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Table of Specifications Board of Criminology as of January 22, 2024 Subject: Forensic Science Weight: 15% PQF Level: 6 Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Underst...

Table of Specifications Board of Criminology as of January 22, 2024 Subject: Forensic Science Weight: 15% PQF Level: 6 Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item The examinees can perform the following competencies under each topic: FORENSIC SCIENCE 15% 100 17 13 50 14 5 1 1. Personal Identification Techniques 3% 20 2 4 10 4 1.1. Discuss the other methods of personal identification (DBA, forensic odontology), Henry FBI classification formula and filing system of classified fingerprint cards. 0.90 6 2 4 1.2. Analyze the principles of fingerprint identification, fingerprint characteristics and patterns 0.90 6 3 3 1.3. Explain the taking and recording of friction skin (live and post mortem), latent print detection methods and latent print preservation techniques 0.90 6 5 1 1.4. Apply the ACE-V methodology in processing latent prints 0.30 2 2 2. Forensic Photography 3% 20 2 4 10 4 2.1. Describe the general principles of photography; types of flash photography and properties, nature and characteristics of light. 0.90 6 2 4 2.2. Apply the principles of exposure triangle and the procedures of crime scene and evidence photography. 1.20 8 6 2 2.3. Analyze the functions of the basic parts of Digital and manual/analogue cameras and types of lenses. 0.90 6 4 2 3. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology 1.20% 8 3 5 3.1. Explain the principles and significance of forensic chemistry & toxicology including the legal aspects of forensic chemistry 0.30 2 2 3.2. Identify reliable preliminary and confirmatory tests in the examination of biological, physical and trace evidence. 0.30 2 1 1 3.3. Apply the procedure in the collection and preservation of biological evidence (blood, hair, semen), and physical evidence (drugs, fibers, glass, toolmarks) 0.30 2 2 3.4. Compare biological and chemical poisons and its types including its antidotes. 0.30 2 2 4. Questioned Documents Examination 2.40% 16 2 3 8 3 4.1. Describe the kinds of documents and questioned documents, equipment and apparatus used in questioned document examination. 0.75 5 2 3 4.2. Analyze the process of forgery detection, handwriting examination and signature identification. 1.35 9 8 1 4.3. Explain the procedures in counterfeit identification. 0.30 2 2 5. Lie Detection Techniques 2.10% 14 2 2 7 2 1 5.1. Discuss the methods of detecting deception, and factors affecting accuracy of polygraph examination. 0.60 4 2 2 5.2. Distinguish the phases of polygraph examination, components of polygraph, chart markings, and rules in chart interpretation. 1.20 8 7 1 5.3. Explain test questions in polygraph examination (relevant, irrelevant and control). 0.30 2 2 6. Forensic Ballistics 3% 20 1 5 10 3 1 6.1. Describe the instruments used to examine ballistic evidence, crime scene processing of ballistic evidence, and presentation of ballistic evidence in court. 0.90 6 1 5 6.2. Evaluate the branches of ballistics, classification of firearms, parts of the ammunition, class and individual characteristics of firearms. 1.50 10 9 1 6.3. Explain the proper collection, marking and preservation of firearms, fired bullets, and fired cartridge cases. 0.60 4 1 3 7. Forensic Report Writing and Laboratory Safety 0.30% 2 1 1 7.1. Write a forensic report for court presentation 0.15 1 1 7.2. Apply safety procedures in the laboratory 0.15 1 1 Total 100 100 9 21 51 16 2 1