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Sample Curricula Bachelor of Forensic Science PDF
Sample Curricula Bachelor of Forensic Science PDF
PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
I. Program Description
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe the
career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to
achieve within a few years of graduation. PEOs are based on the needs of the
program’s constituencies and these shall be determined, articulated, and
disseminated to the general public by the unit or department of the HEI offering the
BFSc. program. The PEOs should also be reviewed periodically for continuing
improvement.
This program also provides a good preparation for the study of Law and Medicine
and for further forensic science specialization.
The minimum standards for the BFSc. program are expressed in the following
minimum set of program outcomes:
i) proficient in the use and operation of basic and state of the art
Forensic Science equipment and instruments;
j) able to evaluate and manage gender-based violence against women
and children; and
k) able to handle forensic science courses and conduct analysis,
assessment and evaluation of forensic evidence in courts of law.
A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not
included in the minimum set.
act in recognition of professional, social, and 1. Recognize the professional, moral and ethical
ethical responsibility standards required for forensic casework
demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes and 1. Know and understand basic fundamentals of
values essential to the practice of Criminal criminalistics and law enforcement administration.
Justice in the fields of criminalistics, law
enforcement administration, crime
prevention, detection and investigation
2. Know and understand basic fundamentals of
crime prevention, detection and investigation.
The program outcomes from (a) to (k) set the minimum requirements for a graduate
of the BFSc. program. PHEIs/LUCs/SUCs may add additional outcomes as
necessary and appropriate.
CURRICULUM
I. Curriculum Description
The Bachelor of Forensic Science program curriculum shall have a total of one
hundred eighty-two (182) units, comprising of sixty-three (63) units of the General
Education Courses following GEC-B under CMO 4, series of 1997 with
additions/enhancements, one hundred five (105) units of Professional Courses, eight
(8) units of Physical Education (PE), six (6) units of National Service Training
Program (NSTP), with Mock/Moot Court Presentation and laboratory exercises. This
set of courses prepares the students in the field of forensic science.
However, the subjects listed under the General Education courses shall be
considered automatically revised once a new CMO on General Education is issued
by CHED, without the need for additional action on the part of the concerned
Technical Panel. An amendment to this CMO shall be issued by the Office of
Programs and Standards (OPS) at such time to show the revised curriculum.
The instructional approach for this program is holistic and interdisciplinary to prepare
the students to effectively conduct scientific crime detection and investigation and be
able to properly, confidently and competently testify and present evidence in a court
of law.
2.1 Components:
a. Forensic Science-related cognitive abilities and skills, e.g., abilities and skills
relating to intellectual tasks, including analysis of problems and systematic
problem-solving;
c. Generic skills that may be developed during the course and which are
applicable in many other contexts, such as communication of scientific work
and discourse in view of issues and policy.
The forensic science students shall undertake this course for a total of Three
Hundred Six (306) hours during the 2nd semester of the 4th curriculum year
level under the supervision of a qualified faculty. The students shall be called
Forensic Science Interns and shall wear a prescribed uniform not identical
with the uniform of the regular personnel in the institution/agency where the
internship course is being undertaken.
The one hundred eighty-two (182) minimum units comprising the Bachelor of
Forensic Science program curriculum shall be distributed as follows:
Equivalent
No. of Total
Courses Units per
Subjects Units
Subject
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (enhanced GEC-B ) 21 3 63
Language and Humanities 9 3 27
English
English 1 – Study and Thinking Skills in English
English 2 –Writing in the Discipline
English 3 – Speech Communication
English 4 – Technical & Research Writing
Filipino
Filipino 1 – Komunikasyon sa Akademikong
Filipino
Filipino 2 – Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa
SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) FOR 5
BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
Equivalent
No. of Total
Courses Units per
Subjects Units
Subject
Pananaliksik
Literature
Arts & Society
Philosophy
Mathematics 2 6
Math 1 – College Algebra
Math 2 – Introduction to Statistics
Natural Sciences 3 9
Nat. Sci. 1 – Biology
Nat. Sci. 2 – General Chemistry
Nat. Sci. 3 – Physics
Information Technology 1 3
Computer Applications
Social Sciences 4 12
Soc. Sci. 1 – Politics & Governance (w/ Phil.
Constitution)
Soc. Sci. 2 – General Psychology
Soc. Sci. 3 – General Sociology
Soc. Sci. 4 – Basic Economics w/ Taxation and
Agrarian Reform
Mandated Courses 2 6
Philippine History
The Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal
CORE COURSES 7 24
Philippine Criminal Justice System 3
Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation 3
Introduction to Forensic Science 3
Forensic Photography 4 (3-1)
Dactyloscopy 4 (3-1)
Human Anatomy and Physiology 3
Crime Scene Investigation 4 (2-2)
MAJOR COURSES 23 75
Criminal Law 1 3
Criminal Law 2 3
Criminal Procedure 3
Rules on Evidence 3
Human Rights and Ethics 3
Violence Against Women and Children 3
Course
Course Name Course
Pre-requisite
Code
Category
Philippine Criminal Justice System Core CJE 1 -
Case Preparation and Mock Trial/Moot Court English 4, all CJE courses, and all
Major CJE 10 FS courses
Presentation
Introduction to Forensic Science Core FS 1 Natsci 1&2
General Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry Major FS 3
(Nat. Sci. 2)
Forensic Photography
Dactyloscopy Core FS 4
(FS 2)
Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology Core FS 5
(Nat. Sci. 1)
General Psychology
Polygraphy (Lie Detection) Major FS 6
(Soc. Sci. 2)
General Chemistry
Forensic Toxicology Major FS 7
(Nat. Sci. 2)
General Psychology
Forensic Psychology Major FS 8
(Soc. Sci. 2)
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Forensic Medicine 1 Major FS 9 (FS 5)
Legend:
Curriculum map is “a matrix relating all the courses listed in the program curriculum
with one or more of the declared program outcomes.”
The graduate of the BFSc. program should have developed the ability to:
a) articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice
(PQF level 6 descriptor)
b) effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
c) work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
(PQF level 6 descriptor)
d) act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
e) preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA
7722)
f) engage in lifelong learning and conduct research activities in the specific field of
practice;
g) demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes and values essential to the practice of
Criminal Justice in the fields of criminalistics, law enforcement administration,
crime prevention, detection and investigation;
h) demonstrate knowledge in criminal sociology, criminal law and procedure,
correctional administration, ethics and community relations and defense tactics;
i) proficient in the use and operation of basic and state of the art Forensic Science
equipment and instruments;
j) able to evaluate and manage gender-based violence against women and
children; and
k) able to handle forensic science courses and conduct analysis, assessment and
evaluation of forensic evidence in courts of law.
Legend:
a b c d e f g h i j k
CORE COURSES
Forensic Photography P I D D
Dactyloscopy P P I D D
MAJOR COURSES
Criminal Law 1 I I
Criminal Law 2 I I
Criminal Procedure I I
Rules on Evidence I I
Forensic Chemistry P P P I P P
Forensic Toxicology P P P I P D
Forensic Psychology P I P D
Forensic Medicine 1 I D
Forensic Instrumentation P P P P I D D
Firearms Identification P P P P I D D
Forensic Medicine 2 I D
Computer Forensics P P P P I P
ELECTIVE COURSES
Forensic Odontology I I I P
Forensic Anthropology I I I P
Forensic Pathology I I I P
Forensic Entomology I I I P
P. E. 1 – Physical Fitness P
P. E. 2 – Martial Arts P
P. E. 4 – Firearms Proficiency P
NSTP 1 & 2 P
Lecture / discussion
Use of cooperative / active learning strategies such as games, role
play, project-based learning, dialogues, journals, buzz sessions, brain
storming, concept mapping, think-pair-share, counsel brainstorming
exercise
Return demonstration
Scenario-thinking
Exposure trip (local or international)
Community/Industry immersion
Self-assessment
Reflective learning experience
Case analysis
Creation of individual learning portfolio
Community/Industry mapping exercise
Critique or reflections Partnership and linkage
The teaching and learning activities and assessment tasks should be constructively
aligned towards the attainment of the course outcomes. Course outcome refers to
what learners are expected to know and be able to do at end of the course. Teaching
and learning activity refers to an activity or set of activities that will engage the
student in achieving the course outcome. Assessment task refers to a tool that
determines how well the student has met the course outcome.
Course Description
This course deals with a basic understanding of the theory and applications of the methods of modern analytical chemistry as applied to
forensic problems. It also deals with how spectroscopy, chromatography and microscopy can be applied in forensic examinations.
Pre-requisite/s: Forensic Photography, Forensic Chemistry, Dactyloscopy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Forensic Toxicology
Co-requisite/s:
TEACHING
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE TOPICS
ACTIVITIES METHODS
OUTCOMES INDICATOR (TLAs)
i. proficient in the use 1. Able to plan, execute, evaluate, 1.1 Understood the principles Importance of Lecture Written
and operation of basic and report the results of a and operations of Forensic Recitation Examinations
Instrumentation
and state of the art scientific investigation using sophisticated equipment in the
Forensic Science appropriate instruments, conduct of forensic
equipment and methods and information examination.
instruments technology systems. Lecture Recitation
General
Methodology in the Recitation Written
conduct of Examinations
Principles of
Recitation
Chromatography
Written
Lecture Examinations
Recitation
2. Demonstrate skills in using 2.1 develop practical skills in Gas laboratory Practical
laboratory and field techniques in the operation and application Chromatography investigations Demonstration
– Mass Group Work laboratory
relation to crime scene and of equipment and instruments Spectrometer experiments
forensic investigation. in laboratory and/or field
work in Forensic Science
Environment safely and Practical
laboratory Demonstration
appropriately.
Fourier investigations laboratory
Transform Group Work experiments
Infrared
Spectrometer
Practical
Demonstration
laboratory laboratory
investigations experiments
Ultraviolet-Visible Group Work
Spectrometer
Practical
Demonstration
laboratory
laboratory experiments
investigations
Group Work
Atomic Practical
Absorption Demonstration
Spectrometer laboratory
experiments
laboratory
investigations
SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) FOR 15
BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
Group Work
Gas
Chromatograph –
Flame Ionization
Detector
Text book:
Course Assessment:
Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for a failing grade are:
Suggested References: