Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology (CRI 023) Orientation PDF

Course Code: CRI 023 Course Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Student’s Activity Sheet: Orientation Name: __________________________________________________...

Course Code: CRI 023 Course Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Student’s Activity Sheet: Orientation Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______ Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ Materials: Student Handbook and Orientation Course Outline References: PEN Code: CRI 023 Credit: 5 units PEN Subject Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Prerequisite: CHE022 A. Subject Description: This course provides an overview of the major disciplines of forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology with examples to demonstrate their specific contributions to identification, collection, preservation, investigation, presentation, and biological and chemical analyses of physical evidence for their effective dispensation of justice. B. Objectives: At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. explain the principles of forensic chemistry and toxicology in relation to crime detection and investigation; 2. demonstrate accepted protocols for handling chemical and biological evidence (blood, semen, fiber, explosives, drugs, etc.) and 3. recognize standardized tests and appropriate laboratory equipment in processing biological and physical evidence. C. Subject Outline and Time Allotment: WEEK DAY TOPIC/ACTIVITY 1 SAS#0. Orientation 1 Distinguish the nature of the subject, the requirements, grading system and set of classroom rules; and Fill out the student data sheet for group chats and distribution of materials 2 SAS#1. Course Overview and Introduction to Forensic Chemistry Identify the basic concept of Forensic Chemistry; Trace the historical timeline of Forensic Chemistry This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 1  Course Code: CRI 023 Course Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Student’s Activity Sheet: Orientation Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______ Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ SAS#2. Physical Evidence and Chain of Custody Discuss the ways to collect physical evidence and trace evidence 3 Identify ways in proper tagging and labelling of evidence SAS#3. Dangerous Drugs 2 Identify the different types of drugs; and 4 Discuss the law against the abuse of drugs 5 SAS#4. Quiz 1 Assess their understanding about the topics that are being discussed. 3 SAS#5. Forensic Drug Analysis Define and discuss the physiology of drugs, drug test, specimen tampering; 6 and Differentiate qualitative and quantitative analysis on drugs specimen SAS#6. Explosives 7 Identify the kinds of explosives and the effect of explosion; and Explain the characteristics of explosives and explosives analysis 4 SAS#7. Glass fractures Identify the properties of the glass; and 8 Explain the theories to glass fracture 9 FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION 5 Assess and determine their ability of understanding from the previous discussion. SAS#8. Forensic Toxicology 10 Discuss the history of toxicology; and Discuss the importance of toxicology SAS#9. Prevention of Toxicity 11 Identify the different types of poisons and poisoning Discuss ways for the elimination of poisons in the body. 6 SAS#10. Quiz # 2 12 Assess the ability of understanding from the previous lessons. SAS#11. Blood Analysis 13 Define Blood Stain Pattern Analysis (BSPA) 7 Explain the importance of blood stain pattern analysis This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 2  Course Code: CRI 023 Course Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Student’s Activity Sheet: Orientation Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______ Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ SAS#12. Semen Analysis 14 Explain the importance of semen analysis; Analyze the forensic examination of semen. SAS#13. DNA Analysis 15 Explain the importance of DNA analysis 8 Enumerate the steps in DNA analysis 2nd Periodic Examination 16 Coverage: SAS# 8 to SAS# 13 SAS#14. Soil Analysis 17 Define soil analysis; and 9 Explain the laboratory test for soil samples SAS#15. Tool Marks 18 Explain characteristics of tool marks; and Identify the different types of tool marks SAS#16. Casting and Molding 19 Explain casting and molding; and Familiarized themselves to footwear print and tire marks 10 SAS#17. Hair Evidence and Fiber Evidence 20 Explain the significance of hair evidence; and Enumerate the steps in the collection of hair evidence and the methods of microscopic analysis of hair SAS#18. Fiber and Fabric Evidence 21 Define fiber and fabric; and 11 Discuss fabric source determination SAS#19. Arson Cases 22 Define arson; and Explain fire triangle Quiz 3 Assess their ability about what they learned from previous lessons. SAS#20. Ink Analysis 23 Identify the different properties of ink; and 12 Explains the importance of ink analysis in forensic science. SAS#21. Paint Analysis 24 Define paint; Differentiate Physical and Chemical Features of paints This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 3  Course Code: CRI 023 Course Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Student’s Activity Sheet: Orientation Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______ Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ SAS#22. Crime Scene 25 Assess students' understanding of the principles and application of chemical methods 13 in forensic chemistry. Demonstrate proficiency in crime scene processing, including proper collection, preservation, tagging, labeling, and turnover of evidence. 3rd Periodic Examination 26 Coverage: SAS#1 to SAS#22 (P1 to P3) D. Textbook: None [The portfolio will serve as “textbook”.] E. Grading System: To pass a course, a student must obtain a Final Grade of at least 60, which is equivalent to 3.00. LECTURE: Activity Sheet: 20% Quizzes: 30% Exam: 50% Total: 100% x.40 = Lecture Grade LABORATORY: Performance: 50% Lab Report: 50% Total: 100% x.60 = laboratory Grade *Lecture Grade + Laboratory Grade = Periodical Grade The Final Grade is computed as follows: FG =(0.33×P1) + (0.33×P2) + (0.34×P3) F. Course Requirement: Student Activity Sheets G. Methodology: To achieve the objectives of this course, the following teaching-learning methodologies shall be used: 1. Performance Tasks 2. Hands on Activities 3. Quizzes and Exercises 4. Periodical Examinations This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 4  Course Code: CRI 023 Course Title: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Student’s Activity Sheet: Orientation Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______ Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ H. Contact Information Professor ________________________________________ Gmail Address_____________________________________ Consultation Hours _________________________________ _______________________________ Dean's Name and Signature This document is the property of PHINMA EDUCATION 5