CONCEPCION HOLY CROSS COLLEGE

Minane Concepcion, Tarlac

CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Second Semester 2021 – 2022

Course Syllabus in LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Concepcion Holy Cross College believes in the holistic development of individuals by providing quality education through active participation in the
teaching-learning process.

COLLEGE VISION
To become a God-centered learning institution focused on holistic education that forms and educates individuals to become conscious, competent,
compassionate, and committed persons towards the development of a just and humane society.

COLLEGE MISSION
Concepcion Holy Cross College is an institution for academic and values formation offering relevant, learner-centered, and values-oriented programs that
produces competent persons of character in the service of society.

CORE VALUES*
Competence *Holistic Education * Compassion * Commitment

PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY1

PROGRAM CHAIR: DR. LYLANI S. CLARO
COLLEGE DEAN:
COURSE CODE: CRIMIN 5
COURSE TITLE: LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE (S): QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINATION (CRIMIN 4)
NAME OF PROFESSOR: SHERLYN NOY M. TAGARO, RCRIM
SCHEDULE & CONSULTATION HOURS: TTH (2:30-4:00PM); WF (1:30-3:00PM)
 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes the study of lie detection techniques, focuses in the conduct of polygraph examination, use of
polygraph instrument using the standard procedures as applied in criminal investigation, detection of crime and administration of justice.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
In this course, students will be introduced to the different concept of of lie detection as an aid in law enforcement administration and criminal
justice; apply lie detection techniques in investigation and detection of crimes; and different principles of law and jurisprudence related to lie detection.

PRELIM
OUTCOME BASED/
COURSE OUTLINE: METHODOLOGIES/ LEARNING OUTCOMES / COURSE EVALUATIVE
CONTENT TOPICS
(WEEKS AND HOURS) STRATEGIES & OUTCOME MEASURES
APPROACHES

 Course Orientation  Memorize, write and relate the

 Grading System  Lecture Method PVMGO to their course  Quiz/
Week 1 Recitation
 Rules and Regulations and School  Discuss the contribution of the
(3 hours)
Policies course in the training of future
 Mission, Vision, Goals, Philosophy and educators and/or personnel.
Objectives of Concepcion Holy Cross  Evaluate how far was the PVMGO
College, Inc. achieved based from their
experiences

 Define what is polygraphy  Quiz/

 Polygraphy Operational Terms
 Lecture Method  Discuss the different methods in Recitation
 Methods of detecting deception
detecting deception
Week 2  Truth serum  Explain what is truth serum
(3 hours)
 Narco – Analysis
 Functional Memory Resonance Imaging
(FMRI)

Week 3  Discuss the early methods of

 Early methods of detecting deception
(3 hours)  Lecture Method detecting deception  Quiz/
 Explain the different trial by Recitation
 ordeals
 Trial by ordeals  Define the other countries
practicing ordeal

 Other countries practicing ordeals

 Scientists and manufacturers who

contributed in the development of  Discuss who scientists and  Quiz/
polygraph  Lecture Method manufacturers who contributed in Recitation
Week 4 the development of polygraph
(3 hours)
 Development of questioning technique  Discuss the development of
questioning technique

 Early publication and laboratory on lie

detection

 Other pioneers in the field of detection  Explain the types of liars, lies and  Quiz/
 Lecture Method signs of lying Recitation
deception
 Discuss the different types of lies
Week 5
and liars
(3 hours)  Types of liars, lies and signs of lying

 Types of lies

 Types of liars

PRELIM EXAM
WEEK 6

MIDTERM
OUTCOME BASED/
COURSE OUTLINE: METHODOLOGIES/ LEARNING OUTCOMES / COURSE EVALUATIVE
CONTENT TOPICS
(WEEKS AND HOURS) STRATEGIES & OUTCOME MEASURES
APPROACHES
 Week 7  Lecture Method  Discuss the other forms of lies  Quiz/ Recitation
(3 hours)  Other forms of types of lies  Enumerate and explain the
 Signs of lying different signs of lying

 Quiz/ Recitation
Week 8  The polygraph and attachment of  Explain the functions and major
(3 hours) major components  Lecture Method parts of polygraph
 Explain how to attach the major
 Functions and major parts of
components of polygraph
polygraph
 Attachment of major components of
polygraph

Week 9  Examiner and examination proper  Quiz/ Recitation

(3 hours)  Qualification and qualities expected of  Lecture Method  Enumerate the qualifications
a polygraph examiner and qualities expected of a
 Selection of test subject polygraph examiner

 Explain the selection test of the

subject

Week 10  Phases of polygraph examination  Lecture Method  Identify the phase of polygraph  Quiz/ Recitation
(3 hours)  Types of questions examination and explain
 Test construction applied are of two  Enumerate and explain the
main types different types of questions

Week 11  Three basic approaches to the  Lecture Method  Explain the three basic  Quiz/ Recitation
(3 hours) polygraph test approaches to the polygraph test
 Polygraph techniques  Explain the polygraph
techniques

Week 12 MIDTERM EXAM

 FINAL
OUTCOME BASED/
COURSE OUTLINE: METHODOLOGIES/ LEARNING OUTCOMES / COURSE EVALUATIVE
CONTENT TOPICS
(WEEKS AND HOURS) STRATEGIES & OUTCOME MEASURES
APPROACHES

 Enumerate the kinds of

Week 13
 Kinds of demonstration test
(3 hours)
 Fail proof blind number test
 True blue control test
 Validated techniques and Scoring
models for PDD Test Data Analysis
American Polygraph Association New
Week 14
Standard of Practice
(3 hours)
 Four major standardized TDA methods
 Quiz/ Recitation
 Lecture Method demonstration test and explain
 Discuss fail proof blind number
test
 Discuss the Validated
 Lecture Method  Quiz/ Recitation
techniques and Scoring models
for PDD Test Data Analysis
American Polygraph
Association New Standard of
Practice

 Lecture Method  Quiz/ Recitation

 Explain the different scoring
 Scoring
systems in US Federal
Week 15  Decision criteria government
(3 hours)  Discuss the different guidelines
 US Federal Government Scoring in scoring
System

 Cardio diagnostic features

 General guidelines
 Explain different techniques in
 Respiration line length  Lecture Method  Quiz/ Recitation
interrogation
Week 16  Some techniques in interrogation
 Discuss chart interpretation
(3 hours)  Chart Interpretation
 Purpose of chart probing

 Explain the admissibility and

Week 17  Quiz/ Recitation
 Lecture Method legal aspects of polygraph
  Distinguished confession from
 Admissibilty of and legal aspects of
admission
polygraph
 Enumerate the different kinds
of confession
 Adsmissibilty of polygraph
(3 hours)
Examination

 The law regarding the basic

admissibility issue

 Confession

 Kinds of confession

WEEK 18 FINAL EXAM

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES:

1. Policies, procedures, and standards shall apply as per Student Handbook and CHCC Administration memos. 
2. All classes, lectures, and discussions will be conducted during the scheduled face-to-face classes.
3. Proper decorum such as courtesy and wearing of the prescribed uniform shall be observed upon entry to the school vicinity.
4. The instructor will provide soft copies or hard copies of lessons and reading materials.
5. The students’ final grade will depend heavily on class participation, and on the quality of submitted assigned tasks/activities, pre-assessment and post-
assessment.
6. All tests are to be taken on scheduled dates. Special examinations may be given only for highly justifiable reasons.
7. Course requirements should be submitted on time. Late requirements shall be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and if accepted, will be given
demerits.
8. Cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable academic behaviors. Any student caught cheating during an examination will get a score of zero for that
examination. Any student caught plagiarizing will automatically be given a failing grade in the subject.
9. Students are expected to give their best effort in studying the subject.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Compilations of the topic discussed (lecture)
B. Compilation of quiz papers
 C. Compilation of written works/outputs
ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION:

PRELIM MIDTERM FINAL

A. TERM EXAMS 40% A. TERM EXAMS 40% A. TERM EXAMS 40%

B. CLASS PARTICIPATION; ONLINE 20% B. CLASS PARTICIPATION; & ONLINE 20% B. CLASS PARTICIPATION; & ONLINE 20%
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES 40% ACTIVITIES 40%
C. WRITTEN WORKS 40% C. WRITTEN WORKS C. WRITTEN WORKS

TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%

GRADING SYSTEM:

Prelims 30%
Midterm 30% WHERE PASSING MARK IS: 75 / 3.00
Final 40%
_____
FINAL GRADE: 100% PASSING RATE: 70%

REFERENCES:
Lotivo, S. (2021). Polygraph Techniques, A manual in Lie Detection . Wiseman’s Publishing House.
TJS Review Center & Seminar (2018) The Secrets Printure Enterprise, Tarlac City.

CHCC Learning Management System:

CHCC FLEX-ED
http://flexed.chcc.edu.ph/

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Noted by:

MELODY B. DR.AGNES A. TAGUINES DR. LYLANI S. CLARO

Instructor Program Chair, Education College Dean

Approved by:

DR. RAQUEL T. STA. INES

President