Republic of the Philippines City of Taguig

Taguig City University

Gen. Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig City

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

(Course Syllabus) I. Course Name: CRIMINALISTICS 1 PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION II. Course Description: The course covers the fundamental study of ancient and modern methods of personal identification with emphasis of Dactyloscopy, Orthodontology and Palmistry, which embraces the identification and comparison of fingerprint patterns and ridge characteristics; the scientific method of recognition, development and preservation of latent prints; and the recording and classifying of fingerprints that include the Henry System and the FBI Extension. III. Number of Unit/s: 4 Units: 3 Units Lecture (1 Hour/Unit) 1 Unit Laboratory (2 Hours/Unit) IV. Number of Hour/s per Week: 3 Hours for Lecture 2 Hours for Laboratory V. Rationale: The value of the science of fingerprint identification in provoking an infallible method of identifying person and criminals and its significance to crime detection is so well known and its reliability is so firmly established. Hence, identification thru Dactyloscopy is by far the most widely used by law enforcement agencies because of its simplicity and its effectiveness. VI. Objectives: At the end of the course, the student should be able to --1. Trace the historical development of fingerprint identification; 2. Explain the different ordinary and scientific methods of personal identification; 3. Define and explain the basic principles involved in the study of fingerprint; 4. Identify, illustrate and explain the different fingerprint patterns; 5. Identify and illustrate the various ridge characteristics; 6. Define and explain the methods of classifying fingerprint patterns; 7. Develop and lift latent fingerprint impressions; 8. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impressions; and, 9. File fingerprint classification. VII. Course Outline: 1. Fundamentals of Personal Identification 2. Introduction to Fingerprint Identification 3. Fingerprint Characteristics and Formations 4. Fingerprint Impressions 5. Fingerprint Pattern Interpretation 6. Fingerprint Classification

7. Collection, Preservation, Documentation, Identification and Court Presentation of Fingerprint Evidence 8. Palm Prints and Sole Prints 9. Odontology 10. Voiceprint Individualization VIII. Laboratory/Equipment: 1. Magnifying Glasses 2. Fingerprint Brushes 3. Fingerprint Rollers 4. Glass Slabs 5. Fingerprint Cameras 6. Horseshoe Fingerprint Lens for Classification 7. Fingerprint Pointers 8. Lifting Tape 9. Fingerprint Mounters 10. Fingerprint Tables 11. Fingerprint Ink 12. Fingerprint Cards and Chart 13. Fingerprint Powders of Different Colors IX. Methodology: This course will make use of formal and informal lecture methods to be interspersed with socialized discussion, graded recitation, quizzes, library research and practical examinations to be used interchangeably. X. Basis of Evaluation: The basis of evaluation will depend on the course requirement and the computation of the grades shall be based on the existing standard. Midterm Grade = 50% Class Standing + 50% Midterm Examination Tentative Final Grade = 50% Class Standing + 50% Final Examination Final Grade = 50% Midterm Grade + 50% Tentative Final Grade XI. Books and References: 1. Fingerprint Identification: Lesson for Criminology Students by Felipe G Montojo, 2006. 2. Personal Identification by PSI Juan B Generoza Jr., 2000. 3. The Fingerprint Source Book by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice. Chapter 1: History by Jeffery G Barnes. 4. http://www.onin.com/fp/fphistory.html. 5. The Science of Fingerprint Identification, Professors Ariel C Manlusoc, Paul B Leviste. 6. FBI Manual for Fingerprint Identification. 7. Advances in Fingerprint Technology, Dr Henry C Lee and R E Gaensslen. 8. Dactyloscopy: Science of Fingerprint Classification and Identification, Prof Proceso Tubid. 9. Fingerprints: An Infallable Science of Identification, Prof Bonifacio Marcelo. and 10. Practical Engineering, B C Bridges, Funk and Wagnalls Company. 11. Essentials of Evidence, Sergio A F Apostol. 12. Criminal Investigation Basic Perspective, Paul B Weston and Kenneth M Weston. 13. Other Criminalistics Books. Prepared by: MARICEL M MONIS, MS Crim Assistant Professor