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I. Course Code: CRIMINALISTICS 3
II. Course Title:
No. of Units: 4
FORENSIC BALLISTICS
Specific Objectives
Subject Matter
June
W1
1. Introduction to Firearms
and Tool marks
identification
History and
development of
firearms and tool
marks
identification
Branches of
Ballistics
Stages of
firearms And tool
marks
investigation
W2
W3
W4
July
2
4
9
11
PRELIMS
2. Firearms
Introduction
History and
development of
firearms
The firing Train
Classification of
Firearms
Parts and
Functions
Firearms safety
Assembly and
Disassembly of
1.
firearms
2.
Values
Integrated
Strategies of
Teaching
Instructional
Materials
Lecture/
Discussion
White Board
Evaluation
Recitation
Critical
Thinking
Group Report
Marker
Enthusiasm
Hand outs
Expected Output
Knowledge of the
various terminologies
used in firearms
identification, its
history, branches of
ballistics, and stages
of firearms and tool
marks identification.
Diplomacy
Recitation
Adaptability
Quiz
White Board
Critical
Marker
Thinking
Lecture/
Discussion
Hand outs
Photos
examples(if
Possible)
Awareness of overall
nature, classifications
and use of firearms
and the functions of its
parts.
Recitation
18
23
25
3. Ammunitions
Introduction
History and
development
Classifications
and
Components of
ammunitions.
Projectiles
Cartridge
case
Primer
Propellant
Be aware of what
ammunition is, its main
components, as well as
their functions and
actions during the firing
of the gun
30
August
1
6
13
15
Conduct of different
methods of search for
firearms and fired
evidence as part of
police investigation
procedure. To gain
knowledge on the
appropriate procedures
of processing a shooting
incident crime scene.
Learn how firearms are
made and how this
affects firearms
characteristics.
4. Field Investigation of
Firearms and Fired
Evidences
Crime scene
search
Recognition
Collection
Marking
Preservation
Transmittal
5. Firearms Characteristics
Introduction
Manufacturing of
Barrel
Manufacturing of
Breech face
3.
K
Marks on fired
Bullets
Marks found on
fired shells
Types of firearms
characteristics
Examples
Lecture/
Discussion
Group Report
White Board
Marker
Familiarity of what
ammunition is, its
main components, as
well as their functions
and actions during the
firing of the gun
Hand outs
Recitation
Quiz
Leadership
Mock
Shooting
Incident
Examples
Practicum
White Board
Marker
Skill in conducting
different methods of
search for firearms
and fired evidence as
part of police
investigation
procedure. Knowledge
on the appropriate
procedures of
processing a shooting
incident crime scene
Hand outs
Perseverance
Lecture/
Discussion
Knowledge on how
firearms are made and
how this affects
firearms
characteristics.
MIDTERMS
20
22
27
Gain familiarity on
different scientific
equipments as aids of
fire arms and tool marks
examiner in his quest
for successful
investigation of cases
involving firearms.
7. Technical Examination of
Fire arms and Fired
Evidence.
Introduction
Principles of
Firearms
Identifications
Problems in firearms
examination and
identification
Test Firing
Microscopic
examination of fired
evidence
Photographing
evidence
Pitfalls for the unwary
Gunshot residue
analysis
Restoration of Serial
Numbers
29
September
3
5
10
12
Integrity
Recitation
Lecture/
Discussion
White Board
Group Report
Marker
Hand outs
Leadership
Recitation
familiarity on different
scientific equipments
as aids of fire arms
and tool marks
examiner in his quest
for successful
investigation of cases
involving firearms
Awareness on the
proper procedure in
examining fire arms
and fired evidence in a
forensic laboratory
Quiz
White Board
Lecture/
Discussion
Marker
Perseverance
Hand outs
Crime scene
Reconstructio
n
Appreciation on the
use of firearms and
fired evidence in
shooting incident
reconstruction
FINALS
19
24
26
October
1
3
8
10
15
FINALS
Professional
integrity
Recitation
Lecture/
Discussion
White Board
Group Report
Knowledge on tool
marks investigation
and identification
Marker
Hand outs
Recitation
Quiz
unity
Skill in writing
examination report to
communicate the
firearms and tool
marks examiners
findings
Lecture/
Discussion
White Board
Marker
Hand outs
Recitation
Group Report
White Board
Marker
Love for God
Lecture/
Discussion
Mock Court
Testimony
Hand outs
Recitation
Quiz
VI.CourseRequirements:
1. Periodical exams
2. Regular Attendance
3. Quizzes
4. Other bases of course grades (project, recitation practical application)
Grading System:
PERIODICAL EXAMS
50%
(Prelims, Midterms, Semi Finals and Finals)
Class Standing
20%
Quizzes
30%
TOTAL
100%
Components of Class Standing:
Quizzes
50%
Attendance
25%
Classroom Activities
25%
- Recitation
- Report
TOTAL
100%
TEXTBOOK:
FORENSIC BALLISTICS __GUIDE FOR CRIMINAL LAWYERS, POLICE OFFICERS, STUDENTS AND REVIEWEES, by ZOSIMO A. DUYOGAN,2011
REFERENCES:
BOOKS
FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION- LESSONS FOR CRIMINLOLOGY STUDENTS by FELIPE MONTOJO,2006
FORENSIC BALLISTICS by ERDULFO M. GRIMARES,2013
WEBSITES
An Introduction to Forensic Firearms Identification
http//www.firearmsid.com/
Firearms Examiner Training
http//www.oip.usdoj.gov/nij/training/firearmstraining/
Association of Firearms and Tool marks Examiner
http//www.afte.org/
Prepared By:
JAN DOMINIC D . NAVA
Instructor 2
Campus: B34
Schedules: MON, WED 7:00- 8:30 Room : CB 2
Approved By:
Dr. Regina Bugarin
Dean CAS