From aliens to Austen: 10 UTM courses that will level up your summer

UTM offers more than 300 summer courses—both online and in-person—to help you stay ahead
Adina Bresge
University News
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Students collaborate in the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre at U of T Mississauga.
Photo by Moussa Faddoul

Don’t let summer pass you by. Turn long days into learning opportunities with courses that spark your curiosity and move you closer to your goals.

Whether you’re looking to fast-track your degree, study something new or balance your schedule, UTM offers more than 300 summer courses—both online and in-person—to help you stay ahead.

With flexible learning options, fast-paced classes and campus at its greenest, dive into courses that take you from the forensic lab to the final frontier, from the science of love to the strategy of war—and everywhere in between.

Here are 10 courses to check out this summer:

FSC100H5: The Real CSI (in person) – Forget what TV detectives taught you. Separate forensic fact from fiction by dissecting the science of investigations and pop culture’s influence on the justice system.

ENG323H5: Austen and Her Contemporaries (in person) – Explore the world of Austen alongside her literary peers—Radcliffe, Wollstonecraft, Wordsworth and more—to see how novels shaped and reflected the politics and passions of their time.

PSY327H5: Psychology of Intimate Relationships (in person) – Swipe right on relationship science. From attraction to commitment, learn what psychology says about how we fall in—and out—of love.

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A fresh Martian crater shows possible signs of seasonal water activity, which could be a clue in the search for extraterrestrial life. (Photo by NASA via Unsplash)

AST252H5: Life in the Universe (online) – Are we alone? Journey through the cosmos to uncover the science behind the search for extraterrestrial life, from ancient Martian lakes to faraway exoplanets.

CHI313H5: The Wisdom of Life in Traditional Chinese Culture (in person) – Explore how traditional Chinese philosophy has wrestled with big questions about purpose, meaning and how to live well—and how those teachings resonate in the present day.

HSC404H5: Visualizing the Past (in person) – Dig into the art and science of bringing the ancient past to life through photography, illustration and digital renderings.

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The Syd Bolton video game collect at the UTM Library. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

WRI380H5: Podcasting (in person) – Learn to script, record and publish your own podcast while exploring the rise of audio storytelling in the digital age. No studio experience needed—just a good pair of headphones and something to say.

POL312H5: Managing Military Conflict (in person) – Analyze the dynamics of conflict, co-operation and compromise that dictate how wars start, escalate and (hopefully) end.

CCT111H5: Critical Coding (online) – From AI to app design, this course helps you decode the digital world—and build what comes next.

MGM102H5: Management in a Changing Environment (in person) – Study how Canadian businesses adapt to economic, social and technological shifts—and learn what it takes to lead in a time of change.

To explore more summer courses and register today, visit uoft.me/utm-summer.

 

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