Republic of the Philippines
EASTERN VISAYAS CENTRAL COLLEGES
“Pioneer in Criminal Justice Education in Samar Islands, Region VIII”
Catarman, Northern Samar
COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. VISION
Eastern Visayas Central Colleges Inc., in solidarity with its people, commits itself to the constitutional mandate of educating the youth by
giving knowledge about modern technology and skills that will affect personal and social change and will achieve successful future.
II. MISSION
The Eastern Visayas central Colleges Inc., envisions itself as a center of academic excellence established for the purpose of molding the
mind of the Filipino youth dedicated to the service of God, country and humanity.
III. GOALS
To actualize its underlying philosophy of educational service, Eastern Visayas Central Colleges Inc., envisions the following goals;
1.Promotion of ultimate understanding between faith and reason leading to the application of knowledge about man, nature and God.
2. Integral formation of the society and the advancement of technology for global competitiveness.
3. Development of well-rounded, professional expertise and knowledge in an atmosphere of academic freedom.
4. Preservation enrichment and propagation of Filipino cultural heritage based on principles and values rooted upon a sense of history and tradition.
5. Recognition of the vital role of the vital role of the individual not only as citizen with total freedom protected by law, but also working for national
development and promotion of universal good.
Course Number CDI 1
Course Title Personal Identification
Course Prerequisite -
Course Unit 4
Course Duration 54 Hours
Course Description The Course covers the fundamental study of ancient and modern methods of personal identification with emphasis on Dactyloscopy,
Orthodontology and Palmistry, which embraces the identification and comparison of fingerprint patterns and ridge characteristics; the
scientific method of recognition, development and preservation of latent prints; and the recording and classifying of fingerprints that include
the Henry System and the FBI Extension.
Course Objectives At the end of the course, the students should be able to;
1. Trace the historical development of fingerprint identification;
2. Explain the different ordinary and scientific methods of personal identification;
3. Define and explain the basic principles involved in the study of fingerprint;
4. Identify, illustrate and explain the basic principles involved in the study of fingerprint;
5. Identify and illustrate the various ridge characteristics;
6. Define and explain the methods of classifying fingerprint patterns;
7. Develop and lift latent fingerprint impressions;
8. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impressions; and
9. File fingerprint classification.
TIME ALLOTMENT COURSE CONTENT
2 hours Orientation (2 hours)
13 HOURS Preliminary Examination (13 hours)
A. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF DACTYLOSCOPY
B. DEFINITION OF TERMS
C. IMPORTANCE OF FINGERPRINTS
D. ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTION OF FRICTION RIDGE
E. CHARACTERISTICS OF FINGERPRINTS
F. PHYSIOLOGY OF FINGERPRINTS/FINGERPRINTING
G. RIDGE CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION
H. RULES FOR DELTA AND CORE DETERMINATION
I. PATTERNS OF FINGERPRINTS
13 HOURS Midterm Examination (13 hours)
A. CLASSIFICATION FORMULA
B. SYMBOLS OF FINGERPRINT IN BLOCKING
C. DIVISION OF THE CLASSIFICATION FORMULA
- Primary Classification
- Secondary Classification
- Sub-Secondary Classification
Rules in ridge tracing
Rules in ridge counting
- Major Classification
Table for ridge tracing
Table for ridge counting
- Key Classification
- Final Classification
13 HOURS Semi-Final Examination (13 hours)
A. THE COMPLETE CLASSIFICATION FORMULA IN THE CLASSIFICATION LINE
B. CLASSIFICATION OF SCARRED PATTERNS, AMPUTATIONS OR MISSING AT BIRTH
C. CLASSIFICATION OF BANDAGED OR UNFRINTED FINGERS
D. PROBLEMS IN TAKING INKED IMPRESSIONS
- Mechanical operation
- Temporary disabilities
- Permanent disabilities
- General problems
Final Examination (13 hours)
A. LATENT PRINTS
B. SEARCHING FOR LATENT PRINTS
C. PHOTOGRAPHING THE LATENT PRINTS
D. DEVELOPING LATENT PRINTS
E. DUSTING FINGERPRINTS
COURSE REQUIREMENTS ATTENDANCE 10%
RECITATION 10%
ASSIGNMENT/BEHAVIOR 10%
QUIZZES 10%
MAJOR EXAMINATION:
PRELIM 15%
MIDTERM 15%
SEMI FINALS 15%
FINALS 15%
100 %
METHODOLOGIES AND Discussion
TECHNIQUES
Oral participation
Researching
Giving quizzes
Submit report/ Fingerprint report
Research Assignment/ Computer research
Reading related literature
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL TO BE 1. Reference Books
USED 2. Module
3. Visual Aids
4. Overhead Projector
SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR 1. Research works
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
2. Reading related books, manuals
3. Submit narrative report
REFERENCES
Apostol, Sergio A.F. Essential of Evidences. Quezon City: Central Publishing Co., Inc., 2.
Benneth, Wyne W. and Karen H. Jess. Criminal Investigation. Vol.2. California, U.S.A: West.Wadsworth
Publishing Company, 2998.
Cruz, Eugenio C. Jr. Reviewer on Criminalistics. Manila: r.p., 1996
Fisher, Barry, et. Al. Technician of Crime Scene Investigation. New York: Elsevier Science Publishing Co.,
Inc., 1987
Gilbert, James N. Criminal Investigation. New Jersey: Prentice hall International Ltd., 1998.
Hoover, John Edgar, ed. The Science of Fingerprint. USA.: n.p., n.d.
Weston, Paul B. and Kenneth M. Wells. Criminal Investigation-Basic Perspective. New Jersey: Prentice Hall,
Inc., n.d.
Solis, Pedro. Legal Medicine.. Quezon City: R.P> Garcia Publishing Co., 1987
