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The content of the course is equivalent to the University of Toronto courses (PSL200 and PSL201). This is a survey course designed to provide a general coverage of all major areas of human physiology. This course is taught by the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and administered through the School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto. It is intended for any students who require a credit-equivalent course in Human Physiology as a prerequisite for entrance into Health Science professional programs (including medicine, nursing, dentistry, speech and language pathology, occupational and physical therapy, etc...Our online physiology course also counts as one of the two life sciences pre-requisites for admission into Medicine at UofT) and Individuals who simply have an interest in understanding how the body works will also benefit from the course as it provides a working knowledge of various systems in the human body. At the completion of the course, students receive an official Grade Report from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Before registering, students should inquire of the institution to which they are applying whether this credit-equivalent course meets the prerequisites of their intended degree program. This course cannot be applied towards any university’s undergraduate bachelor degree, or any degree at the University of Toronto. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, it is recommended that you have successfully completed a first-year university or college level general biology course. This physiology course will introduce the function of the human body according to physiological systems: Cell Physiology and Homeostasis Describe the principles of homeostasis Nervous System Describe nerve impulses and action potentials Describe the mechanism of synaptic transmission Describe the function of the central nervous system Describe the mechanism of sensory systems Endocrine System Describe hormone actions and their receptors Describe the functions of hormones secreted by the glands Describe hormonal regulation and reproduction Musculoskeletal System Describe the generalized functions of skeletal muscle tissue Cardiovascular System Describe the function (and related anatomy) of the cardiovascular system Describe nervous and hormonal control of cardiac function Describe the factors involved in the regulation of arterial blood pressure Blood and Immunity Describe blood composition and function Describe non-specific Immunity Describe specific Immunity and transfusion reactions Respiratory System Describe the principles of gas exchange in the alveoli Describe respiration and exercise Renal System Describe the functions (and related anatomy) of the kidney Describe filtration, reabsorption, and secretion Describe the regulation of fluid and acid-base balance in the body Digestive System Describe the absorption of nutrients from the GI tract Describe the nervous and hormonal regulation of digestion Integrative Physiology Describe integration of various physiological systems  

This advanced course builds on your knowledge of project management to teach you the principles of program and portfolio management. You will learn how organizations use program and portfolio management to make better investment decisions, execute organizational strategy, ensure that business value and benefits are delivered, and improve the likelihood of success of their investments in projects. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. For more information, please visit: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/unique/micro-courses. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Evaluate how programs and portfolios can support organizations Construct a program and portfolio governance structure Formulate a benefits management plan to support strategy Design a portfolio prioritization approach Assess the maturity of portfolio management practices Competencies developed and assessed in this course include: Decision Making Strategic Planning Change Management Critical Thinking

Do you want to manage international projects with a worldwide range of stakeholders? This course will help you become a qualified project manager who knows the fundamentals of planning and executing international projects. You'll learn cross-cultural communication skills, how to manage virtual teams and the implications of international legislation and regulation for their projects. The course will also cover the relevant risks, logistics and challenges of managing international projects. Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs. For more information, please visit: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/unique/micro-courses. By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to: Explain the challenges of international projects Analyze organizational culture Assess the principles of sustainability relative to social good projects Critique the impact of globalization on projects Analyze decision making in an ethical context Evaluate leadership on international projects Competencies developed and assessed in this course include: Intercultural skills in a project context Evaluation of international project context Ethical decision making

If it’s time to put your personal narratives on paper, this collegial yet challenging workshop will help you craft true stories that are rich in emotional depth and compelling to read. Working with a community of fellow memoir writers, you’ll learn how to dig deep for personal material and write with power, clarity and skill. Understand the importance of structure, voice, courage and editing. Identify and explore your most vital life stories. Get detailed feedback on your work every week. Create a portfolio of at least seven stories.

Join a community of writers from around the globe to deepen your skills in life writing. This online course explores the nature of memoir and many related genres. Whether you're writing for personal satisfaction or publication, you'll learn how to channel your life experiences and memories into your own voice and style. Discover your emotional truth and hone your craft through course readings, exercises and the thought-provoking participation of a guest writer. Understand how to turn your life experiences into engaging stories. Unlock personal memories as material for essays, memoirs and fiction. Find your own storytelling voice, style and point of view. Emerge with a few pieces of finished writing - and dozens of ideas for future stories.

Find out what it takes to be funny and learn the techniques used by successful literary and popular comic writers. Combining lectures with in-class exercises and workshops, this course will examine the types of comedy suited to the printed page: slapstick, satire, absurdity, verbal humour, surprise, transgression and non-sequiturs. Understand the techniques used in writing humour. Emerge with one or two pieces of comic writing. Join a community of like-minded writers.

This course will teach you how to analyze the inner workings of any enterprise and present an unbiased and independent evaluation of its financial statements. You'll learn about the concept, theory and practice of auditing, its scope and planning, decision-making, legal and ethical requirements, the evaluation of internal controls, risk and materiality. The course also covers audit-test documentation, business-cycle audits, statistical and non-statistical sampling of evidence, the application of audit judgment against available evidence and auditing in an electronic environment. Learn audit procedures for revenue, receivables and collection, payment and investment cycles.Discover how to define, discuss and resolve ethical dilemmas in accounting.Understand professional practice and quality-control standards. Become familiar with the audit-risk model and its importance in developing an audit strategy. Learn about internal controls and how to evaluate them.Enhance your professional judgment when completing audits and issuing final audit reports.

Internal audit plays a key role in corporate governance and enterprise-wide risk assessment. This course shows you how to detect and report fraud and illegal acts, respond to the impact of government legislation and regulation on business, recommend compliance initiatives and perform other internal audit roles. It also covers ethics, risk management, privacy and how to review and evaluate different kinds of security environments, whether physical or virtual. Understand corporate governance principles and risk management and control techniques. Know how to support management in developing a risk management framework and compliance. Investigate and recommend resolutions for ethics and compliance-related complaints. Determine privacy and security exposure of organizations. Learn different types of fraud and detection methods and understand the current regulatory environment regarding fraud. Participate in and contribute to developing and applying an organization-wide risk and control framework that coordinates enterprise-wide risk assessments, reports corporate risk assessments to the board and reviews the business continuity planning process.

For those who wish to write for the theatre, this workshop in dramatic writing serves as a followup to 2825 Playwriting: Introduction and will introduce you to the fundamentals of playwriting. The focus is on character, structure, and dialogue, and offers intelligent feedback, useful exercises, and the opportunity to create new plays and/or continue to develop existing works. Understand the key elements of dramatic writing. The completion of at least a major portion of a play.

If you're a business professional who would like to polish your leadership and presentation skills, this course is for you. You'll learn how to convey credibility and authenticity and how to structure and deliver a clear message using eye contact and body language. Learn how to run a productive meeting, lead a discussion and create persuasive presentations - and get constructive feedback on your recorded performance. This is a timely course if you've recently earned a professional designation, graduated from a program or been promoted. Present yourself professionally, credibly and authentically. Communicate for maximum impact. Use persuasive strategies to convince decision-makers. Convey leadership presence and deliver content with confidence. Speak with authority as you monitor, mentor and motivate.