SYLLABUS

COLLEGE/DEPARTMEN
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Criminology

COURSE CODE CRIMINALISTICS 3 COURSE TITLE: FORENSIC BALLISTICS

CREDIT UNITS 4 units LECTURE UNIT(S): 1 Unit LABORATORY UNIT(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: PRE-REQUISITE(S): None CO-REQUISITE(S): None
This three (3) unit’s course involves a scientific study of firearm
investigation with the use of laboratory examination. The subject gives emphasis on the
study of ammunitions, projectiles, gunpowder, primer and explosives, including the use
of bullet comparison microscope. It also deals with the principles in the microscopic and
macroscopic examination of firearms evidences and preparation of reports for legal
proceedings in the solution of cases involving firearms.

VISION:
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MISSION:

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES:
Graduates should be able to:
1. demonstrate skills and competencies in one’s field of discipline for lifelong learning;
2. express proficiency in both verbal and non-verbal communication;
3. display social accountability and ethical responsibility towards the community and the environment;
4. exhibit proactive and collaborative attributes in a diverse society;
5. apply appropriate technology; and
6. manifest personal and professional work ethics.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO):
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice aims to produce graduates who can:
1. deliver efficient and effective services in crime prevention and investigation, law enforcement and custody and rehabilitation of offenders;
2. conduct research and inquiry related to crime and criminal behavior
3. uphold the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility while serving their fellowmen, community and country; and
4. pass the criminologist licensure examination and other related government service examinations
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO):
In consonance with the Vision, Mission, Goals and Core Values of the Institution and the College, the Bachelor of Science in Criminology aims to produce professionally
competent and morally upright graduates who can serve as:
1. Practicing Criminologist 6. Custom Officers
2. Law Enforcers 7. Forensic Specialist
3. Correctional Officers 8. Fire Officers
4. Special Investigators 9. Professors
5. Security Officers/Supervisors/Administrators
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILO):
At the end of the course, the students can :
1. explain the importance of Forensic Ballistics in the field of law enforcement in our country;
2. discuss and identify the different types, kind, make and classification of firearms;
3. identify the pioneer on the discovery of firearms, including their respective contributions;
4. classify different types of ammunitions, explosives and its components;
5. discuss the class and individual characteristics of firearms;
6. explain the different functions of the various parts of the firearm;
7. recognize the various laboratory equipment necessary in the examination of firearms; cartridges, fired bullets, and allied matters; and
8. prepare reports and present pieces of evidence during court proceedings on time.

CILO(s) Teaching/Learning Activities Assessment Methods/Tasks

Specific Time
being
Intended References/ Frame
addressed Competencies/ Topics
Learning Equipment Used (in
Outcomes LEC LAB LEC LAB weeks)

PRELIMS The teacher will discuss

the introduction of
Analyze the 1. Introduction to ballistics, its history, the Essay Trimm, Harold H.
CILO 1 Scientific Ballistics science behind and the Sketching/Drawing See rubric None Forensics The Easy
Study of  What’s ballistics all three fields of ballistics Way, 2005 U.S.A 3 Weeks
Firearms about like internal, external and
CILO 3 Identification  Internal Ballistics terminal ballistics
 External Ballistics Weekly www.barronseduc.com
 Terminal Ballistics The students can Exercises
 History of firearms distinguish the science of
ballistics and its fields and
its history including the PC, DLP and Laptop for
2. Firearms and contributions of people Ppt presentation
Ammunition behind it.
 Fundamentals of
firearm The teacher will explain Familiarization of Major Demonstration
 Bullet Identification the discipline in firearms Ballistic tools and Examinatio on how to use 2 Weeks
Identify and ammunition equipments n the tools and PC/Internet @
 Cartridge Case
ammunition Identification
examination and its equipment Firearm Identification
CILO 2 , projectiles, identification. www.firearmsid.com
 Rifling
gunpowder,  Ammunition ID
CILO 7 printer, The students can appraise
 Caliber the fired bullets, cartridge
explosives;  Firearm Function cases or other ammunition
Testing components as having been
fired from a specific
firearm.

CILO(s) Teaching/Learning Activities Assessment Methods/Tasks

Specific Intended Time
being References/
Learning Competencies/ Topics Frame
addressed Equipment Used
Outcomes (in weeks)
LEC LAB LEC LAB

MIDTERM
The teacher will Actual presentation Bullet Trimm, Harold H.
Demonstrate 3. Bullets discuss the definition of bullet comparison Comparison Forensics The Easy 3 Weeks
the Uses of  Definition of of bullet, its origin, microscope with Microscope Way, 2005 U.S.A
CILO 4 bullet concept, and perform analysis of slugs and
laboratory
 Origin of bullet classification, the cartridges
equipment such
 Classification of comparison of bullet, www.barronseduc.com
 as bullet bullet cartridge and gun Operate the
comparison  Bullet powder analysis. Bullet
microscope; comparisons Compariso
 Cartridge The student can n PC, DLP and Laptop for
Comparison operate the bullet Microscope Ppt presentation
 Gun Powder comparison With two
Residue Analysis microscope to types of
examine the bullet slugs and
for comparison, cartridges
cartridges and gun for PC/Internet @
CILO 5 powder analysis. comparison Firearm Identification
www.firearmsid.com
The teacher will Weekly Exercises
illustrate the types of 1 Week
hand gun.
Hands on Minnery, J. (1990).
CILO 6 The students can Draw and CIA: Catalog of
4. The types of compare a semi sketch the clandestine weapons,
Identify the Handguns automatic to a types of Laboratory / tools, and gadgets.
 A Semi- revolver. handguns Handgun Boulder, Colo.: Paladin
Functions of the
Automatic analysis/examinatio Press
parts of n
firearms  A Revolver

CILO(s) Teaching/Learning Activities Assessment Methods/Tasks

Specific Intended
being References/ Time Frame
Learning Competencies/ Topics
addressed Equipment Used (in weeks)
Outcomes
LEC LAB LEC LAB

Determine the SEMI FINALS

causes of The teacher will Presentation
accidental firearm 5. Firearm function discuss the different 2 Weeks
CILO 6 discharge Testing safety features of a
 External safeties firearm both external
 Sliding button and internal safeties.
Hands on Hands on
safety
  Grip safety The students can
 Thumb safety perform the different Handgun
 Internal safeties safety features of a PC/Laptop/DLP
 Transfer bar handgun both external
and internal safeties.
safety
Identify the duties  Hammer block The teacher will Weekly
and responsibilities safety discuss the general Exercises
CILO 8 often encompass  Firing pin area of firearm
the identification, safety investigation, duties
comparison, and  Trigger safety and responsibilities of
testing of: bullets, a firearm examiner.
cartridges, gunshot 6. Firearms 1 Week
residue, the science identification and The students can PC/Internet @
of ballistics, serial ballistics distinguish the general Reporting Firearm
number restoration, area of firearm See rubric Identification
toolmark investigation and the www.firearmsid.co
examination and  four (4) types of responsibilities task for m
other impressions, guns, four (4) types a firearm examiner
trace metal of bullets, and four
detection, as well as (4) types of cartridge
collection and markings:
preservation of
firearm evidence. 

CILO(s) Assessment
Specific Intended Teaching/Learning Activities References/ Time Frame
being Competencies/ Topics Methods/Tasks
Learning Outcomes Equipment Used (in weeks)
addressed
LEC LAB LEC LAB
FINALS
illustrate a report The teacher will discuss Essay writing
of firearms, slugs, 7. Handling, Marking, the handling, marking, See rubric
empty shells, etc. Preservation and preservation and Trimm, Harold H. 3 Weeks
for legal Shipping of ballistics shipping of ballistics Forensics The Easy
Evidence evidence. Way, 2005 U.S.A
Proceedings.
 Firearms
 Fired bullets The students can Hands on Hands
CILO 8  Fired metallic cartridges organized the chain of on
  Fired paper shot shells handling, markings,
 Shot pellets preservation and
 Shot wads shipping of ballistics
 Loaded shell or cartridges evidence.
 Shot or powder patterns PC/Internet @ 1 Week
Create a written None Firearm
report in ballistics 8. Guide to firearm Identification
examiners/ investigators The teacher will give www.firearmsid.co
 Note taking example of a ballistic m
report, its process and
 Ballistic report writing
technicalities.

The students can

accurately right a
ballistics report.

Relationship of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO) to Program Outcomes (PO)

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO) Program Outcomes (PO)
(Note: Write all the CILOs here) (Note: Write the aligned PO which corresponds with the CILO)

1. explain the importance of Forensic Ballistics in the field of law enforcement in 1. Deliver efficient and effective services in crime prevention and investigation,
our country; law enforcement and custody and rehabilitation of offenders;
2. discuss and identify the different types, kind, make and classification of CILO 1, CILO 2
firearms;
3. identify the pioneer on the discovery of firearms, including their respective 2. Conduct research and inquiry related to crime and criminal behavior
contributions; CILO 1, CILO 2, CILO 3, CILO 4, CILO 5, CILO 6, CILO 7, CILO 8
4. classify different types of ammunitions, explosives and its components;
5. discuss the class and individual characteristics of firearms; 3. Uphold the values of leadership, integrity, accountability and responsibility
6. explain the different functions of the various parts of the firearm; while serving their fellowmen, community and country; and
7. recognize the various laboratory equipment necessary in the examination of CILO 1-8
 firearms; cartridges, fired bullets, and allied matters; and
8. prepare reports and present pieces of evidence during court proceedings on 4. Pass the Criminologist Licensure Examination and other related government
time. service examinations
CILO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8,

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