Forensic engineers are trained to find and analyse data from disasters, accidents and failures, and present an unbiased assessment of what the underlying cause may have been.
Through this certificate, students will have a unique opportunity to gain engineering investigation skills. Courses will explore the fundamentals of accident reconstruction principles and procedures for origin and cause investigations through a wide range of real-world case studies.
Forensic engineering skills are highly valuable in many fields and can be used in the evaluation of deterioration in infrastructure, product quality and procedural practice improvement, and in improving engineering design practices and revision of codes and standards to improve public safety.
Certificates are a great way to dive into unique focus areas. They provide an excellent opportunity to learn from professors who have a passion in the topic and are leaders in their field. The Engineering Leadership and Forensic Engineering certificates enriched my learning by introducing me to new ideas and potential career areas to pursue post-graduation that I hadn’t previously considered. The courses are also a great opportunity to meet other students from outside of your discipline and year. Overall, the certificates program enhanced my academic experience and broadened my career options.
Julia Bincik, U of T Engineering alumna
Eligibility
This certificate is open to any student completing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Enrolment
Students can self-enrol in this program on ACORN (Enrol and Manage tab) using the program code at the top of this page. Students who complete the requirements of the certificate will receive a notation on their transcript upon graduation.
Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of three of the following courses:
- MSE 431H1: Forensic Engineering
- Elective courses (choose two):
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- AER 372H1: Mechanics of Solids and Structures
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- APS 440H1: Making Sense of Accidents (HSS elective)
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- APS 441H1: System-Theoretic Accident and Risk Analysis
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- CHE 441H1: Engineering Materials
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- CHE 467H1: Environmental Engineering
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- CHE 561H1: Risk-Based Safety Management
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- CIV 440H1: Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment
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- CIV 510H1: Solid Mechanics II
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- MIE 304H1: Introduction to Quality Control
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- MIE 320H1: Mechanics of Solids II
- MIE 364H1: Quality Control & Improvement
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- MIE 442H1: Machine Design
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- MIE 469H1: Reliability & Maintainability Engineering
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- MSE 401H1: Materials Information in Design
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- MSE 415H1: Environmental Degradation of Materials
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- MSE 419H1: Fracture & Failure Analysis