ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

PLEASE NOTE:

• Successful completion of any one of the 2-week summer courses below fulfills the Upper School graduation requirement for Computer Science & Robotics (0.5 credit).

• Successful completion of an additional 0.5 credit Computer Science & Robotics course will allow a student to enroll in a Level 2 Computer Science & Robotics course when accompanied by a teacher's recommendation. However, regardless of qualifications or prerequisites, students may not take AP Computer Science or Honors High Performance and Distributed Computing in 9th Grade.

INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A HANDS-ON APPROACH (SAUSCSR07)

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$69,577

Duration: 2 weeks; Session 1 only: June 12 - June 23 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Credit: 0.5

Grade: 9-12

Homework: Light

This course, offered only in the summer, is an introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn how Artificial Intelligence is transforming and impacting their lives and they will be exposed to exemplary use cases like self-driven cars. This class will also discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence as well as ethical considerations with this new technology. Finally, students will work on individual and team projects to get hands-on experience with Machine Learning and Intelligent Agents using Python. One such project is seeing the road using Computer Vision (which is the basis for self-driven cars).

VIDEO GAME & MICROCONTROLLER PROGRAMMING (SAUSCSR031)

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$69,577

Duration: 2 weeks; Session 1 only: June 12 - June 23 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Credit: 0.5

Grade: 9-12

Homework: Light

Video Game & Microcontroller Programming is a first course in Robotics and Computer Science that covers the fundamentals of Java/C++ programming, electronic control systems and physical computing. The course will begin with an introduction to variables, syntax, loops, conditionals, functions, objects, and classes before moving on to a brief collaborative project period in which students will complete a small video game of their own design. In the second half of the course, students will learn computer programming and electronics as they relate to the Arduino microcontroller. Students will learn to use common digital and analog sensors, such as switches, light sensors, pressure sensors, and accelerometers to collect data from the physical world and control actuators such as motors, servos, led lights, pneumatic pistons, stepper motors, speakers, and display panels. This course assumes no prior knowledge of robotics or programming.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (SAUSCSR014)

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$69,577

Duration: 2 weeks: Session 1: June 12 - June 23 and/or Session 2: June 26 - July 7 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Credit: 0.5

Grade: 9-12

Homework: Light

A first course in Mechanical Engineering. Students will learn to use CAD software to study the principles of mechanical engineering and learn to build their designs using our lab’s state of the art CNC (Computer Numeric Control) fabrication capabilities. Students will study, design, and build many common mechanisms as well as study gear design and gear ratios, pulley and sprocket systems, lift mechanisms, projectile launchers, and mechanical arms. Students will learn about transmission of power in a mechanical system including motors, servos, lever arms, springs, and pneumatic systems. Students in this class will be trained to operate and maintain all of the equipment in the lab and learn state of the art fabrication methods, including water jet cutting, aluminum TIG welding, multi axis CNC milling, 3D printing, and lathe operations.

This course assumes no prior knowledge of robotics or programming. However, this class can also be tailored for students already with experience in these fields. Students may take this course in either Session 1 or Session 2, or both sessions.

For students wishing to take this course in both Session 1 and Session 2, the second session of this course will be a continuation of the first: Students will design and build new projects extending their knowledge and skills gained from the first two weeks. For students signing up only for Session 2, the instructor will start teaching design using different methods so students from the first session will also be learning new material.

NON-CREDIT COURSES

Our non-credit summer enrichment courses allow students to prepare for a new subject in the upcoming year, review a previous subject in a relaxed environment, or try out new interests without the stresses of a busy schedule or full courseload to distract them.

Non-credit courses do not count toward graduation credit requirements. With the exception of the Internship Program, non-credit courses are not reflected on students’ transcripts.

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS & ART PORTFOLIO PREPARATION (SAUSART230) NON-CREDIT COURSE

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Duration: 2 weeks; Session 1 only: June 12 - June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Credit: None

Grade: 9-12

Homework: Light

Looking to strengthen your drawing skills? Need stunning observation drawings for your portfolio? This class is tailored to both beginners as well as art students interested in boosting their portfolios. Over two weeks, students explore a different drawing medium each day. While learning how to “see like an artist”, the course covers the fundamentals of sketching, perspective, 2D design principles, and visual communication. Since drawing from life is the best way to learn how to draw, the course also includes figure drawing sessions and outings for plein air sketching. A series of studio problems will invite the artist to push their creative boundaries and explore personal style. Advanced students will be given more complex prompts and pushed to complete more polished drawings ready for a portfolio. Please note this is a non-credit course.

PRECALCULUS / IB MATH PREPARATION (SAUSMAT14) NON-CREDIT COURSE

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Duration: 2 weeks; Session 1 only: June 12- July 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Credit: None

Grade: 11 -12

Homework: Moderate

This course is ideal for rising 11th and 12th grade students who are looking to strengthen their math skills before enrolling in Precalculus, Honors Precalculus or IBSL Math. Subject matter covered in the course may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Measurement: area, volume, surface area

• Trigonometry Review: trigonometric ratio, unit circle, special angles, solving for sides and angles

• Algebra Review: factoring, rearranging formulae, quadratics, using the graphics calculator

The class will be tailored to suit the individual needs and requirements of each participating student, which will be determined by a survey completed by the student prior to the start of the course. The typical daily schedule will consist of instruction of mathematical concepts followed by practical activities to enhance and reinforce the students’ understanding of concepts taught. Students will have some homework each day, and they will also be evaluated with assessments at the end of each unit. By the end of this two-week course, students will be better prepared for the Precalculus, Honors Precalculus or IBSL Math course in the next school year.

Please note this is a non-credit course. Successful completion of this course does not allow students to advance in the Upper School math track during the regular academic school year.

WRITING FOR COLLEGE & CAREERS (SAUSELT02) NON-CREDIT COURSE

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Duration: 2 weeks; Session 1: June 12 - June 23 and/or Session 2: June 26 - July 7 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Credit: None

Grade: 10-12

Homework: Light to Moderate

The Writing for College and Careers course is designed for students who want to begin practicing the most necessary and common writing tasks in college and beyond. Through this course, students will better prepare themselves for academic success in college, no matter their future major, and build their confidence in telling their stories and pitching their skills to universities and employers.

Session 1 focuses on academic and journalistic writing, teaching students to break down and produce the essential components of a research paper and abstract as well as the most common journalistic styles. Session 2 focuses on career and personal writing, giving students real-world practice with presenting a compelling resume and cover letter and crafting their stories in a personal essay. Students will have the opportunity not only to workshop the most valuable and frequent real-world writing tasks but also to contextualize these tasks with hands-on experiences and class outings.

Please note this is a non-credit course.

About The Program

The TAS Summer Internship Program collaborates with businesses, universities and laboratories to provide valuable internship opportunities for eligible Upper School Students during the summer.

Summer internships take place during June and July, lasting 4-6 weeks.

Summer positions are 40 hours per week and are unpaid.

Fields Of Interest

Architecture

Accounting & Tax

Computer Science & Programming

Engineering

E-Transportation

Finance

Luxury Retail Marketing & Sales Scientific Research: Cell Biology

Drug Discovery

Genomics

Immunology

Hospitality

Journalism & Media

HOSTS*

Regenerative Science MORE tas.edu.tw/summeracademy/internships 886 2 7750 9900 x 892

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SAUSINTER)

Course Fee (per four-week session): NT$16,092

Duration: 4 or 6 weeks; June 12 - July 7/ July 21 (or other dates, depending on Internship)

Credit: None

Grade: 11 or 12, with priority given to students entering Gr. 12.

Homework: Light

*By Application Only*

This class is offered as a part of the Summer Academy program, which gives priority to students who are entering their senior year. Students will explore potential college majors and career paths by working in a business, institution or university department focusing on their specific area of interest.

Students enrolling in this course are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Commit to working for four or six weeks (as applicable to Internship) in the greater Taipei area

• Write a resume and “letter of introduction” that will become part of the application packet

• Meet the work expectations and goals established by the student, mentor and Internship Coordinator, including adherence to workplace norms and etiquette

• Submit periodic journal entries / reports to the Summer Internship Coordinator

• Prepare a final summary presentation or report as required

Interested students should visit the TAS Summer Academy website for more information and detailed application instructions, or scan the following QR Code.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2023