MFS Final Regulation and Syllabus PDF

Description: C:\\Users\\JRSU\\Desktop\\Raksa Shakti logo.jpg **[[JHARKHAND RAKSHA SHAKTI UNIVERSITY ]]{.smallcaps}** **[[RANCHI]]{.smallcaps}** **Regulation for PG Course in Forensic Science** 1. The M.Sc. in Forensic Science Programme of Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University follows the Semeste...

Description: C:\\Users\\JRSU\\Desktop\\Raksa Shakti logo.jpg **[[JHARKHAND RAKSHA SHAKTI UNIVERSITY ]]{.smallcaps}** **[[RANCHI]]{.smallcaps}** **Regulation for PG Course in Forensic Science** 1. The M.Sc. in Forensic Science Programme of Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University follows the Semester Mode. 1. [**PREAMBLE**: ]{.smallcaps} a. The regulation herein specified applies to full-time M.Sc. in Forensic Science Programme under Grading Semester System by the Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi, hereinafter, referred to as the University. b. 'Full--time programme' are those programmes where the participants devote their entire available time for the studies as per schedule and are not employed. c. 'Course' means a theory or practical subject that is described in Syllabus. d. 'University' means Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University. e. The 'Academic Year' of the courses shall or ordinarily be from July to June. f. An academic year is divided into two semesters. In each semester courses are offered in 15 teaching weeks and the remaining 5 weeks are to be utilized for the conduct of examinations and evaluation purposes. Each week has minimum 30 working hours spread over 6 days of week. 2. **[STRUCTURE OF SEMESTER SYSTEM AND ACADEMIC YEAR]{.smallcaps}**: a. There shall be two semester in every academic year. b. The whole M.Sc. in Forensic Science Programme will consist of four semesters. c. The M.Sc. in Forensic Science Programme of Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University shall consist of 108 credits in four semesters. d. In first semester it is compulsory for all students to study five theory papers and three practical papers. The same scheme will be followed in second semester also. a. The 3^rd^ Semester has one paper on **"Research Methodology** as Compulsory Foundation paper , three theory papers and three practical papers. b. The stream of specialization will start from 4^th^ semester.. c. The student has to opt one specialized stream out of three specializations. There are two theory papers and two practical papers of specialization in 4^th^ semester d. One paper of dissertation.- Project work on forensically significant and need based problems on the area of specialization e. Internship.- Each student shall be required to do internship in any Institute/ Research Organization/ University Prescribed for Internship Course i. Core Course: - It is a compulsory paper to be studied by a candidate to complete the requirements of a degree. The core component is based on papers that are unique to the programme. ii. Specialized Stream: - Every student has to choose specialization in 4^th^ semester. Student shall be offered a specialization in that stream if the student successfully passes in all the three specialized subjects 2.1 **Duration of the courses** The M.Sc. in Forensic Science as mentioned above shall cover a period of two full-time academic years and shall be known as the M.Sc. in Forensic Science. 2.2 **Course Fee** A candidate found eligible for admission in M.Sc. in Forensic Science course, shall have to pay a fee of the course in each academic year in addition to the University examination fee, the quantum of which shall be decided by the Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University administration subject to revision from time to time, The University shall issue guidelines for the purpose in the beginning of each academic session. 2.3 **Seats** The number of students to be admitted in the course shall be 25. 2.4 **Admission Procedure.** The admission process will start in the month of May. The admission of eligible students in this course will be done through a "Common Entrance Test". The reservation as per notification issued by the Govt. of Jharkhand will be followed. 2.5 **Eligibility for admission** 2.6 **Medium of Instruction and Examination** 3. **[CREDIT VALUE AND CONTACT HOUR SYSTEM]{.smallcaps}** 1. For the maintenance of a standard teaching- learning system, Credit Value and Contact Hours shall be followed for assessment of the level of learners. 2. A Contact Hour (CH) is in correspondence to the Credit value; for example, a topic having 4 Credits shall have a minimum of 4 Contact Hours in a week. For Practical classes, every Two Hours shall make 1 (one) Contact hour. 3. One Contact Hour shall normally be of 60 minutes duration. 4. Taking into consideration 15 working weeks in a semester, a paper having 4 Credits shall have a total of 15 X 4= 60 CH. 4. There are total 97 credit in four semesters **Table- 1: Summarized Credits for the M.Sc. Cyber Security** **Course** +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | **Seme | **Cour | **Full | **Mid- | **End- | **Cred | | | | ster** | se** | Marks* | Sem** | Sem** | its** | | | | | | * | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | | | **Full | **Pass | **Full | **Pass | | | | | | Marks* | Marks* | Marks* | Marks* | | | | | | * | * | * | * | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | **I.** | Theory | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Qual | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | ity | | | | | | | | | Assura | | | | | | | | | nce** | | | | | | | | | 102 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Anal | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | ytical | | | | | | | | | Instru | | | | | | | | | ments | | | | | | | | | and | | | | | | | | | Techni | | | | | | | | | ques** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 103 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Fore | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | nsic | | | | | | | | | Psycho | | | | | | | | | logy | | | | | | | | | and | | | | | | | | | behavi | | | | | | | | | oral | | | | | | | | | scienc | | | | | | | | | es** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 104 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Esse | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | ntial | | | | | | | | | of | | | | | | | | | Mathem | | | | | | | | | atics | | | | | | | | | and | | | | | | | | | Statis | | | | | | | | | tics | | | | | | | | | in | | | | | | | | | Forens | | | | | | | | | ic | | | | | | | | | Scienc | | | | | | | | | e** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 105 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | Practi | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | cals | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 106 | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | Practi | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | cals | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 107 | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | Practi | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | cal | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 108 | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | **Seme | **Cour | **Full | **Mid- | **End- | **Cred | | | | ster** | se** | Marks* | Sem** | Sem** | its** | | | | | | * | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | | | **Full | **Pass | **Full | **Pass | | | | | | Marks* | Marks* | Marks* | Marks* | | | | | | * | * | * | * | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | II. | **Fore | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | nsic | | | | | | | | | Biolog | | | | | | | | | y | | | | | | | | | and | | | | | | | | | Forens | | | | | | | | | ic | | | | | | | | | Medici | | | | | | | | | ne** | | | | | | | | | 201 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Fore | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | nsic | | | | | | | | | Chemis | | | | | | | | | try | | | | | | | | | and | | | | | | | | | Toxico | | | | | | | | | logy** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 202 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Fore | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | nsic | | | | | | | | | Ballis | | | | | | | | | tics | | | | | | | | | and | | | | | | | | | Forens | | | | | | | | | ic | | | | | | | | | Physic | | | | | | | | | s** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 203 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Fore | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | nsic | | | | | | | | | Photog | | | | | | | | | raphy* | | | | | | | | | * | | | | | | | | | 204 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 205 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | **Info | | | | | | | | | rmatio | | | | | | | | | n | | | | | | | | | Securi | | | | | | | | | ty** | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 206 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 207 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 208 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | **Seme | **Cour | **Full | **Mid- | **End- | **Cred | | | | ster** | se** | Marks* | Sem** | Sem** | its** | | | | | | * | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | | | **Full | **Pass | **Full | **Pass | | | | | | Marks* | Mark** | Marks* | Marks* | | | | | | * | | * | * | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | III. | 301 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Patter | | | | | | | | | n | | | | | | | | | Eviden | | | | | | | | | ces | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 302 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Forens | | | | | | | | | ic | | | | | | | | | Analys | | | | | | | | | is | | | | | | | | | of | | | | | | | | | Drugs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 303 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 304 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Resear | | | | | | | | | ch | | | | | | | | | Method | | | | | | | | | ology | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 305 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Patter | | | | | | | | | n | | | | | | | | | Eviden | | | | | | | | | ces | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 306 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | Forens | | | | | | | | | ic | | | | | | | | | Analys | | | | | | | | | is | | | | | | | | | of | | | | | | | | | Drugs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 307 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | **Seme | **Cour | **Full | **Mid- | **End- | **Cred | | | | ster** | se** | Marks* | Sem** | Sem** | its** | | | | | | * | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | | | **Full | **Pass | **Full | **Pass | | | | | | Marks* | Marks* | Marks* | Marks* | | | | | | * | * | * | * | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | IV. | 401 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 402 | 100 | \- | \- | \- | \- | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | Theory | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Diss | 100 | \_\_ | \_ | 100 | 45 | 5 | | | ertati | | | | | | | | | on** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 403 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | **Inte | 100 | \-- | \-- | 100 | 45 | 5 | | | rnship | | | | | | | | | ** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 404 | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | Practi | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ | | 406 | 100 | 30 | 13 | 70 | 32 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | Practi | | | | | | | | | cal | | | | | | | +--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+ ---------------------------------------------- **THEORY PAPERS** **Advanced Forensic Physics and Ballistics** **Advanced Physics** **PRACTICAL / LAB BASED COURSE** **Advanced Forensic Physics and Ballistics** **Advanced Physics** ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- **THEORY PAPERS** **Advanced Forensic Biology and DNA** **Advanced Biology** **PRACTICAL / LAB BASED COURSE** **Advanced Forensic Biology and DNA** **Advanced Biology** --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ **THEORY PAPERS** **Advanced Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology** **Advanced Chemistry** **PRACTICAL / LAB BASED COURSE** **Advanced Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology** **Advanced Chemistry** ------------------------------------------------ 5. **[EXAMINATION, EVALUATION AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS]{.smallcaps}** 1. **Conduct of examinations**: University shall conduct the End-Semester Examinations. Internal Assessment shall be conducted by the Department. For the End-Semester examinations, questions papers shall be presented by the University. 2. **Examination Routine for End**-**Semester Examination** shall be notified by the University which shall be normally of 3 hours duration. 3. **Student Assessment and Progression**: The performance of a student shall be evaluated in a theory or practical paper containing 100 marks on 70:30 basis that is 70 marks for external examination and 30 marks for internal examination. In case the paper is split in 50:50 as theory and Practical section, the external marking will be 35:35 and that in the internal examination the marking will be 15:15. 4. **Activities for Internal Assessment Tests (Mid Semester Examinations):** The Internal Assessment for 30 marks shall be made in the following categories of activities: Attendance: - 5 marks, on the basis of following tabulated scheme: ------------------ ----------- **Attendance %** **Marks** 75-80 1 81-85 2 86-90 3 91-95 4 96-100 5 ------------------ ----------- [End semester evaluation pattern for Practical (70 marks)] - Experiment- - 40 marks - Practical file - 10 marks - Viva - 20marks - Experiment- - 10 marks - Practical file 5 marks - Viva - 5 marks - Attendence - 5 marks - Performance - 5 marks - - - - - - [End semester evaluation pattern for Internship (100 marks)] - - a. The internal assessment in theory papers of the M.Sc. in Forensic Science will be based on Mid-Semester Examination of **one hour** duration per paper to be conducted by the Department. Mid-semester Examination shall be conducted usually in the month of Feb-March and August-September. b. If a student misses the Mid-Semester Examination due to some valid reasons (to be ascertained the University on the basis of documental proof provided by the student), the Department may arrange a special Mid-Semester Examination. It shall be held for all such cases and it will be conducted within one fortnight from the date of completion of the mid-semester examination on payment of special examination fee fixed by the University. c. Re-evaluation of the answer script shall not be ordinarily allowed. d. 5. **Award of Grades, SGPA and CGPA** i. Grade Letter: - It will indicate performance of the students in a particular course/paper. It is actually the transformation of actual marks secured by student in a course paper ------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- **Range of Marks Percentage** **Grade Letter** **Grade Point** 85-100 O 10 70-84 A 9 60-69 B 8 55-59 C 7 50-54 D 6 40-49 E 5 Less than 40 F 0 ------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------- ii. iii. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1. Internal Evaluation of Answer Scripts shall be completed at the University level after the conduct of examination for a particular paper and each evaluator shall submit the marks sheet within the stipulated period to the University for tabulation of Marks. 2. 13. 14. 15. 1. Only those students who have a minimum 100 credits in the concerned semester will be declared Pass. 2. Students who have cleared 3 or more papers and having minimum 17 credits in the concerned semester will be promoted to next semester. 3. Before appearing in IV^th^ semester all backlog paper of previous semesters must be cleared. Without clearing all the papers of back semester he or she may not be allowed to appear in IV^th^ semester. 4. Any Student who does not clear at least three papers in any semester shall be declared fail and may appear in commencement of corresponding semester examination next session. He/She will be back to previous semester. 5. There is no provision of supplementary exam. 6. 16. **Award of Degree** ### **[Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University]** **RANCHI**  PROPOSED COURSE **M.Sc. in Forensic Science** **\[Duration: Two years\]** CONTENTS - Syllabus for Specialization in Forensic Physics - Syllabus for Specialization in Forensic Biology - Syllabus for Specialization in Forensic Chemistry ### M.Sc. FORENSIC SCIENCE SYLLABUS ### [Salient Features] #### 1^st^ Semester - There shall be 5 theory papers including one as foundation course on **"Essentials of Mathematics and Statistics in Forensic Science".** - - #### 2^nd^ Semester - #### 3^rd^ Semester - - **The University offers specialization in the following four disciplines.** - *Forensic Physics and Ballistics* - *Forensic Biology and DNA* - *Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology* #### 4^th^ Semester - - - Two theory paper from the specialization offered by the University. - One paper of dissertation. - Internship. - #### [OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS] #### - - - - - - #### 1 credit = 1 hour (theory) - -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **L** **S** 2 3 2 3 2 0 0 0 **12** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- #### #### SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **L** **S** 2 2 3 3 3 0 0 0 **13** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **L** **S** 3 3 3 0 0 **15** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- Students will select one of the following four specializations beginning with the 4^th^ Semester. **Specialization in Forensic Physics and Ballistics "A"** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **L** **S** 3 3 0 0 **14** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **Specialization in Forensic Biology and DNA"B"** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **L** **S** 3 3 0 0 **14** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **Specialization in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology "C"** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- **L** **S** 3 3 0 0 **14** -- -------- -- -- ------- -- -- -- -- -- **Semester-I, Paper I** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **MFS-101 Forensic Science & Criminal Justice** **System L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4** **Unit I** -- **Forensic Science** Definition, Principles, History and Development, Scope of Forensic Science, FSLs and Forensic Science Institutions in India, Services provided by Forensic Science Investigators, Functions and Responsibilities of Forensic Scientists, Laboratory Information Management System, Chain of Custody of Samples, Security System and Safety Equipments. #### Unit II -- Criminal Justice System Crimes -Definition, Types, Causes, Theories and Prevention; Characteristics of Criminals. Criminal Justice System -- Structure of Police, Prosecution, Judicial Organization in India, Police and Forensic Scientist relationship w.r.t crime Investigation, Modus Operandi and its role in crime records, Court Testimony. #### Unit III - Laws related to Forensic Science Overview of IPC, Cr.P.C, Indian Evidence Act, IT Act, and Relevant sections of Cr.P.C -- Section 291, 292, 293. Sections of IPC related to Document examination- 29, 113b, Punishment of criminal conspiracy- 120b, IPC -- 407, 413. Other Related Laws - Explosive Substance Act, NDPS Act, Poison Act, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Act. #### Semester-I, Paper II #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-102 Scientific Aid to Crime Investigation & Quality** **Assurance L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit I- General Principles of Crime Scene Investigation** Crime Scene Investigation - Process, Planning, Organization and Coordination, Preservation of the Scene and its evidence, Response to Radiological Crime Scene, Documentation of the Scene -- Photography/Videography and Sketching of SOC, Recognition and Recovery of Physical Evidence, Significance of Physical Evidence and „Chain of Custody‟, Legal and Human Considerations during Investigations, Health and Safety Considerations, First-Responder Procedure for isolation and seizure of Digital Exhibits. #### Unit II- General Guidelines for Evidence Collection Evidence collection from crime scene, victim & deceased in cases of - Homicide Investigation; Investigation of - Death due to fall from height, Death due to burning, Rape, sexual offences and sex related homicide, Hanging (suicidal, accidental and homicidal), Drowning, Maternity/Paternity dispute cases, Deceased/Un-identified body, human remains, Human poisoning (fatal poisoning/survival), Animal Poisoning, Alcohol Poisoning, Fire/Arson, Petrol Adulteration, Trap Cases, Acid Attack Cases, Murder by Firearm, Forged Documents, Torn Documents, counterfeiting bank notes, Forgery in Passport, Charred Documents, Write Blockers, Imaging of Storage media and Capturing of volatile evidence in Computer fraud & Cybercrime, Audio & Video, CCTV footage, Paint, Glass, Soil, Fibre, Metals, Wildlife Crime. Medico-legal aspects of firearm injury; Search, Seizure and Arrest under NDPS Act -- Guidelines for IOs; Identification of Rapist in sexual assault cases, Mutilated bodies in mass disaster cases, Species of biological evidences material in poaching cases; Medico-legal aspects of hanging and strangulation. Reconstruction of Scene of Crime, Simulation of Crime Scene. #### Unit III- General Principles of Preservation and Packaging of Exhibits Sources of Exhibits, Goals of Evidence Packaging- Protection of Evidence from possible hazards; Elements of Packaging Evidence -- Packing Material, Sealing of Evidence; Precautions, General Directions, Directions for Specific type of Exhibits -- Weapons and tools, Hair and Fibres, Blood and Bloodstains, Semen, Saliva, Dust or Soil, Arson Cases and Cases of Burning, Tool Marks, Exhibits for Ballistics Examination, Glass, Paint, Questioned Documents, Latent Fingerprints, Drug Samples. Packaging and transportation of Digital & Electronic Evidence. #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### Semester-I, Paper V #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **FS-103 Analytical Instruments & Techniques** **L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4** #### Unit-II Microscopy Techniques #### Unit-III Basic concepts of Spectroscopic techniques #### Unit-IV Separation and Detection Techniques #### #### #### Semester-I, Paper III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-104 Forensic Psychology and behavioral sciences** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit I:** **Introduction to Psychology** Introduction to Psychology: Definition, Goals and scope of Psychology: definition of Forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry , Assessing mental competency, mental disorder and forensic psychology. Eyewitness testimony, criminal profiling, types. Clinical interventions --Psychodynamic, Behaviorist. **Unit II:** **Criminal behavior** Psychosis: types, Neurosis: types , personality Behavior, Mental retardation, Ethical and civil right issues of forensic psychology assessment, sleep : stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 and REM, Conflict and use of defense mechanisms: types Rationalization, Regression, Reaction Formation, Displacement, Projection, Sublimation etc.. **Unit III :** **Psychological Assessment** Psychological Assessment- Behavioral assessment, Assessment of personality, need of psychological tests, Personal History, Mental Status Examination, testing of violent and sex offenders. Psychological Assessment- Tools, Purpose of Psychological Assessment, nature and technique of case study, clinical interview, observation. Assessment of false memory, confabulation, contaminations of eye witness evidence. **Unit IV**: **Investigative Methods** Principles of Lie detection tests -- emotional effects on autonomic nervous system functions, , Neuro imaging (fMRI). Other methods of detection effects of lie in speech, gestures, etc. Historical aspects of BrainMapping, Hypnosis, Requirements of Hypnosis, Narco analysis. #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### Semester-I, Paper IV #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-105 Essentials of Mathematics & Statistics in Forensic Science** **L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4** **Unit I -- Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics** Number systems and their Representations, Units of measurement and their conversion, Dealing with Uncertainties in measurement, Basic Chemical calculations. Types of Data, Basic concepts of frequency distribution, Measure of Central Values -- Mean, Median and Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Range, Mean Deviation and Standard Deviation, Correlation and Regression Analysis. Variance -- Coefficient of variation, Moment, Coefficient of Regression, Correlated Measurements. #### Unit II -- Mathematical Functions in Forensic Science Mathematical Functions -- Algebraic Functions, Polynomial Function, Quadratic Functions, Logarithmic Functions -- Origin and Definition, Exponential Functions -- Origin and Definition, Applications -- pH Scale, Forensic Pharmacokinetics; Trigonometric Functions: Trigonometric functions and rules in Forensic Science, Applications -- Ricochet Analysis, Suicide, accident or murder, Bloodstain pattern and shape analysis, Aspects of Ballistics. #### Unit III --Probability and Graph Theory in Forensic Science Probability Theory: Overview and Basic terms -- Events, Trials, Mutually Exclusive events, Favorable Events, Exhaustive Events etc., Baye‟s theorem, Addition and Multiplication theorem, Conditional Probability, Binomial Probability distribution, Normal Distribution, Hyper-geometric distribution, Applications -- Matching of hair evidence, Uniqueness of Fingerprints, Human teeth marks, Forensic Genetics etc. Graph Theory: Representation of data using graph, Linearizing equations, Construction and Calibration of graphs, Application -- Shotgun pellet patterns in firearm incidents, Bloodstain formation, Determining time since death, Determining age from bone or tooth material. #### Unit IV -- Statistical Evaluation of Data and Evidence Significance Tests of Hypothesis -- Test of Significance of attributes, sample test, t-test and comparison of datasets, Paired Test, Chi-Square test, F-test for equality of variance, Large sample test, Normal Test, Pearson‟s ꭓ^2^ test. Discriminating Power and Evidence Significance: Derivation, Evaluation of evidence, Transfer of evidence -- Likelihood Ratio, Probability of guilt, Correspondence probabilities, Weight of Evidence. #### Semester-I, Practical-I #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS --106 Scene of Crime & Forensic Photography** **L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** 1. Recording of evidence and collection of clues in hit and run cases by forensic photography and Sketching. 2. Recording of various evidences in cases of sexual offences/homicide/ property offence cases by forensic photography and Sketching. 3. Analysis of skid marks and tire tread impressions using photographic evidence and Sketching. 4. Blood spatter evidence analysis in the crime using forensic photography. 5. Photography of crime-scene involving firearms. 6. Use of oblique light, transmitted light and side light photography in cases of indented writing and document examination. 7. Photography of writings on unusual surfaces. 8. Determination of the fracture pattern, perforation and direction in glass evidence in burglary, firearms and hit & run cases. 9. Analysis of the impressions made by different tools on different surfaces using forensic photography. 10. Crime-scene photography, screenshots, capturing of screen video for collection of Digital Evidence in Cyber-crime Investigation. #### Semester-I, Practical-II M.Sc. Forensic Science MFS --107 Field Tests 1. Field tests for the detection and identification of narcotic drugs. 2. Field tests for the detection and identification of blood stain evidence. 3. Field tests for the detection and identification of seminal stains. 4. Development of latent fingerprints on different surfaces followed by their lifting, preservation and comparison. 5. Recording of the fingerprints/palm prints/lip prints/bite-marks from the suspects in cases of forensic importance. 6. Lifting of gun-shot residue from shooter‟s hand or clothings and identification of the powder residue by chemical test. 7. Field test for the detection of explosive material. 8. Field test for detection of indentation marks. 9. 10. 11. #### Semester-I, Practical-III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS --108 Elementary Tools & Techniques** **L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** 1. Preparation of the Normal, Molar and Standard & buffer solutions. 2. Determine the density of alcohol by using pyknometer. 3. Determination of pH of a solution using pH meter. 4. Comparison of soil samples using microscopic/sieve test and density-gradient distribution of particles method. 5. Microscopic examination of hair and fibres. 6. Examination of documents under stereo zoom microscope, UV rays, IR rays and oblique light. 7. To separate the dyes and inks/plant pigments/body fluids/explosives by thin layer chromatography. 8. Care, handling, preservation, marking, packing and forwarding of documents. 9. Laboratory equipment-handling of Stereo microscope, Stereo zoom Microscope, comparison microscope, Determination of GSM and thickness of papers. 10. Use of breath analyzer for measuring blood alcohol concentration. SECOND SEMESTER =============== #### Semester-II, Paper I #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-201 Forensic Biology and Forensic Medicine** **L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4** **Unit I** Identification of blood stains: Presumptive tests- Benzidine test, Phenolphthalein test, Leucomalachite test, Tetra-Methylbenzidine test and O-Tolidine, Luminol test. Confirmatory tests- Haemochromogen test, Haematin test and Haemin test. Identification of seminal stains- Presumptive Tests-Acid Phosphatase Test, Barberios Test and Florence Crystal Test. Confirmatory Test -Sperm Detection. Identification of saliva stains: Starch iodine test, Radial gel diffusion and examination of buccal epithelial cells. Identification of Urine stains: Physical examination, Odor Test, Urea nitrate crystal test and creatinine test. Identification of vomit stains: Detection of Mucus, Free HCL and Endothelial cells. Identification of faecal stains: Microscopic detection of undigested food particles, vegetables material and muscle fibers, Urobilinogen Test. Diatoms and Pollen grains- their identification and Forensic Significance. #### Unit II Human Body -- External Morphology. Introduction to adult human skeleton. Terminology associated with skeletal direction, gross morphology of long bones and human dentition. Bite marks- Forensic significance. Hair structure. Hair growth. Phases of growth and growth rate. Hair characteristics from various body parts. Sex, age and race from hair. Forensic examination and comparison of hair. Human vs. animal hair. Forensic significance of hair. Types of vegetable fibers and their identification. #### Unit III Thanatology- Stages of death. Suspended animation. The moment of death. Modes of death. Signs of death and changes following death. Estimation of PM Interval. Microorganism responsible for food poisoning. Collection, preservation and forwarding of samples -- vomit, stool, stomach wash and residual food. #### Unit IV Injuries --Classification and Medico-legal Aspects. Mechanical Injuries. Firearm Injuries. Thermal Injuries. Explosion Injuries. Electrical Injuries.. Radiation Injury. Regional Injuries. #### Semester-II, Paper II #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-202 Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit I - Forensic Chemistry** Scope & significance of Forensic Chemistry, Types of cases/exhibits received for analysis. Trap Cases: Collection, and Preliminary analysis of evidence in trap cases. Alcoholic Beverages: Types of alcohols, country made liquor, illicit liquor, denatured spirits, Indian made foreign alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Dyes: Scope & Significance of dyes in crime investigation, Petroleum products and their adulterations: Chemical composition of various fractions of Petroleum Products, Analysis of petrol, kerosene, diesel. #### Unit II- Forensic Toxicology #### Forensic Toxicology - Scope and Significance. Classification of Poisons based on their mode of action, uses and origin. Poisons - Types, routes of administration, toxicity, sign and symptoms. Factors affecting the effect of poison, medico-legal aspects of poisoning cases. Common Poisoning in India: Pesticides: Different types and their formulations, identification of pesticides, standard or sub-standard or substituted pesticides. Guidelines for collecting forensic evidences in poisoning cases at crime scene. Importance of Post mortem examination in poisoning cases. Sample preparation for the analysis of poisons in body tissues/fluids and analysis by various instrumental techniques. #### #### Unit III -- Fire/Arson and Explosives #### Fire: Introduction to Fire & Arson, origin of fire, Chemistry of Fire, Firefighting operations, preservation of fire scene, collection of evidences, Seat of fire, cause of fire, motives, Analysis of fire debris, Case studies related to fire and Arson. Explosive and Explosion: Scope & significance of explosive analysis in forensic science, Types of explosives, deflagration and detonation, explosive trains, collection, preservation and forwarding of exhibits, preliminary analysis of explosives. Do‟s and Don‟ts. Case studies related to explosives. Effect of blast waves on structure and human ,IED's and firing mechanism of IED's. #### Semester-II, Paper III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-203 Forensic Ballistics & Forensic Physics** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit I** History and development of firearms -- their classification and characteristics, various components of small arms, smooth bore and rifled firearms, bore and caliber, shotgun barrels, chokes - their degrees and types; different automatic mechanisms used in small arms -- blow back, recoil operated and gas operated mechanisms, rifling, class characteristics of rifled bore, purpose of rifling, methods to produce rifling; trigger and firing mechanism, trigger pull, accidental discharge of firearms, country-made firearms. Types of ammunition, nomenclature, percussion caps and their types, various priming composition, propellants, types of cartridge cases, their heads, various types of bullets and their compositional aspects. Safety aspects about handling of firearms and ammunition. #### Unit II Physical evidence available in crime involving firearms, handling of physical evidence at crime scene, principles and practice of identification of firearms, class and individual characteristics, various marks on fired cartridge cases and bullets, test firings, techniques of obtaining test materials, comparison microscope and matching of marks on evidence and test exhibits, automated bullet-cartridge identification system -- IBIS and NIBIN. #### Unit -- III Restoration of erased numbers, methods of marking-cast, punch and engraved, methods used for removal of serial numbers, theory behind number restoration, restoration of marks on cast iron, Aluminum, brass, wood, leather etc. Estimation of range of firing: burning, blackening, tattooing, spread of pellets, Gun-Shot Residue: Dermal nitrate test, why was it abandoned, mechanism of formation of gunshot residue, various methods of lifting of gunshot residue, detection of GSR by AAS. Gun-Shot Injuries -- caused by shotguns, rifles, revolvers, pistols, evaluation of gunshot injuries. Knowledge of Arms Act. #### Semester-II, Paper IV #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-204 Forensic Document Examination & Forensic Photography** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit-I** Working and applications Nirvis, Docucenter, ESDA, High Resolution Video Spectral Comparators. Classification of Forensic Documents-disputed/questioned/suspected documents, Specimen documents and contemporaneous/admittedly genuine documents, principle of comparison of "Like with Like," method of procurement of specimen/contemporaneous writings/signatures, suitability of standards for comparison with disputed documents. Preliminary examination of documents. #### Unit-II Handwriting Examination- Development of handwriting, master pattern, physiology of handwriting, different handwriting systems, matured/immature writings, forgery. Basis and principle of handwriting identification,Definition of natural variations and disguise. Various methods adopted for disguise. Importance of natural variation and disguise in handwriting examination. #### Unit-III Cameras- SLR &DSLR, lenses, filters, films, exposing, development& printing, different kinds of developers and fixers. Specialized photography- UV, IR, close up, transmitted light, oblique light photography. Faro technology for 3D documentation of crime scene, image enhancement of mutilated/soiled/old documents, photography as secondary evidence. Crime scene photography, portrait building system.. #### Unit-IV Digital photography, software for digital photography, file formats-jpg, gif, bmp, tiff, raw etc., digital watermarking, digital imaging, photogrammetry, radiography, photomicrography, microphotography, Scope of photography in various disciplines of forensic science- finger prints, foot prints, physics, chemistry, biology, ballistics, computer forensics etc. Case studies. Laws relating to digital evidence and its admissibility. #### #### #### Semester-II, Paper V #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-205 Information Security and Cyber Crime** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit I -- Introduction to Cyber Crime** Cyber Crime- Overview, Internal and External Attacks, Online and offline attacks. Cybercrimes against Individuals -- E-mail spoofing and other online frauds, Phishing and its forms, Spamming, Cyber defamation, Cyberstalking and harassment, Computer Sabotage, Pornographic offenses, Password Sniffing. Cybercrime against organization -- Unauthorized access of computer, Denial-of- service (DOS) attack, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, Backdoors and Malwares (virus, Trojan horse, worms), E-mail Bombing, Salami Attack, Software Piracy, Industrial Espionage. Cyber Security Policy, Security policies violations, Crimes related to Social Media, ATM, phishing/vishing frauds, Online and Banking Frauds. Intellectual Property Frauds. Cyber Crimes against Women and Children, Phases of cyber- attack. #### Unit II - Introduction to Computers and Networking Introduction to Computer Hardware - Various Components of a Computer, Motherboard, Micro-Processor, Memory, Data Storage Devices and Networking components. Understanding Computer Operating Systems (OS), Booting process of computers. Introduction to File Systems and its types. Networking- Digital and Analog Signaling Methods, Network Types and Topologies, Different types of IP Addresses, Network Hardware Devices and Client/Server Computing. #### #### Unit III -- Basics of Information Security Information Security - Overview of Information security, CIA Triad, Threats and Vulnerabilities and Risk, Policy, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines and Baselines. Information Asset Classification: Classification of Information, Information Assets -- Owner, Custodian, User. Access control, Authentication and Authorization. Information assurance and defensive measures. Digital Document Security. Cryptography: Definitions and Concepts, Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptosystems, Classical Encryption Techniques -- Substitution Techniques, Transposition Techniques, Block Ciphers and Stream Ciphers, Hybrid Encryption Techniques, One-Time Pad. E-mail security, Internet and Web Security. Steganography and Steganalysis. #### Unit IV -- Introduction to Digital Forensics Digital Forensics- Introduction, Objective and Methodology, Rules of Digital Forensics, First responder - role, toolkit, do‟s & don‟ts; Search and Seizure of Volatile and Non-volatile Digital Evidence. Imaging and Hashing Digital Evidence, Introduction to deleted file Recovery; Overview of types of Computer Forensics -- Network Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Social Media Forensics and E- mail Forensics. Seizing and preserving mobile devices. Methods of acquisition of evidence from mobile devices. Data Acquisition and Evidence Gathering from Social Media. Introduction to IT Act. #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### Semester-II, Practical I #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS-206 Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 #### 1. Identification of blood stains using enzymatic and crystal tests 2. Identification of seminal stains using presumptive test, crystal test and detection of spermatozoa 3. Identification of saliva stains 4. Identification of urine stains 5. Microscopic Examination of Human and Animal Hairs 6. Microscopic Examination of Vegetable Fibers 7. Identification of commonly encountered inorganic poisons Arsenic, Antimony, Bismuth, Mercury by colour test and microscopic examination. 8. Identification of ethyl alcohol and methyl alcohol by colour tests and microscopic examination. 9. Analysis of Liquor as per BIS specification 10. Analysis of petroleum product and adultrants 11. Determination of age from Skull and teeth and sex from skull and pelvis, suture estimation from long bone. 12. Identification and comparison of inks by TLC and UV visible spectrophotometry. 13. Analysis of accelerants and incendiary in Arson cases by TLC and UV visible spectrophotometry. 14. #### Semester- II, Practical II #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS-207 Forensic Physics, Forensic Photography & Forensic Ballistics #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 1. Sample preparation of calibration curve for UV studies 2. Wet chemical print photography from film negatives. 3. Identification, measurement & photography of various components of a road 4. Crime scene videography of simulated crime scene and recording logs of video camera settings 5. Study of details of various small arms -- caliber, choke, firing mechanisms, trigger pull, proof marks, etc. 6. Study of details of Shotgun ammunitions and rifle ammunitions 7. 8. 11. #### Semester- II, Practical III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS-208 Forensic Document Examination & Information Security #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 1. Instrumentation Techniques: - Laboratory equipment-handling of Stereo microscope, - Comparison microscope, - Docucenter, - - High Resolution Video Spectral Comparators examination, 2. Preliminary examination of documents, identification of natural variations and disguise writings. 3. To detect forgery in different documents. 4. To prepare master pattern. 5. Examination of alterations, additions, obliterations, overwriting and erasures, secret writings. 6. Secure configuration of ports and services of Windows 7. Encrypting and Decrypting the partition using Bit locker. 8. Collection and preservation of Volatile data from standalone computer. 9. Imaging and recovery of deleted files and folders from storage media. 10. Secure Configuration of Ports and Services of Windows 7. 11\. Retrieval of video evidence from DVR. 12\. Enhancement of Vehicle Registration Number plate from CCTV image. 13\. Source correspondence to CCTV camera/ video camera from video file. THIRD SEMESTER ============== **Semester-III, Paper I** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **FS-301 Pattern Evidence analysis** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit I** Introduction: Biometrics and Forensic Science- face, Iris & retinal imaging, speech recognition, Fingerprint patterns and Ridge Characteristics, Comparison of Fingerprint, Development & lifting of Latent Fingerprint, Identification of Lip prints, ear prints, Gait pattern, Bloodstain Patterns, Footprints, Footwear Impressions. **Unit II** Tool marks- Types, Class and Individual Characteristics, Comparisons, Impression Marks, Compression Marks, Striated Marks, Combination of Impression and Striated Marks, Repetitive Marks, Materials for making Test Tool Marks, Methods of preparation of Test Tool Marks, Comparison of test and evidence tool marks, Rubber Stamp Impressions, Metallic Seal Impressions, Embossed Impressions and Indentation marks, Mechanical Impressions. **Unit III** Cast, Engraved and Punched Marks -- Methods of their restoration. Glass: types of glass and their composition, manufacturing of various types of glass and their properties. Soil- Formation, Types, Composition and physical properties. Fibre- Types, Constituents &their forensic importance. **Unit- IV** Impression Evidence: Types of Impression Evidence, Significance of Impression Evidence. Tyre Marks Comparison. Skid marks, Serial numbers restoration. Audio: Basics of sound, human ear and voice, Sound recording and reproduction, Forensic significance of voice.; Brief about speaker identification & tape authentication techniques and their applications in forensic science, #### #### #### #### #### Semester-III, Paper II #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS -- 302 Forensic Analysis of Drugs #### L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4 **Unit I** Scope and significance of the analysis of controlled substances in forensic science, Classification of NDPS Drugs and their characterization. NDPS Act- Relevant Sections Drug dependence, drug addiction and its problems. #### Unit II Analysis of Narcotic Drugs: opium and its major alkaloids, heroin and other synthetic narcotics. Analysis of Psychotropic substances: Barbiturates, methaqualone, benzodiazepines, and Z- drugs. Analysis of Stimulants: Cocaine and amphetamines and ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, mephedrone related derivatives and cathinone. Analysis of Hallucinogens**:** Ganja**,** hashish (Charas), LSD, Mushroom and cactus. Define precursor, commonly encounter precursors of NDPS drugs, Search of clandestine laboratory, precursors and their analysis Analysis of Designer drugs, club drugs, date rape drugs by Field test, colour test, micro crystal test, thin layer chromatography. Analysis of NDPS drugs in biological samples and their importance, methods of extraction of drugs from urine, blood, and saliva. Detection of adulterants: NDPS drugs and their commonly encountered adulterant. Determination of nature of adulterant, diluent, and additives. Excretion of drugs through hairs and nail and their examination. Procedure for collection, of hair sample, storage preservation. Method of extraction of drugs from hair and nails and their identification using instrumental techniques. #### #### Unit-III Pharmacology of Forensic Drugs : Studies on absorption, distribution, pharmacokinetics, metabolism pathways of common drugs , Drug toxicity, excretion of drugs.. Confirmation of drugs through instrumental techniques: Analysis of Narcotic drugs, depressants, tranquillizers, stimulants, hallucinogens, club drugs & other drugs of abuse through High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography, Gas liquid chromatography, High Pressure liquid chromatography, , UV-visible spectrophotometry, IR/FTIR , GC- MS. #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### Semester-III, Paper III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS-303 Forensic DNA Profiling #### L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4 **Unit I** Structure and function of DNA, RNA and genome organization. Denaturation and Renaturation of DNA, Milestones in development of DNA technology. History of Forensic DNA Testing. Enzymes used in manipulation of nucleic acids. Probes. Genetic basis of Forensic DNA typing, Technological basis of Forensic DNA typing. #### Unit II Sample collection and preservation. DNA Extraction Methods. Quantification and Quality assessment methods. PCR amplification -- PCR process, components, controls, advantages and disadvantages, types of PCR, PCR inhibitors, optimization and solution to PCR inhibition. Stochastic effect. PCR Primer designing. and Instrumentation. DNA detection methods: Fluorescent Dyes and Silver--staining. #### Unit III Introduction to bioinformatics and its application in forensics. Integrated information retrieval. Major databases in bioinformatics. Sequence alignment, Phylogenetic analysis and related tools. Gene identification and prediction. FASTA and BLAST algorithm. Bioinformatics analysis of DNA Microarray, Bioinformatics tools of forensic applications- Clustal family, BioEdit, MEGA, Arlequin, Protein structure prediction and visualization tools. Tools used in proteomics, In-silico simulation for molecular biology experiments. Basic theory of probability and statistics. Bayesian analysis. Likelihood ratio. Statistical evaluation of DNA profiles using Bioinformatics tools. #### #### #### #### #### Semester-III, Paper IV #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS --304 Research Methodology & Communication Skills #### L-2, T-1, P-0, S-2 CREDITS-5 **Unit I -- Introduction to Research Methodology** Basic process/concept in research, reliability, validity ( external and internal). Variables and constructs, hypothesis formulation and sampling, types of research: survey research, ex- post facto research, experimental research ( field experiment), case study. #### Unit II -- Research Experimental Design #### Experimental design: single factor, experimental design, factorial design, need of review of literature, types of error, level of significance. #### Quasi experimental design. qualitative research. Introduction including ethnography. #### Discourse analysis( content narrative), reporting and evaluating quality research. #### #### #### Unit III -- Basics of Communication and Presentation Skills Communication: Meaning, Nature, Importance and Purpose of Communication, Types of Communication, Process of Communication, Communication Network in an Organization, Strategy for Effective Communication, Vocabulary and Pronunciation, words and terms, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, PowerPoint presentation, Barriers to Communication, Essentials of Good Communication, Communication Techniques, Communication through Inter-operable Criminal Justice System. Presentation Skills, Interviews, Public Speaking, Preparing the Speech, Organizing the Speech, Special Occasion Speeches, Group Discussion. #### Unit IV --Writing Skills Types of writings (Expository, Descriptive, Analytic, Argumentative, Narrative etc.) and their main features; Memos and Notices; Formal Report, Writing of Expert opinion and use of appropriate terminology & words, Writing of Worksheets. Resume writing and forwarding letter. Scientific and Impersonal Attitude; Plain Statements, Definitions; Description and Explanations (of objects, instruments, Processes, Scientific Principles, etc #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### #### Semester-III, Practical-I #### M.Sc. Forensic Science MFS-305Pattern Evidences #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 #### 1. Taking of finger, palm and sole prints and their analysis. 2. Gait Pattern 3. Examination of broken pieces of glass bangles to determine the source correspondence. 4. Studies of hackle and rib marks in radial and concentric fractures in a glass sheet caused by pointed tool at different angle. 5. Determination of refractive index of glass by liquid immersion method. 6. Determination of number of layers, sequence of layers and their thickness in paint chip. 7. Physical matching of Cloth piece and/or rope piece and /or garments. 8. Determination of particle size distribution in soil samples using sieve test. 9. Physical and microscopic studies of affected electric wires, panel boards due to electrical overload and short-circuit. 10.. Preparation of measurements and other requisite data for reconstruction of road accident 11. Studies of cut-marks striations on metallic wire cut-ends using cutting pliers and its linkages with cutting plier tools 12. Studies of different characteristics hammer impressions of iron metal sheet and their linkage with the hammers used 13. Simulated SoC examination and collecting & packaging of evidence material in Road Accident #### Semester-III, Practical III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS-306 Forensic Analysis of Drugs & Instrumental Techniques #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 1. Identification of common precursors. 2. Identification of narcotic drugs: opium and alkaloids, morphine and heroin, cannabis by colour test TLC, and instrumental techniques. 3. Analysis of Ganja and charas by color test, TLC/HPTLC 4. Determination of barbiturate by UV -visible Spectrophotometric method. 5. Determination of morphine and heroin in a given sample by UV-visible spectrometer/ LC. 6. Determination of morphine and heroin in a given sample by GLC method. 7. Identification of Barbiturates. 8. Identification of ketamine by color test & TLC. 9. Analysis of stimulants by color tests, TLC/HPTLC. 10. Identification of unknown seized NDPS Drug by chemical methods and Instrumental techniques. 11. Extraction of drugs from hair sample. 12. Study of FTIR spectra of benzodiazepines & Narcotics. 13. Microcrystalline test for drugs. 14. Case study related to NDPS Act. 15. To identify the adultrants in drugs #### Semester-III, Practical III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS-307 Forensic DNA Profiling #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 1. DNA Extraction from biological samples ( Blood and other body fluids and tissues) using Organic (Phenol-Chloroform) Method 2. DNA Extraction from biological samples using Chelax Method. 3. DNA Extraction from biological samples using Salting out Method. 4. DNA Extraction from biological samples using FTA Cards. 5. DNA Extraction from biological samples using commercially available kits 6. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis using Agarose, UV Spectrophotometer and Real time-PCR. 7. PCR Amplification of DNA samples 8. Post-PCR Agarose gel electrophoresis of PCR products. 9. Amp-RFLP Analysis of biological samples 10. STR typing using vertical poly-acrylamide gel electrophoresis and silver staining. 11. FOURTH SEMESTER =============== Fourth Semester --------------- SPECIALIZATION IN ----------------- FORENSIC PHYSICS AND BALLISTICS 'A' ----------------------------------- #### Semester-IV #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS --401 A Forensic Physics and Ballistics #### L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4 **Unit-I** **FORENSIC VOICE AUTHENTICATION** Electronics of Audio Recording, Transmission and Playback devices, noise and distortion, voice storage and preservation Discourse Analysis: Connivance, acceptance, listening feedback and rejection in the context of Mens-Rea, Narrative, Dialectology, Linguistic variety as a geographical marker, Idiolects and speaker characterization, Various approaches in Forensic Speaker Identification, Instrumental Analysis of speech sample,Statistical interpretation of probability scale, Objective/Subjective methods, discriminating tests, closed test, open test, likelihood ratio calculation, Concept of test and error in Speaker Identification, case studies. Techniques and Best Practices for examination of Audio recording authentication and case studies. Automatic speaker identification and verification system based on fuzzy logics, neural network, MPCC etc., Voice Biometrics VoIP and other modes of speech communication **Unit-II** **FORENSIC VIDEO ANALYSIS** Introduction to video technology: electronic photography, scanning, synchronizing the analog signal, Digital signal processing, color video, Digital television standard, HD Video, digital scopes, compression, image acquisition and recording formats, optical media, time code, audio for video, displays, Types of video Camera, Interlacing, De-interlacing, Double Compression, Duplication, Re-projection Forensic analysis: Best practices of collection, recovery, enhancement, analysis and interpretation of video evidence Facial image recognition, vehicle registration plate image enhancement, foreign object detection, Authentication of Video evidence, video source identification techniques, Case studies Unit-III **FORENSIC BALLISTICS** a\) Internal Ballistics: Ignition and burning of propellants, degressive and progressive powders, rate of burning propellants, factors affecting internal ballistics of projectiles, b\) External Ballistics: Equations of motion of projectiles, principal problem of exterior ballistics, vacuum trajectory -- effect of air resistance on trajectory, stability , motions of bullets, Magnus effect, Greenhill formula, ballistic coefficient, calculation of trajectories of various small arm bullets, shotgun projectile, use of ballistic tables, projectile velocity determination, determination of velocity of shot-charge, Doppler-radar method c\) Terminal Ballistics: Interaction and penetration of various small arm projectiles in various tissues. Threshold velocity for penetration of skin, flesh and bones, threshold energy/ casualty criteria, energy density, various aspects of wound ballistics. d\) Reconstruction of sequence of events in crimes involving firearms, e\) Instrumentation techniques - AAS, NAA, SEM/EDXA, ICP-MS, ASV and their application in ballistic examination. #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS --402 Advanced Forensic Physics #### L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4 1. Discreteness of energy: Franck and Hertz Experiment, wave-particle duality of matter and radiation(Photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Davisson and Germer experiment),wave function and its physical meaning, Wave packets, Schrodinger time-independent and time-dependent equations, Concept of stationary states. 2. **Laser and Fiber Optics** - Laser: Elementary idea of spontaneous and induced emission. Lifetime of excited states(metastable state).Threshold condition for laser oscillation. Rate equation in two and three level system. Actual laser systems: He-Ne Laser, Rube laser. Properties and application of laser radiation. - X-Ray: Elements of X-ray Spectrometry, X-ray absorption and fluorescent. Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis(EDX),wavelength Dispersive X-ray analysis(WDX),X-ray diffraction, Auger emission spectroscopy and its application. - Holography**:** Basic principle and theory of holography: coherence, resolution, Types of hologram, white light reflection hologram, application of holography in microscopy, interferometry and characteristic recognition. 3. **Analog Electronics** - Amplifiers: Features of amplifier configurations, Analysis and design of RC coupled voltage amplifier using BJT(CE mode) and JFET(Cs mode),Frequency response. - Feedback: Feedback concept and feedback equation, Positive negative feedback, Characteristics of negative feedback, Criteria of oscillations, RC phase shift oscillator. - Modulation and detection: Concept of modulation and various types, Features of amplitude modulation, Simple AM modulator, Diode demodulator circuit. 4. **Digital Electronics** - Combinational logic circuits: OR, AND,NOT,NOR,NAND,Ex-OR,Ex-NOR,Logic gates,Truth tables, Boolean algebra, Boolean constant and variables, Boolean and De-Morgan's theorems, simplification of Boolean expressions using Boolean algebra and karnaugh map, k-map for sum of products and product of sums expression, Half and Full adder.. **Semester-IV, Practical** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **Forensic Physics and Ballistics** **L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** 1\. Photography and sketching of crime scene involving firearms. 2\. Collection, preservation and packing of exhibits. 3\. To dismantle and assemble all types of small arms, and to record their data, lock mechanism and trigger pull. 4\. To open all types of cartridges, study and record their data. 5\. Determination of shot size from diameter and weight of shots/pellets. 6\. To determine / measure rifling details on fired bullets -- determination of make/model of suspected firearms firing the bullet 7\. To perform spot tests around holes suspected to have been caused by passage of jacketed/ non-jacketed projectiles. 5\. Linkage of evidence cartridge cases and bullet with suspected firearm -- examination under Comparison Microscope. 7\. To conduct firing in plate glass and study direction of firing, sequence of shots. 8\. Recording of specimen speech samples from a suspect. 9\. Speaker wise segregation of speech sample of recorded conversation spoken between two speakers. 10\. Detection of start and stop signature of audio recorders in the audio recordings. 12\. Detection of discontinuity(s) of voice recordings using voice spectrographic methods. 13\. Spectrographic analysis of voice samples under different state(s) of mental condition. 14\. Comparison of speech sample of male/female/child. **Semester-IV, Practical** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **Advanced Physics** **L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** **Practical:** 1.To measure the wavelength of He-Ne laser light with vernier calliper. 2.To realise basic gates using NAND gates and verification of their truth table ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.Plane diffraction grating --------------------------- 4.. To obtain characteristics curve of p-n junction diode and zener diode and obtain their characteristics parameter. Also to very p-n diode equation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5.to verify Malus's law. ------------------------ 6. To determine the width of Slit using laser beam -------------------------------------------------- 7. o determine the frequency of a tunning fork after calibrating its time base ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPECIALIZATION IN ----------------- FORENSIC BIOLOGY AND DNA 'B' ---------------------------- **Semester-I, Paper I** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **MFS-401B Advance Forensic Biology and DNA (THEORY)** **System L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4** **[Unit I individualization of Biological Evidence]** Composition of body fluids - blood, semen, saliva, vaginal fluid, urine, menstrual blood. Identification of bloodstains, seminal stain, saliva stain, vaginal fluid, urine, menstrual blood using current and emerging techniques. Forensic Determination of species of origin. **[Unit II Forensic DNA typing system]** RFLP, Amplified-RFLP. STR, Mini STR. Y-STR, X-STR. Mitochondrial DNA. Single Nucleotide Polymorphism. Microbial DNA testing, Non-Human DNA testing, STR allele nomenclature. STR loci of Forensic significance, STR kits. STR typing: Manual and Capillary Electrophoresis. Gender identification. RNA and its application in Forensics, Emerging molecular techniques. **[Unit III Serogenetic markers]** Human blood group systems. History, biochemistry and genetics of ABO, Rh, Mn and other forensically significant blood group systems. Methods of ABO blood grouping (absorption-inhibition, mixed agglutination and absorption elution) from blood stains and other body fluids/stains. HLA antigens and HLA typing. Role of sero-genetic markers in individualization and paternity disputes. **[Unit IV Enzyme and immunochemical Technique]** Enzyme Assay Techniques, Immuno-chemical method, automated Enzyme Analysis, Immobilized Enzyme, general principles and production of antibodies, precipitation reaction, GEL Immunodiffussion, immune- electrophoresis, complement fixation. **Semester-IVPaper II** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **MFS-402B Advance Biology (THEORY)** **System L-2, T-1, P-0, S-1 CREDITS-4** **[Unit 1: Basic principles of DNA]** Structure and function of DNA, RNA, and genome organization. Denaturation and Renaturation of DNA, Milestones in development of DNA technology. History of Forensic DNA Testing. Enzymes used in manipulation of nucleic acids. Probes. Genetic basis of Forensic DNA typing, Technological basis of Forensic DNA typing. **[Unit 2: Gene Expression]** Regulation of Transcription and **Gene Expression, Activators** and repressors of transcription**,** Regulation of gene expression by steroid hormones, **T**emperature shock, circadian rhythm, Post-transcriptional processing, Transcription attenuation, Splicing and alternative splicing. **[Unit 3: Metabolism -- Concepts and Regulation of DNA]** A broad outline of metabolic pathways and their linkage, metabolism of primary metabolites monosaccharides, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Nature of enzymes -- kinetics, reaction mechanism of chymotrypsin and lysozyme, Regulation of enzyme activity. **[Unit 4: Immune response to Antigens]** Concept, Types of Antigens, Antigenic determinants/epitopes, Hapten. Antigen and Immunogen. Antigenecity and Immunogenecity. Factors affecting antigenicity. Antibodies: Structure, Types/Classes, properties and functions of immunoglobulins. Production of antibodies. Antigen -- Antibody Interactions: Binding sites, Binding forces, Affinity, Avidity, Cross reactions. Precipitation and Agglutination reactions, RIA, ELISA etc. techniques. #### #### Semester-IV Paper III #### M.Sc. Forensic Science **MFS-404B Advance Forensic Biology and DNA** **L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** 1. To determine blood Group from the sample. 2. To determine urine analysis of a given sample. 3. To determine and distinguish between peripheral Blood and Menstrual Blood. 4. To demonstrate the working principle of Polymerase Chain Reaction. 5. To Demonstrate Enzyme Assay Techniques. 6. Identification of Saliva Stain, Semen Stain using Immunochemical Technique 7. To Demonstrate the working Principle of Gel-Electrophoresis. 8. Isolation and Extraction of DNA. **Semester-IV, Paper IV** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **MFS-404B Advance Biology( Practical)** **System L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** 1. Qualitative tests of functional groups in carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. 2. Preparation of mitotic & meiotic chromosomes. 3. Demonstration of cell counting by hemocytometer. 4. Calculation of cell doubling time. 5. Separation of serum from blood 6. Double immunodiffusion test using specific antibody and antigen. 7. ELISA. #### #### SPECIALIZATION IN ----------------- FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY 'C' ------------------------------------- **Semester-III, Paper I** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **MFS-401C Advance Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology** **L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4** **Unit --I** **Unit-I** Analysis of Milk product: Detection of adulterants in milk and milk products by physical, chemical and instrumental techniques. Oils and Fats: Chemical composition and analysis of different common oils and their adulterants by physical, chemical and instrumental technique Bride burning cases and acid attack cases: Evidence collection and analysis Analysis of trap case: Mechanism of colour reaction, factor affecting the colour, detection of phenolphthalein and alkali used, method of detection of colourless solution by TLC and UV visible spectrophotometer. Dyes: Classification of dyes**,** their uses in fiber and pharmaceutical industries Chemical analysis and Instrumental methods of analysis. **Unit-I I** Toxicology: Commonly encountered poisons in cases of poisoning in India. Plant Poisons, Animal Poison identification by microscopic technique, colour test, thin layer chromatography and other instrumental techniques. Animal Poisons: Commonly encountered animal poisons in India. Snake venom active constituents of snake venom, collection of samples for analysis, pharmacological action on human body, Analysis of snake venom by precipitin test. Ptomaines: Introduction, interference caused in analysis of poison, especially in putrefied viscera, poisoning due to ptomaines. **Unit III** Methods of Extraction- Classification of matrices: biological and non-biological matrices. Modern methods of Extraction: Solid phase extraction, solid phase micro extraction. Different methods of extraction for volatile and non-volatile poisons: Solvent extraction and isolation, distillation /steam distillation, micro diffusion, dry ash, wet digestion. Extraction of poison by stas-otto method, ammonium sulfate method from viscera, blood, urine, stomach wash and vomit, cold drink, food material and from other matrices of forensic importance. Analysis of Gases and volatile poisons: Alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, hydrocyanic acid, chlorinated hydrocarbon, benzene nitrobenzene, carbon monoxide, ammonia, phosphine, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, Heavy metal poison and their Chemical Analysis (Arsenic, antimony, mercury, bismuth). Analysis of pesticides: Organochloro, organophosphorous, carbamates and synthetic pyrethroids. #### #### Semester-IV, #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS --402 C Advanced Chemistry #### L-3, T-1, P-0, S-0 CREDITS-4 #### **Unit I - Chemical bonding** Ionic bond-nature of ionic bond, properties of ionic compounds,factors favoring the formation of ionic compounds. Lattice energy, factors affecting lattice enthalpy, Born-Haber cycle and its applications, solvation enthalpy and solubility of ionic compounds. Covalent bond,hybridization and shapes of simple molecules, Polarization of covalent bond, polarizing power and polarisability of ions, Fajan's rule. Weak chemical forces -- hydrogen bond, inter and intra molecular hydrogen bonds, effects of hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces **Unit II - Chemistry of Materials** Glasses, Paint , ink, dye ,soil. cement , Fertilizers ,petroleum products,pesticides-oranochloro and organophosphorus compounds, detergents,oils, soap, explosives -- high and low explosives composites,structures, characterizations and properties. , drugs-Acidic drugs and basis drugs, ionization of drugs,pH and buffer separation of acidic and basic drugs. **Unit III - Volumetric Methodologies in Chemistry** Titrimetric analysis: fundamental concepts - mole, molarity, molality, ppm and ppb primary standard-secondary standard, quantitative dilution -- problems. Acid base titrations- titration curves --pH indicators. Redox titrations -- titration curve --titrations involving MnO~4~^-^ and Cr~2~O~7~^2-^ - redox indicators. Complexometric titrations -- EDTA titrations - titration curves - indicators- Gravimetric analysis: Unit operations in gravimetric analysis Illustrations using iron and barium estimation. Synthetic methodologies -- condensation -- addition- examples. Separation and purification techniques -- Filtration, Crystallization and precipitation -- concept of solubility product as applied in group separation of cations -- problems. Fractional distillation, Solvent extraction. #### MFS -- 403C Advanced Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology #### L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2 1. 2. Detection and identification of phenolphthalein and other constituents in trap cases by colour test, TLC and UV - visible spectrophotometry. 3. Analysis of petrol, kerosene and diesel by physical chemical and gas liquid chromatography 4. Analysis of adulteration of petrol and diesel with kerosene by TLC and instrumental methods. 5. 6. Comparison of component of cosmetic stain from crime scene and suspect 7. Analysis of residue material in fire and arson cases by TLC/, UV spectrophotometric and gas chromatography. 8. General analysis and identification of metal and alloys by chemical method and instrumental techniques. 9. Analysis of organic and inorganic explosives by color test, TLC/HPTLC and instrumental techniques. 12\. Analysis of adulteration of Milk by various methods.. 15\. Analysis of adulteration of oil by various methods.. **Semester-IV, Paper VI** **M.Sc. Forensic Science** **MFS-404 C Advance Chemistry( Practical)** **System L-0, T-0, P-4, S-0 CREDITS-2** 1\. Study of the reactions of the following radicals with a view to their identification and confirmation. Ag^+^, Hg^2+^, Pb^2+^, Cu^2+^, Bi^2+^, Cd^2+^, As^3+^, Sn^2+^, Sb^3+^, Fe^2+^, Fe^3+^, Al^3+^, Cr^3+^, Zn^2+^, Mn^2+^, Co^2+^, Ni^2+^, Ca^2+^, Sr^2+^, Ba^2+^, Mg^2+^, Li^+^, Na^+^, K^+^, NH~4~^+^. ,S^2^ ,SO~4~^2^ ,NO~3~ AsO~3~^3-^, AsO~4~^3-^ and CrO~4~^2^ , BO~2~ , C~2~O~4~^2-^, C~4~H~4~O~6~^2-^, CH~3~COO^-^, PO~4~^3-^ , CO3^2^ ,F , Cl , Br 1. Standardization of HCl with standard Na~2~CO~3~ solution 2. Standardization of NaOH with standard oxalic acid solution 3. Estimation of any acid using standard NaOH 4. Estimation of any alkali using standard HCl. 5..Determination of flash point and ignition point of liquids. 6..Determination of water content in petroleum products 7. Preparation of buffer #### #### #### #### #### #### Semester-IV, Paper II #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS 405--Dissertation #### L-0, T-0, P-5, S-0 CREDITS-5 Project work on forensically significant and need based problems on the area of specialization. #### #### #### Semester-IV, Paper II #### M.Sc. Forensic Science #### MFS 406--Internship #### L-0, T-0, P-5, S-0 CREDITS-5 The students has to go for Internship programme.