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COURSE SYLLABUS(STUDENT COPY)

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

COLLEGECRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONCOURSE DESCRIPTION

The course covers the fundamental study of ancient and modern methods of personal identification such as Anthropometry, Orthodondology, Deoxyrebunuclic Acid (DNA), Palmistry, and with emphasis on the Science of Fingerprinting (Dactyloscopy), which embraces the identification and comparison of fingerprint patterns and ridge characteristics, the scientific recognition, development and preservation of latent prints; recording and classifying of fingerprints applying the Henry System, FBI extension Rule and NBI Modifications.

The value of the science of fingerprint identification in provoking an infallible method of identifying persons and criminals and its significance to crime detection is so well known, and its reliability is so firmly established. Hence, identification thru Dactyloscopy is by far the most widely used by law enforcement agencies because of its simplicity and its effectiveness.

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

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

1. Manifest the WCC Core Values (BE-ATTITUDES);2. Acquire adequate theoretical and technical knowledge on personal identification and Dactyloscopy (Science of Fingerprinting);3. Interpret the different fingerprint patterns and ridge characteristics;

4. Record, classify and file fingerprint applying the Henry System, FBI Extension Rule and NBI Modifications and simulate proper methods and techniques in live and post-mortem fingerprinting;

5. Apply the scientific methods of recognition, development, and preservation of latent fingerprints, examination, comparison and preparation of fingerprint evidence for court exhibit;6. Critique the effectiveness of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (A.F.I.S.).

DEPARTMENTCRIMINOLOGY

COURSE CODECRIMS 110

DESCRIPTIVE TITLEPERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

PREREQUISITE (S)CRIM 100

CREDIT UNIT (S) 4.00

CONTACT HOURS

PER SESSION:LEC: 3 HoursLAB: 2 Hours

WEEKINTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)COURSE CONTENT

1 Analyze the nature of fingerprints and the purpose of studying fingerprints; Analyze the historical background of the study of fingerprints and recognize the different allied or related sciences within the scope of dactyloscopy;I. Orientation

WCC MV and Core Values WCC Policies Grading System Course OverviewII. Fundamentals of Dacttyloscopy (Science of Fingerprinting)

Nature of Fingerprints

Purpose of Studying Fingerprints

Historical Background of the Study of Fingerprints

2 Analyze the legality of fingerprints identification; Explain the dogmatic principles of dactyloscopy; Legality of Fingerprints

Dogmatic Principles of the Science of Fingerprinting

3 Sketch the structure of the friction skin, the basic anatomy of fingerprints and common fingerprint ridge characteristics and formations;

Apply the rules on locating the focal points and Analyze its significance in the analysis and interpretation of Fingerprints;III. Friction Skin

Structure of the Friction Skin

Basic Anatomy of Fingerprints

Common Fingerprint Ridge Characteristics (minutia) and formations

IV. Fingerprint Analysis and Interpretation

Typelines, Pattern Area and Focal Points (Core and Delta) Rules on Core and Delta Location

4 Analyze and interpret the different fingerprint patterns, and apply the rules on ridge counting for loop patterns and tracing for whorl patterns;

Sketch the different fingerprint patterns; Loop Patterns Essentials of a Loop Pattern Radial Loop Ulnar Loop Ridge Counting Arch Patterns Plain Arch Tented Arch

5 Whorl Patterns Plain Whorl Central Pocket Loop Whorl Lateral Pocket Loop Whorl Double Loop Whorl Accidental Whorl Questionable Patterns

6 PRELIM EXAM

7 Apply the methods and techniques in obtaining live and post-mortem fingerprinting; Analyze, interpret and classify fingerprints applying the Henry System, FBI Extension Rules and NBI Modifications and file the fingerprint charts;V. Real Fingerprint Impression

Methods of Producing Real Fingerprint Impressions

Methods of Recording Real Fingerprints

Methods and Techniques Fingerprinting of a Dead Body (post-mortem fingerprinting)VI. Classification Formula and Extensions

Steps in Classification

Recording

Interpretation

Blocking

Classification

8-9 Classification Formula

Primary

Secondary

Sub-secondary

Final

Major

Key

Classification of Scarred Patterns and Amputations

FBI Extension

11 Filing Sequence, Searching and Referencing

12 MIDTERM EXAM

13-14 Apply the scientific methods of developing, lifting and preservation of latent fingerprint impressions;VII. Latent Fingerprint Development and Recovery

Latent Fingerprints

Powder Development of Latent Fingerprint Impressions

Recovering Developed Latent Fingerprint Impressions

Crime Scene Latent Fingerprint SearchVIII. Special Development Processes and Conditions

Chemical Development of Latent Fingerprints

15 Prepare a fingerprint comparison chart for court exhibit;IX. Documentation of Fingerprint Evidence for Court Exhibit

Fingerprint Comparison Chart

16-17 Critique the effectiveness of Automated Fingerprint Identification System (A.F.I.S.)X. Introduction to Automated Fingerprint Identification System (A.F.I.S)

18 FINAL EXAM

GRADING SYSTEM

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

AVERAGEABOVE 98.0095.00 97.0094.0083.00 85.0080.00-82.0076.00-79.0075.0074.00 and below

FINAL GRADE1.001.251.502.252.502.753.005.0

FDA (Failure due to Absences)UW (Unauthorized Withdrawal)INC (Incomplete, No Final Examination)

GRADING PERIOD: AVE QUIZZES (%) + AVE CLASS STANDING + MAJOR EXAM (%) = PRELIM GRADE (PG)/ MIDTERM GRADE (MG)FINAL GRADE (FG) = PG + MG + TFG / 3

PREPARED BY:

ENDORSED BY:

APPROVED BY:

ROMMEL S. LAURETA, MSCRIM

ROMMEL S. LAURETA, MSCRIM

MR. MARLON G. MANLANGITINSTRUCTOR

DEAN-CCJE, Caloocan Campus

CAMPUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR