FSC407H5F: Forensic Identification Field School (Capstone)

Restricted to Forensic Science Specialists

Application Deadline:  February 29, 2024 11:59pm.

JUMP TO APPLICATION FORM HERE.
IMPORTANT: Before filling out this application, ensure that you have read and understood the instructions, eligibility and requirements below. 

Location

The August field school and the Fall term laboratory sessions take place on the UTM campus.

Course Delivery and Timeline

Students must be available for both the August fieldwork and the laboratory classes in the Fall term.  Participation in summer fieldwork is a required component of the course.  This course is typically offered every year.

• Fieldwork takes place from 9 am to 5 pm over two consecutive weeks:  from Monday August 19, to Friday August 30, 2024 (excluding weekends).
• Weekly two-hour laboratory classes are held during the fall term.

Fees and supplies to be purchased:

• Students are only charged Fall Registration for the course; there are no summer tuition charges.
• Students must submit a non-refundable ancillary fee of $35.00 CAD to the UTM Forensic Science Program prior to being enrolled in the course via ROSI/ACORN. (The ancillary fee covers the cost of minor field school supplies. All excavation equipment will be supplied.)
• Students are required to supply their own compact flash memory card for the photography portion of the course (minimum 1 GB), which can be kept by the student after the duration of the course. All other materials will be supplied.
• Students must buy CSA-approved steel-toed work boots (hiking boot style is acceptable).
• For the field school portion, students are expected to wear clothing appropriate for outdoor/field work (long pants), including boots.

Eligibility and prerequisites

• Students must have completed FSC239Y5 and FSC302H5, and submit the form below. Preference for course enrollment will go to University of Toronto Mississauga students registered in the Forensic Science Degree ERSPE/ERMAJ Programs, then FSC Minors.
• Students must have received acceptance by email from the Forensic Science Program before being enrolled in the course on ROSI/ACORN. Approval will be based on number of credits completed, area of concentration, academic standing, course background and/or previous courses.
• This field school course is only open to University of Toronto students. Enrolment is limited.

Application and enrolment process

1. Request departmental approval to enrol in the course by submitting the application form below. 
2. Check your @mail.utoronto.ca email account for the results of your application (confirmation emails will be sent out within the next month after the deadline). You will receive departmental approval to enrol in this course by email.
3. The department will enrol you in the course via ACORN (when enrolment is open). 

Questions?

If you have any questions please contact the Program Officer at murray.clayton@utoronto.ca.

IMPORTANT: Before filling out this application, ensure that you have read and understood the instructions, eligibility and requirements above. 

FSC407H5F includes a two week field school experience prior to the September semester, running Monday August 19, to Friday August 30, 2024 (excluding weekends).