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This course is designed to allow the learner to master the fundamentals of applied thermodynamics and heat transfer through the study of relevant concepts applied to engineering thermal systems. Theoretical principles of thermal science are applied to a variety of thermal systems of interest in our society, such as power generation, propulsion, refrigeration and air conditioning, and heat exchangers for domestic and industrial applications. This course offers engineering knowledge that participants may consider for their continuous professional development needs. As well, if you are required to pass the professional engineering examination in Applied Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer to get a P.Eng license in Canada, this course will improve your chances. Case studies and reviews of past exams will build your knowledge and confidence.  Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Identify and describe different thermodynamic systems and mechanisms of heat transfer. Apply thermodynamic principles to solve cycles involving heat and work conversion. Sketch thermodynamic diagrams of processes and cycles. Recommend modifications to improve performances and efficiency. Create simplified heat transfer models for heat exchangers.

The course is designed to allow learners to refresh their knowledge in the field of fluid machinery. You'll learn about pumps, fans, turbines, and other turbomachines. Conditions such as cavitation in pumps and turbines, stall in compressors, and choke in turbines are covered. You'll learn to select the best one for the job, based on performance characteristics, thermodynamic analysis, and efficiency definitions.  This course offers engineering knowledge that participants may consider for their continuous professional development needs. As well, if you are required to pass the professional engineering examination in Fluid Machinery to get a P.Eng license in Canada, this course will improve your chances. Case studies and reviews of past exams will build your knowledge and confidence.  Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Know the basic aspects of pumps, fans, compressors, and turbines (driven by water, steam, gas, and wind). Understand system regulation, momentum and energy transfer, thermodynamic analysis, and efficiency definitions. Determine the effect of various system parameters on turbomachine performance. Choose the right turbomachine to match the needs of a given system. Apply similarity laws and other factors to determine performance.

If you're pursuing a P.Eng. licence in Canada, and are required to pass the technical examination in Circuits, this course will improve your chances. It will also help you to refresh and update your knowledge in the field. You'll cover the entire syllabus in a structured learning environment, led by expert instructors through live interactive online webinars and discussion board. Working with other professionals, you'll learn basic theory and principles, solve problems and answer model questions from past exams. You'll emerge prepared to show your knowledge of circuits and how their components interact. Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Explain basic electrical concepts, including charge, current, potential, power and energy. Use nodal and mesh analysis to solve circuit problems. Analyze circuits using sinusoidal inputs, frequency response and transfer functions. Use differential equations to analyse circuits in steady state and transient conditions Develop techniques to solve circuits including two-port terminals.

If you are required to pass the professional engineering examination in Digital Systems and Computers to get a P.Eng. licence in Canada, improve your chances with this course. You'll cover the syllabus in a structured learning environment, guided by expert instructors in weekly online and interactive webinars and discussion board. You'll learn the fundamentals of digital systems and computer architecture, and acquire practical skills to help you design better hardware and software. Case studies, reviews of past exams, extensive problem-solving and networking will build your knowledge of power systems and machines - and your confidence. Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Know how to operate and analyze digital systems. Understand and appreciate computer architecture. Select appropriate drive components to meet specifications. Analyse a drive system and formulate and test a hypothesis about it. Know more about circuit and small system design.

This course is designed for learners seeking to refresh their knowledge in the field of Power Systems and Machines. You’ll understand the theories and principles underlying power systems and machines - the backbone of electrical systems and industrial automation. You will explore how electrical devices and energy converters contribute to the creation of more flexible and efficient industrial processes. This course offers engineering knowledge that participants may consider for their continuous professional development needs. As well, if you are required to pass the professional engineering examination in Power Systems & Machines to get a P.Eng. license in Canada, this course will improve your chances. Case studies and reviews of past exams will build your knowledge and confidence.  Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Understand the generation, transmission, and consumption of electrical power Explain the concepts related to magnetic circuits and electromechanical energy conversion Analyze and explain the operating principles of electric machines, including AC machines such as synchronous and induction motors, transformers, and DC machines Examine basic electrical power systems and estimate the flow of active and reactive power Utilize appropriate computational tools and techniques to model, analyze, and interpret results for power system and electric machine problems

Improve your prospects of passing the professional engineering examination in Power Systems Engineering, for a P.Eng. licence inCanada. You will be guided by expert instructors in weekly online and interactive webinars and discussion board. You'll learn the theories and principles of power-system engineering and analysis. You'll study circuit analysis, transmission line parameter calculation, symmetrical component analysis, transformer and load modelling, power flow, fault analysis, power system protection and more. Build your knowledge and confidence through case studies, reviews of past exams, extensive problem-solving exercises, take-home assignments and networking with colleagues. Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Understand how to operate and protect modern power systems. Construct modeling technics for power-system analysis. Use power-flow methods to compute system operating points. Identify sequence networks of power-system components for fault analysis. Understand the dynamic principle of power systems and generators.

Improve your chances of success in passing the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) required for the P.Eng. licence in Canada . You will cover the subject in a structured learning environment under the guidance of expert instructors through weekly interactive online webinars and discussion boards. You will learn about the ethical aspects, social responsibility and the sustainability issues faced by professional engineers in engineering practice. Laws of contracts and torts will also be covered. Review of past NPPEs and working on sample answers will help you prepare with confidence for the NPPE. Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details. Understand regulations governing professional engineering practice in Canada Embrace ethical behaviour and practice vital for effective engineering practice Appreciate the impact of  decision engineers make on society and environment Learn the methodology and approach to achieve success in the NPPE Understand legal concepts and laws professional engineers must know

In today’s complex media landscape, successful organizations need people with strong storytelling skills to effectively communicate key messages, leverage the power of AI and foster brand loyalty across multiple platforms. You'll learn how to tell coherent brand narratives that translate into compelling stories across mediums like photography, video, podcasts, and social media. You'll work with like-minded colleagues to plan and produce an integrated campaign that marries strategy and creative to achieve key objectives and reach a defined target audience through the web, social, and traditional media. And, you'll learn best practices across multiple media formats, gain practical skills for using AI to aid in the storytelling ideation process and explore the role that legal and ethical issues have in digital content initiatives. Analyze the structure and elements of a multimedia campaign and brand storytelling. Develop an omni-channel strategy in response to a project brief. Create and produce a script and media presentation that meets all objectives. Better understand the legal and ethical framework in which you are working. Apply what you learn to a project related to your current employment or to a personal initiative.

You learned the basics of multimedia storytelling in our foundations course. You applied them to modern content marketing in the second course. Now learn the most advanced form of multimedia: the omni-channel campaign that integrates virtual and physical environments, multiple assets and technologies. This course will empower learners to build storytelling skills using a digital toolkit they will work with throughout the semester. We will build and refine the technical, creative, analytical and practical skills needed to create multimedia storytelling. Learners will capture different multimedia elements for weekly assignments to practice what they learn, and produce a final digital media project using new media technologies and tools. Recognize the strategic importance of modern storytelling & omni-channel marketing. Produce stories that integrate content, media, technology and space across multiple channels. Meet established standards for production quality, and ethical and legal compliance. Examine conversational interfaces, chatbots, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, advanced marketing automation technologies and other emerging technologies for effectiveness and impact. Develop a measurable plan with key performance objectives to deliver content on time and on budget. Evaluate the key characteristics, quality and effectiveness of your strategy.

Pharmacokinetics is a core competency in pharmacology and an essential component of clinical research. This course is designed to give you the fundamentals, with ample opportunity to practise your skills. It clearly explains the guiding principles of pharmacokinetics - the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs in the body. Whether this is your first time learning pharmacokinetics, or you want to refresh your knowledge, the clarity of the lectures and the interactions with the internationally renowned U of T faculty will help you advance your skills. New employees in contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies and consulting agencies will especially benefit. You can take this course as a stand-alone option, or as the first part of our three-part series "Pharmacology: Principles and Clinical Applications." This course is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine. Gain the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics ("PK") at a comfortable pace in twenty lectures. Understand how the physiochemical structure of a compound can alter how it is absorbed, distributed and cleared by the body. Appreciate how the route of administration is designed to take into account both the drug’s physiochemical properties and the body’s physiology to ensure that therapeutic concentrations reach targeted sites of action. Understand and explain how drugs are bio-transformed and eliminated by the body, focusing on both renal and hepatic clearance. Practise your skills through sample calculations and problem sets. Apply PK knowledge to issues associated with clearance, drug metabolism and dosing. Appreciate how genetics, disease and multiple drug therapy play a role in an individual’s drug response.