COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the different methods of personal identification, as an aid to crime detection, investigation, information, and as evidence for prosecution of an offense/felony. It includes the processes of recording, processing, preservation, and court presentation.
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Intended Graduate Attributes |
The Cagayan State University aims to produce graduates who will exhibit: Competence - critical thinker, creative problem-solver, competitive performer regionally, nationally and globally Social Responsibility - sensitive to ethical demands and compassionate particularly to the marginalized, steward of the environment for future generations while championing development and socially just society and an advocate of economic and social equity. Unifying Presence - uniting theory and practice, uniting strata of society, uniting tradition and innovation, uniting the nation, the ASEAN region and the world and uniting the university and the community. |
College Intended Learning Outcomes
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Graduates of the College will be able to: KNOWLEDGE - Show mastery on the important provisions of laws and its applications, the procedures in the conduct of investigation and its application on the different nature of crimes. SKILLS - Exhibit abilities in the conduct of investigation, utilize state- of- the-art equipment, and articulate in the preparation of different reports for court presentation and other related fields. ATTITUDES - Manifest a character worthy as a public servant and a protector. GAD integration performs tasks in a gender responsive manner. |
Program Intended Learning Outcomes
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BS Criminology Program Outcomes (CMO # 05 s. 2018) After graduation, the BS Criminology graduates shall be able to: 1. Conduct Criminological Research on crimes, crime causation, victims and offenders, to include deviant behavior. 2. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare. 3. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in Law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice. 4. Utilize criminalistics or forensic Science in the investigation and detection of crime. 5. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal procedure 6. Ensure offender’s welfare and development for their re-integration to the community. |
COURSE MAP
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At the end of the semester, the students should be able to: |
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1. Discuss personal identification and its importance in criminal investigation |
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2. Discuss the role of forensic science in scientific crime detection and investigation |
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3. Identify and explain the different personal identification techniques |
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4. Trace the historical account and scientific development of fingerprint as means of personal identification |
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5. Understand the development of fingerprints |
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6. Identify and classify the different patterns of fingerprint |
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7. Accomplish the different classification formula |
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8. Perform the classification of fingerprints with problems |
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9. Demonstrate the fingerprint taking and recording techniques |
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10. Discuss the problems encountered in recording/taking of fingerprints |
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11. Perform the crime scene search and development of latent prints |
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12. Demonstrate/perform the fingerprint examination, identification and comparison |
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Course Code |
FORENSIC 2 |
Course Title |
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES |
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Course Credits |
4.0 |
Semester |
Second |
School Year |
2020-2021 |
Number of Lecture Hours |
54 |
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Pre-requisite/s |
None |
Co-Requisite/s |
None |
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Course Description |
This course covers the different methods of personal identification, as an aid to crime detection, investigation, information, and as evidence for prosecution of an offense/felony. It includes the processes of recording, processing, preservation, and court presentation. |
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Grading System |
Submission of assigned activity 20%
Engagement in online discussion/forum 30
Quizzes, Unit Examination 30%
Major Exams ( Prelim, Midterm, Final ) 20%
Total 100%
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Final Grade a. Midterm 50% b. Final 50%
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OUTCOME-BASED LEARNING PLAN ON CHARACTER FORMATION, NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM |
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Intended Learning Outcome (ILO)
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Learning Content |
Teaching and Learning References |
Time Allotment |
Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA) |
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Learning Assessment |
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Lec.(54) |
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· Explain the University Vision, Mission, and the College and Program Learning Outcomes · Identify the University and Campus Officials · Translate the Ambisyon Natin 2040. · Apppreciate the content of the course syllabus |
I. Statement of the Vision, Mission, Goal and Objectives a. University Vision b. University Mission c. University Hymn d. College Goal and Objectives e. College and Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) g. Student Policies h. Ambisyon Natin 2040 i. Presentation of Course Syllabus
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CSU Website
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3 hrs. |
• Online viewing (CSU Website) On: • University VMGO • University Hymn |
• Laptop • Cell phone • Internet connection
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Google quiz
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· Demonstrate a high degree of appreciation of the early beginnings of CSU, its structure, services offered and curricular offerings |
II. The CSUan Identity 1. Historical Background of CSU 2. Vision, mission and Core Values 3. Organizational structure 4. Services Offered 5. Curricular Offerings 6. Graduate Attributes |
CSU Website
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3 hrs. |
Online viewing (CSU Website) |
• Laptop • CP • Internet connection
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Google quiz
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· Discuss personal identification and its importance in criminal investigation |
III. Introduction to Personal Identification 1. What is identification? 2. What is personal identification 3. The importance of personal identification in criminal investigation 4. Types of personal identification 5. The corpus delicti 6. Philippine Jurisprudence on corpus delicti 7. Medico-legal aspect of identification |
Personal Identification in Forensic Examinations https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263732838_Personal_Identification_in_Forensic_Examinations Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking (e-book) https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/criminalinvestigation/ Ng, Peter P. et. al. (2007) Forensic Science.Pp. 160-161 |
6 hours |
· Lecture (google meet)
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· Laptop · CP · Internet connection · Modules |
· Quiz (LENS)
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· Discuss the role of forensic science in scientific crime detection and investigation |
IV. Forensic Science in Criminal Detection 1. What is forensic science? 2. What is criminal detection? 3. The Nature and Scope of Forensic Science 4. The history of Forensic Science 5. Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigations 6. Role of Forensic Science in Crime Scene Investigation 7. Importance of Forensic Science in Law 8. What is class characteristics and individual characteristics in forensic science 9. Types of Forensic Evidence
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Forensic Science Plays a Pivotal Role in the Legal System https://ifflab.org/the-importance-of-forensic-science-in-criminal-investigations-and-justice/
Role Of Forensic Science In Criminal Investigation: Admissibility In Indian Legal System And Future Perspective Gowsia Farooq Khan , Sheeba Ahad International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering (Volume 7, Special Issue no. 4 March 2018)
Role of Forensic Science in Crime Scene Investigation Upasana Borah* NEF Law College, Assam, India Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology
https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/criminalinvestigation/chapter/chapter-10-forensic-sciences/
The Role and Impact of Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice System, Final Report (PDF File) |
6 hrs. |
· Lecture (google meet)
· Film viewing (youtube)
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· Laptop · CP · Internet connection • Modules |
• Quiz (LENS)
• Reaction paper
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· Identify and explain the different personal identification techniques |
V. Personal Identification Methods and Techniques 1. Anthropometry 2. Biometrics/Other physical characteristics 3. Fingerprint identification 4. Forensic anthropology 5. Forensic odontology 6. Forensic radiology 7. Forensic biochemistry/molecular biology or DNA Fingerprint 8. Questioned Document (Identification) 9. Trace evidence identification 10. Forensic Photography |
https://biologydictionary.net/anthropometry/
https://www.nice.com/engage/blog/rta-understanding-the-types-of-biometrics-2513/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/forensic-odontology
https://aboutforensics.co.uk/forensic-odontology/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5422639/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensic_radiology https://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/emfpu/imaging/brief-history
https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/DNA-Fingerprinting
Ng, Peter P. et. al. (2007) Forensic Science. Pp. 158-250
Revis, W.A. et.al (2015) Workbook on Personal Identification pp. 1-5
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9 hours |
• Lecture (google meet)
• Film viewing (you tube)
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· Laptop/CP · Internet connection · Modules |
• quiz/exam (LENS)
Reaction paper |
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· Trace the historical account and scientific development of fingerprint as means of personal identification |
VI. Fingerprints as Means of Personal Identification 1. Definition of terms 2. What does a fingerprint prove? 3. History of fingerprints 4. Origin of fingerprints 5. Uses of fingerprints 6. Methods of identification before the science of fingerprint 7. Personalities in the study of fingerprints 8. Official use of fingerprints in the USA 9. Fingerprint event in the Philippines |
Collins, C.G. (2006) Fingerprint Science: How to Roll, Classify, File, and Use Fingerprints Pp. 1-6
Badua, J. B. (2016) Dactyloscopy Manaul and Workbook. 2nd Edition pp. 2.15 |
9 hours |
• Lecture (google meet)
• Film viewing (you tube) |
· Laptop · CP · Internet connection · Modules |
• quiz/exam (LENS) • Academic paper
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· Understand the development of fingerprints |
VII Development of Fingerprints 1. Formation of fingerprints 2. Dogmatic principles of fingerprints 3. Legal basis of fingerprint evidence 4. The friction skin and its structure 5. Allied sciences of fingerprints 6. Ridge formation 7. Ridge destruction 8. Ridge characteristics |
Badua, J. B. (2016) Dactyloscopy Manaul and Workbook. 2nd Edition pp. 15-32 |
9 hrs. |
• Lecture (google meet)
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· Laptop · CP · Internet connection • Modules
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• Quiz (LENS)
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· Identify and classify the different patterns of fingerprint · Locate core and delta formations in a fingerprint pattern |
VIII. Fingerprint patterns 1. Component parts of fingerprint patterns 2. Three families of fingerprint patterns 3. The 8 Standards type of fingerprint patterns 4. Focal points of fingerprint patterns
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Badua, J. B. (2016) Dactyloscopy Manaul and Workbook. 2nd Edition pp. 33-36
Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy pp. 33-51 |
6 hrs. |
• Lecture (google meet)
• Film viewing (you tube)
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· Laptop · CP · Internet connection • Modules
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• Quiz (LENS) • Reaction paper/activity worksheet( drawn fingerprint pattern |
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MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS |
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· Accomplish the different classification formula |
IX. Classification of fingerprints 1. Primary classification a) Capital letter b) Small letter 3. Sub-secondary classification 4. Major classification 5. Final classification 6. Key classification |
Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy Pp 85-104 |
3 hrs. |
• Lecture (google meet)
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· Laptop · CP · Internet connection • Modules
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quiz/exam (LENS)
Activity workbook |
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· Perform the classification of fingerprints with problems |
X. Classification of Scarred Patterns, Amputations, Missing Finger at Birth
1. Standards procedures to be followed 2. Flexion crease marks 3. Classifying set of fingerprints with questionable patterns 4. Classifying a set of fingers with a missing finger 5. Reference classification |
Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy Pp 105-118
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• Lecture (google meet) |
• Laptop • CP • Internet connection • Modules |
• Quiz
• Activity workbook |
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· Demonstrate the fingerprint taking and recording techniques |
XI. Fingerprint Taking and Recording 1. Taking fingerprints 2. The rolled and print impression 3. Inking and rolling the fingers 4. Obtaining prints of deceased person 5. Taking palm prints 6. Taking foot prints |
Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy pp. 151-169 |
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• Lecture (google meet)
• Film viewing (you tube) |
· Laptop · CP · Internet connection · Modules |
• Quiz • Accomplished fingerprint card • Workbook/sheet |
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· Discuss the problems encountered in recording/taking of fingerprints |
XII. Problems in Taking Inked Fingerprints 1. Mechanical operation 2. Illegible inked prints 3. Temporary disabilities 4. Permanent disabilities 5. Deformities |
Collins, C.G. (2006) Fingerprint Science: How to Roll, Classify, File, and Use Fingerprints pp. 97-110 |
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• Lecture (google meet) |
· Laptop · CP · Internet connection · Modules |
· Quiz (LENS)
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· Perform the crime scene search and development of latent prints |
XIII. Crime scene Search and development of Latent Prints
A. Latent Prints 1) Types of latent prints 2) Factors affecting the stability of latent prints B. Crime Scene Search 1) Fingerprint Examination at Scenes of Crime 2) Points of Crime Scene Preservation 3) Things that must not be done at the Crime Scene C. Development of latent prints 1) Powder method 2) Liquid method 3) Various detection techniques through liquid method |
Badua, J. B. (2016) Dactyloscopy Manaul and Workbook. 2nd Edition pp. 38-72
Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy pp 127-141
Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy pp. 171-222 |
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• Lecture (google meet)
• Film viewing (you tube) |
· Laptop · CP · Internet connection · Modules |
• Quiz (LENS)
• Workbook/sheet |
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· Demonstrate/perform the fingerprint examination,identification and comparison |
XIV. Fingerprint Examination, Identification and Presentation of Evidence in Court 1. Latent fingerprint examination process 2. Fingerprint identification 3. Factors in Fingerprint Identification 4. The ACE-V Methodology of fingerprint examination 5. The AFIS 6. Preparation of fingerprint comparison chart 7. Photographic enlargement 8. The fingerprint expert in Court |
Badua, J. B. (2016) Dactyloscopy Manaul and Workbook. 2nd Edition pp. 93-108 |
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• Lecture (google meet)
• Film viewing (you tube) |
• Laptop • CP • Internet connection • Modules |
• Quiz/exam (LENS) • worksheet |
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FINAL EXAMINATION |
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Course Policies:
• Attendance – Absences may be allowed for not more than 20% (10.8hrs) of the total fifty-four (54) class hours required. For excused absences, the faculty may prescribe other requirements in lieu of the physical attendance depending on the specific requirements of the course or subject.
• Tardiness – No student is allowed to enter a class fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled time. Habitual tardiness shall be sanctioned.
• Late work – Late compliance of course requirements may be considered/accepted but with corresponding demerit.
• Missed examinations – A special test may be administered for a missed examination for justifiable/valid reasons provided that the special test is requested immediately by the concerned student upon reporting to class.
• Academic integrity – Students must observe academic integrity at all times in the performance of their academic requirements. (CSU Student Manual, Revised 2013)
• Behavior in the classroom – Students must always observe proper decorum in the classroom/laboratory as well as take good care of the facilities and equipment therein.
Input for Revision:
Other References:
1. Personal Identification in Forensic Examinations: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263732838_Personal_Identification_in_Forensic_Examinations
2. Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking (e-book) https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/criminalinvestigation/
3. Forensic Science Plays a Pivotal Role in the Legal System: https://ifflab.org/the-importance-of-forensic-science-in-criminal-investigations-and-justice/
4. Role Of Forensic Science In Criminal Investigation: Admissibility In Indian Legal System And Future Perspective. Gowsia Farooq Khan, Sheeba Ahad
International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering (Volume 7, Special Issue no. 4 March 2018)
5. Role of Forensic Science in Crime Scene Investigation. Upasana Borah*. NEF Law College, Assam, India. Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/criminalinvestigation/chapter/chapter-10-forensic-sciences/
6. The Role and Impact of Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice System, Final Report (PDF File
7. Ng, Peter P. et. al. (2007) Forensic Science
8. Revis, W.A. et.al (2015). Workbook on Personal Identification
9. Collins, C.G. (2006) Fingerprint Science: How to Roll, Classify, File, and Use Fingerprints
10. Badua, J. B. (2016). Dactyloscopy Manaul and Workbook. 2nd Edition pp. 2.15
11. Vinluan, Jesus B. et. al. (2006) Advance Techniques in Dactyloscopy
Date of Revision/Enrichment: November 12, 2020
Prepared by:
JOMEL B. PINERA, Ph.D.CJ
Faculty, CSU-Gonzaga
Reviewed by:
REYNOLD B. PATTAUI, Ph.D.CJ
College Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education
Approved by:
MARIDEN VENTURA-CAUILAN, DPA
Vice President for Academic Affairs

- Teacher: Jomel B. Pinera