The renewable resources sector is critical for climate mitigation, carbon sequestration and enabling a circular economy. Work in this area advances sustainable material production, such as biodegradable wood and forest products, and innovations in forest-based biomaterials, including bioplastics, cellulose nanomaterials and engineered wood products, which can be recycled or safely decomposed.
Through this certificate, students will develop familiarity with the regulations and policies governing renewable resource use and development. Courses hosted by the Graduate Department of Forestry, in the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design, will provide an understanding of the interplay between engineering, environmental science and policymaking, helping students integrate sustainable practices into engineering solutions.
Professionals in this sector work in renewable energy, environmental consulting, resource management, biomaterial development, environmental engineering and remediation, and urban forest management and restoration.
Students who complete the requirements of the Certificate in Renewable Resources Engineering are considered University of Toronto Sustainability Scholars.
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
A minimum of three courses from the list outlined below:
- FOR 308H1: Discovering Wood & Its Role in Societal Development
- FOR 421H1: Green Urban Infrastructure: Sustainable City Forests
- FOR 424H1: Innovation and Manufacturing of Sustainable Materials
- FOR 425H1: Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology
- CHE 475H1: Biocomposites: Mechanical & Bioinspiration
- CIV 544H1: Design of Timber Structures