We are delighted to invite you to participate in the Summer Scholars programme here at Dublin City University.Making choices for third level can be a hugely difficult task and this programme is designed to give you a preview ofpotential college courses. As well as trying out some new subjects this programme will also give you an opportunityto experience college life on a university campus. You will get to meet other students and also have use of the greatfacilities on offer here at Dublin City University. It promises to be a great two weeks so hopefully we will see youhere on campus in June.

Dr. Colm O’ReillyDirector of CTY Ireland

Dublin City University is Ireland’s youngest university. Just 30 years old in November 2010, it currently has astudent population of over 17,000, including 3,500 postgraduate students, of which more than 750 are researchpostgraduate students. Moreover, DCU is global in its focus and has a very international campus profile with closeto 2,000 students from 115 countries outside Ireland.

DCU is an innovative and dynamic institution. Radical in its strategyfrom the outset, it has always been particularly responsive to theneeds of business and industry, both in itsprogrammes of study and its research. It is characterised today by afocus on innovation and entrepreneurship, an ability to move quicklyand effect change. DCU is home to world class research centres thatfocus on translating their outputs into societal and economicbenefits. DCU has the highest research income per faculty memberof any Irish university and is committed to continuing its vigorouscontribution to the development of Ireland as a globalised knowledgesociety.

In 2010, in collaboration with the Irish Centre for Talented Youth(CTYI), DCU launched Summer Scholars. CTYI has a long recordof stimulating and exciting talented students. We share the sameeducational philosophy and the same commitment to nurturing andchallenging young people and assisting them to fulfil their intellectu-al potential. DCU Summer Scholars is a chance for you to gain aninsight into college life and try some of the great courses that DCUhas on offer.

Professor Brian Mac CraithPresident, Dublin City University

“CTYI: Nurturing Talent,Maximising Potential”

SummerScholars

2018

Course Dates - Monday 25th June - Friday 6th July 2018

Friday, 26th January 2018

Friday, 23rd March 2018

Friday, 6th April 2018

This course is open to allsecond level students, exceptthose who will sit their LeavingCertificate in June 2018. Allstudents attending should beborn after 1st June 2000.Please note applicants MUSThave sufficient Englishproficiency.

Classes typically have aninstructor and a teachingassistant (TA). We choose ourstaff on the basis of mastery ofthe subject, enthusiasm andgood communication skills. Acertificate of completion will begiven to each student after theend of each course.

All students who meet the agecriteria may apply to theSummer Scholars Programme.We may however, receive moreapplicants to the programmesthan there is space available.Students are assigned tocourses on a first come, firstserved basis although we doencourage students to apply asearly as possible as this givesour office more processing time.Students should think verycarefully about their coursechoices, listing only thosecourses which they will acceptif they do not receive their firstchoice.

Course assignment packs willbe posted as soon as possibleafter 6th April to students whohave been allocated places.Students who have not beenoffered places may choose tohave their deposit returned orapply for any places which havenot been taken up.Students who withdraw aftercourse allocations have beenmade will not be entitled to arefund unless the request isaccompanied by a medicalcertificate stating why thestudent can’t attend. Pleasenote that refund requestsmust be made in writing.

DCU reserves the right tocancel or alter any course if,due to unforeseencircumstances the course

The course are college style & similar to thoseon offer at university undergraduate level.Students take one subject which they studyintensively for approximately 65 hours over 2weeks. Class sizes are small with between15-20 students. Overall student to staff ratiois approximately 5 to 1.

cannot be run economically or efficiently. Enrolment is limited inmany of the courses.

Applications paid in full and received before Friday, 26thJanuary will receive a €50 reduction in fees.Please note that early applications are not guaranteed their firstchoice (course).

Please do not assume that because you have participatedpreviously, you will receive your first choice. It is very importantfor you to list alternatives.

how law is written down, in legislation, theConstitution, and in books. We will look at allthe main areas that students might encounter(like criminal law, tort, and constitutional law)as well as some of the lesser known areas ofstudy, like media law and sports law.Throughout the course there will be a particu-lar focus on the Constitution and the effectthe European Convention on Human Rightshas on Irish law. The last part of the storyshows you how to ‘do’ law. We will developsome of the most crucial skills that any goodlawyer needs: opinion writing, case analysisand, of course, your skills of persuasion,which will be honed in the class discussionsthat form an integral part of the course.

Do you want to be a doctor in the future? Ifso, why not try this innovative taster course inmedicine, which contains both theoretical andpractical elements. Students will learn abouthealth and illness with a focus on anatomy,the causes, prevention and possible curesand treatments of various diseases. Thecourse will focus on problem based learningwhere these health practitioners of the futurewill be taught the basics of medicine usingcase studies, evidence from expert speakersand advice from the instructor. Students willlearn more about patient care and will alsocarry out microscope work in the lab to identi-fy some common bacteria and viruses thatcause infection. Debates and discussions ontopics such as the value of alternative thera-pies, should blood and organ donation becompulsory, and is biotechnology the wayforward for medical treatments, will be carriedout by the students.

For everyone who’s ever even contemplatedwriting a novel, the following questions areprobably all-too-familiar: Is it really thatimportant to have an outline? Should youalways know how your novel is going to end?How do you write about the same charactersfor so long without getting fed up of them?What’s ‘dramatic tension’ and ‘conflict’ allabout? What’s the difference between writingfor children and writing for adults? How doyou decide what genre to write in? Is it neces-sary to do research before writing? Has everyidea really been done before or are there stillnew concepts out there? This course willanswer these questions and guide studentstowards finding a method of outlining thatbest suits them and identifying themes andsituations they will most enjoy writing about.Students will have the chance to work onindividual projects as well as collaborating onthe first draft of a novel-length project, ena-bling them to see how things change and de-velop from the initial seed of an idea to whatends up on paper. If you’ve ever had writer’sblock, if you want to improve your skills, or ifyou want to impress people by talking about

This course is an introduction to computergame design and programming. Program-ming will be done with the popular and userfriendly Game Maker program. By investigat-ing the history of computer gaming, andthrough modelling of retro games, each stu-dent will build up their knowledge of goodgame design. Exercises on the programmingof different types of games (puzzle, platform)coupled with tutorials on coordinate geome-try, animation, logic and good programmingtechnique will equip students with all thetools needed to complete an individual gamedesign project. The course will also take alook at the consistently growing computergaming industry. With advancing technolo-gies like motion detection, new applicationssuch as health and fitness, and a huge on-line target market, the gaming culture ischanging. These changes and their positiveand negative social implications will beanalysed during the course.

In reality, without engineers, the world wouldfall down around our ears. Yet, most of theirwork goes largely unnoticed. If we examinethe world around us, practically everythingmanmade that we can see, an engineer hasbeen involved in it. This course introducesthe basics of the various fields of engineer-ing. The class will work on developing theproblem solving and communication skillsthat are essential for a career in Engineering.We are faced with basic needs in everydaylife. It is these needs and providing for themthat fuels the problems for which engineersmust provide solutions in the most efficient,socially aware, aesthetic and cost effectivemanner. Civil Engineering: buildings androads, Mechanical Engineering: machineryand manufacturing, Electronic Engineering:circuits and robotics, Computer Engineering:programming and hardware. As the Engi-neering umbrella covers so many areas, thisshould prove to be a demanding, interesting,challenging and extremely enjoyable course.

How many of us know how the law actuallyworks? It’s around us every day, but formany it remains a mystery. Crime sceneshows and courtroom dramas give a glimpseof its inner workings, but even they oftendon’t tell you the full story. This course hasthat full story. First, it’s about how law is ap-plied in practice today. At the end of twoweeks, you will be able to debunk many ofthe common myths surrounding the law. Isan accused person always innocent untilproven guilty? Is DNA evidence as conclu-sive as it seems? How do judges and juriesreally come to their conclusions? With thisnew understanding of how law is in reality,the class will embark on a course longproject to design reforms of the law. Next is

that novel you co-wrote – this is thecourse for you!

Sport and exercise scientists use researchand analysis to give specialist advice toimprove individual or team athleticperformance. They also design andadminister appropriate methods ofassessment, and create exercise or train-ing programmes aimed at improving eitherhealth or sporting performance. As a sportscientist, you must be well versed in tech-nical, physiological and psychological as-pects of your field in order to coverterritory as diverse as exercise testing,psychological preparation for competition,movement analysis, dietary considera-tions and strength training. In the Sportsscience course you'll learn more aboutkey science subjects that form the back-bone of this degree: chemistry,physics, anatomy, physiology, psychologyand sociology. As you progress, you'lllearn how these subjects are applied tothe study of sport, exercise and health,and what role like nutrition andgenetics play, as well.

This course will look at various aspectsregarding the cause, treatment and pre-vention of diseases in animals. The physi-ology, dietary requirements and thehabitat of both household pets and farmanimals will be studied. There is an em-phasis throughout the programme onproblem-based learning and the use ofcase studies to give an insight into thecorrect procedures to use when treatinganimals. Students will learn the appropri-ate procedures to approach, handle andrestrain animals in theory and also how tomanage livestock in a farm environment.They will acquire a fundamental knowl-edge of how poor husbandry may contrib-ute to disease. The class will beintroduced to clinical cases and the cor-rect methods in diagnosis and treatmentof various animals. The characteristicsand methods of anaesthetics, sutures,and treatment of all types of wounds willbe described. Students will visit the zoo-logical gardens in Dublin to see first handthe physiology of exotic animals and willlearn more about some of the most excit-ing species on the plant including, tigers,snakes and crocodiles. This is a theorybased course and suitable for studentswishing to pursue a career in the sciencesor veterinary medicine.

Students sign in at their classroom each morning, and sign out at the SiteOffice when they leave class at 3pm or 5pm. There will be a designatedperson with whom students should sign out.

Once signed in, students must not leave the campus at any time exceptwith the expressed permission of the Director or senior staff memberauthorised for this purpose. Failure to comply with this regulation willresult in immediate dismissal from the programme. Students off campusand unsupervised by a CTYI staff member are not covered by DCUinsurance policy. We therefore accept no liability for them.

Sign In & Sign Out

Students may bring a packed lunch. Students will have access to the Sparshop on campus to buy sandwiches etc. or buy the set lunch provided byCTYI.

Lunch

Services provided on campus will normally be limited to first aid.Students may be referred by CTYI to other health care facilities e.g.private clinics, a GP or hospital for conditions requiring additionaldiagnosis and care. Parents will be notified immediately in the event of amore serious illness or injury or if it is felt that the student should see ahealthcare professional. All students are required to submit a Medicalform which will be held by CTYI. This will be referred to should medicalintervention be required. Families are responsible for the costs ofprescriptions and transport costs to and from medical centres or anyhealth care beyond that provided free of charge on campus. Please notethat all costs must be paid for immediately. In the event that a studentneeds to see a health- care professional, parents should take them, wherepossible. If not, CTYI can make the necessary arrangements.

Medical Services

A varied programme of sport and recreation has been arranged in conjunction with the academicprogramme. During the time they are not in class, students are supervised by their Teaching Assistants(TAs), and their time is highly structured. Each class has adedicated Teaching Assistant. The TAs are usuallyuniversity students, who are studying a similar discipline atuniversity themselves. They are responsible for helpingstudents in class as well as for leisure and sports activitiesand out of class supervision. In general, they help studentsadjust to life on the programme. They encourage a friendlyand supportive atmosphere among the students and ensurethat they observe the rules of the programme.

The recreational activities are supervised by the TAs, withstudents choosing from a wide range of options, whichcould include team and individual sports, board games,discussion groups, drama, reading etc.

Teaching Assistants

9.00am Class (15 min break midway)

12.00pm Lunch

1.00pm Class

3.00pm Recreational Activities

5.00pm Students Sign Out

Students have access to thefollowing facilities available oncampus: bank, inter-faithchaplaincy centre, restaurant andshops.

There are excellent computerfacilities for those courses thatrequire computers. We do notallow students to bring theirlaptops or tablets to SummerScholars as computer facilitiesand internet access are availableat specific times during class.

Students must not leave campusat any time except with theexpress permission of theDirector or a senior staff memberauthorised for this purpose.Failure to comply with thisregulation will result inimmediate dismissal from the

Students attending Scholars arecovered by DCU’s public liabilityinsurance policy while in the care ofCTYI. This cover does not extend tostudents who leave campus withoutpermission or without a staffmember. Previous students may notvisit current students during theprogramme. Students found oncampus in the company of previousstudents may be dismissed from theprogramme.If a student is dismissed from theprogramme they are no longer theresponsibility of CTYI once his orher parent/guardian (or personnominated by parent/guardian) hasbeen notified of the impendingdismissal and given reasonable timeto arrange to receive the student. Itis the responsibility of theparent/guardian to ensure thathe/she or their nominated substituteis contactable and available toreceive the student in the event ofdismissal.

programme. Students off campusand unsupervised by a programmestaff member are not covered bythe college insurance policy, andDublin City University and CTYIaccept no liability for them.

As this is a commuter programme,there will be no weekend activitiesfor Summer Scholars students.Between 3.00pm and 5.00pmstudents attend recreationalactivities. The activities aresupervised with students choosingfrom a wide range of options,which could include team andindividual sports, board games,discussion groups, drama, readingetc. There will be a disco on thelast Thursday of the programme,following the closing ceremony.

There are approximately 150 placesavailable.

You will receive notification ofacceptance after the applicationdeadline (6th April 2018).

Refunds are not given to studentswho withdraw unless in veryexceptional circumstances. Requestsfor refunds must be given in writingto the programme Director and aregiven solely at his discretion. (Pleasesee our Refund Policy at the back ofthis brochure).

All students who complete aSummer Scholars course receive acertificate.

Students may avail of safe-keepingfacilities in the CTYI office duringlunch and afternoon activities.

We suggest that parents give theirchild their normal amount of pocketmoney that they would have athome. The only items that studentsmay wish to buy would be softdrinks/sweets. There are 3 ATMs onthe DCU campus.

Students normally wearcasual clothing for classesand activities, and perhapsdress up a little more for theclosing ceremony and disco.

Please label all clothing withstudent’s identificationdetails. CTYI suggest thatstudents bring clothing whichcan be layered and also aheavy sweater and raincoatare recommended in case ofrain.

Please note, if students arewearing inappropriateclothing, they will be asked tochange.

CTYI 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 forthe safety and well-being of all students, hence, we ask both parents and students to co-operate fullywith the programme.

Students may be immediately dismissed from the course for any of the following reasons:**. Bullying. Possession or use of alcohol, drugs or a substance controlled by law. Being off campus without specific authorisation. Being in restricted areas of the campus unaccompanied by a CTYI staff member. Being in the residential area of the campus. Violating or putting at risk the safety and well-being of any person

Students maybe subject to dismissal from the course for any of the following reasons (on a case bycase basis):**

. Punctuality (applicable to all aspects of the course)

. Stealing

. Vandalism

. Bullying

. Possession or use of tobacco or e-cigarettes

. Not attending satisfactorily to their academic work

. Abusive language in verbal or written form to students or staff member

. Inappropriate behaviour on or off campus

. Using computing facilities for purposes other than assigned course work

**For other reasons which in the opinion of the director are of a sufficiently serious natureto warrant dismissal

▪ Students may not contact a staff member on any social network unless the account is a registered CTYI one▪ Students may not take a picture or video of a staff member or student without their express permission▪ Students should not interact with those who are not part of the programme during their time

on campus▪ Students should not use mobile phones or music players at unauthorised times, i.e. during class/activities▪ Details on CTYI Data Protection and Equality policies can be found on our website

www.dcu.ie/CTYI

Students who violate programme rules are subject to the disciplinary actions. No refunds will be madeto students dismissed from the programme. Students and their families will be billed for any damagethey cause.

Early Application Deadline: Friday, 26th January 2018

Financial Aid Application Deadline: Friday, 23rd March 2018

Normal Application Deadline: Friday, 6th April 2018

Balance of Fees Deadline: Friday, 11th May 2018

Applications will not be processed unless full information is provided.An incomplete application slows down the application process andcauses unnecessary confusion and delay. Please review yourapplication carefully before posting it. The following items cause delayin the application process:

Both the student’s signature and aparent/guardian’s signature are required on the application form.

The application fee (which includes the €100registration fee) is required as part of the application.

Incomplete application forms will bereturned.

Financial Assistance Students who wish to apply for financialassistance should request an application form from CTYI. Please note,applications from students wishing to apply for financial aid mustinclude €100 registration fee. When applying for financial aid we canonly accept payment by debit or credit card. The deadline is Friday,23rd March 2018.

If you wish to receive a receipt for payment of fees, Receipts are only prepared once full

fees are received.

All fees include a €100 registration fee, which is.

A late payment fee is applicable on all accounts not paidin full by Friday, 11th May 2018.

Students will not be permitted to attend the SummerProgramme until all fees have been paid.

All are liable for a €10 fee to cover handling costs.

Please note, your child’s application will be suspendeduntil the payment has been processed.

Applications paid in full and received beforeFriday, 26th January will receive a €50reduction in fees.

Please note that early applications are not guaranteedtheir first course choice.

All communication relating to course allocations iscommunicated by post.Please do not call the office, as we cannot share thisinformation by any other means.

Fees are non-transferable.

No refunds will be made to studentsdismissed from the programme.

Students and their families are liable for anydamage they cause to university property.

CTYI reserves the right to cancel or alter any course,if due to unforeseen circumstances the course cannotbe run economically or efficiently.

Written requests for a refund of Application Feesreceived up to and including 6th April will beconsidered. After this date there will be no refund ofApplication Fees.

Written requests for a refund of Balance of Feesreceived up to and including 11th May will beconsidered.

Application Fees will not be refunded after 6th Apriland the €100. Registration Fee is non-refundable.

Summer Scholars Programme

Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland

Dublin City University,

Dublin 9,

Tel. +353 1 7007051

Email:ctyi@dcu.ie

www.dcu.ie/ctyi