Agoncillo College Incorporated

Poblacion, Agoncillo, Batangas

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Program: Bachelor of Science in Criminology

II. Course Title: Fundamental of Investigation and Intelligence
III. Vision: Agoncillo College, Inc. is an institution of learning that seeks to serve and provide the youth with quality
education. ACI aims to produce competent, morally upright, and socially responsible individuals who respect the
environment and show love of God and Country.
IV. Mission: Guided by our vision, Agoncillo College Inc. is committed to the pursuit of excellence by
● providing a learning environmental equitably accessible to all.
● Putting strength on the foundation of learning in consonance with the demand of time and
preparation of
The youth for their future; and
● promoting the general welfare of our people.

V. BS Crim. Program Objectives:

a. Graduates of Criminology Programs:
• Teachers with the knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and skills they require to perform their tasks effectively in the
classroom, school and wider community.
 • The task of the teacher is to guide instruction and understanding the developmental characteristics of children
and to develop the skills of their students.
• Have a deep understanding, critical thinking, demonstrating basic and higher- level literacy and communication
numeracy.

VI. Course Description:

The course focuses on the study of crime investigation as an integral function in police operation. Equally
important is the need on the study of intelligence which is vital in criminal investigation.
VII. Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the trimester, the students are expected to have: 
1. Define the key terms used in studying criminal investigation and intelligence operation.
2. Interpret the fundamental principles that serve as foundations of crime detection and investigation and
intelligence.
3. Explain the legal sanctions and/or requirements that should be observed while investigating criminal cases and
conducting intelligence operation
4. Discuss the elements, tools and phases of criminal investigation.
5. State the aspects, doctrines and principles underlying intelligence operation.
6. Analyses the importance of using scientific knowledge in detecting and investigating crimes; and
7. Apply the concepts and principles of intelligence operation. 
 VIII. Course outline and Time Frame:
Week/ Course Content/ Specific Students Teaching Learning Teaching Assessmen Evidence of
Hours Subject Matter Objectives Learning Activities Strategy t Outcomes
Outcomes Task
4 weeks • Nature and • Discuss and • The learners • Report context • Online • Quiz • 100%
16 hours Concept of define the can define the about the nature Group passed
(4units) Criminal concept of key terms in and concept of Reporting
Investigation criminal relation to criminal
investigation. criminal investigation
investigation, -Create an
Distinguish investigation
criminal report of a murder
investigation as case.
an art, a science
and a process
• History of • Define the • The learners • Essay about the • Online • Oral • 95%
Criminal relevant laws can trace the history of criminal Discussion recitation passed
Investigation and discuss the history of criminal investigation 5% Special
and Relevant criminal investigation; and quiz
Laws  investigation at state the relevant
their functions. laws applicable in
criminal
investigation; and
 identify the
proponents or
significant
personalities in
criminal
investigation. 

• The Criminal • Discuss the • The learners • Create and • Online • Long quiz • 100%
Investigator following can state the Investigation Discussion passed
functions of functions of a report
criminal criminal By pair.
investigator and investigator and
the different describe the
qualities of different qualities
criminal of a criminal
investigator. investigator.

PRELIM

Grading system:
- 50 % Major test (Prelim- Midterm – Final)
- 30 % Performance
- 20 % Quizzes/ Attendance
References:
Bermas, D.S. (2004). Handbook on criminal investigation in the Philippines:  fundamental and special crime.
Manila: Central Book Store 
Soriano, W.J. (2008). Fundamentals of criminal investigation: principles and procedures. QC: Great Books
Publication 

PREPARED BY:
Miss. Gina C. Cambongga
Criminologist