Course Syllabus

OLFU VISION

A premier inclusive university of choice aspiring to improve man as man by developing individuals through a legacy of excellent education and compassionate value formation.

Through innovative learning strategies focused on strong and updated academic foundation with enhanced industry skills and experience, a graduate of OLFU is expected to be an ACHIEVER. In the community and in the workplace, an OLFU graduate will be known as a person who:

A –       Aspires To Do His Best

C –      Is Credible And Compassionate

H –      Is Hardworking And Honorable

I –        Is An Inspiration To Others

E –       Is Efficiently Entrepreneurial And Employable

V –       Is A Visionary

E –       Is Ethical And Has Excellent Work Habits

R –      Is Responsible

COLLEGE MISSION

COLLEGE VISION

To develop professionally competent, hardworking, responsible, honorable, morally upright and globally competitive graduates who have passion for excellence in the field of criminal justice administration.

To be the premier provider of highly qualified criminal justice practitioners in the country.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

A graduate of BS Criminology is expected to:

1.     Pass the licensure examination for criminologists

2.     Practice criminology as a profession;

3.     Pursue continuing education in the field of criminal justice;

4.     Undertake criminological research

1.     Demonstrate proficiency and technical knowledge in the fields of criminalistics, law enforcement administration, criminal sociology, criminal law and procedure, correctional and security administration, ethics, community relations, and defensive tactics.

2.     Create innovative systems in the administration of the agency and in the implementation of laws, programs, policies, rules and procedures to address the specific needs of the people.

3.     Demonstrate willingness to adopt life-long learning process for professional growth through continuous education and research.

4.     Internalize the values of love of God, morality, decency and discipline.

5.    Uphold public interest over and above personal interest, and maintain the principle of superior-subordinate accountability.

COURSE SYLLABUS

FORENSIC BALLISTICS

COLLEGE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course involves scientific study of firearms identification with the use of laboratory examination. The subject gives emphasis on the study of ammunition, projectiles, gunpowder, primer and explosives, including the use of the bullet comparison microscope. It also deals with the principles in the microscopic and macroscopic examination of firearm evidences and the preparation of reports for legal proceedings in the cases involving firearms.

COURSE  OUTCOMES (CO)

After successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:

1.    explain the importance of Forensic Ballistics in the field of law enforcement in our country and identify the pioneers on the discovery of firearms and their contributions;

2.    discuss and identify the different types, kind, make and classification of firearms its parts as well as class and individual characteristics;

3.    classify different types of ammunition, explosives and its components;

4.    recognize the various laboratory equipment necessary in the examination of firearms;

5.    Demonstrate report preparation and how to present pieces of evidence in court.

DEPARTMENT

CRIMINOLOGY

COURSE CODE

CRIM 3

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE

Forensic Ballistics

PREREQUISITE (S)

None

CREDIT UNIT (S) 

4 units

CONTACT HOURS

PER SESSION:

Lecture:    3 Hrs

Lab:            2 Hrs

COURSE COVERAGE – PRELIMS

WEEK

UNIT OUTCOMES (UO)

COURSE CONTENT

1

Course Orientation

·          Understand the vision, mission and core values of OLFU as well as the VMO of CCJ and the PEOs/Pos of BS Criminology

·          Understand the best practices and house rules during the conduct of classes

·          Analyze the content of the course syllabus and requirements

·          Analyze how the study of intelligence shares in achieving the vision and mission of the university

·          OLFU VMV

·          PEO, CO

·          Course Outline

2

§ Trace the origin of the word “ Ballistics “ and the types of motion of projectiles;

·    Explain the legality of fingerprints as a means of persona;

§ Types of motion

§ The origin of the word Ballistics

§ The internal Ballistics

§ The Exterior Ballistics

§ The Terminal Ballistics

§ The Forensic Ballistics

3

§ Understand the evolution of the development of firearms;

§ The Origin of firearms

§ The history of firearms

§ The other types of firearms

§ The Pioneer of firearms

§ The important dates in the evolution of firearms

4

§ Describe the different classifications of firearms;

§ The other definition of firearms

§ The classification of firearms

§ The types of firearms according to mechanical construction

§ The types of firearms according to use

§ The nomenclature and functioning of firearms

§ The advantage and Disadvantages of pistols and revolvers

5

§ Understand the legal, general and technical definitions of ammunitions and each classification;

§ The legal definition of ammunition

§ The General definition of ammunition

§ The Technical definition of ammunition

§ The origin of ammunition

§ The general types of ammunition

§ The parts of a cartridge

§ The classification of cartridge

6

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

COURSE COVERAGE – MIDTERM

WEEK

UNIT COMES (UO)

COURSE CONTENT

7

§ Recognize the origin and classification of bullets;

§ The origin of bullets

§ The classification of bullets

§ The principles types of bullets

§ The Miscellaneous types of bullets

8

§ Understand the parts and functions of cartridge case;

§ The definition of cartridge case

§ The functions of cartridge case

§ The parts of the cartridge case

§ The classification of the cartridge case

9

§ Identify the different parts of primer and the composition of priming mixture and compound;

§ The definition of primers

§ The origin of primers

§ The parts of the primer

§ The composition of priming mixture

§ The types of priming mixture compound

10

·    Discuss the definition, classification and development of gunpowder;

§ The  definition of gunpowder

§ The classification of gunpowder

§ The development of gunpowder

11

§ Understand the process of arms manufacturing in relation to firearms identification;

§ The stages in the manufacture of barrel

§ The marks found on fired bullets

§ The marks found on the fired shells

§ The types of characteristics of firearms

12

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

COURSE COVERAGE - FINALS

WEEK

UNIT EXPECTED OUTCOMES (UEO)

COURSE CONTENT

13

§ Recognize the various problems encountered in ballistics examination;

§ The seven problem in forensics ballistics

§ The basis for firearms identification

§ The principles involved in bullets identification

14

§ Apply the procedures in crimescene search for ballistics exhibits;

§ The methods of search

§ The strip methods

§ The double strip methods

§ The spiral methods

§ The wheel methods

§ The zone methods

15

§ Perform the collection, identification, and preservation and transmittal of evidence;

§ The collecting physical evidence

§ The marking of physical evidence

§ How to mark fired bullets

§ How to mark fired shells

§ How to mark a suspected firearms

§ The preservation of physical evidence

§ The wrapping or packaging  materials

§ The transmittal of the physical

16

·          Identify the scientific instruments used in firearms identification;

·       The bullets comparison microscope

·       The stereoscopic microscope

·       The onoscope

·       The shadowgraph

·       The chronograph

·       The bullet recovery box

·       The caliper

·       The helixometer

·       The micrometer

·       The analytical balance

·       The magnifying lens

·       The taper gauge

·       The gunsmith tools

·       The electric gum marker

·       The stylus

17

·          Prepare ballistics report ;

·       The preparation of ballistics report

·       The purpose of ballistics report and investigation

·       The format of ballistics report

18

FINAL EXAMINATION

TEXTBOOKS

De Guzman, D. (2017). Fundamentals of forensic firearms identification. Quezon City

ChapterHouse Publishing Inc. F 363.2562 D36 2017

Manlusoc, A. C. (2016). Forensic Ballistics. Quezon City : Wiseman. F 623.5 M31 2016

Peckley, M. F. (2015). Miscellaneous questions on forensic ballistics (2nd ed.). Quezon

City : Wiseman Books Trading. F 623.5 P33 2015

De Guzman, R.D. (2014). Fundamentals of forensic firearms identification. Quezon City Chapterhouse Publishing Inc. F 363.2562 D36 2014, c4

Fagela, C. Jr. (2013). Understanding forensic ballistics. Quezon City : Wiseman's Books Trading. F 363.5262 F13 2013

Grimares, E. M. (2013). Forensic ballistic. Quezon City: Wiseman's Books Trading. F 363.2562 G88 2013

Peckley, M.(2013). Firearms and firearms safety. QC : Wiseman. F 623.40684 P33 2013

Peckley, M.F. (2012). Reviewer forensic ballistics. QC : Wiseman. F 623.5076 P33

2011 c2

Duyogan, Z. A.  (2011). Forensic ballistics : guide for criminal lawyers, police officers,

students and reviewees. Quezon City : Wiseman's Books Trading . F 623.5 D95

2011,c2

Denny, M. (2011). Their arrows will darken the sun : the evolution and science of

ballistics. Baltimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press . 623.51 D41 2011,c2

REFERENCES (BOOKS/ONLINE WEBSITES/JOURNALS)

• Intellectual Property of OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY June 2013

  Sarmiento, Alfie P. (2012) Forensic Ballistics, Quezon City
• Duyogan, Zosimo A. (2011) Forensic Ballistics, Quezon City
• Denny, Mark (2011) The evolution and Science of Ballistics, The Johns Hopkins University
• Forker, Bob (2010) Ammos and Ballistics, Trademark Safari Press

GRADING SYSTEM

The final grade of the student is interpreted as shown on the table below:

AVERAGE

ABOVE 98.00

95.00 – 97.00

94.00

83.00 – 85.00

80.00-82.00

76.00-79.00

75.00

74.00 and below

FINAL GRADE

1.00

1.25

1.50

2.25

2.50

2.75

3.00

5.0

FDA (Failure due to Absences)           UW   (Unauthorized Withdrawal)                         INC (Incomplete)

AW (authorized withdrawal                 NFE (No Final Examination

Lecture 60%:          Prelims (20%)        Midterms (25%)     Finals (25%)          Quizzes   (20%)      Research                (5%) Attendance (5%)

Laboratory 40%     Quizzes (50%) Experiments (20%) Performance Grade (20%)  Attendance    (10%)

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

STUDENTS COURSE PORTFOLIO

All exercises and requirements for the course are to be complied by the students as part of their portfolio and must be made available for inspection by the instructor before the end of the semester

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

ENGLISH

ATTENDANCE

Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulation for Private Educational Institution, a student who has incurred absences more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class standing.  For further provisions of the said policy, please refer to the OLFU Student Handbook.

COURSE CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

Name of Faculty: Mr. Edward V. Teredano (evt_24@yahoo.com)

COURSE REVIEW AND ENHANCEMENT MEMBERS

Chair: Dr. Zorobabel S. Laureles

Members: Ms. Lothes J. Samante  MS Crim ; Dr. Edward V. Teredaño; Dr. Alice Segundo