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Global Innovative Campus (GIC) is pleased to announce the following upcoming seminars. You can view these seminars and more at www.gic-edu.com.
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9/25/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
This workshop is intended as a review course with mock exams to prepare one's self for the NPPE. As a prerequisite for registration with APEGGA, Engineering, Geologists, and Geophysicists graduates and other first time applicants are required to successfully complete an examination on the topics of professional practice, ethics and law to be able to practice their profession in Canada.
9/27/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
This course covers fundamentals of industrial energy management and the technical procedures required for assessing energy saving opportunities (ESOs) in equipment and systems found in various industrial facilities. These procedures can be equally applied on existing equipment or systems, or on sizing and selecting new equipment.
This course presents fundamentals of energy management and cost analysis necessary for assessing energy saving opportunities in a wide range of industrial processes and technical procedures required for energy saving decision-making in various industrial facilities.
9/27/2010 -Saskatoon, SK
Description
This course presents the information needed to provide adequate analyses and treatment procedures of retained earth masses in two parts:
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Slope Stability Design
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Erosion Control Concepts and Techniques
This course presents an in-depth understanding of Slope Stability analysis concepts, and a thorough understanding of the erosion process, structural and mechanical methods to control erosion, as well as the mechanics of mass stability and surface erosion. In class software training will be provided.
9/27/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
PMP is the Project Managers’ most globally recognized and respected certification credential. The certification attests to your professional commitment and project management expertise, providing worldwide recognition of your superior abilities. In addition, the PMP designation provides greater career potential. This comprehensive program will help you achieve your PMP certification in just under 2 months by empowering you to pass the PMP exam with high marks, the first time!
9/30/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
This course presents an overview of the codes and standards governing the design of pressure retaining components and the piping design process. Topics covered are: pipe sizing for various flow conditions and pipe wall thickness calculation for internal pressure. Flow and pressure drop calculation; allowable stress and basic piping stress analysis, loading on piping system, basic knowledge and tools required to design a functional pipe system for process and power plants. Pipe failure case studies will be included as part of the discussion to provide an insight into systems that did not perform as expected. The key to success of the course is the practical aspect of the material. Participants can readily apply the knowledge learned in the course as soon as they are back in their office.
9/30/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
This workshop provides participants with a thorough understanding of shortcomings in the current pavement design methods and introduces important pavement design factors, traffic, materials, and environmental factors for the MEPDG. Participants will learn how to use the MEPDG software and how to interpret the outputs. The focus of the workshop will be on MEPDG flexible pavement design.
10/2/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
This workshop is intended as a review course with mock exams to prepare one's self for the NPPE. As a prerequisite for registration with APEGGA, Engineering, Geologists, and Geophysicists graduates and other first time applicants are required to successfully complete an examination on the topics of professional practice, ethics and law to be able to practice their profession in Canada.
10/4/2010 -Calgary, AB
This course covers the fundamentals, technical aspects, and economic analysis of three most promising RETs, namely, wind, solar thermal and photovoltaics. This course also covers the use of powerful computer software that can be used to evaluate the energy production and savings, costs, emission reductions, financial viability of these three RETs. Step-by-step instructions of the use of the software through workshops and case studies are provided.
10/4/2010 -Saskatoon, SK
Description
This course provides detailed information to assist pavement engineers in developing the most reliable and cost-effective maintenance and rehabilitation alternatives for existing flexible pavements. It addresses the problem of maintenance and rehabilitation in a logical sequence: existing pavement structure evaluation and condition assessment, distress mechanisms, assignment of feasible strategies and alternatives, selection of preferred alternatives. Example of a typical pavement preservation project including: data collection, field work, developing strategies and alternates, and life cycle cost analysis will be reviewed.
10/4/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
In a simple and systematic way, you will learn how to use the soil mechanics principles in design of geotechnical structures such as shallow and deep foundation , retaining structures and slopes.
After completing the course, participants should be able to design deep and shallow foundations and supervise their construction . This course will enable participants to select the best foundation solution for different types of civil engineering problems.
10/7/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
The main objective of this two-day workshop is to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the nature of transportation demand and how it can be analyzed. This workshop will cover the sequential demand analysis technique, the most frequently used method of determining the transportation demand. Finally, it will cover some of the data collection methods used in travel demand analysis.
10/7/2010 -Vancouver, BC
Description
This course is a practical structural design course that contains step-by-step procedures to help understanding and solving routine structural problems. The course contains a short introduction to the National Building Code of Canada, NBCC 2005, and then goes into details on how to calculate the expected loads on different structures, which include dead, live, snow, wind, seismic and Thermal loads.
A summary of the required structural analysis basics that are needed for structural design will be explained. The course then goes into the design of steel and reinforced concrete structural elements by limit states design according to the Canadian Standard Association CSA codes S16-01 and A23.3-04, respectively. The connection design of steel members and the design of deep and shallow foundations are also discussed.
10/7/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
The course takes the participant from a state of little or no knowledge of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection to the state where the participant will be able to design a UV disinfection unit for a water or wastewater treatment plant.
This course is a practical two-day program, where the emphasis is on learning by doing problems. Each lecture session will be followed by a problem-solving period, where participants can gain further insight into the fundamentals and design issues by working out practical problems, which will then be solved in a group session.
10/7/2010 -Vancouver, BC
Description
This course introduces a clear grasp of the basic operating principles, machine and system performance characteristics, and selection criteria, plus knowledge of common problems and repair techniques, preventive/predictive maintenance and their economic impact.
10/14/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
This course provides information that will enable the attendees to recognize that deep foundation design is a good deal more than finding some value of capacity, and really about deformation and settlement. The course aims to show what data one must pull together and what processes of analysis and calculations that are necessary for a design of a specific project.Some details are included of construction aspects as well as aspects of Limit States Design, LSD (Ultimate Limit States, ULS, and Serviceability Limit States, SLS, by Canadian terminology and Load and Resistance Factor Design, LRFD, by US terminology).
10/16/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
The goals of our two day seminar are to provide the participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and techniques to plan, organize, manage and control simple and complicated projects using a standardized project management approach. Basic project management and control essentials are presented throughout the project life cycle from project conception to project closing; such as scope management, time management, cost management, risk management, and quality management.
10/18/2010 -Vancouver, BC
Description
By participating in this workshop, you will focus on the practical application of sound planning, design, construction and maintenance practices for open channels and culverts. Culverts rehabilitation will also be introduced with the state-of-the-practice tools. An understanding of the hydrological and hydraulic principles that underlie practical design will also be developed. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate in very practical terms the pros and cons of alternative strategies, the pitfalls that can be avoided, and the design features that characterize successful installations. The uniqueness of this workshop is its emphasis on hands on exercises for designing the various components of channel and culvert structures.
10/21/2010 -Vancouver, BC
Description
This course is a practical structural design course that contains step-by-step procedures which include instructions to help understand and design for slab on ground. This course presents information on the design of slabs-on-ground, primarily industrial floors. The course addresses the planning, design, and detailing of slabs. Background information on design theories is followed by discussion of the types of slabs, soil-support systems, loadings, and jointing. Design methods are given for unreinforced concrete, reinforced concrete, shrinkage-compensating concrete, post-tensioned concrete and fiber reinforced concrete slabs-on-ground, followed by information on shrinkage and curling problems. Advantages and disadvantages of each of these slab designs are provided, including the ability of some slab designs to minimize cracking and curling more than others. Several design methodology will be introduced including the ACI design methodology. Examples using several design methods are also provided.
10/21/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
This course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of seismic analysis and design of steel and RC buildings. The course contains a basic introduction to earthquake engineering and seismology that helps understanding the sources, causes and different parameters of earthquakes and then goes into details on how to analyze structures subjected to dynamic forces, vibrations and earthquake ground motions. Both equivalent static and dynamic analysis are presented. The course then investigates how the seismic design is handled in building codes. Detailed discussion on seismic design of steel and RC buildings is then provided with application examples.
10/22/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Objective
The objective of this program, which consists of 6 days, is to prepare participants to write and pass the NEW PMP exam. In addition to mastering the required new exam skills, participants will develop advanced-level management skills. The workshop focuses on the new PMI terminology and processes that will make it easy for participants to understand and appreciate the new terminology use by PMI.
10/25/2010 -Edmonton, AB
Description
This course presents essential practices of project estimating and control, applying proven cost estimation techniques.
The course is taught on the basis of “case method” comprised of lectures and group question and answer periods.
Participants will get familiar with the various aspects of estimating, budgeting and project cost control techniques - from the initial feasibility to projects completion stages - that will ensure projects success.
10/25/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
Use of ProModel computer simulation software as a tool to model, design and analyze manufacturing and service systems. The purpose of this design course is to use ProModel computer simulation software as a modeling tool by applying knowledge of mathematics, programming and engineering to discrete-event simulation problems. Using ProModel simulation software, this course will provide training, exercising and designing simulation models with the emphasis on manufacturing and service systems.
10/25/2010 -Regina, SK
Description
This 2-day workshop is intended for those who require better understanding of sanitary sewer and stormwater drainage systems design. The participant will be expected to complete a sanitary sewer and storm water drainage system design under instructor guidance by using first principle methods and/or design aids (in class design software training will be provided ).This course introduces the basics of sanitary and storm water system design in simple and well understood methodology.
10/25/2010 -Vancouver, BC
Description
Participants in this course will be offered comprehensive and crucial guidelines to understanding elements and procedures involved in the commissioning and start up of electrical apparatus and systems involved in major industrial and commercial projects. The course addresses the special problems that may be encountered in the starting up of any electrical system for the first time, which, regardless of size, type or industry, is a special event. Fundamental to the commissioning task is the significant effort required to test each individual apparatus to ensure its proper functioning and its ability to offer service continuity under the specific operating conditions required by the industrial environment. A good deal of time will be spent discussing practical aspects of testing major equipment such as cables, motors, transformers and switchgear. The course will highlight testing procedures, standard testing frequencies, what to expect in the results of testing and remedial actions. The importance of maintenance to maintain design life expectancy can not be overemphasized and the course will offer details of philosophies underlying maintenance practices. This course deals with safety considerations and testing and start-up procedures for all the components of any electrical system. The course will provide useful guidelines on what to do when things go wrong during this phase of a project.
10/28/2010 -Calgary, AB
Description
The course takes the participant from a state of little or no knowledge of Advanced Oxidation Technologies (AOTs) to the state where the participant will be able to design an AOT unit for a water, wastewater or industrial wastewater treatment plant.
This course is a practical 2-day program, where the emphasis is on learning by doing problems. Each lecture session will be followed by a problem-solving period, where participants can gain further insight into the fundamentals and design issues by working out practical problems, which will then be solved in a group session.
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