Introduction to Forensic Engineering Practice      Instructor: Kevin Sutterer, P.E., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering                      Kevin Sutterer's Bio OVERVIEW REGISTER NOW Introduction to Forensic Engineering Practice   This course teaches engineers the basics of forensic engineering practice and is targeted to those who are considering or have recently entered into the field of expert witness work as engineers. There are five topics covered in the course: Qualifications and Becoming an Expert, Legal Issues and Working with the Legal Professionals, Engineering Ethics for Forensic Engineers, Planning Forensic Engineering Investigations and a Systematic Methodology for Investigating Failures. The course materials and methodology apply to engineers of any discipline. Case studies are used throughout the course to illustrate the principles learned in these five topics. Planned case studies typically include study of civil engineering system failures, construction failures, building envelope failures, terrorist attacks, and contaminant releases. The course includes some work outside of scheduled class time, with each participant investigating and reporting to the group on an independent study of an existing failure or dispute of each participant’s choosing. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, participants will be able to Identify their role as an expert, plan how to broaden their expertise and value to clients, and use this knowledge to market their services to clients Use a systematic process to identify experts to support their forensic practice Be a more effective expert as a part of the legal team on cases Set priorities about equipment and resources necessary for successful forensic practice Prepare better engineering reports on their findings as experts Investigate engineering failures using a highly effective, systematic methodology   OUTCOMES Participants will be able to use tools for development, planning, and reporting expert work. Participants will be a more effective member of the legal team. Participants will be able to confidently apply a highly effective, systematic methodology for investigating failures. The course will provide a broader understanding of the role of external or internal consultants as experts in understanding failures of engineered systems or in assisting to resolve disputes related to engineering practice.