CDI 102

ASIA PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES

CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CDI 102 – Specialized Crime Investigation with Legal Medicine

1st Semester AY 2020-2021
COURSE GUIDE
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completing this course, you should be able to:
A. apply science to the legal matters in dealing with the rights of person and safety of
victims and apply knowledge and technology from different scientific disciplines in
jurisprudence;
B. apply theories and principles in law enforcement administration, public safety and
criminal justice to ensure the just, lawful and standard procedure in investigation of legal
cases;
C. demonstrate the different criminalistics in investigation and discovery of crimes through
the process of collecting the pieces of evidence at the scene and undergoing through
history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and diagnosis;
D. apply comprehensive understanding on the principles and nature of criminal law,
evidence and criminal procedure in the solution of crimes.

COURSE OUTLINE
I. Definition of special crime investigation
 Phases of special crime investigation
 Significance of reconstructing the past
 Elements of managing special crime investigation
II. Concepts, nature, history of legal medicine
 Medical jurisprudence
 Medical evidence
 Methods of preserving evidence
III.Methods of deception detection:
 The use of polygraph test
 Use of drugs
 Stimulus association test
 Signs and symptoms of guilt
IV. Responsibilities of special crime investigator
 Rights of the person arrested, detained and under custodial investigation
 Penalty for the violation
V. The medical examiner
 Forensic scientists
 Examining evidence
 Techniques of forensic science
 Necropsy report
 Presumptive signs of death
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 Stages of muscular change

 Approximate sequence of events in putrefaction of dead person in tropical
countries
 Basis in estimating the time of death
VI. Points to be considered in identifying a person
 Examination of the skeleton
 Scientific methods of identification
 Rules in the determination of age of fetus, adulthood, and the examination of the
product of conception
 Identification and determination of blood
 Tests for the blood:
 Physical tests
 Chemical taste
 Microscopic examination
 Micro-chemical test
 Spectroscopic examination
 Biologic examination
VII. Technique for handling
 Method of marking
 Quantity of specimen and standard needed
 Preservation and packing
 Investigative value
VIII.Parricide
 Murder
 Homicide
 Dying declaration
 Death due to gunshot wounds
 Death due to cut and stab wounds
 Death due to asphyxia
 Death due to drowning
 Death due to burning
 Death due to poisoning
IX.Modus operandi of kidnapping
 Kidnapping precautions
 Things to do to prevent child kidnapping
 The Secessionist movement
 Organized crime and vicarious criminal syndicates
X.Legal history of rape
 Types of rape
 Effects of rape on victims
 Incidence of rape general consideration in rape cases
 Special consideration for sexual assault evidence
 Evidence of semen in victim’s body
 Evidence on the victim and suspect clothing
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 Rape drugs
XI.Legal definition of abortion
 General considerations
 Development of pregnancy
 Methods employed in abortion
 History of abortion
 The abortion debate
 Practice of abortion
 Abortion in other countries
XII.Elements of fire
 Points to consider in arson investigation
 Arson investigation checklist
 Records and observation
 Determining motive
 Insurance fraud
 Concealment of crime
 Destruction of evidence
 Business rivalry or competition
 Revenge, spite, grudge or jealousy
 Intimidation and extortion
 Sabotage
 Pyromania
 Determining the cause of fire
 Signs of incendiary fire
 Accidental causes of fire
XIII.Robbery investigation outline
 Types of robbery
 Recovery of stolen property
 Description of stolen property
XIV.Legal provisions
 General considerations
 Bribery
 Extortion
 Embezzlement
 Fraud
 Racketeering
XV.The mafia
 Symptoms of organized crime
 Police
 Prosecutors
 Courts
 Recognition of businesses-crime front
XVI.The threat of terrorism
 Broad objectives
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XVII.Legal provisions
 Criminal negligence
 Negligence
 The negligence doctrine
 The burden of proof
 Tort

References:
Corpuz, Rhemrick N., Ph, Comprehensive studies in Criminalistics and Crime Detection,
Investigation and Prevention 2019
Guevara, Ricardo M., Almojuela Jr., Feliciano R. Special Crime Investigation Second Edition,
Wiseman’s Trading, Inc. 2014
Lagonera, Manuel G., PhD, Legal Medicine, Wiseman’s Books Trading Inc. 2010
Soriano, Oscar G. PhD. Special Crime Investigation Theories and Techniques

GRADING SYSTEM
Term Grade
Weekly Output 30%
Quizzes 30%
Major Exam 40%

Semestral Grade
Revalida 5%
Prelim+Midterm+Finals 95%
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Weekly Output (WO)
There will be a total of 5 outputs per term which aim to enrich your understanding of the
topics recently discussed in class. These outputs may be in a form of written output (like essays,
reflections, letters), products (like drawings, images, crafts) or performances (audio or video
recordings of dance, speech, movement).
The details of each output are discussed in the Weekly Output guides made available in
the course site.

Quizzes
There are two quizzes, 50pts each, that you have to take per term. The types of tests in
the quiz may vary to assess different levels of learning.

Revalida
Revalida will be in a form of book review entries, where in you have to record your
learnings for the week on your Revalida Journal. For CDI 102, you are required to list 5
important terminologies with their comprehensive meanings and/or facts about the topics
discussed on a weekly basis, for a total of 25 items per term. Revalida journal shall be submitted
at the end of the semester.
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Major Exam
You will take 3 major exams for this sem (labeled as Prelim Exam, Midterm Exam and
Final Exam). Before taking any major exam, you have to secure an exam permit first.
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STUDY SCHEDULE

In preparing for the discussion of each topic and all the class requirements in advance, you may refer to this schedule as your guide.
However, you are highly encouraged to check our Schoology course site at least twice a week for the specific instructions and the
latest announcements, so you will be able to adjust accordingly. Please note that real-time classes will be conducted via Zoom
following your class schedule.

Learning
Week Topic Students’ Activities Teacher’s Resources
Outcome/s
Week 1 Define special I.Definition of A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
August 24- crime special crime recorded Zoom Meeting.
29 investigation investigation Visual Material
and determine •Phases of special B. Familiarize self with course procedures,
the significance crime guidelines, requirements. Detailed lecture of
of investigation the lesson
reconstructing •Significance of C. Watch 8 scene of crime (Crime Reconstruction)
the crime scene reconstructing the (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePywkUA-cLE) Weekly Output 1
and the phases past
of investigation. •Elements of D. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
managing special Kotobee Reader
crime
investigation E. Accomplish Weekly Output 1 (WO 1: Reaction
paper about the visual presentation (significance of
Concepts, nature, reconstructing the crime scene. i.e. SOCO
Discuss the history of legal documentary and CIA documentary)
concept of legal medicine
medicine in Medical F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
application of jurisprudence
medical Medical evidence
knowledge for Methods of
the purpose of preserving
law and evidence
administration
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of justice.
Week 2 Explain the III.Methods of A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
August 31- medico legal deception recorded Zoom Meeting.
September aspect of detection: Visual Material
5 investigation in •The use of B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
the polygraph test Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
administration •Use of drugs the lesson
of justice •Stimulus C. Watch How it works:Polygraph Test
attained by association test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po_DCBGExP4) Weekly Output 2
using medical •Signs and
techniques. symptoms of D.Accomplish Weekly Output 2 (WO2: Reaction Quiz 1
guilt paper about the visual presentation (significance of
detecting deception using polygraph test)

E. Answer Quiz 1 made available at Schoology

course site

F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry

Week 3 Understand the IV.Responsibiliti A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
September provision of es of special recorded Zoom Meeting.
7-12 Republic Act crime investigator Visual Material
no. 7438- An act •Rights of the B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
defining certain person arrested, Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
rights of person detained and the lesson
arrested, under custodial C. Accomplish Weekly Output 3 (WO3: Cite cases in
detained or investigation relation to the violation of RA 7438) Weekly Output 3
under custodial •Penalty for the
investigation as violation D. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
well as the
duties of the
arresting,
detaining and
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investigating
officers, and
providing
penalties for
violation
thereof.
Week 4 Discuss the V.The medical A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
September medico-legal examiner recorded Zoom Meeting.
14-19 autopsy and the •Forensic Visual Material
broad field of scientists B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
forensic science •Examining Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
including evidence the lesson
pathology, •Techniques of C. Watch FBI Training: Examination Of Physical
toxicology, forensic science Evidence - 1969 - CharlieDeanArchives / Archival Weekly Output 4
odontology, •Necropsy report Footage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
psychiatry, •Presumptive mDYw9Kh_Hk) Quiz 2
anthropology, signs of death
biology, •Stages of D. Accomplish Weekly Output 4 (WO4:Reaction
chemistry and muscular change paper about the video presentation (Significance of
physics. •Approximate physical examination of evidences)
sequence of
events in E. Answer Quiz 2 made available at Schoology course
putrefaction of site
dead person in
tropical countries F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
•Basis in
estimating the
time of death
Week 5 Discuss the VI.Points to be A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
September importance and considered in recorded Zoom Meeting.
21-26 rules of identifying a Visual Material
identification of person B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
person •Examination of Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
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the skeleton the lesson

•Scientific C.Watch points to be considered in identifying a
methods of person Weekly Output 5
identification (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG-NIFjpvmk)
•Rules in the (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
determination of v=WH9ZJu4wRUE)
age of fetus,
adulthood, and D. Accomplish Weekly Output 5 (WO 5: Reaction
the examination paper about video presentation (Significance of
of the product of identifying a person)
conception
•Identification E. Prepare for Prelim Major Exam
and determination
of blood F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
•Tests for the
blood:
•Physical tests
•Chemical taste
•Microscopic
examination
•Micro-chemical
test
•Spectroscopic
examination
•Biologic
examination
Week 6 PRELIMINARY EXAM Take Prelim Exam
September
29 –
October 3
Week 7 Determine and VII. Technique A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
October 5- discuss the for handling recorded Zoom Meeting.
10 collection, •Method of Visual Material
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handling and marking B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
preservation of •Quantity of Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
physical evidence specimen and the lesson
standard needed C.Watch Collection, Preservation, Packaging &
•Preservation Forwarding of Physical Evidence (Shubbh Films) Weekly Output 6
and packing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSM-VrKFq80
•Investigative )
value
D. Accomplish Weekly Output 6 (WO 6: Reaction
paper about video presentation (Significance of
proper collecting, handling and preserving physical
evidences)

E. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry

Week 8 Illustrate and VIII.Parricide A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
October discuss the •Murder recorded Zoom Meeting.
12-17 investigative •Homicide Visual Material
procedure in •Dying B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
homicidal cases declaration Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
•Death due to the lesson
gunshot wounds C. Accomplish Weekly Output 7 (WO 7: Digest of a
•Death due to Supreme Court cases about homicidal case in the Weekly Output 7
cut and stab Philippines)
wounds Quiz 3
•Death due to D. Answer Quiz 3 made available at Schoology
asphyxia course site
•Death due to
drowning E. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
•Death due to
burning
•Death due to
poisoning
Week 9 Illustrate and IX.Modus A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
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October discuss the operandi of recorded Zoom Meeting.

19-24 investigative kidnapping Visual Material
procedure in •Kidnapping B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
kidnapping cases precautions Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
•Things to do to the lesson
prevent child C. Accomplish Weekly Output 8 (WO 8: Digest of a
kidnapping Supreme Court cases about kidnapping case in the Weekly Output 8
•The Philippines)
Secessionist
movement D. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
•Organized
crime and
vicarious
criminal
syndicates
Week 10 Illustrate and X.Legal history A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
October discuss the of rape recorded Zoom Meeting.
26-31 investigative •Types of rape Visual Material
procedure in rape •Effects of rape B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
cases on victims Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
•Incidence of the lesson
rape general C. Accomplish Weekly Output 9 (WO 9: Digest of a
consideration in Supreme Court cases about rape case in the Weekly Output 9
rape cases Philippines)
•Special
consideration D. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
for sexual
assault evidence
•Evidence of
semen in
victim’s body
•Evidence on
the victim and
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suspect clothing
•Rape drugs
Week 11 Illustrate and XI.Legal A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
November discuss the definition of recorded Zoom Meeting.
2-7 investigative abortion Visual Material
procedure in •General B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
abortion cases considerations Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
•Development the lesson
of pregnancy C. Accomplish Weekly Output 10 (WO 10: Digest of
•Methods a Supreme Court cases about abortion case in the Weekly Output 10
employed in Philippines)
abortion Quiz 4
•History of D. Answer Quiz 4 made available at Schoology
abortion course site
•The abortion
debate E. Prepare for Midterm Major Exam
•Practice of
abortion F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
•Abortion in
other countries
Week 12
November Midterm Examination Take Midterm Exam
9-14

Week 13 Illustrate and XII.Elements of A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
November discuss the fire recorded Zoom Meeting.
16-21 investigative •Points to Visual Material
procedure in consider in B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
arson cases arson Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
investigation the lesson
•Arson C. Watch Fire Investigation
investigation (https://www.youtube.com/watch? Weekly Output 11
checklist v=SmmAh87Anh8)
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•Records and Quiz 5

observation D. Accomplish Weekly Output 11 (WO 11: Digest of
•Determining a Supreme Court cases about arson case in the
motive Philippines)
•Insurance fraud
•Concealment E. Answer Quiz 5 made available at Schoology
of crime course site
•Destruction of
evidence F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
•Business
rivalry or
competition
•Revenge, spite,
grudge or
jealousy
•Intimidation
and extortion
•Sabotage
•Pyromania
•Determining
the cause of fire
•Signs of
incendiary fire
•Accidental
causes of fire
Week 14 Illustrate and XIII.Robbery A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
November discuss the investigation recorded Zoom Meeting.
23-28 investigative outline Visual Material
procedure in •Types of B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
robbery cases robbery Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
•Recovery of the lesson
stolen property C. Watch Documentary - Dunbar Robbery (Largest
•Description of Cash Heist In US History) Weekly Output 12
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stolen property (https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=DbEHU9oT4RA) Weekly Output 13

D. Accomplish Weekly Output 12 (WO 12 Reaction

paper about the video presentation)

E. Accomplish Weekly Output 13 (WO 13: Digest of

a Supreme Court cases about robbery case in the
Philippines)

F. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry

Week 15 Illustrate and XIV.Legal A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
November discuss the provisions recorded Zoom Meeting.
30- investigative •General Visual Material
December procedure in considerations B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your
5 blackmail cases •Bribery Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
•Extortion the lesson
•Embezzlement C. WatchTwilight of the Yakuza: Japanese Yakuza
•Fraud (Yakuza Documentary) | Crime Documentary | True Weekly Output 14
•Racketeering Crime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=c9BSODFrGgM)
Illustrate and XV.The mafia WatchThe Chinese Mafia (Triads) Crime
discuss the •Symptoms of Documentary History Channel
investigative organized crime (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-wkRkxqHc0)
procedure in •Police
organized crime •Prosecutors D. Accomplish Weekly Output 14(WO 14: List of
•Courts organized crime group in the Philippines and their
•Recognition of syndicate activities)
businesses-
crime front E. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry
Week 16 Illustrate and XVI.The threat A. Join real-time Virtual Class (Via Zoom) or watch Resource Unit
December discuss the of terrorism recorded Zoom Meeting.
7-12 investigative •Broad Visual Material
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procedure in objectives B. Read detailed lecture of the topic using your

terrorism Kotobee reader Detailed lecture of
the lesson
Discuss the XVII.Legal C. Watch Road to Terrorism – Philippines
investigation of provisions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N45YaPx18cA) Weekly Output 15
criminal •Criminal
negligence negligence D. Accomplish Weekly Output 15 (WO 15: Reaction Quiz 6
•Negligence paper about the video presentation in relation to
•The negligence terrorism )
doctrine
•The burden of E. Answer Quiz 6 made available at Schoology
proof course site
•Tort
F. Prepare for Final Major Exam

G. Work on your Revalida Book Review Entry

Week 17
December Final Examination Take Final Examination
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GENERAL POLICIES
A. Late submissions. You are expected to submit requirements on time. However, in some
unavoidable situations when you cannot do so, your submissions will still be accepted but
will receive mark deduction of 1 point per day late including weekends.
B. Where to submit. All are encouraged to submit all requirements online, in the proper
submission bins assigned for a particular assignment. However, in case of internet
inaccessibility, you may personally get all resources/materials from the CPDO.
Submission of outputs and taking quizzes and major exams may also be done personally
at school as scheduled and via appointment.
C. Identifying your submission.
File names (for online submission)
Make sure that all your word documents are saved as MS Word documents (.docx). If
you happen to use an Apple device (i.e. Mac), convert the pages file to MS Word. Do not
submit a PDF file unless specifically asked to do so.
Family name,First and middle name/initials-CDI 102-requirement.docx
Example: Ramizares,JH,L.-CDI 102-WO1.docx

Your submission, either online or personal, should always have a header that bears your
complete name and the name of the submission for easy referencing. You may use this
header format:
Example:
RAMIZARES, JOSEPH HANSEN L.
WO1

D. Getting in touch with your FIC. The best way to get in touch with your instructor for
personal concerns is through a message sent via course site, or any other communication
channel that is available. Do not hesitate to ask questions or communicate your concerns.
E. Learning Platforms
a. Schoology. The Learning Management System (LMS) that will be utilized in this
course is Schoology. All materials, resources, assignments and assessments will be made
available in the Schoology course site. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself
with the system.
b. Zoom. Real-time classes shall be conducted using Zoom. Invitation links for Zoom
Meetings shall be provided in the course site and other communication channels. You are
highly encouraged to join and participate in this virtual class as scheduled. Attendance
shall be checked and monitored.
c. Kotobee Reader. Some materials like lectures and other discussions shall be made
available in different e-book formats. These shall be uploaded in the course site, which
you may download and read offline using your Kotobee Reader, although other e-book
readers may also work just fine.