Forensic Syllabus
Forensic Syllabus
(MAKAUT)
[Formerly Known as WBUT]
B.Sc. in Forensic Science
UGC – CBCS System Followed
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The Institute proposed the following courses:
Eligibility:
Course Fees:
Note:
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Credit Distribution Matrix
Bachelor of Forensic Science
First Semester Examination (Core Theory)
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Elective Courses
Discipline Specific – Two each in Semester V and VI. To be chosen from the below
mentioned courses:
Paper Code Course Contents Marks Credit
L T P C
BSFSDE-111 Forensic Serology 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSDE-222 DNA 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSDE-333 Economic Offences 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSDE-444 Computer Forensic and Cyber Crime 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSDE-555 Crime Scene and Accident Investigation 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSDE-666 Dissertation in Semester – VI -- 0 0 6 6
Elective Courses
One each in Semester I, II, III and IV. To be chosen from the below mentioned courses:
Paper Code Course Contents Marks Credit
L T P C
BSFSGE-100 Criminalistics 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSGE-200 Forensic Dermatoglyphics 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSGE-300 Forensic Chemistry 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSGE-400 Forensic Biology and Serology 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSGE-500 Forensic Anthropology and Forensic 100 4 0 2 6
Medicine
BSFSGE-600 Computer Forensic and Cyber Crime 100 4 0 2 6
Compulsory Courses
One each in Semester III and IV. To be chosen from the below mentioned courses:
Paper Code Course Contents Marks Credit
L T P C
BSFSSC-100 Forensic Science and Development in 100 4 0 2 6
Society
BSFSSC-200 Introduction to Biometry 100 4 0 2 6
BSFSSC-300 Handwriting and its identification and 100 4 0 2 6
recognition
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Core Subject (First Year)
Semester – I
Practical:
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7. To examine the hierarchical set up of different forensic science establishments
and suggest improvements.
8. To examine the list of projects undertaken by the Bureau of Police Research
and Development and suggest the thrust areas of research in Police Science.
9. To compare and contrast the role of a Police Academy and a Police Training
School.
10. To compare the code of conduct prescribed by different establishments for
forensic scientists.
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. B.B. Nanda and R.K. Tiwari, Forensic Science in India: A Vision for the
Twenty First Century, Select Publishers, New Delhi (2001).
2. S.H. James and J.J. Nordby, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific
and Investigative Techniques, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2005).
3. W.G. Eckert and R.K. Wright in Introduction to Forensic Sciences, 2nd
Edition, W.G. Eckert (ED.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (1997).
4. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
5. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
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Paper – II – Crime, Criminology and Society (BSFS – 102)
Unit – II – Crime
Elements, nature, causes and consequences of crime, deviant behavior, hate crimes,
organized crimes and public disorder, domestic violence and workplace violence,
white collar crimes, victimology, juvenile delinquency, social change and crime,
psychological disorders and criminality, situational crime prevention.
Broad components of criminal justice system, Policing styles and principles, Police’s
power of investigation, Filing of criminal charges, Community policing, Policing a
heterogeneous society, Correctional measures and rehabilitation of offenders,
Human rights and criminal justice system in India.
Practical:
1. To review past criminal cases and elucidate which theory best explains the
criminal behavior of the accused.
2. To review crime cases where criminal profiling assisted the police to
apprehend the accused.
3. To cite examples of crime cases in which the media acted as a pressure group.
4. To evaluate the post-trauma stress amongst victims of racial discrimination.
5. To correlate deviant behavior of the accused with criminality (take a specific
example).
6. To evaluate victimology in a heinous crime.
7. To examine a case of juvenile delinquency and suggest remedial measures.
8. To evaluate how rising standards of living affect crime rate.
9. To review the recommendations on modernization of police stations and
evaluate how far these have been carried out in different police stations.
10. To visit a ‘Model Police Station’ and examine the amenities vis-à-vis
conventional police stations.
11. To examine steps being taken for rehabilitation of former convicts and
suggests improvements.
12. To prepare a report on interrogation cells and suggest improvements.
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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Semester – II
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy – Articles 14, 15,
20, 21, 22, 51A.
Narcotic, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Essential Commodity Act, Drugs
and Cosmetics Act, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, Dowry Prohibition Act,
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, Wildlife
Protection Act, I.T. Act, Environment Protection Act, Untouchability Offences Act.
Practical:
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3. To prepare a schedule of the offences which may be tried under Section
260(2) of Criminal Procedure Code.
4. To study a crime case in which an accused was punished on charge of murder
under Section 302.
5. To study a crime case in which an accused was punished on charge of rape
under Section 375.
6. To cite example of a case in which the opinion of an expert was called for
under Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act.
7. To cite a case wherein a person was detained under Article 22(5) of the Indian
Constitution. Express your views whether the rights of the person as enlisted
in this Article were taken care of.
8. To cite a case under Article 14 of the Constitution of India wherein the Right
to Equality before Law was allegedly violated.
9. To list the restrictions imposed on Right to Freedom of Worship under the
Constitution of India.
10. To prepare a schedule of persons convicted under Narcotics, Drugs and
Psychotropic Act statistically analyze the age group to which they belonged.
11. To study a case in which Drugs and Cosmetic Act was invoked.
12. To study a case in which Explosive Substances Act was invoked.
13. To study a case in which Arms Act was invoked.
14. In light of Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, cite a case involving dowry
death.
15. To study a case wherein the Untouchability Offences Act was invoked on the
basis of Article 15 of the Constitution of India.
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. D.A. Bronstein, Law for the Expert Witness, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1999).
2. Vipa P. Sarthi, Law of Evidence, 6th Edition, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow
(2006).
3. A.S. Pillia, Criminal Law, 6th Edition, N.M. Tripathi Pvt Ltd., Mumbai (1983).
4. R.C. Nigam, Law of Crimes in India, Volume I, Asia Publishing House, New
Delhi (1965).
5. (Chief Justice) M. Monir, Law of Evidence, 6th Edition, Universal Law
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi (2002).
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Paper – II – Forensic Psychology (BSFS – 202)
Practical:
1. To cite a crime case where legal procedures pertaining to psychic behavior had
to be invoked.
2. To prepare a report on relationship between mental disorders and forensic
psychology.
3. To review a crime case involving serial murders. Comment on the
psychological traits of the accused.
4. To cite a crime case involving a juvenile and argue for and against lowering
the age for categorizing an individual as juvenile.
5. To study a criminal case in which hypnosis was used as a means to detect
deception.
6. To prepare a case report on thematic appreciation test.
7. To prepare a case report on Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory test.
8. To prepare a case report on thematic appreciation test.
9. To prepare a case report on word association test.
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10. To prepare a case report on Bhatia’s battery of performance test of
intelligence.
11. To cite a criminal case in which narco analysis was used as a means to detect
deception.
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. A.A. Moenssens, J. Starrs, C.E. Henderson and F.E. Inbau, Scientific Evidence
in Civil and Criminal Cases, 4th Edition, The Foundation Press, Inc., New
York (1995).
2. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
3. J.C. DeLadurantey and D.R. Sullivan, Criminal Investigation Standards,
Harper & Row, New York (1980).
4. J. Niehaus, Investigative Forensic Hypnosis, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1999).
5. E. Elaad in Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume 2, J.A. Siegel, P.J.
Saukko and G.C. Knupfer (Eds.), Academic Press, London (2000).
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Core Subject (Second Year)
Semester – III
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. J.E. Cowger, Friction Ridge Skin, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1983).
2. D.A. Ashbaugh, Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC Press,
Boca Raton (2000).
3. C. Champod, C. Lennard, P. Margot an M. Stoilovic, Fingerprints and other
Ridge Skin Impressions, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2004).
4. Lee and Gaensleen’s, Advances in Fingerprint Technology, 3rd Edition, R.S.
Ramotowski (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
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Paper – II – Technological Methods in Forensic Science (BSFS – 302)
Unit – I – Instrumentation
Unit – II – Microscopy
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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Paper – III – Criminalistics (BSFS – 303)
Types of crime scenes – indoor and outdoor, Securing and isolating the crime scene,
Crime scene search methods, Safety measures at crime scenes, Legal considerations
at crime scenes, Documentation of crime scenes – photography, videography,
sketching and recording notes, Duties of first responders at crime scenes,
Coordination between police personnel and forensic scientists at crime scenes, The
evaluation of 5Ws (who?, what?, when?, where?, why?) and 1H (how?), Crime scene
logs.
Practical:
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5. To compare paint samples by thin layer chromatography method.
6. To compare glass samples by refractive index method.
7. To identify and compare tool marks.
8. To compare cloth samples by physical matching.
Reference Books:
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Semester – IV
Unit – II – Poisons
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Practical:
1. To identify biocides.
2. To identify metallic poisons.
3. To identify organic poisons.
4. To identify ethyl alcohol.
5. To identify methyl alcohol.
6. To carry out quantitative estimation of ethyl alcohol.
7. To prepare iodoform.
8. To identify drugs of abuse by spot tests.
9. To perform color tests for barbiturates.
10. To separate drugs of abuse by thin layer chromatography.
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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Paper – II – Forensic Chemistry (BSFS – 402)
Chemistry of fire, Conditions for fire. Fire scene patterns, Location of point of
ignition, Recognition of type of fire, Searching the fire scene, Collection and
preservation of arson evidence, Analysis of fire debris, Analysis of ignitable liquid
residue, Post-flashover burning, Scientific investigation and evaluation of clue
materials, Information from smoke staining.
Practical:
Learning Outcome:
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iv. The classification of explosives, including the synthesis and
characterization of representative analogs.
v. The significance of bomb scene management.
vi. The techniques of locating hidden explosives.
vii. The classification and characteristics of the narcotics, drugs and
psychotropic substances
Reference Books:
1. J.D. DeHaan, Kirk’s Fire Investigation, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
(1991).
2. A.A. Moenssens, J. Starrs, C.E. Henderson and F.E. Inbau, Scientific Evidence
in Civil and Criminal Cases, 4th Edition, The Foundation Press, Inc., New
York (1995).
3. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
4. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s, Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
5. S. Ballou, M. Houck, J.A. Siegel, C.A. Crouse, J.J. Lentini and S. Palenik in
Forensic Science, D.H. Ubelaker (Ed.), Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester (2013).
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Paper – III – Forensic Biology (BSFS – 403)
Practical:
1. To examine hair morphology and determine the species to which the hair
belongs.
2. To prepare slides of scale pattern of human hair.
3. To examine human hair for cortex and medulla.
4. To carry out microscopic examination of pollen grains.
5. To carry out microscopic examination of diatoms.
6. To cite a crime case in which diatoms have served as forensic evidence.
7. To prepare a case report on forensic entomology.
8. To prepare a case report on problems of wildlife forensics.
Learning Outcome:
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Reference Books:
1. L. Stryer, Biochemistry, 3rd Edition, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York
(1988).
2. R.K. Murray, D.K. Granner, P.A. Mayes and V.W. Rodwell, Harper’s
Biochemistry, APPLETON & Lange, Norwalk (1993).
3. S. Chowdhuri, Forensic Biology, BPRD, New Delhi (1971).
4. R. Saferstein, Forensic Science Handbook, Vol. III, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
(1993).
5. G.T. Duncan and M.I. Tracey, Serology and DNA typing in, Introduction to
Forensic Sciences, 2nd Edition, W.G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton
(1997).
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Semester – V
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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Paper – II – Forensic Ballistics (BSFS – 502)
Unit – I – Firearms
Unit – II – Ammunitions
Practical:
1. To describe, with the aid of diagrams, the firing mechanisms of different types
of firearms.
2. To correlate the velocity of bullet with the impact it produces on the target.
3. To correlate the striking angle of the bullet with the impact on the target.
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4. To estimate the range of fired bullets.
5. To carry out the comparison of fired bullets.
6. To carry out the comparison of fired cartridge cases.
7. To identify gunshot residue.
8. To correlate the nature of injuries with distance from which the bullet was
fired.
9. To differentiate, with the aid of diagram, contact wounds, close range wounds
and distant wounds.
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. B.J. Heard, Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics, Wiley and Sons, Chichester
(1997).
2. W.F. Rowe, Firearms identification, Forensic Science Handbook, Vol. 2, R.
Saferstein (Ed.), Prentice Hall, New Jersey (1988).
3. A.J. Schwoeble and D.L. Exline, Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot
Residue Analysis, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2000).
4. E. Elaad in Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume 2, J.A. Siegel, P.J.
Saukko and G.C. Knupfer (Eds.), Academic Press, London (2000).
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Semester – VI
Fundamental aspects and scope of forensic medicine, approaching the crime scene of
death. Obtaining firsthand information from the caller, Rendering medical assistance
to the victim, if alive, Protecting life, Recording dying declaration, Identifying
witnesses and, if possible, suspect. Interviewing onlookers and segregating possible
witnesses, Suspect in custody – initial interrogation and searching for evidence,
Miranda warning card, Assessing the crime scene, Request for forensic team,
Importance of command post and log book, Management of crowd and media,
Importance of taking notes, Items to be a part of noting, Documenting the death
scene, Processing evidence, Evaluation of injuries, Importance of canvass form,
Indexing the death investigation, Handling buried body cases – search for buried
bodies, methods of exhumation, Suicide cases – evaluating the type of injuries,
gauging the psychological state of victim, suicide notes.
Unit – II – Autopsy
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
i. The duties of the first responding officer who receives a call on homicide
or suicide case.
ii. The steps involved in processing the death scene.
iii. The importance of ascertaining whether the crime was staged to appear
as suicide or accident.
iv. The importance of bloodstain patterns in reconstructing the crime scene.
v. The importance of autopsy. f. The importance of forensic odontology.
Reference Books:
1. K. Smyth, The Cause of Death, Van Nostrand and Company, New York (1982).
2. M. Bernstein, Forensic odontology in, Introduction to Forensic Sciences, 2nd
Ed., W.G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (1997).
3. J. Dix, Handbook for Death Scene Investigations, CRC Press, Boca Raton
(1999).
4. H.B. Baldwin and C.P. May in, Encyclopedia in Forensic Science, Volume 1,
J.A. Siegel, P.J. Saukko and G.C. Knupfer (Eds.), Academic Press, London
(2000).
5. V.J. Geberth, Practical Homicide Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton
(2006).
6. T. Bevel and R.M. Gardner, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 3rd Edition, CRC
Press, Boca Raton (2008).
7. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s, Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
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Paper – II – Forensic Anthropology (BSFS – 602)
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. M.Y. Iscan and S.R. Loth, The scope of forensic anthropology in, Introduction
to Forensic Sciences, 2nd Ed., W.G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton
(1997).
2. D. Ubelaker and H. Scammell, Bones, M. Evans & Co., New York (2000).
3. S.Rhine, Bone Voyage: A Journey in Forensic Anthropology, University of
Mexico Press, Mexico (1998).
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Discipline Specific Elective Subject for V and VI Semester
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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BSFSDE – 222 – DNA
Practical:
Learning Outcome:
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Reference Books:
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BSFSDE – 333 – Economic Offences
Legislations to deal with different forms of economic offences, RBI Act, SEBI Act,
Competition Commission of India Act, Credit card frauds, Enforcement agencies to
deal with different forms of economic offences, International perspectives –
measures adopted by FBI and INTERPOL, Case histories of economic offences.
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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BSFSDE – 444 – Computer Forensic and Cyber Crime
Definition and types of computer crimes. Distinction between computer crimes and
conventional crimes, Reasons for commission of computer crimes, Breaching
security and operation of digital systems, Computer virus, and computer worm –
Trojan horse, trap door, super zapping, logic bombs. Types of computer crimes –
computer stalking, pornography, hacking, crimes related to intellectual property
rights, computer terrorism, hate speech, private and national security in cyber space,
An overview of hacking, spamming, phishing and stalking.
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. R.K. Tiwari, P.K. Sastry and K.V. Ravikumar, Computer Crimes and Computer
Forensics, Select Publishers, New Delhi (2003).
2. C.B. Leshin, Internet Investigations in Criminal Justice, Prentice Hall, New
Jersey (1997).
3. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
4. E. Casey, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Academic Press, London
(2000).
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BSFSDE – 555 – Crime Scene and Accident Investigations
Practical:
Reference Books:
1. T.S. Ferry, Modern Accident Investigation and Analysis, Wiley, New York
(1988).
2. D. Lowe, The Tachograph, 2nd Edition, Kogan Page, London (1989).
3. T.L. Bohan and A.C. Damask, Forensic Accident Investigation: Motor
Vehicles, Michie Butterworth, Charlottesville (1995).
4. S.C. Batterman and S.D. Batterman in Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences,
Volume 1, J.A. Siegel, P.J. Saukko and G.C. Knupfer (Eds.), Academic Press,
London (2000).
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BSFSDE – 666 – Dissertation
The dissertation will be based on a research topic in Forensic Science. The topic will
be assigned in consultation with faculties of the department, giving due
consideration to the problem areas faced by the society and area. The students will be
expected to undertake extensive field work, in collaboration with forensic
laboratories.
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General Elective Subject for I, II, III and IV Semester
Unit – II – Criminology
Crime scene investigations, Protecting and isolating the crime scene, Crime scene
search methods, Documentation of crime scene by photography, sketching and field
notes, Types, significance and classification of physical and trace evidence, Locard
Principle, Collection and care of evidence, Submission of evidence, Chain of custody,
Reconstruction of crime scene.
Glass evidence – collection, packaging, analysis, matching of glass samples by
mechanical fit and refractive index measurements, Fracture analysis and direction of
impact.
Paint evidence – collection, packaging and preservation, Analysis by destructive and
nondestructive methods, Importance of paint evidence in hit and run cases.
Fiber evidence – artificial and man-made fibers, Collection of fiber evidence,
Identification and comparison of fibers
Soil evidence – importance, location, collection and comparison of soil samples
Toolmark evidence, Classification of toolmarks, Forensic importance of toolmarks,
Collection, preservation and matching of toolmarks, Restoration of erased serial
numbers and engraved marks
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Practical:
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. B.B. Nanda and R.K. Tiwari, Forensic Science in India: A Vision for the
Twenty First Century, Select Publishers, New Delhi (2001).
2. S.H. James and J.J. Nordby, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific
and Investigative Techniques, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2005).
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3. D.E. Zulawski and D.E. Wicklander, Practical Aspects of Interview and
Interrogation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2002).
4. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
5. J.L. Jackson and E. Barkley, Offender Profiling: Theory, Research and
Practice, Wiley, Chichester (1997).
6. M. Byrd, Crime Scene Evidence: A Guide to the Recovery and Collection of
Physical Evidence, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2001).
7. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s, Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
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BSFSGE – 200 – Forensic Dermatoglyphics
Practical:
Learning Outcome:
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iv. The method of classifying criminal record by fingerprints was worked
out in India, and by Indians.
v. The physical and chemical techniques of developing fingerprints on crime
scene evidence.
vi. The significance of foot, palm, ear and lip prints.
Reference Books:
1. J.E. Cowger, Friction Ridge Skin, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1983).
2. D.A. Ashbaugh, Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC Press,
Boca Raton (2000).
3. C. Champod, C. Lennard, P. Margot an M. Stoilovic, Fingerprints and other
Ridge Skin Impressions, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2004).
4. Lee and Gaensleen’s, Advances in Fingerprint Technology, 3rd Edition, R.S.
Ramotowski (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
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BSFSGE – 300 – Forensic Chemistry
Practical:
Learning Outcome:
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iv. The methods of identifying narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances.
v. The forensic identification of illicit liquors.
vi. The classification of explosives, including the synthesis and
characterization of representative analogs.
vii. The significance of bomb scene management.
Reference Books:
1. A.A. Moenssens, J. Starrs, C.E. Henderson and F.E. Inbau, Scientific Evidence
in Civil and Criminal Cases, 4th Edition, The Foundation Press, Inc., New
York (1995).
2. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
3. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s, Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013).
4. F.G. Hofmann, A Handbook on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2nd Edition, Oxford
University Press, New York (1983).
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BSFSGE – 400 – Forensic Biology and Serology
Practical:
1. To examine hair morphology and determine the species to which the hair
belongs.
2. To prepare slides of scale pattern of human hair.
3. To examine human hair for cortex and medulla.
4. To carry out microscopic examination of pollen grains.
5. To carry out microscopic examination of diatoms.
6. To determine blood group from fresh blood samples.
7. To carry out chemical identification of human blood.
8. To carry out crystal test of human blood.
9. To carry out cross-over electrophoresis.
10. To carry out identification of saliva.
11. To carry out identification of urine.
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12. To study the correlation between impact angle and shape of bloodstain.
13. To identify the point of convergence from the bloodstain patterns.
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. L. Stryer, Biochemistry, 3rd Edition, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York
(1988).
2. W.G. Eckert and S.H. James, Interpretation of Bloodstain Evidence at Crime
Scenes, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1989).
3. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
4. G.T. Duncan and M.I. Tracey, Serology and DNA typing in, Introduction to
Forensic Sciences, 2nd Edition, W.G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton
(1997).
5. T. Bevel and R.M. Gardner, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 3rd Edition, CRC
Press, Boca Raton (2008).
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BSFSGE – 500 – Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Medicine
Practical:
Learning Outcome:
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Reference Books:
1. M.Y. Iscan and S.R. Loth, The scope of forensic anthropology in, Introduction
to Forensic Sciences, 2nd Ed., W.G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton
(1997).
2. D. Ubelaker and H. Scammell, Bones, M. Evans & Co., New York (2000).
3. S.Rhine, Bone Voyage: A Journey in Forensic Anthropology, University of
Mexico Press, Mexico (1998).
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BSFSGE – 600 – Computer Forensic and Cyber Crime
Definition and types of computer crimes, Distinction between computer crimes and
conventional crimes, Reasons for commission of computer crimes, Breaching
security and operation of digital systems, Computer virus, and computer worm –
Trojan horse, trap door, super zapping, logic bombs, Types of computer crimes –
computer stalking, pornography, hacking, crimes related to intellectual property
rights, computer terrorism, hate speech, private and national security in cyber space.
Practical:
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Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
1. R.K. Tiwari, P.K. Sastry and K.V. Ravikumar, Computer Crimes and Computer
Forensics, Select Publishers, New Delhi (2003).
2. C.B. Leshin, Internet Investigations in Criminal Justice, Prentice Hall, New
Jersey (1997).
3. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004).
4. E. Casey, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Academic Press, London
(2000).
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Skill Based Course Subject for III and IV Semester
Role of forensic archeology, searching the archeological site, Methods of digging the
burial site, Recovery of remains, documenting the recovered material, Preservation
of remains
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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BSFSSC – 200 – Introduction to Biometry
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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BSFSSC – 300 – Handwriting and its identification and recognition
Learning Outcome:
Reference Books:
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