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England during the reign of Elizabeth I was the locus of one of the greatest flowerings in Western literature, philosophy, music and art. It rivalled 5th-century Greece and 15th-century Italy. We’ll read a selection from the verse and prose of Spenser, Sidney, Raleigh, Marlowe, Hooker, Bacon and others. Of course, we’ll read Shakespeare too, arguably the centre of the Western canon.   Peruse the works of England’s golden age. Interpret them in the light of the main theological and philosophical ideas of the period. Understand the ideals of English Renaissance humanism and their relevance today. Trace the development of literary genres such as drama, the pastoral and the sonnet. See how they still affect our sense of what literature is.

This course is for you If you've successfully completed the SCS Korean Level IV or have the equivalent language skills, this course will help make your speech more precise and complex. This course is designed for early-intermediate level learners (between A2 and B1 on the CEFR grid). You'll be able to discuss everyday life issues with greater confidence and express your point of view. You'll improve the precision of your speech, learn how to make subtle statements, and gain confidence discussing and analyzing issues.   Reinforce overall proficiency in everyday language. Increase your knowledge of Korean language etiquette. Gain a more thorough command of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.

Extend your knowledge and understanding of Machine Learning to Deep Neural Networks. In this course we will cover the theory and practice of modern neural nets through a series of exercises and examples in different domains. You will build your own algorithms to classify images, perform rudimentary language translation and generate synthetic images or music. Know the theory and practice of modern neural networks. Use Tensorflow2 to create and train deep neural networks Tuning deep neural networks for different tasks  Understand the difference between various network architectures like CNN, RNN, transformer and generative algorithms Apply deep-learning network architectures to solve a range of problems- e.g.  classify images, predict trends and generate artworks    

As our climate changes and future energy sources remain uncertain, we must know how to improve building performance for greater energy efficiency. This foundational course deals with indoor and outdoor climates and the thermal envelope that separates them. You'll learn the physics of heat and moisture transfer, how they interact and the function of thermal envelopes. The course will apply this knowledge to new construction and to modifications of existing designs.   The course material covers part of the Examination Learning Objectives of the Building Science Theory Exam conducted by Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB) for the Building Science Specialist (BSS®) designation. Understand the practitioner's role in building more sustainable buildings. Understand and incorporate the properties of moist air and the movement of moisture within building materials in design and construction. Measure and incorporate the characteristics of the outdoor environment in design and construction. Measure and incorporate the characteristics of indoor environments and human comfort in design and construction. Measure the transfer of heat through building assemblies and estimate transmission heat losses. Prepare to write the Building Science Theory Exam ( Part I) for BSS®

If you've completed SCS 3552 and want to deepen your understanding, this course will teach you how moisture moves in and around buildings. Learn to manage the impact of rain and moist air movement within building materials and how this interacts with solar heating. Life-cycle costing will be examined, along with principles of building science for cold and hot climates. You'll get real-life examples of responsible building practices to help you design and build tomorrow's building. The course material covers part of the Examination Learning Objectives of the Building Science Theory Exam conducted by Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB) for the Building Science Specialist (BSS®) designation. Understand and apply the physics of heat transfer to assess buildings' thermal status. Understand the practitioner's role in building more sustainable buildings. Incorporate the advanced properties of moist air and the movement of moisture within building materials. Measure and incorporate the advanced characteristics of the indoor and outdoor environment in design and construction. Measure the transfer of heat through building assemblies and estimate transmission heat losses. Prepare to write the Building Science Theory Exam for BSS®

Learn to think like a lawyer in this bedrock introduction to the Canadian legal system. Whether you’re applying to or about to enter law school, seeking Canadian legal accreditation or interested in the Canadian legal system for other reasons, you’ll take bold first steps into the world of legal thinking and analysis. You’ll read and analyze four influential cases, discuss why certain decisions were reached, prepare case briefs and complete quizzes to test your comprehension of the material. You’ll see how cases fit together, including how past decisions influence future cases, and will emerge better prepared to sit law school exams (LSAT) with confidence. This course is presented in partnership with the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and features materials prepared by leading academics within the Faculty. This is an online, self-directed course, and you can work through the modules at your own pace. You can expect to complete the course in a month, but have up to three months to complete it. WATCH VIDEO Read, analyze, and effectively brief legal cases. Understand the foundations of the Canadian legal system. Explain the concept of legal precedent and its application by the courts in practice. Prepare for and write law school exams.

Explore basic science, key approaches and common challenges in the field of environmental management. In this interdisciplinary course, you’ll learn what’s being done in Canada and around the world to mitigate climate change, and manage oceans and fisheries, freshwater resources, forests, endangered species, agriculture, urban environments, mining and energy. Through course readings, online discussions and written assignments, you’ll explore a wide range of environmental issues and emerge better equipped to engage in environmental management at scales from local to global. After completing this course you’ll be able to: Know the history of environmental management and how it has shaped current perspectives. Explore a variety of case studies that reveal the strategies behind environmental management initiatives, outcomes achieved, and challenges faced. Identify the roles of key organizations and bodies in environmental management, planning and regulation as well as the relevant stakeholders. Understand how decision-making should be informed by science, ethics and values. Manage environmental challenges, such as sustainable development and resilience, based on contemporary approaches and best practices.

More than half the world’s population now lives in urban areas,  resulting in ever-larger ecological footprints and stress on the planet. In this course, you’ll examine widely-accepted core principles and a range of approaches and strategies designed to shift urban areas in Canada and around the world towards sustainability. You’ll investigate sustainable forms of development that rely on innovation, and solutions that promote reduced consumption, pollution and waste. You’ll explore promising practices that can enable any urban area, from a small neighbourhood to a major city, become more sustainable. After completing this course you’ll be able to: Appreciate the impact of cities on land, water, air and biodiversity, and the challenges involved in shifting to sustainability. Understand what makes a sustainable city, including key principles, planning approaches and common conceptual models. Examine the global urbanization shift and urban environmental initiatives from around the world. Know how urban form, transportation, water and waste management, green space, biodiversity and energy use contribute to urban sustainability Explore innovative ways to design and implement policies and strategic approaches, including partnerships and local initiatives.

Risk assessment is a critical element of environmental management. However, the term “risk” does not have a single, unambiguous definition. In this course we begin by examining the definition of risk in the context of environmental management, and factors that can alter a person’s perception of risk. We discuss ways in which risk is measured and evaluated, including introducing concepts such as exposure and consequence assessment, analysis models, risk regulation, management, and communication. One module examines the challenges of ecological risk assessment. Building on this background, we spend four modules exploring specific environmental risks: those related to food, climate change, human health, and energy production. Finally, the course will end with suggestions on how we can manage environmental risks as they become increasingly complex, thereby promoting sustainability.  Risk assessment is a very broad and deep subject; each topic covered in this course could easily be the subject of a full course on its own. As such, this should be considered a survey course, which introduces students to the major elements of risk assessment. It has been designed to complement other courses in the Certificate in Environment Management and Certificate in Advanced Environmental Management programs. Note also that we do not explore the more technical aspects of risk assessment. Students with professional experience in this area are encouraged to share their experience with the class when it is relevant to the topics being covered. After completing this course you’ll be able to: Define and critique the concept of risk from an expert’s perspective. Identify critical factors that influence how laypeople define or perceive risk and the role of stakeholder participation Describe different decision-making and risk management options within the field of environmental risk assessment, including ecological risk assessment. Apply key concepts to real world environmental risk questions in peer-to-peer discussions and through independent assessments.

Governments and corporations around the world are working to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, believing them to be the dominant cause of a warming climate. In this dynamic course, you’ll learn policies and regulations being implemented by different jurisdictions – sometimes very different – with a focus on Canada and its major trading partners. You’ll probe real-world examples, critically assess the performance of climate policies from both regulatory and industry perspectives, and at the end of the course you will apply these learnings to develop a mitigation strategy for a company of your choosing. What You’ll Learn   Identify the physical, regulatory and financial impacts of climate change in North American jurisdictions.   Know how to design and apply a corporate strategy to reduce emissions.   Contrast cap-and-trade with a carbon tax as reduction strategies.   Understand what drives the price of carbon and how it can help finance emissions-offset projects.   Critically assess the level of corporate disclosure and reporting of climate-change related risks.