detailed on the medical form.

Families are responsible for the costs of prescriptions and transport costs to and from

medical centres and any health care beyond that provided free of charge on campus.

Please note that these costs must be paid for immediately. You may be required to

supply a credit card number that will allow DCU SUMMER SCHOLARS to charge you for

these expenses.

Please note students will be sent home in the event of their illness becoming prolonged or

serious. Where possible we will ask parents to take their child to hospital or doctor.

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

8.45 9.30

9.30 - 10.45

11.00-12.15

12.15-1.00

12.00 - 1.00

1.00 2:15

2.15-3.30

3.30 - 5.30

5.30 - 6.00

6.00 - 7.00

7.00 - 9.00

9.00 10.30

10.30 11.30

11.00

Breakfast

Subject 1

Subject 2

Lunch

Classes

Subject 3

Subject 4

Activities

RA Meetings

Dinner

Study

Dorm Time

Students in rooms

Lights Out


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1. Introduction to Politics

2. Introduction to Law

3. International Relations

1. News Production

2. Radio and Video Production

3. Media and Society.

1. Business Game

2. Financial Management

3. Marketing

1. Educational Psychology

2. Teaching and Learning methodologies

3. Presentation and Communication Skills

1. Anatomy and Physiology

2. Sports Science

3. Intro to Sports Coaching

1. Mechanical Engineering

2. Electronic Engineering

3. Introduction to Computer Programming.

1. Biomedical Diagnostics

2. Genetics

3. Bioorganic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. Physics lab

2. Introduction to astronomy

3. Number Theory

Airport/Train Station Shuttle Service will be available on arrival and departure days to students

only (not to family members) from Dublin airport, Busaras Bus Station and train stations. Details

will be provided in the acceptance pack.

All students attending must arrive on the Arrival Day (Sunday 13th June) and leave campus by

noon on the final Friday (25th June).

Refunds are only provided where

courses do not take place where DCU SUMMER SCHOLARS cannot offer a residential place where courses are full.Refunds are not given if the student withdraws from the programme having been offered a place

in one of their course choices.


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DCU SUMMER SCHOLARS demands the same standards of behaviour which one would

normally find in a caring well-organised home. Cleanliness, honesty, co-operation and respect

will be expected from all students.

Rules concerning student conduct will be explained at the beginning of the session. Our rules are

for the safety and well-being of all students and we ask both parents and students to co-operate

fully with the programme. Students may be dismissed from the course for any of the following reasons:

stealing vandalism unruly or abusive behaviour bullying possession or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any substance controlled by law not attending satisfactorily to their academic work being off campus without specific authorisation being in restricted areas of the campus unaccompanied by a DCU SUMMER SCHOLARS

staff member

violating or putting at risk the safety and well-being of any person being absent from their rooms or campus residences after lights out using mobile phones at unauthorised times i.e. during class/activities. or for other reasons which in the opinion of the Director are of a sufficiently serious nature to

warrant dismissal.

No refunds will be made to students dismissed from the programme. Students and their families

will be billed for any damage they cause.

No evaluation for the course will be given to a student who has been expelled.


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