Forensic Engineering in Traffic | Faculty of Technical Sciences

Subject: Forensic Engineering in Traffic (17.S0I53F)

Native organizations units: Department of Traffic Engineering

Type of studies	Title
Master Academic Studies	Traffic and Transport Engineering (Year: 1, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Professional-applicative
Scientific or art field	Traffic Planning, Regulation and Safety
ECTS	6

Acquiring knowledge of forensic engineering in the field of fraffic engineering. Mastering the procedures and methods of forensic engineering.

Enabling students to apply engineering knowledge, investigating adverse events in traffic engineering. Mastering testing technique for trace analysis of relevant traffic accidents and other adverse events in traffic.Training for application of modern technical equipment and laboratory research in forensic engineering.

The concept, role and importance of forensic engineering.Trace evidence, concept, significance. Laboratory testing of traces in traffic accidents. Forensic photogrammetry. Examination of technical accuracy and harm to vehicles based on damage. Examination of the position of passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Experimental research in traffic accidents. Influence of road elements to the occurrence of harmful events. Forensic investigation of damage to the goods occurred during transport. Using application software in forensic engineering.

Lectures, auditory and laboratory exercises.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Van-Kirk, D.	Vehicular accident investigation and reconstruction	2001	CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA	English

Course activity	Pre-examination	Obligations	Number of points
Exercise attendance	Yes	Yes	4.00
Laboratory exercise attendance	Yes	Yes	4.00
Oral part of the exam	No	Yes	35.00
Term paper	Yes	Yes	20.00
Written part of the exam - tasks and theory	No	Yes	35.00
Lecture attendance	Yes	Yes	2.00