CICOSAT COLLEGES

NATIONAL HIGHWAY, LINGSAT,

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, 2500 LA UNION
TEL NO. (072) 242-26-98 / (072) 607-11-18
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FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY
1ST SEMESTER, AY 2023-2024

COURSE OVERVIEW

Welcome to CICOSAT COLLEGES for the first Semester, AY 2023-2024. You are
enrolled in the course, Forensic 3- Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology-Lecture and
Laboratory. This is a 5 unit course (3 units for the lecture and 2 units for the laboratory)
in the College of Criminal Justice Education program that will guide you in the
investigation processes.
In order to widen your knowledge in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, theories
are expanded and explained in details. Experiments are provided that are useful and
intended to serve as your guide. It will introduce you to the fruitful device in the field of
Forensic Science. It aims to acquaint you on the importance of chemical test of
compounds and the use of instruments which are the basic tools in conducting
investigation necessary in solving crimes and resolving legal issues and case report
writing.
This course enables you to complete the experimentation process step by step. Thus,
your active participation is important. Learn how to become resourceful and creative. Try
to find other alternatives in order to accomplish the process.
After completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate the following: 1) an
in-depth knowledge and understanding of the stages in the practice of Forensic
Chemistry; 2) the value of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology in criminal investigation
and detection; 3} theories and concepts that serve as framework of the study; 4) scope
and procedures in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology analysis; and 5) equipment used in
the examination of Forensic and Toxicology Analysis.

To ensure that you will successfully demonstrate all the desired competencies, the
course is given in four modules. Each module is divided into lesson topics and activities.
Assessment Tasks are given for you to better understand the concept and apply these in
specific situations. The Modules are as follows:

MODULE 1: The Nature and Scope of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology-

This module will enable you to learn a brief introduction of Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology. You will be able to know the simple definition, how it plays a very
important role in the speedy investigation and in the administration of justice. It includes
roles of a Forensic Chemist.The Six Golden Rules in the Practice of Forensic Chemistry
are also discussed. Some of the most common laboratory equipment used in Forensic
Chemistry examination are also discussed one by one, the different Forensic Laboratories
in the Philippines, physical evidence, chain of custody and dangerous drugs.

MODULE 2. Chemistry Cases- In this module Drug Analysis, Explosives and

procedures of paraffin testing is studies. Gunshot residue is also discussed.
MODULE 3. Toxicology and Evidence- This module focuses on the explaining
toxicology, poisons and biological and physical evidence
MODULE 4. Instrumentation and Legal Aspect-This module centers on the
different forensic instrumentation and their uses and how to write a case report.

COURSE GUIDE
The semester is only for a period of four months, from August to December 2023.
To successfully realize the objectives of the course, you need to read thoroughly the
modules and the instructional materials and accomplish the given activities that serve as
application of the concepts., please be guided by the following:

1. Schedule your study time such that you accomplish the activities on the scheduled date
of submission.
2. Illustrative examples are provided for you to serve as your guide in working on the
activities.
3. If you cannot fully understand the concepts and procedures, engage all other possible
resources available. There are video tutorials on YouTube that can help you further
understand the concepts.
4. In case these resources still cannot help, do not hesitate to contact me through SMS at
09105231935 or through email address at rhikaannarabe@gmail.com or via Facebook
Messenger (Group Chat) created for the class.
5. The Major Examinations schedule are posted and therefore you can study beforehand.
6The Final Requirement of the course is to accomplish all experiments and submit them
all together in a portfolio.

STUDY SCHEDULE
The First Semester A.Y. 2023-2024 is divided into three (3) terms: Prelim, Midterm and
Finals. To be guided on what you should accomplish every week and the scope of each
term, you should strictly follow the schedule below:

ACTIVITY & DATE

DATE LESSON
OF SUBMISSION
Week 1 & 2 Course Overview, Outcome, Guide
Aug 16-25 and Schedule Activity# 1
Module 1: The Nature and Scope of Explain
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology “ If the law has
Lesson1 made you
Introduction to Forensic Chemistry and witness, remain
Toxicology a man of
 History of Forensic Chemistry Science. You
 Forensic Laboratories in the have no victim
Philippines to avenge, no
 Forensic Chemist guilty or
 Golden Rules in the Practice of innocent person
Forensic Chemistry to ruin or save.
You must bear
witness within
the limits of
Science”

Activity #2:Basic
Laboratory
Apparatuses
Illustrate the different
laboratory apparatuses
and describe how they
are used in the
laboratory
Experiment #1
The Microscope and Its
Parts
Quiz
Week 3 Lesson 2 Experiment # 2:
Aug 29-Sept Physical Evidence Simulation
1  Value of Physical Evidence Identifying Physical
 Proper Evidence Collection Evidence through crime
 Trace Evidence scenario presentation
 Chain of Custody and fill up an Evidence
Log
Activity # 3:
Simulation
Observing the Chain of
Custody and Evidence
Custodian
Week 4 Lesson 3: Dangerous Drugs Seminar (Drug
Sept 4-8  Classification of Drugs Awareness and
 Laws Against Abused of Drugs in Identification)
the Philippines Guessing Game
Classification of Drugs
Quiz

Week 5 Prelim Examination

Sept 14-16
Week 6-7 Module 2: Chemistry Cases
Sept 18-29 Lesson 1: Chemistry Cases Activity #4: Essay
a. Forensic Drug Analysis What is “Forensic Drug
 Qualitative and quantitative Analysis Analysis” and what is
of drug specimen its role in processing of
 Physiology of drugs drug specimens
 Drug Test
 Forms of Specimen Tampering
Parameters of Validity Test ,Initial
Validity Test and Confirmatory
Validity Test
Week 8 Lesson 2: Explosives Activity #5 : Essay
Oct 2-6  History of Explosives What are the different
 Kinds and Characteristics of types of explosives and
Explosives their characteristics
Quiz
 Types and Effects of Explosion
Recitation
 Explosion Analysis

Week 9-10 Lesson 3: Paraffin Test and Gunpowder Seminar (Fireams

October 9- Residue Identification: Paraffin
17  Paraffin Test Test and Gunshot
 Types of Gun Powder Residue)
 Tests for Gunpowder Nitrates Experiment #3:
 Guidelines for Estimating Target Laboratory Work
Distance Paraffin Test
GSR ( Gunshot Residue) Recitation
Quiz
Week 11 Midterm Examination
Week 12-15 Module 3: Toxicology and Evidence Activity #6
Oct. 30-Nov Lesson 1:Toxicology Give 5 commonly used
24  History of Toxicology types of poisons and
 Collection of Sample for Toxicology explain their effect on
 Poisons the body
 Types of Poisoning Seminar ( Drug
 Methods of Examining Poisons Evidence: Physical and
Elimination of poisons in the body Biological Evidence)
 Activity #7: Group
Lesson 2 : Biological and Physical Reporting
Evidence DNA in Forensics
 DNA in Forensics Activity# 4
 Glass Fracture, Macro Etching and Blood Testing
Experiment #4:
Bullet Trajectory
Laboratory Work
 Soil Analysis, Toolmarks, Casting and Sperm Count
Molding Activity # 9
 Ink and Paint Casting and Molding

Week 16 Module 4: Instrumentation and Legal Activity # 10:

Nov 28- Dec Aspect Illustrate
1 Lesson 1:Forensic Instrumentation From the discussion
 History choose 3 forensic
Instruments and Uses instrument that you
want to draw and write
below how it is used by
forensic experts.
Quiz

Week 17 Lesson 2: Legal Aspect Activity # 11

Dec 4-7 Case Report Writing  Case Report Writing

Dec.13-15 FINAL EXAMINATION

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Prepared by: Checked by:

RHIKA ANN E. ARABE ALBERT C. PALOMIQUE, PHD
Instructor Dean, CCJE

Endorsed for Approval: Approved:

NORMA MARIA P. RUTAB, Ed. D. JACQUELINE ABELLA-DACIEGO, Ph.
D.
Academic Affairs Officer School President
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