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Forensic Engineering
Course No: 15.353-031;  ISIS Class Nbr: 11053

Registration Information
Current students: Register for this course at http://isis.uml.edu using the above ISIS Class Nbr. New Students: Register for this course using the "Non-Degree Course Registration Form". For additional registration information click here.
Note: There is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable registration fee for credit courses.

Course Description
This course is a survey of forensic engineering with particular emphasis on using engineering science and technology to investigate and reconstruct failures of engineered systems. Topics include qualifications of the forensic engineer, the scientific method, failure hypotheses, levels of confidence, physical evidence, field investigation techniques, examination and testing, codes and standards, and personnel safety. Other topics include ethics, the hired gun, junk science, the legal process, introduction to expert witness testimony, trial exhibits, Frye and Daubert decisions, bias, forensic engineering practice, and engineering reports.

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Section Notes:
Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
Chat Hours: Sun 9-10pm;
Instructor: Michael Berry

When Offered & Tuition
Online Course,
Fall 2009: Sep 02 to Dec 12
Tuition: $990
Instructor Email, Course Outline & Textbook

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