Fire Protection and Arson Investigation

SACRED HEART COLLEGE OF CALAMBA INC

(Name of the institution)
7210, CALAMBA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL sacredheartcollegeinc_calamba@yahoo.com
(Address) (Email Address)
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINOLOGY (088) 271-3372/564-8138
(Department) (Telephone No:)

VISION MISSION
As a Catholic Christ-centered Institution, this College strives to be an Effective
Empowered, Productive and God-fearing Learners. Instrument of God in transforming the quality of human lives of Filipinos, to respond to
the changing societal needs and conditions, and strengthen its efforts in providing
solutions to the many challenges in life at the local and regional levels.

COLLEGE GOALS CORE VALUES

Centered in the Person and Message of Jesus Christ.
 Involved in the Evangelizing Mission of the Church
 Engaged in the Service of the Church and the Society with
Preferential Option for the Poor and Deserving Members of the Community.
 Committed to the promotion of a Culture of Excellence and Integral Formation.
 Improved Curriculum Standards and School Physical Plant
and Facilities Development Program
 Sustained Faculty Professional Growth and Developmental Plan
 Desired and sound Financial Management

PHILOSOPHY

Seek Truth. Live Wisdom. Serve God and Humanity

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 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior..
2. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare.
3. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice.
4. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime.
5. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure.
6. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.

CLASS INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION

YEAR-LEVEL BS CRIMINOLOGY – 3th YEAR NAME CHRISTENE JANE A. ANGHAG, RCRIM, LPT

SECTION/S A, B, C , D ADDRESS P-1, BUNAWAN, CALAMBA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

SCHEDULE (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY) HIGHEST BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

(TUESDAY & THURSDAY) DEGREE
ATTAINED

EMAIL
TIME 8:00- 9:00 AM, 10:30- 12:00 AM, 1:00-2:30 PM & ADDRESS chrisjane1297@gmail.com
2:30- 4:00 PM

ROOM/VENUE CRIME SCENE ROOM & OLD AVR PHONE 0905-542-0025

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COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE CODE CDI 6A COURSE TYPE MAJOR COURSE

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 COURSE TITLE CREDIT VALUE
FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE SEMESTER AND
N/A 1ST SEMESTER (2023-2024)
SUBJECT ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE The course covers the principles of fire protection and technology and its behavior. Likewise, it focuses on fire investigation and the role of fire-fighters
DESCRIPTION during fire suppression and investigation, the study of Fire and building codes, and Law on Destructive Arson including Arson Investigation and Evidence.

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

 Identify the responsibilities of a fire-fighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation.
 Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations.
 Identify the key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
 Define the common terms used in fire investigations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES  Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

CLO1: Conduct Criminological research on crimes involving fire and pyromania as a deviant behavior.
CLO2: Demonstrate competence and broad understanding fire technology and arson investigations parts of law enforcement administration, public safety, and
criminal justice.
COURSE CLO3: Utilize Criminalistics or Forensic Science in Arson Investigation and Detection.
CLO4: Apply the Principles and Jurisprudence of Criminal Law, evidence, and criminal procedure on arson investigations.
LEARNING
CLO5: Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of Fire Technology and Arson Investigation.
OUTCOMES CLO6: Apply professional, social, and ethical standards in investigating arson cases.

COURSE ALIGNMENT MATRIX

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
COURSE

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO 5 PLO 6
PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4

L L L O
CLO 1 P P

L P
CLO 2 O L L
O

O P P O
CLO 3 O L

Legend: L - Facilitates Learning of the Competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated).
O - Opportunity for Development (no input or evaluation but there is opportunity to practice)
P - Allows the students to practice the opportunity with supervision

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CONTENT OF THE COURSE
WEEKLY
PLAN
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES (ILO’S)
COURSE
CONTENT
TEACHING / LEARNING
STRATEGIES
ASSESMENT
TECHNIQUES

WEEK 1-5

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 Week 6-10

At the end of the week, the instructor should be able to:

 Discuss the definition and origin of ballistics, motion and its types;

 Identify the branches of ballistics

 Classify the nature and classification of firearms.

 Identify the nomenclature and miscellaneous types of firearms

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Discuss the definition of ammunition, origin and its types;

Explain the classification of cartridges and shotgun cartridges

Elaborate definition of projectile and its origin

Identify the different classification of bullets and miscellaneous types of bullets

Discuss the functions of cartridge case

Familiarize the parts of cartridge case

1.1. Introduction:

 Prehistoric Use of Fire

Chapter 1
 Branches of ballistics
Interior Ballistics
Exterior Ballistics
Terminal Ballistics
Forensic Ballistics
Chapter 2
 Evolution of firearms
 Man behind firearms
 Important dates in the development of firearms
Chapter 3
 Firearms: Its nature and classification
 Firearms nomenclature and miscellaneous types of firearms

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 PRELIM EXAM

Chapter 4
 Ammunition

 Definition, Origin and types of ammunition

 Classification of cartridges and shotgun cartridges

Chapter 5
 Projectile
 Definition and its origin
 Different classification of bullets and miscellaneous types of bullets

Chapter 6
 Cartridge Case
 Definition and functions of the cartridge case
 Parts of the cartridge case and classification of cartridge case

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

• Interactive Discussion

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 • Interactive Discussion

Formative Assessment:
1. Written quiz
2. Assignment
3. Recitation

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Formative Assessment:
1. Written quiz
2. Group Work
3. Recitation

WEEK 11-14

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 At the end of the week, the instructor should be able to:

 Discuss the definition of primer.

 Identify the parts of the primer and types of primer construction

 Explain the definition of propellant and types of gun powder

 Discuss the characteristics of firearms

 Explain the manufacture of the barrel

Chapter 7

 Definition of primer
 Parts of the primer
 Types of primer construction

Chapter 8
 Definition of propellant
 Types of gun powder

Chapter 9
 Firearms Characteristics
 Manufacture of Barrel, the breechface

SEMIFINAL EXAMINATION

 Content Focus / Discussion

 Individual / Group Drill

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 Formative Assessment:
1. Pen and Paper quiz
2. Seatwork
3. Class participation

WEEK 15-18

At the end of the week, the instructor should be able to:

 Explain the forensic ballistics problems

 Discuss the basis of firearm identification

 Elaborate the principles of bullet identification and shell identification

 Explain the procedure at the crime scene search and collection and transmittal of physical evidence

 Introduce the scientific instruments used in firearms identification

Chapter 10
 The forensic ballistics problems
 Basis of firearm identification
 Principles of bullet identification and shell identification
Chapter 11

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  Investigation of Ballistics case
 Scientific instruments used in firearms identification

FINAL EXAMINATION

• Content Focus / Discussion

• Individual Drill and
• Practice

Formative Assessment:
1. Pen and Paper quiz
2. Seatwork
3. Class participation

REFERENCES
Manlusoc, A.C (2016). Forensic Ballistics by Wiseman’s Book Trading

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 Rubrics for assessment

Laboratory

CRITERIA Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Participation Used time well in lab and focused Used time pretty well. Stayed Did the lab but did not appear very Participation was minimal OR student
attention on the experiment. focused on the experiment most of interested. Focus was lost on several was hostile about participating.
the time. occasions.

Scientific Report illustrates an accurate and Report illustrates an accurate Report illustrates a limited Report illustrates inaccurate
Concepts thorough understanding of understanding of most scientific understanding of scientific concepts understanding of scientific concepts
scientific concepts underlying the concepts underlying the lab. underlying the lab. underlying the lab
lab.
MAKE-UP PROCEDURES

1. If the student fails to take the exam on the scheduled date, the instructor will allow him/her to take it as soon as she presents a permit
within the week.
2. If the student gets a failing grade from Prelim to Midterm, he/she has to take a removal exam.

EVALUATION POLICY ( GRADING SYSTEM )

CLASS STANDING ( Quizzes, Performance tasks, Projects ) 60%
Exams 40%

Total 100%

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

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JANICE M. SILOSILO, RCRIM, LPT PEDRO C. TACULOG, RCRIM, MSCRIM, MBA ROSA M. LANTACA, Ed.
D.
Instructor Dean, Criminology Dept. Dean of College

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