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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 Area
First Semester, AY 2015-2016

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Code :NSCI 103 Professor :Chivas G. Dulguime

Course Title :Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Class Schedule :TTH 7:30 – 9:00 (Lec), 10:30 – 12:30 (Lab)
Course Credit : 5 units Class Consultation :9:00 – 10:00 MW
Pre-Requisite : NSCI 102 Email Address : dulguimechivas@yahoo.com
Placement : 2nd Year Level

Course Description : The course introduces principles, procedures and techniques to

handle investigative work with emphasis on examination of physical
evidences. The course aims to span the gap between the laboratory
and investigators in the field. It also discusses the collection,
presentation, transportation and examination of the various
specimens used as physical evidences for scientific crime detection.
It deals with application of chemical principles in the administration of
justice and elucidation of legal problems.

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

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1. Conduct actual laboratory examinations of the different kinds of physical evidence.
2. Perform an actual processing of the crime scene.

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3. recognize and identify physical evidences that can give the maximum possible information upon which scientific examination shall
be based;
4. appreciate the role of forensic chemistry in the administration of justice;

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5. gain techniques and skills for proper handling of physical evidences;
6. acquire knowledge on the analysis of the different physical evidences.

Paulinian Values Formation:

1. Justice

2. Respect for Persons and for Life

3. Discipline

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 (Week/s)
No. Objective
A-Trace the history of the scientific INTRODUCTION 1,2
crime laboratory on how it was 1 Development of the Scientific Crime Laboratory
started 2 Forms of Scientific Evidence
I 3 Practice of Forensic Chemistry
M-identify the forms of scientific
evidence

II A-Define blood and know its BLOOD AND BLOODSTAINS 3,4,5

composition.
M-Determine its importance in
criminal investigation
1 Blood and Blood stains
2 Importance in the
Study of Blood
3 Chronological Test for Blood
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A-Know the proper collection,
preservation and transit of
specimen.
III
M-Evaluate its importance in
criminal investigation
A-Define and identify the types of
gunpowder and explosives.
IV
M-Determine its importance in
criminal investigation.
A- Identify the technique in hair
and fiber examination
V 2
M-Determine its importance in
criminal investigation.
A-Conduct an actual questioned
document examination.
VI
M-Apply the test for paper and ink.
A-Identify the types and know the
relevance of glass fractures in
criminal investigation.
VII
M-Know the methods of casting a
footprint and tool print impression.
A-Know the scope of toxicology.
VIII M-Identify the techniques of
investigation
PRE-MIDTERM EXAMINATION
SEMINAL AND OTHER STAINS OF INTEREST 6
1 Collection, Preservation and Transit of Specimen
2 Examination of Semen and Semen Stains
3 Other Stains of Medico-Legal Interest
GUN POWDER AND EXPLOSIVES 7,8
1 Gunpowder
2 Explosives
3 Chemical Tests for Powder Residues
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
HAIR AND TEXTILES FIBERS 9,10
1 The Human Hair
Examination of Hairs
3 Examination of Fibers
CHEMICAL ASPECT OF DOCUMENT EXAMINATION 11
1 The Examination of Questioned Document
2 The Examination of Paper
3 The Analysis and Test for Ink
PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
OTHER PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCES
1 Glass Fragments and Fractures 12
2 Foot Impression and Tool Impression
3 DNA
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY 13,14
1 Toxicology
2 Poison
3 Investigation of Fatal Cases
FINAL EXAMINATION

Textbook:

Manual:

References:

Printed:
Agas, A. J., & Guevarra, D. R. (2008). Criminology Glossary2. Quezon city: Wiseman's Book Trading Inc.
Canete, A. D. (2008). Essentials of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology. Quezon City: Wiseman Book TRading.
Conklin, B. G. (2002). Enxyclopedia of Forensic Science. Connecticut, London: Oryx Press.
Peckley, D. M. (2009). Firearm. Quezon City: Wiseman's Book Trading Inc. .
Urbano, A. D. (2008). Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology. Quezon City: Wiseman Book Trading.

Electronic:

Course Policies:
1. Grading System Lecture Laboratory
Summative Assessment (SA) 50% 50%
Pre-Midterm, Midterm, Pre-Final and Final Examinations
Formative Assessment (FA) 10% 10%
Quizzes, Assignments, Seatwork and Hands-on Exercises
Creative Assessment (CA) 40% 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.
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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: Revised by: Adapted Reviewed Recommending approval by: Approved by:
by: by:

CHIVAS G. DULGUIME N/A NA NA DR. EDWIN T. MONTALBA DR. ALDRIN A. DARILAG, RN, RMT
Instructor Instructor Instructor Program Dean VP for Academic Services
Chair

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