Colegio de Kidapawan

Quezon Blvd. Kidapawan City

CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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I. Course Code: CRIMINALISTICS 3
II. Course Title:

No. of Units: 4

Lecture Hours: 3 hours/week

Lab Hours : 2 hours/week

FORENSIC BALLISTICS

III. Course Description:

This course involves a scientific study of firearm identification with the use of laboratory examination. The subject gives emphasis on the study of ammunitions,
projectiles, gunpowder, primer and explosives, including the use of the bullet comparison microscope. It also deals with the principles in the microscopic and macroscopic
examination of firearm evidences and the preparation of reports for legal proceedings in the solution of cases involving fire arms.
IV. Course Objectives:
A. General Objective: By the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to discuss the fundamental, concepts, and the science behind the identification of
firearms and ammunitions as well as the proper procedures on how to handle such evidences material to solve crimes involving firearms.
B. Specific Objectives:
Cognitive:
1. Know the definition, history and branches of firearms and tool marks identification.
2. Learn the origin, history , classifications and components of firearms and ammunition
3. Gain knowledge on the use of different scientific equipment used in firearms and tool marks identification
Affective:
1. Appreciate the importance of firearms and tool marks identification as part of the search for truth and pursuit of justice.
2. Recognize the value of handling firearms properly and safely.
3. Realize the worth of properly recognizing, collecting, marking, preserving, and transmitting firearms and fired evidences.
Psychomotor:
1. Perform the proper and fast process of disassembling, and assembling of caliber.45 pistol and m16 rifle.
2. Execute thorough crime scene search for pieces of firearms and fired evidence.
3. Write a comprehensive firearms and tool marks examination report

Month & Week

Specific Objectives

Subject Matter

June
W1

1. Introduction to Firearms
and Tool marks
identification
History and
development of
firearms and tool
marks
identification
Branches of
Ballistics
Stages of
firearms And tool
marks
investigation

Know the definition ,

history and branches of
firearms and tool marks
identification

W2
W3
W4
July
2
4
9
11

PRELIMS

Get a clear view of the

overall nature,
classifications and use
of firearms and the
functions of its parts.

2. Firearms
Introduction
History and
development of
firearms
The firing Train
Classification of
Firearms
Parts and
Functions
Firearms safety
Assembly and
Disassembly of
1.
firearms
2.

Values
Integrated

Strategies of
Teaching

Instructional
Materials

Lecture/
Discussion

White Board

Evaluation
Recitation

Critical
Thinking

Group Report
Marker

Enthusiasm
Hand outs

Expected Output
Knowledge of the
various terminologies
used in firearms
identification, its
history, branches of
ballistics, and stages
of firearms and tool
marks identification.

Diplomacy
Recitation
Adaptability

Quiz

White Board
Critical
Marker
Thinking

Lecture/
Discussion

Hand outs
Photos
examples(if
Possible)

Awareness of overall
nature, classifications
and use of firearms
and the functions of its
parts.

Recitation
18
23
25

3. Ammunitions
Introduction
History and
development
Classifications
and
Components of
ammunitions.
Projectiles
Cartridge
case
Primer
Propellant

Be aware of what
ammunition is, its main
components, as well as
their functions and
actions during the firing
of the gun

30
August
1
6

13
15

Conduct of different
methods of search for
firearms and fired
evidence as part of
police investigation
procedure. To gain
knowledge on the
appropriate procedures
of processing a shooting
incident crime scene.
Learn how firearms are
made and how this
affects firearms
characteristics.

4. Field Investigation of
Firearms and Fired
Evidences
Crime scene
search
Recognition
Collection
Marking
Preservation
Transmittal

5. Firearms Characteristics
Introduction
Manufacturing of
Barrel
Manufacturing of
Breech face
3.
K
Marks on fired
Bullets
Marks found on
fired shells
Types of firearms
characteristics

Examples
Lecture/
Discussion

Group Report

White Board
Marker

Familiarity of what
ammunition is, its
main components, as
well as their functions
and actions during the
firing of the gun

Hand outs
Recitation
Quiz
Leadership

Mock
Shooting
Incident

Examples
Practicum
White Board
Marker

Skill in conducting
different methods of
search for firearms
and fired evidence as
part of police
investigation
procedure. Knowledge
on the appropriate
procedures of
processing a shooting
incident crime scene

Hand outs
Perseverance
Lecture/
Discussion

Knowledge on how
firearms are made and
how this affects
firearms
characteristics.

MIDTERMS
20

22
27

Gain familiarity on
different scientific
equipments as aids of
fire arms and tool marks
examiner in his quest
for successful
investigation of cases
involving firearms.

6. Firearms and Tool marks

Laboratory

Be familiar with the

proper procedure in
examining fire arms and
fired evidence in a
forensic laboratory.

7. Technical Examination of
Fire arms and Fired
Evidence.
Introduction
Principles of
Firearms
Identifications
Problems in firearms
examination and
identification
Test Firing
Microscopic
examination of fired
evidence
Photographing
evidence
Pitfalls for the unwary
Gunshot residue
analysis
Restoration of Serial
Numbers

29
September
3

5
10

12

Appreciate the use of

firearms and fired
evidence in shooting
incident reconstruction

Integrity
Recitation
Lecture/
Discussion

White Board
Group Report
Marker
Hand outs

8. Use of Firearms and Fired

Evidence in Crime
Reconstruction

Leadership
Recitation

familiarity on different
scientific equipments
as aids of fire arms
and tool marks
examiner in his quest
for successful
investigation of cases
involving firearms
Awareness on the
proper procedure in
examining fire arms
and fired evidence in a
forensic laboratory

Quiz

White Board
Lecture/
Discussion

Marker

Perseverance
Hand outs

Crime scene
Reconstructio
n

Appreciation on the
use of firearms and
fired evidence in
shooting incident
reconstruction

FINALS
19

Gain basic knowledge

on tool marks
investigation and
identification

24

26
October
1

Learn how to write an

examination report to
communicate the
firearms and tool marks
examiners findings

3
8
10

15

FINALS

To be familiar with the

possible questions that
maybe asked on a
firearms and tool marls
examiner the moment
he appears in court as
an expert witness

9. Tool marks Identification

Introduction
Tool marks
characteristics
Residue from softer
object on tool
Types of tool marks
Collection of tool
marks
Examination and
comparison of tool
marks
10. Firearms and Toolmarks
Examination Writing
Preparation of a
report
Purposes of writing
an investigative
report
Mechanics of a Good
Report
Important principles
in reporting

11. Legal Proceedings

Firearms and
toolmarks examiner
as an expert witness
Guide questions in
qualifying a firearms
and tool marks expert
witness
Laws on Firearms
Jurisprudence on
Firearms and tool
marks identification

Professional
integrity

Recitation
Lecture/
Discussion

White Board

Group Report

Knowledge on tool
marks investigation
and identification

Marker
Hand outs

Recitation
Quiz
unity

Skill in writing
examination report to
communicate the
firearms and tool
marks examiners
findings

Lecture/
Discussion
White Board
Marker
Hand outs

Recitation
Group Report

White Board
Marker
Love for God
Lecture/
Discussion
Mock Court
Testimony

Hand outs
Recitation
Quiz

Familiarity with the

possible questions
that maybe asked on
a firearms and tool
marls examiner the
moment he appears in
court as an expert
witness

VI.CourseRequirements:
1. Periodical exams
2. Regular Attendance
3. Quizzes
4. Other bases of course grades (project, recitation practical application)
Grading System:
PERIODICAL EXAMS
50%
(Prelims, Midterms, Semi Finals and Finals)
Class Standing
20%
Quizzes
30%
TOTAL
100%
Components of Class Standing:
Quizzes
50%
Attendance
25%
Classroom Activities
25%
- Recitation
- Report
TOTAL
100%
TEXTBOOK:
FORENSIC BALLISTICS __GUIDE FOR CRIMINAL LAWYERS, POLICE OFFICERS, STUDENTS AND REVIEWEES, by ZOSIMO A. DUYOGAN,2011
REFERENCES:
BOOKS
FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION- LESSONS FOR CRIMINLOLOGY STUDENTS by FELIPE MONTOJO,2006
FORENSIC BALLISTICS by ERDULFO M. GRIMARES,2013
WEBSITES
An Introduction to Forensic Firearms Identification
http//www.firearmsid.com/
Firearms Examiner Training
http//www.oip.usdoj.gov/nij/training/firearmstraining/
Association of Firearms and Tool marks Examiner
http//www.afte.org/

Prepared By:
JAN DOMINIC D . NAVA
Instructor 2
Campus: B34
Schedules: MON, WED 7:00- 8:30 Room : CB 2

MON 4:00-5:00 laboratory

E-mail: jandominicnava@gmail.com
Consultation Period: M/W/F 5:00-5:30

Approved By:
Dr. Regina Bugarin
Dean CAS