Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria

Bishop Epifañio, B. Surban Street, Dumaguete City

College of Criminal Justice Education

Academic Year 2021-2022

COURSE SYLLABUS
(Aligned with Outcomes Based Education (OBE))

INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND PROTECTION

CDI 9

Prepared by:

Mr. Jim Peterick G. Sison, RCrim, J.D.

Instructor

Reviewed by:

MRS. GEPIL MAE BACUD-MARIÑO, R.CRIM., MSCJ

Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

Approved by:

Ms. Maria Lina R. Eparwa, EdD.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Course Code: CDI 9 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND PROTECTION
Course Credits: 3 units Pre-requisite: _CDI 4________
Course Description:

This course covers an overview of cybercrime, including a basic understanding of computer technology, history of cybercrimes, nature and types of cybercrimes, incident response,
collection and preservation; digital investigative plan, and the applicable legal provision. This also covers the study of the concepts and principles of environment specifically on
ecosystem and biodiversity, various threats to their existence and its impact on humankind. It includes the study of relevant environmental laws and jurisprudence, the detection,
investigation, and gathering of evidence in the prosecution of cases.

Course Objective:

At the end of this course the student should be able to:

1. Conduct Criminological research on nature and scope of cybercrime

2. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding to Develop knowledge of major incidents of cybercrime
3. Utilize Forensic Science in the investigation use of computer technology combatting cybercrime and other technological crimes
4. Apply the Principles of Jurisprudence of cybercrime and digital law enforcement
5. Collaborate effectively the national and global digital law enforcement efforts independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
6. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding the developments in the field Criminology and governing cybercrime detection
7. Apply professional, social, and ethical standards in the practice of digital law enforcement.

Philosophy of COSCA:
The total formation of the human person in the quest for knowledge and truth and search for meaning, enlightened by faith, the good of human family in view of man’s ultimate
end.

VISION of COSCA:
COSCA: A premier Diocesan Catholic Education Institution, Transformative in Christian Leadership and Service, Enhancing the family, church and society in the midst of fast
changing world.

MISSION of COSCA:
1. We provide and impart a Catholic Education that is Christ-Centered and Competency-Based, holistic and transformative, through appropriate used of relevant pedagogy and
technology.
2. We equip students with globally-responsive knowledge, attitudes, and skills that are based on Christian principles and values.
3. We engage in research-based community projects for people empowerment and nation building.
4. We advocate and promote the protection and preservation of Mother Earth our common home, through responsible stewardship.

CORE VALUES:
1. FIDES, SPES, CARITAS, We Believe, We Hope, We Love. We integrate Faith, Life and Culture.
2. TRUTH and WISDOM. We seek the truth. We love Wisdom. We Live by them.
3. MISSION and EVANGELIZATION. We uphold the teachings of the Church. We engage in the life and Mission of the Church. We Proclaim Christ to the world.
4. DISCIPLESHIP. We build community; we are not just a crowd. We are not just a working group. We are God’s Beloved Children. We are a community of Faith. We are
community of Disciples.
5. STEWARDSHIP.We love Mother Earth. We Protect the environment. We take responsibility of God’s Creation.
6. EMPOWERMENT. We empower lives with purpose and meaning; families with love and integrity ; the world of truth, justice, freedom and peace.
7. CHRISTIAN SERVICE. We serve the love and joy. We make a difference. We live simply. We share generously. We care deeply.

COURSE OUTLINE and TIME FRAMEWORK

WEEK Course Content/ Subject Matter

WEEK 1 Chapter 1: The Computer, Computer Systems, Network and Technology

(3hours)
 Components of Information Systems
 The Computers
 The Software
 Components of Computer System
 Storage
 Computer Communication
 Networks
 Computer Privacy and Cybersecurity

WEEK 2 Chapter 2: Computer and Internet Crimes

(3hours)
 Cybercrime
 Classification of Hackers
 Types of Computer Attacks
 Incident Response

WEEK 3 Chapter 3: DOJ Office of Cybercrime and the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group
(3hours)
 Powers and Functions
 The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group
WEEK 4 Chapter 4: The Rules on Electronic Evidence (AM 01-7-01-SC)
(3hours)
 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS
 BEST EVIDENCE RULE
 AUTHENTICATION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS
 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
 EVIDENTIARY WEIGHT OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS

WEEK 5 Chapter 5: REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175 - "Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012″.
(3hours)
 RA 10175, Sec 4 – Cybercrime Offenses
 RA 10175, Sec 5 - Other Offenses
 R 10175, Sec. 6 - Crimes defined and penalized in RPC through the use of ICT
 RA 10175, Sec 11 – Duties of Law Enforcement Agencies
 Other Cybercrimes
 Other Liabilities and Penalties
 Cybercrime Warrants

WEEK 6 Chapter 6: Cybercrime Investigation and Digital Forensics

(3hours)
 The Law Enforcement Response to Electronic Evidence
 Digital Forensics
 Historical Background
 Development of Forensic Tools
 Cybercrime Investigation
 Handling of Digital Evidence

1 HOUR and 30 PRELIM EXAMINATION

MINUTES

WEEK 7 Chapter 7: Environmental Issues and Solutions

(3hours)
  Common Environmental Issues that Require Urgent Attention
 Most Common Solutions to the Environmental Issues
 The Environmental Laws and its Importance
 Components of Environmental Laws

Chapter 8. RA 9175 Chainsaw Act of 2002 (Green Laws)

WEEK 8
(3hours)  Section 3. Definition of Terms.
 Section 4. Persons Authorized to Manufacturer, Sell and Import Chain Saws.
 Section 5. Persons Authorized to Possess and Use a Chain Saw.
 Section 6. Registration of Chain Saws.
 Section 7. Penal Provisions.

WEEK 9 Chapter 9. REPUBLIC ACT No. 11038 "Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018”. (GREEN LAWS)
(3hours)
 Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy.
 Sec. 4. Definition of Terms.
 Sec. 5. Establishment and Extent of the System.
 Sec. 6. Additional Areas to be Included into the System.
 Sec. 8. Buffers Zones.
 Sec. 9. Management Plan.
 Sec. 10. Administration and Management of the System.

WEEK 10 Chapter 10. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7942 - Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (GREEN LAWS)
(3hours)

 Section 2. Declaration of Policy

 Section 3. Definition of Terms
 Section 4. Ownership of Mineral Resources

WEEK 11 Chapter 11. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147- “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.” (GREEN LAWS)
(3hours)
 SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.
  SECTION 4. Jurisdiction of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture.
 SECTION 5. Definition of Terms.
 SECTION 6. Wildlife Information.
 SECTION 7. Collection of Wildlife.
 SECTION 8. Possession of Wildlife.

 SECTION 9. Collection and/or Possession of By-Products and Derivatives.

WEEK 12  SECTION 10. Local Transport of Wildlife, By-Products and Derivatives.
(3hours)  SECTION 11. Exportation and/or Importation of Wildlife.
 SECTION 12. Introduction, Reintroduction or Restocking of Endemic or Indigenous Wildlife.
 SECTION 13. Introduction of Exotic Wildlife.

1 HOUR and 30 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

MINUTES

WEEK 13 Chapter 12: REPUBLIC ACT No. 4850- AN ACT CREATING THE LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS
(3hours) POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Blue Laws)

 Section 1. Declaration of Policy.

 Section 2. Laguna Lake Development Authority created.
 Section 4. Special Powers and Functions.
 Section 5. The powers of the Authority.

WEEK 14 Chapter 13: REPUBLIC ACT No. 8550- The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Blue Laws)
(3hours)  SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.
 SECTION 3. Application of its Provisions.
 SECTION 4. Definition of Terms.
 SECTION 5. Use of Philippine Waters.
 SECTION 8. Catch Ceiling Limitations.

WEEK 15  SECTION 9. Establishment of Closed Season.

(3hours)  SECTION 10. Introduction of Foreign Aquatic Species.
  SECTION 11. Protection of Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species.
 SECTION 12. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
 SECTION 13. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

WEEK 16 Chapter 14: REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9003- “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.” ( Brown Laws)
(3hours)
 SECTION 2. Declaration of Policies.
 SECTION 3. Definition of Terms.
 SECTION 4. National Solid Waste Management Commission.
 SECTION 5. Powers and Functions of the Commission.

WEEK 17 Chapter 15: Republic Act No. 8749- "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999." (Brown Laws)
(3hours)
 Section 2. Declaration of Principles.
 Section 3. Declaration of Policies.
 Section 4. Recognition of Rights.
 Section 5. Definitions.

WEEK 18 Chapter 16: Republic Act No. 9275- "Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004." (Brown Laws)
(3hours)
 SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.
 SEC. 4. Definition of Terms
 SEC. 5. Water Quality Management Area.

2 HOURS FINAL EXAMINATION

TEACHING PLAN

Period Time
Frame Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/Subject Matter Teaching and Learning Assessment Tasks Time
(Week (DLO) Activities (TLAs) (ATs) Table
Number)
  The students can identify and Chapter 1: The Computer, Computer  Interactive online  Quizzes
Prelim Week 1 explain the following: Systems, Network and Technology discussion using  Oral
google meet Examination
 Components of  Components of Information  Powerpoint 
Information Systems Systems presentation
 The Computers  The Computers  Oral recitation
3 hours
 The Software  The Software
 Components of Computer  Components of Computer
System System
 Storage  Storage
 Computer Communication  Computer Communication
 Networks  Networks

 Computer Privacy and  Computer Privacy and

Cybersecurity Cybersecurity

Week 2  The students can identify and Chapter 2: Computer and Internet  Interactive online  Oral examination
explain the following: Crimes discussion using  Quizzes
google meet
 Cybercrime  Cybercrime  Powerpoint
 Classification of Hackers  Classification of Hackers presentation
 Types of Computer  Types of Computer Attacks  Oral recitation 3 hours
Attacks  Incident Response
Incident Response

Week 3  The students can identify and Chapter 3: DOJ Office of  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
explain the following: Cybercrime and the PNP Anti- discussion using
Cybercrime Group google meet
 Powers and Functions of  Powerpoint
DOJ Office of Cybercrime  Powers and Functions presentation
and the PNP Anti-  The PNP Anti-Cybercrime  Oral recitation
Cybercrime Group Group  Report presentation
 The PNP Anti-Cybercrime
 Group

Week 4  The students can identify and Chapter 4: The Rules on Electronic  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
explain the following: Evidence (AM 01-7-01-SC) discussion using  Oral examination
google meet
 ELECTRONIC  ELECTRONIC  Powerpoint
DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS presentation
 BEST EVIDENCE RULE  BEST EVIDENCE RULE  Oral recitation
 AUTHENTICATION OF  AUTHENTICATION OF  Report presentation
ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC
DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS
 ELECTRONIC  ELECTRONIC
SIGNATURES SIGNATURES
 EVIDENTIARY WEIGHT  EVIDENTIARY WEIGHT
OF ELECTRONIC OF ELECTRONIC
DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS

Week 5  The student can identify and Chapter 5: REPUBLIC ACT NO.  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
explain the various 10175 - "Cybercrime Prevention Act discussion using
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175 - of 2012″. google meet
"Cybercrime Prevention Act of  Powerpoint
2012″.  RA 10175, Sec 4 – presentation
Cybercrime Offenses
 RA 10175, Sec 5 - Other
Offenses
 R 10175, Sec. 6 - Crimes
defined and penalized in RPC
through the use of ICT
 RA 10175, Sec 11 – Duties of
Law Enforcement Agencies
 Other Cybercrimes
 Other Liabilities and
Penalties

Cybercrime Warrants
 Week 6  The students can identify and Chapter 6: Cybercrime Investigation  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
explain the following: and Digital Forensics discussion using  Oral examination
google meet  Long exam
 The Law Enforcement  The Law Enforcement  Powerpoint  Writing
Response to Electronic Response to Electronic presentation assignment
Evidence Evidence  Major exam
 Digital Forensics  Digital Forensics
 Historical Background  Historical Background
 Development of Forensic  Development of Forensic
Tools Tools
 Cybercrime Investigation  Cybercrime Investigation
 Handling of Digital  Handling of Digital Evidence
Evidence

Midter Week 7  The students can identify and Chapter 7: Environmental Issues and  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
m explain the following: Solutions discussion using
google meet
 Common Environmental  Common Environmental  Powerpoint
Issues that Require Urgent Issues that Require Urgent presentation
Attention Attention
 Most Common Solutions  Most Common Solutions to
to the Environmental the Environmental Issues
Issues  The Environmental Laws and
 The Environmental Laws its Importance
and its Importance  Components of
 Components of Environmental Laws
Environmental Laws

Week 8  The students can identify Chapter 8. RA 9175 Chainsaw Act of  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
and explain the various 2002 (Green Laws) discussion using
provisions of Chapter 8. google meet
RA 9175 Chainsaw Act of  Section 3. Definition of  Powerpoint
 2002 (Green Laws) Terms. presentation
 Section 4. Persons  Report presentation
Authorized to Manufacturer,
Sell and Import Chain Saws.
 Section 5. Persons
Authorized to Possess and
Use a Chain Saw.
 Section 6. Registration of
Chain Saws.
 Section 7. Penal Provisions.

Week 9  The students can identify Chapter 9. REPUBLIC ACT No.  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
and explain the various 11038 "Expanded National discussion using  Oral examination
provisions of Chapter 9. Integrated Protected Areas System google meet
REPUBLIC ACT No. Act of 2018”. (GREEN LAWS)  Powerpoint
11038 "Expanded National presentation
Integrated Protected Areas  Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy.  Report presentation
System Act of 2018”.  Sec. 4. Definition of Terms.
(GREEN LAWS)
 Sec. 5. Establishment and
Extent of the System.
 Sec. 6. Additional Areas to be
Included into the System.
 Sec. 8. Buffers Zones.
 Sec. 9. Management Plan.

Sec. 10. Administration and

Management of the System.
Week 10  The students can identify Chapter 10. REPUBLIC ACT NO.  Interactive online  Quiz 3 hours
and explain the various 7942 - Philippine Mining Act of discussion using  Long exam
provisions of Chapter 10. 1995 (GREEN LAWS) google meet
REPUBLIC ACT NO.  Powerpoint
7942 - Philippine Mining presentation
Act of 1995 (GREEN  Section 2. Declaration of
LAWS) Policy
 Section 3. Definition of
Terms
 Section 4. Ownership of
 Mineral Resources

Week 11  The students can identify Chapter 11. REPUBLIC ACT NO.  Interactive online  Oral examination 3 hours
and explain the various 9147- “Wildlife Resources discussion using
provisions of Chapter 11. Conservation and Protection Act.” google meet
REPUBLIC ACT NO. (GREEN LAWS)  Powerpoint
9147- “Wildlife Resources presentation
Conservation and  SECTION 2. Declaration of
Protection Act.” (GREEN Policy.
LAWS)  SECTION 4. Jurisdiction of
the Department of
Environment and Natural
Resources and the
Department of Agriculture.
 SECTION 5. Definition of
Terms.
 SECTION 6. Wildlife
Information.
 SECTION 7. Collection of
Wildlife.
 SECTION 8. Possession of
Wildlife.

Week 12  The students can identify and  SECTION 9. Collection and/or  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
explain the various provisions Possession of By-Products and discussion using  Oral examination
of Chapter 11. REPUBLIC Derivatives. google meet  Long exam
ACT NO. 9147- “Wildlife  SECTION 10. Local Transport of  Powerpoint  Writing
Resources Conservation and Wildlife, By-Products and presentation assignment
Protection Act.” (GREEN Derivatives.  Report presentation  Major exam
LAWS)  SECTION 11. Exportation and/or
Importation of Wildlife.
 SECTION 12. Introduction,
Reintroduction or Restocking of
Endemic or Indigenous Wildlife.
 SECTION 13. Introduction of
Exotic Wildlife.

Finals Week 13  The students can identify Chapter 12: REPUBLIC ACT No.  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
 and explain the various 4850- AN ACT CREATING THE discussion using  Oral examination
provisions of Chapter 12: LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT google meet
REPUBLIC ACT No. AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS  Powerpoint
4850- AN ACT POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND presentation
CREATING THE DUTIES, PROVIDING FUNDS
LAGUNA LAKE THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. (Blue Laws)
AUTHORITY,
PRESCRIBING ITS  Section 1. Declaration of
POWERS, FUNCTIONS Policy.
AND DUTIES,  Section 2. Laguna Lake
PROVIDING FUNDS Development Authority
THEREFOR, AND FOR created.
OTHER PURPOSES.  Section 4. Special Powers
(Blue Laws) and Functions.
 Section 5. The powers of the
Authority.

Week 14  The students can identify Chapter 13: REPUBLIC ACT No.  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
and explain the various 8550- The Philippine Fisheries Code discussion using  Article
provisions of Chapter 13: of 1998 (Blue Laws) google meet presentation
REPUBLIC ACT No.  Powerpoint
8550- The Philippine  SECTION 2. Declaration of presentation
Fisheries Code of 1998 Policy.  Recitation
(Blue Laws)  SECTION 3. Application of
its Provisions.
 SECTION 4. Definition of
Terms.
 SECTION 5. Use of
Philippine Waters.
 SECTION 8. Catch Ceiling
Limitations.

Week 15  The students can  SECTION  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours

identify and explain the 9. Establishment of discussion using  Oral examination
various provisions of Closed Season. google meet
Chapter 13:  SECTION  Powerpoint
REPUBLIC ACT No. 10. Introduction of presentation
 8550- The Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998
(Blue Laws)
Foreign Aquatic Species.  Recitation
 SECTION 11. Protection
of Rare, Threatened and
Endangered Species.
 SECTION
12. Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS)
 SECTION
13. Environmental
Compliance Certificate
(ECC).

Week 16  The students can identify Chapter 14: REPUBLIC ACT NO.  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
and explain the various 9003- “Ecological Solid Waste discussion using  Oral examination
provisions of Chapter 14: Management Act of 2000.” ( Brown google meet  Long
REPUBLIC ACT NO. Laws)  Powerpoint examination
9003- “Ecological Solid presentation
Waste Management Act of  SECTION 2. Declaration  Recitation
2000.” ( Brown Laws) of Policies.
 SECTION 3. Definition
of Terms.
 SECTION 4. National
Solid Waste Management
Commission.
 SECTION 5. Powers and
Functions of the
Commission.

Week 17  The students can identify Chapter 15: Republic Act No. 8749-  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
and explain the various "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999." discussion using  Oral examination
provisions of Chapter 15: (Brown Laws) google meet  Long
Republic Act No. 8749-  Powerpoint examination
"Philippine Clean Air Act  Section 2. Declaration of presentation
of 1999." (Brown Laws) Principles.  Recitation
  Section 3. Declaration of
Policies.
 Section 4. Recognition of
Rights.

Section 5. Definitions.
Week 18  The students can identify Chapter 16: Republic Act No. 9275-  Interactive online  Quizzes 3 hours
and explain the various "Philippine Clean Water Act of discussion using  Oral examination
provisions of Chapter 16: 2004." (Brown Laws) google meet  Long
Republic Act No. 9275-  Powerpoint examination
"Philippine Clean Water  SEC. 2. Declaration of presentation  Major exam
Act of 2004." (Brown Policy.  Recitation
Laws)  SEC. 4. Definition of Terms
 SEC. 5. Water Quality
Management Area.

References:

Book:

1. Caballero, N.S and Lodana, M.B. Basics of Cybercrime Investigation and Environmental Laws and Protection. Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.

GRADING SYSTEM
Prelim Grade Midterm Grade Final Grade
Class standing /Performance Major Exam/ Chapter Class standing Major Exam/ Chapter Exam Class standing /Performance Major Exam/ Chapter Exam
60% Exam 40% /Performance 60% 40% 60% 40%
(Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade )/3= FINAL RATING
Class Standing /Performance (includes: Quiz, Recitation/Presentation /Research /Tasks/Exercises/Demonstration)
Class Policies

Uniform – Students are expected to wear Type A uniform during online class.
Hair – Male cadets must observe proper haircut (3 inches by 4 inches) and must free themselves from very conspicuous beard/mustache. Female cadets with long hair are
expected to wear hairnet.