Gingoog City Colleges

Barangay 24 A, Paz Village, Gingoog City

Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Course Syllabus
In
Special Crime Investigation
VISION
The Criminology Department envisions itself as a significant education institution actively and continually
involved in producing graduates who have the knowledge and skills in addressing the problem of criminality in
the country and competent to meet the challenge of globalization.
MISSION
To provide the community with professionally competent and morally upright graduates who can deliver
efficient and effective services in crime prevention, crime detection and investigation, law enforcement and
custody and rehabilitation of offenders.
CORE VALUES
The Criminology Department operates on its core values known as CODE: Camaraderie, Open mindedness,
Discipline and Excellence.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Objectives of the BS Criminology Program are:
1.) Fostering higher concepts of citizenry,
accountability and
leadership and
understanding of ones moral and legal
responsibility to his fellowmen, his community
and his country.
2.) Preparing the students for careers in crime
prevention, law enforcement and scientific
crime detection work.
3.) Inspiring and instilling in the students the
value of service to humanity.

Departmental
Objectives
A B C D E

4.) Encouraging research and inquiry along the

field of criminology and criminal justice.

Special
Course
Subject Crime
LEA 8
Credit: 3 Units
Code:
Title:
Investigati
on
This subject deals on the nature of organized crimes. The
study covers international and local organized crime
Course
groups and focused on persons or groups, including
Descriptio corporations who commits crime in the course of
n
legitimate undertaking through manipulations and
adoption of schemes which tend to circumvent legal
responsibilities.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledg The study of Organized Crime Investigation enables the

student to understand the complexity of organized crime

activities.
Organized Crime Investigation provides the student the
Competen competency to detect manipulative organized crime
ce Based activities and be able to investigate its attributes and
provide evidence for prosecution.
The study of Organized Crime Investigation equipped the
Skill Based students significant knowledge on organized crime
operations and be able to point out the law being violated.
e Based

Specific
Objectives
Review:
Understanding
Criminal Behavior

Topics

Time
Allotme
nt

Introduction to
Organized Crime
Investigation
1. Explanations of
Criminal Behavior
a. Psychological &

Week 1
(3 hours)

Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
and Activities
1. Students
gained
insights
on
criminal
behavior
&
relate it to
organized
crime
explanation.

Assessment
Strategies

Evidence of
Outcomes

Lectures
Assignments
Quizzes
Q&A

Corrected
test
papers, short quiz
answer sheets

Biological
Perspective
b. Strain & Cultural
Deviance Theory
c. The Formation of
Subcultures
d. Social Control
Theory
2. Organized Crime
Definition and the
Interpol
3. Philippine
Governments
Ratifications on
International Treatise
Treating Particular Act

Week 2
(3 hours)

Week 3
(3 hours)

The Concept of
Borderless Crimes
Understanding
Transnational
Crimes

1. International Crime
Syndicates
2. International Treatise

Week 4
(3 hours)

2. Students
understand
the meaning
of organized
crime
&
aware of the
Interpol.

3. Students
knowledgeabl
e
on
International
Agreements
Signed by the
Philippine
Government.
1. Students gain
understandin
g on crime
syndicates, its
historical
overview.
2. Familiarize
International
Treatise
Ratified
by
the Philippine
Government.

Powerpoint
Presentations

Lectures

Photographs

Assignments

Corrected
test
papers, short quiz
answer sheets and
output on practical
exercises.

Short Quizzes
Practical
Exercises
Q&A

Terrorism

Understanding Terrorism
1. Origin of Terrorism,
Political Ideologies,
Religious Fanaticism

2. 911 & Recent Terror

Acts

3. International Efforts to
Control Terrorism

4. The Human Security

Act and the AntiMoney Laundering
Law

Week 5
6 (6
hours)

Week 7
8
(6 hours)

Week 9
(3 hours)

Week 10
(3 hours)

1. Students
gained
understandin
g on terrorism
through
theories
explaining
criminal
behavior.
2. Students will
be able to
explain
the
origin
of
terrorism.

Lectures

Photographs

Assignments

Corrected
test
papers, short quiz
answer sheets and
output on practical
exercises.

Short Quizzes
Practical
Exercises
Q&A
Film viewing

3. Students
enhanced
perspective
on the evils of
terroristic
acts by citing
events.
4. Students
learned about
international
cooperation
against
terrorism.

Lectures
Assignments

Information Technology
Related Crimes

Cyber Crimes

1. E Commerce RA
8297 & Other Cyber
Laws

Week 11
(3 hours)
Week 12
(3 hours)

5. Students
aware of the
domestic
legislations to
control
terrorism.

2. Consumer Protection
Week 13
(3 hours
3. Intellectual Property
Rights
4. Cyber Scams, Cyber
Squatting
5. Banking and
Securities

Other Related
Crimes Not Yet
Defined By Statutes

6. Rules on Electronic
Evidence

Students
acquire
Week 14 knowledge on the
(3 hours) specific
and
pertinent
laws
Week 15 addressing
(3 hours) organized
crime
activities.
Week 16
(3 hours)
Week 17
(3 hours)

Short Quizzes
Practical
Exercises
Q&A
Film viewing

Photographs
Corrected
test
papers, short quiz
answer sheets and
output on practical
exercises.

Assessment
period on
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
students learning
outcomes.
Basic Text:
Criminology, 2nd Edition, Freda Adler, et. al

Week 18
(3 hours)
References:
Republic Acts and Other Related Laws
Handbook of Criminal Inv & Detection Criminal Evidence Tradio,

C.M. 2000

Practical Criminal Investigation, Manuel S. Pea 5 th Edition

Copyright 2007
Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation Manual 2010.
Grading System:
Prelim Period
1/3 Class work + 2/3 Term Exam
Exam = FT Rating

Midterm Period
1/3 Class work + 2/3 Term Exam = MT Rating
MT Grade = 1/3 Prelim + 2/3 MT Rating

Final Term Period

1/3 Class work + 2/3 Term
FT Grade = 1/3 MT Grade + 2/3 FT

Rating
Prepared by:
Ismael Virgil O. Gundaya
Police Inspector/
Course Instructor

Reviewed by:
Roxell P. Catian
Dean
BS Criminology

Approved by:
Tita G. Garrido
School President