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PAUL UNIVERSITY SURIGAO AcS-CDD-F-003-(001)

Cor. San Nicolas & Rizal Streets
08400 Surigao City, Philippines

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
BS CRIMINOLOGY
Second Semester, AY 2010-2011

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Code : CDI 101

Course Title : Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation

Course Description : This is a three unit course which covers the basic concepts,
principles and strategies in conducting criminal investigation.
In addition, this aims to acquaint the learners with the arts and
science of criminal investigation and as well as the values of a
good investigator for an effective policing.

Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the students are expected to;

1. Give and explain the basic concepts, principles and strategies of criminal investigation.

2. Know how to process the crime scene.

3. Observe proper values in processing the crime scene.

4. Recognize the importance of evidence in every criminal proceeding.

Paulinian Values Formation:

1. Courage, Dynamics, Responsibility, Service, Justice and Peace

2. Respect for Persons, for Life and for Human dignity, Sharing of Resources

3. Research Communication Skills, Personality Development, Integration of Faith and Life,

Gentleness, Compassionate Caring
Course Requirements :

1. Pre – Midterm Examination

2. Midterm Examination
3. Pre – Final Examination
4. Final Examination
5. Quizzes, Projects, Attendance
Course Content
Unit Duration
Topic
No. Objective (Week/s)
1. compare and contrast CONCEPTS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES 6
the criminal
investigation done in 1 History
the past and that of 2 Phases of Criminal Investigation
I the present 3 Three I’s of Criminal Investigation
2. identify the phases of
criminal investigation
3. examine the tools in
Criminal Investigation
1. Apply the following INITIAL STEPS IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 4.5
steps in criminal
investigation. 1 Golden rule in criminal investigation and
assignment of duties
II
2 Crime scene search and sketching
3 Physical evidence and reconstruction of the crime
scene
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PRE-MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Know and apply the methods in METHODS IN OBTAINING INFORMATION 6
obtaining information and
determine its importance in 1 Interview
III
criminal investigation. 2 Interrogation in General
3 Criminal Interrogation
Apply the procedures in the EVIDENCE AND RECORDING THE CRIME 6
transit of evidence and examine
SCENE
its importance.
IV 1 The chain of evidence
2 Forensic Photography
3 Crime Laboratory
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
1. identify the phases of SURVEILLANCE AND UNDERCOVER 6
intelligence
ASSIGNMENT
2. know the types and
techniques of 1 Introduction to Intelligence
V
surveillance. 2 Surveillance
3. Evaluate the
importance of
3 Undercover Assignment
undercover
assignment in criminal
investigation
1. Examine the CONFESSION, ADMISSION AND 4.5
provisions on the
CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT ON
constitutional
requirement of CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION
custodial 1 Confession
VI investigation. 2 Admission
2. Know when
confession and 3 Constitutional Requirement in custodial
admission is Investigation
admissible as
evidence in court.
PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
Know and examine critically the ARREST, SEARCH AND SEIZURES, RAID 7.5
provision on arrest, raid and
search and seizures. 1 Arrest
VII
2 Search And Seizures
3 Raid
Identify and apply the INVESTIGATION OF SPECIFIC CRIMES 7.5
procedures in the investigation
of the following crimes. 1 Robbery and Theft
VIII
2 Sex Crimes and Arson
3 Death Related Cases
FINAL EXAMINATION

Textbook:
Tradio, Cerilo, (1999) FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. Professional
Central Bookstore. Cebu city

Manual:

References:

Printed:
Directorate for Investigation (2007), PNP, Camp Crame, PNP INVESTIGATIVE
MANUAL;
Montojo, Felipe G., (2007), SPECIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION, National Book Store,
Mandaluyong City
Revised Penal Code, as amended
RBSI Editorial staff (2003), Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure, REX Book Store Inc.

Electronic:

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Course Policies:
1. Grading System Lecture Laboratory
Summative Assessment(SA) 50% 40%
Pre-Midterm, Midterm, Pre-Final and Final Examinations
Formative Assessment (FA) 30% 20%
Quizzes, Assignments, Seatwork and Hands-on Exercises
Creative Assessment (CA) 20% 40%

Projects/Transforms
TOTAL 100% 100%
Final Average = Mid-Term Grade + 2 (Final Grade)
3
Note: Passing percentage for board courses is 70% of the total raw score for SA, FA & CA; This
means that a raw score of 70 points for a total of 100-point assessment is equivalent to a
grade of 75% for any grading period. Passing percentage for non-board courses, on the
other hand, is 60% for SA, FA & CA.
2. Quizzes/Finals
2.1 No make-up examinations will be given. All missed quizzes and hands-on exercises will be
equivalent to zero.
2.2 All major examinations will be conducted as scheduled by the University Registrar’s Office.
3. Cheating
Anyone caught cheating or trying to cheat in any manner will be given a final grade of 70.
4. Absences
The maximum allowable absences is 6 hours. Anyone who exceeds this limit will be given a final
grade of FA (Failed due to absences).

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved:

CHIVAS G. DULGUIME DR. EDWIN T. MONTALBA DR. EDWIN T. MONTALBA

Instructor Program Chair Dean

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