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In this experiential course  you will reflect on your motivations, intentions, values and practices in order to contribute to a secular, inclusive, universal and embodied practice. Discussions will surround an ancient set of 16 guidelines inspired by leaders committed to a culture that proposes mindful thought, values, relations and compassion-in-action  This course highlights how individuals may embody mindful practices in the everyday. Drawing from an ancient wisdom tradition, translated and stewarded by the Dalai Lama’s foundation in Great Britain, the 16 Guidelines proposes a palette of secular options that cultivate states of the embodied mind.  These guidelines can be integrated into everyday life as a secular practice to optimize one’s human potential as well as to promote a civil society. These include states of mind such as: compassion, kindness, authentic speech etc.   Understand the concept of the embodied mind. Interpret the ancient document known as the 16 Guidelines both historically and in its contemporary application and usage. Develop your own personal guidelines that will provide the scaffolding of your own embodied practice.

This course shows you how advertising fits into an overall marketing strategy, by combining proven principles with modern forms of communication and consumer engagement. Your instructor will combine lectures, readings, case studies, exercises and assignments to explore advertising strategy and principles. You'll see how advertising has responded to changing consumption patterns by exploiting new channels to target customers more effectively. You'll learn how to incorporate consumer insights into advertising strategy and the creative process, and how to measure your success. Understand how advertising fits into a larger marketing/brand strategy.Incorporate consumer insights into advertising strategy.Get an overview of the creative development process.Explore different media channels, both digital and traditional.Plan and execute campaigns from first pitch to final evaluation.

Improve your prospects of passing the professional examination in Geotechnical Materials & Analysis for a P.Eng. licence in Canada. Working with colleagues, guided by expert instructors, through live interactive online webinars and discussion board, you'll learn the theories and principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. You'll study and classify physical properties of soil, including permeability, distribution and contact pressure. You'll learn how to use cutting-edge computer programs. Case studies, reviews of past exams, extensive problem-solving exercises, assignments and networking with other engineers 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.utm@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 for details. Define, analyse and classify soil compositions and their characteristics. Understand the principles of soil mechanics and groundwater hydraulics. Use flow nets to compute velocity and discharge of two-dimensional groundwater flows. Know the principle of effective vertical-stress distribution. Compute settlement, consolidation and compression of certain soil materials.

This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in Geotechnical Design. Gain a deep understanding of soil physics and mechanics through engaging online webinars and interactive discussion boards. This course will delve into the geotechnical properties of soil, exploring essential topics like construction dewatering and seepage control, bearing capacity analysis, shallow and deep foundations design principles, lateral earth pressure and retaining wall design methods, and computer-aided design for achieving long-term slope stability. This course offers engineering knowledge that participants may consider for their continuous professional development needs for participants, specifically focusing on the Canadian and Ontario standards and specifications for geotechnical structure design. The course also includes real construction examples to enhance practical understanding. As well, if you are required to pass the professional engineering examination in Geotechnical Design 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.liep@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 for details. Understand the principles of geotechnical design from theory to practice. Apply basic knowledge of shearing resistance in spread/strip footing design Analyze soil lateral pressure to design more stable retaining walls. Quantify seepage effect on slope stability for better long-term slope design. Use computer modeling to assess slope stability.

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.liep@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 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.

The course if designed to allow learners to refresh their knowledge in the field of fluid mechanics. The purpose is to present enough fundamental concepts and practical applications to prepare learners to smoothly interpret and solve problems involving fluid motions.  You'll gain proficiency in fluid mechanics and its most important mathematical relations to be able to solve problems in areas such as Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD), power generation, pipes and piping systems, oil and gas transportation, meteorology, and immerse body applications. Important applications in hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, jets, open and closed channel flows will also be covered. 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 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 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.liep@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 for details. Investigate the effects of viscosity in laminar and turbulent flows Identify and use fundamental mathematical relations to solve flow problems. Analyse and solve integral and differential equation forms of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy. Find and describe supplementary concepts such as vorticity, stream functions, and velocity potential. Identify, solve, and sketch elementary two-dimensional potential flows. Define the one-dimensional compressible flow for an inviscid perfect gas; analyze isentropic flow through nozzles. Use one-dimensional steady flow relations to solve normal shock waves. Understand frictional compressible flow in conduits.

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.utm@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 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.

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.liep@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 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 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.utm@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 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

Management is a part of many engineering careers and a path for career growth. This course is designed for learners seeking leadership knowledge with this comprehensive Engineering Management course. Learners will gain the critical knowledge and skills necessary to excel in technical leadership roles. This course transcends the purely technical, equipping learners to master people management, project execution, and resource allocation within technical environments. You'll learn about the specific management and leadership skills engineers need to navigate research and development, design, and manufacturing processes. Furthermore, the course empowers learners to apply management theories to real-world engineering challenges, gaining a deeper understanding of how these practices impact project success. The course is structured for success, beginning with a foundation in leadership and general management principles. Next, learners will delve into the specifics of managing engineering projects, encompassing R&D, design, and manufacturing processes. Canadian Engineers and firms make economic decisions according to norms and standards that reflect not only on strictly technical decisions but also taking into account Canadian values and considerations of environmental concerns, social responsibility and cultural diversity. Finally, the course explores the crucial areas of engineering ethics and emerging trends, ensuring learners stay ahead of the curve. 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 Engineering Management 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.liep@utoronto.ca, or call 905.569.4508 for details. Identify key concepts of leadership and management in organizations. Understand the processes of market research, strategic planning and forecasting. Identify principles of process, project management. Understand marketing, sales and communication management. Be familiar with new paradigms and innovative business models in engineering management.