From aliens to auteurs: 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
Four people sit around a table in a bright, modern study space with large windows overlooking lush greenery. They are engaged in discussion, using a laptop and notebooks. Other tables and chairs are visible in the background.
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, the drone’s-eye view to the director’s chair, 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.

CIN206H5: Auteurs (online) – Study cinema through the lens of one director, tracing their artistic evolution, stylistic influences and personal obsessions that shape the stories they bring to the big screen.

An aerial view of the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, surrounded by lush greenery, with the Mississauga skyline in the background. The modern academic buildings, parking lots, and nearby pond are visible under a clear summer sky.
A drone captures an aerial view of the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

GGR440H5: Drone Remote Sensing (in person) – With drones transforming industries, explore how they collect data, process aerial imagery and operate within regulatory guidelines.

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.

A high-resolution aerial image of a crater on Mars, displaying rugged, steep ridges with dark blue and orange hues. The terrain transitions from deep shadows inside the crater to a sunlit, rocky Martian surface.
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.

SAH200H5: Being Human in South Asia (online) – Immerse yourself in the flavours, rhythms and poetry of South Asia to examine how history, identity and culture shape how we see the world and ourselves.

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.

: A wooden shelving unit displays a collection of retro video games in their original boxes, including Atari, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and Sega Genesis titles. A vintage Commodore monitor sits on the lower shelf. On the right side, a person’s hand is seen placing a boxed Nintendo 64 game on the shelf.
The Syd Bolton video game collect at the UTM Library. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

ENG263H5: Play and Games (in person) – From the court to the console, examine why we play games, the stories they tell and how to design games that captivate and challenge players. Side quests optional.

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

EDS345H5: Design Thinking Incubator: From Problem to Prototype (online) – Got a big idea? Learn how to solve real-world problems, prototype solutions and bring your ideas to life using design thinking strategies.

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

 

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