Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

San Fabian, Echague, Isabela
UNIVERSITY VISION
The Isabela State University as a leading, vibrant,
College of Arts and Sciences
comprehensive and Research University in the country and
CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
the ASEAN region.
1st Semester, S.Y. 2017-2018
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The Isabela State University is committed to develop
I. Course Number : CRIMINALISTICS 52
highly trained and globally competent professionals;
II. Course Title : FORENSIC BALLISTICS
generate innovative and cutting-edge knowledge and
III. Course Description : The course involves a scientific study of firearm
technologies for people empowerment and sustainable
identification with the use of laboratory examination. The subject
development; engage in viable resource generation
gives emphasis on the study of ammunitions, projectiles,
programs; and maintain and enhance stronger partnerships
gunpowder, primer and explosives, including the use of the bullet
under good governance to advance the interests of national
comparison microscope. It also deals with the principles in the
and international communities.
microscopic and macroscopic examination of firearm evidences
and the preparation of reports fo legal proceedings in the solution of
GOALS OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS &
cases involving firearms.
SCIENCES
IV. Credits Units : Four (4)
1. Provide general education in the arts and sciences for
V. Number of Contract Hours : 3 hours lecture & 2 hours lab.
the development of students mentally, socially,
VI. Course Prerequisite : CRIMINALISTICS 50
spiritually, and emotionally transforming them into
VII. General Objectives : Upon completion of the course the students should be
well-rounded individuals.
able to:
2. Develop students into productive citizens both
1. appreciate the importance of the PNP code of professional Explain
economically and socially with the end in view of
improving the quality of their lives and that of their the importance of forensic ballistic in the field of law enforcement
fellowmen. in our country;
3. Produce graduates, majority of whom are locally and
globally competitive in their chosen fields of their 2. Discuss and identify the different types, kind, make and
careers. classification of firearms;
4. Cultivate and sharpen students’ potentials and hasten 3. Identify the pioneers on the discovery of firearms, including their
their relationship capabilities to answer the needs of respective contributions;
their community and society to which they belong. 4. Classify different types of ammunitioin, explosives and its
components;
5. Discuss in the class and individual characteristic of firearms;
6. Explain the different functions of the various part of the firearms;
7. Recognize the various laboratory equipment necessary in the
examination of firearms; cartridges, fired bullets, and allied
matters; and prepare reports and present piece of evidence during
court proceedings on time.

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LEARNING CONTENTS
OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES T ACTIVITY DEVELOPED METHOD HOURS
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Brainstormin Dedication and Recitation 1.5 hour
A. State and explain the mission and A. Statement of the University Mission, g on the commitment to the
vision of the university and the Vision, Goals, and Objectives. vision and attainment of the
goals and objectives of the B. Overview of the course content and mission of VMGO’s of ISU.
college. presentation of grading system the
B. Present an overview of the course University,
and explain the grading system goals and
on how the students’ performance objectives of
will be evaluated. the college
At the end of the lesson, students should CHAPTER 1. introduction Lecture, Appreciation Assignment 5H/lec
be able to: 1.1 Basic concepts actual hands
1. define and understand the Trace 1.2 Historical background on, Video clip Critical thinking Recitation
and appreciate the historical 1.3 Branches of ballistic Demonstratio presentation
background of forensic ballistic. a. Internal ballistic n, and other Comprehension Quizzes
2. Explain basic concept utilized in b. External ballistic strategies attentiveness
the subject. c. Terminal ballistic conducive for
3. Differentiate the four branches d. Forensic ballistic learning
of ballistic.
4. Compare the different attributes
of the bullet in the different
branches.
At the end of the lesson, students should CHAPTER 2. FIREARMS Lecture Video clip Carefulness Assignment 5H/Lec
be able to: 2.1. Historical background
1. Explain the concept of firearm 2.2. Basics concepts actual hands presentation Appreciation Recitation 2H/lab
technically and legally. 2.3. Classification of firearms on
2. Illustrate level and identify the 2.4. Nomenclature/parts and functions of Laboratory Critical thinking
parts and functions of pistol and firearms demonstratio activities Quizzes
revolver. 2.5. Pistol n, comprehension
3. Classify firearm according to 2.6. Revolver and other
different category 2.7. Shoulder arms strategies
2.8. Police Traditions conducive for
2.9. Police Officer’s Pledge learning

At the end of the chapter, the student Chapter 3- Cartridge Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 4H/ lec
should be able to: 3.1 Basic concepts 2H/lab
1. Explain the concept of 3.2 Historical background actual hands presentation Assignment
ammunition technically and 3.3 Anatomy/ parts of a cartridge on Comprehension
legally 3.4 Modern ammunition Laboratory recitation
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2. Trace and appreciate historical 3.5 Component and manufacture demonstratio activities
background of ammunition n, attentiveness
3. Illustrate the anatomy of the and other
ammunition. strategies
conducive for
learning

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 1.5H

At the end of this chapter the students CHAPTER 4. BULLET Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 4H/ lec
should be able to: 4.1 Basic concepts 1H/lab
1. Explain the concept of bullet 4.2 Origin actual hands presentation Assignment
technically and legally. 4.3 Modern concept on Comprehension
2. Trace the origin of bullet 4.4 Nomenclature of bullets Laboratory Recitation
3. Illustrate the parts of a bullet. 4.5 Classification demonstratio activities
4. Classify bullet according to n, attentiveness
different aspect. and other
strategies
conducive for
learning
At the end of this chapter the students CHAPTER 5 – CARTRIDGE CASES Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 4H/ lec
should be able to: 5.1. Basic concepts 2H/lab
1. explain the concept of cartridge 5.2. Function of a cartridge case actual hands presentation Assignment
case technically and legally 5.3. Parts of a cartridge case on Comprehension
2. list down the function of a Laboratory recitation
cartridge case. demonstratio activities
3. Illustrate and identify the parts n, attentiveness
and functions of a cartridge case and other
strategies
conducive for
learning

At the end of the chapter, the student CHAPTER 6- PRIMERS Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 4H/ lec
should be able to: 6.1 Basic concepts 2H/lab
1. Explain the concept of primer 6.2 Origin actual hands presentation Assignment
technically and legally. 6.3 Parts/component of a primer on Comprehension
2. Trace the historical background of 6.4 Priming composition Laboratory recitation
primer. demonstratio activities
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3. Identify the chemicals involve n, attentiveness
therein. and other
4. I9llustrate the parts of a primer. strategies
5. Explain the function of the parts conducive for
learning

- At the end of the chapter, the student CHAPTER 7-GUNPOWDER Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 4H/ lec
should be able to: 7.1 Basic concept 2H/lab
7.2 Classification actual hands presentation Assignment
1. Explain the concept of 7.3 composition on Comprehension
gunpowder technically and Laboratory recitation
legally. demonstratio activities
2. Classify the gunpowder. n, attentiveness
3. Identify the chemical and other
composition involved therein. strategies
conducive for
learning

MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1.5H

At the end of the chapter, the student CHAPTER 8-FIREARM Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 6H/ lec
should be able to: IDENTIFICATION 2H/lab
1. use instruments utilized in firearm 8.1 Instruments utilized by a ballistician. actual hands presentation Assignment
identification. 8.2 Marks found in a fired bullet on Comprehension
2. Identify and evaluate a firearm 8.3 Marks found in a fires shell Laboratory recitation
through the marks left in a fire bullet 8.4 Significance of the marks. demonstratio activities
and fired shells. 8.5 How to restore serial numbers of n, attentiveness
3. Apply the process of firearm tampered firearms and other
identification strategies
4. Apply the process of restoring serial conducive for
numbers learning

At the end of the chapter, the student CHAPTER 9- LAWS GOVERNING Lecture Video clip Responsible Quiz 6H/ lec
should be able to: FIREARMS gun ownership 2H/lab
1. Analyze the whole provisions of 9.1 PD 1866 actual hands presentation Obedience to law Assignment
the laws and related laws 9.2 Illegal Possession of firearms law on
governing firearms in the Laboratory Critical thinking recitation
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Philippines. demonstratio activities
n,
and other Comprehension
strategies
conducive for attentiveness
learning

At the end of the chapter, the student CHAPTER 10- LATEST INNOVATIONS Lecture Video clip Critical thinking Quiz 6H/ lec
should be able to: AND GRAPHICAL IMAGES 2H/lab
1. Update themselves with the actual hands presentation Assignment
latest innovation in firearms. on Comprehension
Laboratory recitation
demonstratio activities
n, attentiveness
and other
strategies
conducive for
learning

1.5H
FINAL EXAMINATION

VIII. Grading System:

1. Prelims = 15%
2. Midterms = 25%
3. Finals = 25%
4. Quizzes = 15%
5. Class attendance, participation and recitation = 10%
6. Assignments, projects, activities and others = 10%
100%
IX. References:
Books
1. BAJITA, J., et.al.(2014) Criminology Memory Aid, Philippines
2. Fegala, Carlito R. (2013). Understanding Forensic Ballistic. Quezon City: Wiseman’s Books Trading
3. Peckley, Miller F. (2011). Reviewer Forensic Ballistic. Quezon City: Wiseman’s Books Trading
4. Siegel J.A., et.al. (2010) Forensic Science 2nd edition.USA
5. Del Rosario., (2006) Forensic Ballistic 3rd Edition, Philippines
6. Lajom, Fidel P. (2005), Criminalistic, Rex Bookstore, manila
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 7. Tradio, cirilo M., Accompendium on Criminalistic 4th Edtion
8. TAN V. and hogg., T.V (1991) Modern of Small Arms.
X. Course Requirement
1. Students should attend the class regularly.
2. Pass the prelim, midterm, and final examination.
3. Participate in classroom discussions and activities.
4. Pass all quizzes.
5. Submit assignments and projects.
6. Join the Educational Fieldtrip.
XI. Classroom Policies:
1) Uniform and Dress Code
a) Students should be in proper uniform, wear school ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b) On Wednesdays, hip-hop dresses and get-ups are not allowed, e.g. Shorts, slippers, earrings for males, spaghetti strap, etc.
c) PE uniforms should be worn only during PE class.

2) Attendance, tardiness and absenteeism

a) Minimum of 80% attendance of the total contact hours in the subject is required (checking is done every meeting).
b) Tardiness of 15 minutes is equivalent to one hour period of absence.
c) A minimum of 3 consecutive absences without justifiable reasons requires a promissory note from the college guidance coordinator.
d) 6 consecutive absences in the class means “drop” in the subject.
e) Failure to take the preliminary exam preceded by absences means “drop” in the subject.
f) Failure to attend regular classes after taking the preliminary exam means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.

3) Taking Examinations
a) Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited. When caught cheating during the quizzes and exams, deduction of points will be imposed during midterm of final
exams, which means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b) Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during exams.
c) During midterm and final exams, only answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be deposited on a
place designated by the teacher.
d) Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and agreed upon between the students and the subject professor.

4) Other Policies:
a) Cellphones should be shut-off during class hours.
b) Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom.
c) Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
d) No smoking within the school premises.
e) Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
f) Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during clean-up days and laboratory classes.
g) Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
h) Proper grooming should be observes i.e. short and undyed hair for males

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 i) Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student handbook.

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY: NOTED:

MELANIE A. DELA CRUZ MARCEL B. ATIANZAR HELENA B. FLORENDO, Ph.D.

Instructor Chair, Criminal Justice Education Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

REGINALD C. SIBUG
Instructor

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