Forensic 6 Forensic Ballistics

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COURSE CODE: Forensic 6

COURSE TITLE: Forensic Ballistics


COURSE DESCRIPTION: A scientific study of firearm identification with the use of laboratory examination. The course
gives emphasis on the history, important dates and personalities in the study of ballistics, the study of firearms,
ammunitions, projectiles, gunpowder and primer through the use of the forensic ballistics laboratory equipment. It also
deals with the principles of firearm identification and preparation of reports for legal proceedings in the solution of cases
involving firearms.

POS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (PI)


A
B
C Discuss the competence required in understanding forensic ballistics in relation to law enforcement
administration and criminal justice.
D Demonstrate the forensic ballistics in relation to investigation and crime detection.
E Discuss the concepts of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure in relation to ballistics
examination.
COURSE /LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLS COURSE/LEARNIN COURSE TEACHING/ LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTINUING
G OUTCOMES CONTENT/TOPICS ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT MONITORING
TASKS

1 Recall the dates and Definition of operational - Discussion - Quizzes and - Research
personalities behind terms in the study of FS - Assignment Recitation output
the development of identification -Major Exam 1
ballistics.
Personalities behind the
invention of firearms,
gunpowder and
ammunitions.

2 Recognize the - Ballistics and its origin - Inter-active - Laboratory - Quizzes and - Completion
different types of - Branches of Ballistics Discussion Recitation of Worksheets
firearms, - Cartridge/Ammunition - Power point - Performance
ammunitions, - Projectiles presentation assessment
projectiles, primer, - Primer - Practical rubrics
explosives, - Gunpowder Exercises - Practical
gunpowder and - Cartridge case Demonstration
different branches of - Explosives - Major Exam 2
ballistics. - Types of Firearms

3 Demonstrate - Forensic, Forensic - Inter-active - Laboratory - Quizzes and - Compilation


knowledge and Ballistics and Firearms Discussion Recitation of Laboratory
experience in the identification. - Power point - Performance Activities
investigation and - Principles in firearms presentation assessment
identification of identification. - Practical rubrics
firearms. - Class and individual Exercises - Practical
characteristics of firearms Demonstration
identifications. - Crime Scene
- Types of Rifling. Search
- Preservation of ballistics - Examination
evidence. of Ballistics
- Marks found on fired bullets Evidence
and fired cartridge cases. - Major Exam 3
- Ejection pattern.
- Gunshot residue pattern.
- Equipment utilized in
forensic ballistics.
- Problems encountered by
ballistics examiner.

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