Course Syllabus Final
Course Syllabus Final
Course Syllabus Final
COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Dumaguete City Negros Oriental
Life Purpose
The life purpose of Foundation University is to educate and develop individuals to become productive, creative, useful and responsible citizens of society.
Vision
Foundation University envisions itself as a dynamic, progressive environment that cultivates effective learning, generates creative ideas, responds to societal needs and
offers equal opportunity for all.
Mission
To enhance and promote a climate of academic excellence, responsive to the challenges of the times where individuals are devoted to the pursuit of knowledge, critical
thinking, commitment to life-long learning and service to society.
Core Values
Institutional Outcomes
1. Be effective communicators who employ critical thinking in synthesizing arguments asserting what is ideal for the common good.
2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of technology that are beneficial to the environment and community.
3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom.
4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized disciplines for local, environmental, and community action.
5. Demonstrate passion for lifelong learning in the creation of new knowledge through research
College Goals and Objectives
1. To equip student with academic, scientific, technological knowledge and skills in preparation to their criminology related career after graduation.
2. Develop the values of leadership, integrity, camaraderie, accountability, responsibility and cooperation among students.
3. Promote linkages and participation with the different law enforcement agencies, LGU’s / NGO’s and other sectors of the community in the enforcement of laws,
ordinances and other related regulations relative to environment protection and preservation.
4. To provide quality criminology education by giving quality instructions, services and activities that boost student competency and intellectual stamina.
Students who will graduate with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology will be able to:
1. Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country.
2. Prepare the student for career in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional administration.
3. Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies respond to crime,
criminals and victims.
Program Outcomes
1. Effectively apply the conceptual, theoretical, methodological knowledge and skills in determining the cause – effect of crime and can propose possible
interventions / actions plan to address them.
2. Extend community services related to the implications of recent laws, crime prevention and detection and policing.
3. Employ ethical and professional solutions to varied situations related to the field of work.
4. Utilize the theories and concepts of criminology for a possible positive societal change.
5. Demonstrate competency in their application to Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Crime Detection, Security Services and other criminology
related jobs.
6. Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast with the developments in the field of practice.
7. Communicate effectively.
A. Institutional Outcomes (IO) Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Programs Outcomes (PO) in relation to Life Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Core Values
2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of technology that
are beneficial to the environment and community.
3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom.
4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized disciplines for local,
environmental, and community action.
5. Demonstrate passion for lifelong learning in the creation of new knowledge through
research
Core Values
Program Educational Objectives Life Purpose Mission Vision
a b c d
1. Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving
their fellowmen, community and country.
2. Prepare the student for career in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime
detection and correctional administration.
3. Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of
criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies respond to crime, criminals and
victims.
Core Values
Program Outcomes Life Purpose Mission Vision
a b c d
1. Effectively apply the conceptual, theoretical, methodological knowledge and skills in
determining the cause – effect of crime and can propose possible interventions / actions
plan to address them.
2. Extend community services related to the implications of recent laws, crime prevention
and detection and policing.
3. Employ ethical and professional solutions to varied situations related to the field of
work.
4. Utilize the theories and concepts of criminology for a possible positive societal change.
5. Demonstrate competency in their application to Law Enforcement, Correctional
Administration, Crime Detection, Security Services and other criminology related jobs.
6. Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast with the
developments in the field of practice.
7. Communicate effectively.
B. Institutional Outcomes (IO) Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Programs Outcomes (PO) in relationship to College Objectives
College Objectives
Institutional Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1. Effective communicators who employ critical thinking in synthesizing arguments asserting what is ideal for the common
good.
2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of technology that are beneficial to the
environment and community.
3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom.
4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized disciplines for local, environmental, and community
action.
5. Demonstrate passion for lifelong learning in the creation of new knowledge through research
College Objectives
Program Educational Objectives
1 2 3 4
1. Foster the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community
and country.
2. Prepare the student for career in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and correctional
administration.
3. Encourage research and inquiry on the nature, causes treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal
justice agencies respond to crime, criminals and victims.
College Objectives
Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1. Effectively apply the conceptual, theoretical, methodological knowledge and skills in determining the cause – effect of crime
and can propose possible interventions / actions plan to address them.
2. Extend community services related to the implications of recent laws, crime prevention and detection and policing.
3. Employ ethical and professional solutions to varied situations related to the field of work.
4. Utilize the theories and concepts of criminology for a possible positive societal change.
5. Demonstrate competency in their application to Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Crime Detection, Security
Services and other criminology related jobs.
6. Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast with the developments in the field of practice.
7. Communicate effectively.
C. Institutional Outcomes (IO) in Relationship to Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Programs Outcomes (PO)
Program Educational
Program Outcomes (PO)
Institutional Outcomes (IO) Objectives (PEO)
(Common) (Common)
1. Effective communicators who employ critical thinking in synthesizing arguments asserting what is 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ideal for the common good.
2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of technology that are
beneficial to the environment and community.
3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom.
4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized disciplines for local,
environmental, and community action.
5. Demonstrate passion for lifelong learning in the creation of new knowledge through research
Subject Code: CRIMTICS 01
Subject Title: Personal Identification
No. of Units: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Instructor: Mr Archie Adanza
Course Description:
This course presents an overview of the different schools of thought in Criminology; theories that explain the Criminal justice behavior techniques for measuring
the characteristics of criminal, crimes and victims; the interrelatedness of theory, policy and practice in the Criminal Justice System and current issues and studies in
Criminology.
Knowledge
1. Differentiate the eight standard fingerprint patterns
2. Explain the nature of fingerprints
Skills
1. Conduct fingerprint classification
2. Perform preservation methods of fingerprint evidence
3. Perform fingerprint comparison
Attitude
1. Perceive the significance of fingerprint in identification of suspects
D. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) in Relationship to Institutional Outcomes (IO), Program Educational Objectives (PEO), Programs Outcomes (PO) and College
Objectives
Program
Institutional Educational
Program Outcomes (PO) CC Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes Outcomes Objectives
(PEO)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
K1 Differentiate the eight standard fingerprint patterns
K2 Explain the nature of fingerprints
PI2 : The students can identify the core and the delta of the fingerprint pattern
K2 : Explain the nature of fingerprints PI3 : The students can elaborate the dogmatic principles of fingerprints and its importance to
court trial
S1 : Conduct fingerprint classification PI4 : The students can identify the primary, secondary, sub-secondary, major, final, and key
classification of the fingerprint patterns of both hands
S2 : Perform preservation methods of fingerprint evidence PI5 : The students can perform brush/powder method, fingerprint lifting, and latent print
documentation.
S3 : Perform fingerprint comparison PI6 : The students can compare standard and questioned prints based on global pattern
concordance, qualitative concordance, and quantitative concordance.
A1 : Perceive the significance of fingerprint in identification of PI7 : The students can elaborate to the audience during University Expo the value of latent
suspects prints in the identification of victims and perpetrators of crime.
F. Program Outcomes in relationship to Performance Indicators
3. Employ ethical and professional solutions to varied situations PI5 : The students can perform brush/powder method, fingerprint lifting, and latent print
related to the field of work. documentation.
4. Utilize the theories and concepts of criminology for a possible PI1 : The students can identify the differences between the patterns under Loop family, Arch
positive societal change. Family, and Whorl family, basing upon its individual requisites.
PI2 : The students can identify the core and the delta of the fingerprint pattern
PI3 : The students can elaborate the dogmatic principles of fingerprints and its importance to
court trial
PI4 : The students can identify the primary, secondary, sub-secondary, major, final, and key
classification of the fingerprint patterns of both hands
5. Demonstrate competency in their application to Law PI4 : The students can identify the primary, secondary, sub-secondary, major, final, and key
Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Crime Detection, classification of the fingerprint patterns of both hands
Security Services and other criminology related jobs. PI5 : The students can perform brush/powder method, fingerprint lifting, and latent print
documentation.
PI6 : The students can compare standard and questioned prints based on global pattern
concordance, qualitative concordance, and quantitative concordance.
6. Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep PI1 : The students can identify the differences between the patterns under Loop family, Arch
abreast with the developments in the field of practice. Family, and Whorl family, basing upon its individual requisites.
PI2 : The students can identify the core and the delta of the fingerprint pattern
PI3 : The students can elaborate the dogmatic principles of fingerprints and its importance to
court trial
PI4 : The students can identify the primary, secondary, sub-secondary, major, final, and key
classification of the fingerprint patterns of both hands
PI5 : The students can perform brush/powder method, fingerprint lifting, and latent print
documentation.
PI6 : The students can compare standard and questioned prints based on global pattern
concordance, qualitative concordance, and quantitative concordance.
7. Communicate effectively. PI7 : The students can elaborate to the audience during University Expo the value of latent prints
in the identification of victims and perpetrators of crime.
Grading System:
1. Uniform – Students are expected to wear their proper uniform with ID and its prescribed lanyard.
2. Hair – Boys must have their proper haircut (3 inches by 4 inches) and must free themselves from very conspicuous beard/mustache. Girls with long hair are expected
to wear hairnet.
3. Attendance – It must be strictly observed that students who commit three (3) consecutive unexcused absences will be dropped from the class. Tardy students shall
also be subjected to the same consequence in the following condition: (a) two-time tardiness is equivalent to one day of absence; (b) students who get out from the class
before the time ends shall be considered tardy and shall also be subjected to the same consequence; and (c) 15 minutes after the time is given as a grace period for
students not to be considered tardy. Students must present an excuse letter signed by a parent or guardian stating the reason for tardiness/absence and must be noted
by the dean of the College.
4. Academic Dishonesty – Cheating is a mortal sin for future teachers. Anyone caught cheating (by any means) shall face consequences upon the discretion of the
teacher. Repeated dishonesty cases shall be reported to the dean’s office for further actions.
5.Taking quizzes, seat works, classroom activities, etc. – Any student who fails to take any of the activity (for whatever reason) under this clause shall never be given
the chance to cope with the deficiency unless the reason is valid (upon the discretion of the teacher) and is noted by the dean.
6. Taking major examinations – Students who fail to take any of the major examinations because of not having a permit shall be given 12 days grace period to take the
same, provided that permit requirement will be obtained.
7. Submission of requirements – any requirement submitted two (2) days after the deadline shall never be accepted. No deduction system shall be imposed.
8. On the issue of respect – Any student who manifests any of the following disrespectful actions: a) leaving the classroom without notifying the teacher or without the
teacher’s approval; b) chattering with seatmate(s)/ classmate(s) while the discussion is on-going; c) and other actions which the teacher may find disrespectful, shall be
subjected to consequences upon the discretion of the teacher. Repetitive case of disrespect shall be reported to the dean’s office for further actions.
9. Cleanliness – the room and surrounding areas shall be kept clean and orderly. Education students are expected to be models of cleanliness and orderliness in the
campus.
10. Other policies shall be given to students when needs arise.
Course Outline and Time Frame
Period Week Days Topics
Prelim Period 1 June 19-June 23 Fingerprints: Their History and Meaning
Principles of fingerprinting
Ridge Characteristics
2 June 26-June 30 Eight Fingerprint Patterns
Ridge Counting
Ridge Tracing
3 July 3- July 7 The delta and the Core
Rules in locating the delta
Rules in locating the core
Midterm Period 4 July 10-July 14 Henry Classification System
Primary Classification
Secondary Classification
Sub-Secondary Classification
Major Classification
5 July 17-July 21 Final Classification
Key Classification
Classification of fingers missing at birth, bandaged,
amputated, etc.
6 July 24-July 28 Reference Classification
Fingerprint Filing
Final Period 7 July 31- August 4 Crime Scene Search
Techniques in taking fingerprints
8 August 7-August 11 Fingerprint Development Techniques
a. Chemical methods
b. Brush and powder methods
9 August 14-August 18 Fingerprint matching/comparison
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
Learning Plan
Period Time Specific Learning Course Topics Teaching/Learning Assessment Techniques
Frame Outcomes Learning Activities
(Week Outcomes (Methodology)
Number)
1 (June 19- Explain the K1, K2, A1 Fingerprints: Their History Interactive discussion Quizzes
June 23) principles of and Meaning PowerPoint Periodical exam
fingerprint Principles of fingerprinting Presentation Oral Examinations
Prelim Identify ridge Ridge Characteristics Oral recitation Rubrics on fingerprint
Period characteristics Fingerprint Taking taking
Laboratory activity Individual presentation of
fingerprints
2 (June 26- Identify the eight K1, K2, S3, Eight Fingerprint Patterns Interactive discussion Quizzes
June 30) fingerprint patterns A1 Ridge Counting PowerPoint Periodical exam
Perform ridge Ridge Tracing Presentation Oral Examinations
counting and tracing Oral recitation Rubrics on fingerprint
Fingerprint Taking taking
Laboratory activity Individual presentation of
fingerprint tracing and
counting
3 (July 3- Identify the core and K1, K2, A1 The delta and the Core Interactive discussion Quizzes
July 7) the delta in a Rules in locating the delta PowerPoint Periodical exam
fingerprint pattern Rules in locating the core Presentation Oral Examinations
Oral recitation Rubrics on fingerprint
Fingerprint Taking taking
Laboratory activity Individual presentation of
fingerprints
4 (July 10- Perform fingerprint K1, K2, S1, Henry Classification System Interactive discussion Quizzes
July 14) classification S2, S3, A1 Primary Classification PowerPoint Periodical exam
Midterm Secondary Classification Presentation Oral Examinations
Period Sub-Secondary Oral recitation Rubrics on fingerprint
Classification Fingerprint Taking taking
Major Classification Laboratory activity Individual presentation of
Student presentation fingerprint classification
5 (July 17- Perform fingerprint K1, K2, S1, Final Classification Interactive discussion Quizzes
July 21) classification S2, S3, A1 Key Classification PowerPoint Periodical exam
Classification of fingers Presentation Oral Examinations
missing at birth, bandaged, Oral recitation Rubrics on fingerprint
amputated, etc. Fingerprint Taking taking
Laboratory activity Individual presentation of
Student presentation fingerprints
6 (July 24- Perform reference K1, K2, S1, Reference Classification Interactive discussion Quizzes
July 28) fingerprint S2, S3, A1 Fingerprint Filing PowerPoint Periodical exam
classification Presentation Oral Examinations
Perform fingerprint Oral recitation Present reference
filing Fingerprint Taking classification
Laboratory activity Individual presentation of
Student presentation fingerprint filing
7 (July 31- Perform crime scene K1, K2, S1, Crime Scene Search Interactive discussion Quizzes
August 4) search S2, S3, A1 Techniques in taking PowerPoint Periodical exam
Perform fingerprint fingerprints Presentation Oral Examinations
Final taking techniques Oral recitation Individual presentation of
Period Fingerprint Taking crime scene search and
Laboratory activity techniques in lifting latent
Student presentation print
8 (August 7- Perform fingerprint K1, K2, S1, Fingerprint Development Interactive discussion Quizzes
August 11) taking techniques S2, S3, A1 Techniques PowerPoint Periodical exam
a. Chemical methods Presentation Oral Examinations
b. Brush and powder Oral recitation Individual presentation of
methods Fingerprint Taking crime scene search and
Laboratory activity techniques in lifting latent
Student presentation print
Demonstration of
fingerprint development
techniques
9 (August Perform fingerprint K1, K2, S1, Fingerprint Interactive discussion Quizzes
14-August comparison S2, S3, A1 matching/comparison PowerPoint Periodical exam
18) Automated Fingerprint Presentation Oral Examinations
Identification System Oral recitation Individual presentation of
Fingerprint Taking fingerprint comparison
Laboratory activity
Student presentation
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Montalban, Edwin Taganas, (2014) . Montalba`s compilation in criminalistics. Wisemans Bookstore.
Depayso,Veneranda Poschor (2009). Basics of Fingerprint. Wisemans Bookstore.
Cacdac, Arturo G., (2008). AFIS: Automated fingerprint identification system.
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Collins, Clarence Gerald (2006) Fingerprint Science: How to roll, classify, file and use fingerprints. Thomson Wadsworth
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