Syllabus of B. Sc (Hons) Forensic Science

Syllabus of

B. Sc (Hons) Forensic Science

Name of the School: School of Basic and Applied Sciences

Division: Forensic Science

Year: 2018-19

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science (H)- Forensic Science

2018-19

FIRST SEMESTER

Course Code Course Title Lectur

e (L)

Hours

Per

Week

Tutorial (T)

Hours Per

Week

Practic

al (P)

Hours

Per

Week

Total Credits

(C)

BSCF 1001 Introduction to

Criminology

3 - - 3

BSCF 1002 Introduction to

Forensic Science

and Criminal Law

3 - - 3

BSCF 1003 Biology – I 3 - - 3

BCHY 1004 Basic Chemistry – I

for Forensics

3 - - 3

BPHY 1005 Basic Physics for

Forensics

3 - - 3

BENG 1006 Communicative

English-I

2 - - 2

BPHY 1007 Practicals – Physics

for forensics

- - 2 1

BCHY 1008 Practicals –

Chemistry I for

forensics

- - 2 1

BSCF 1009 Practicals– Biology - -- 2 1

BSCF 1010 Practicals–Forensic

Photography

- - 2 1

TOTAL 22

SECOND SEMESTER

Course

Code

Course Title Lectur

e (L)

Hours

Per

Week

Tutorial

(T) Hours

Per Week

Practical

(P) Hours

Per Week

Total

Credits

(C)

BSCF 1011 Crime Scene

Investigation

3 - - 3

BSCF 1012 Biology II 3 - - 3

BCHY 1013 Chemistry II for

Forensics

3 - - 3

UHVE 1001 Universal Human

Values & Ethics

- - 4 2

ENVS 1001 Energy

&Environment

Studies

3 - - 3

BENG1014 Communicative

English II

3 - - 3

BSCF 1015 Practicals – Biology - - 2 1

BSCF 1016 Practicals –

Chemistry II for

Forensics

- - 2 1

BSCF 1017 Practicals – Crime

Scene Investigation

- - 2 1

TOTAL 20

THIRD SEMESTER

Course Code Course Title Lecture (L)

Hours Per

Week

Tutorial (T)

Hours Per

Week

Practical (P)

Hours Per

Week

Total Credits

(C)

BSCF2001 Fingerprints 3 - - 3

BSCF 2002 Applied

Forensic

Biology

3 - - 3

BSCF 2003 Forensic

Toxicology

3 - - 3

BCHY 2008 Analytical

Chemistry I

3 - - 3


Forensic

toxicology

- - 2 1


forensic

biology

- - 2 1


Fingerprints

- - 4 2

TOTAL 16

FOURTH SEMESTER

Course

Code

Course Title Lecture

(L)

Hours

Tutorial (T)

Hours Per

Week

Practical (P)

Hours Per

Week

Total

Credits

(C)

Per

Week

BSCF 2009 Applied

Forensic

Serology

3 - - 3

BSCF 2010 Applied

Forensic

Chemistry

3 - - 3

BSCF 2011 Applied

Forensic

Physics

3 - - 3

BCHY 2015

Analytical

Chemistry II

3 - - 3


Forensic

Serology

- - 4 2


Forensic

physics

- - 2 1


Forensic

Chemistry

2 1

TOTAL 16

16

FIFTH SEMESTER


Hours Per

Week

Tutorial (T)

Hours Per

Week

Practical (P)

Hours Per

Week

Total

Credits

(C)

BSCF 3001

Introduction

to

Questioned

Documents

3 - - 3

BSCF 3002 Recent

Advanceme

nts in

Forensic

Science

3 - - 3

BSCF 3003 Research

Methodolog

y and

Statistics

3 - - 3


Questioned

Documents

- - 4 2

TOTAL 11

SIXTH SEMESTER


Hours Per

Week

Tutorial

(T) Hours

Per Week

Practical (P)

Hours Per

Week

Total

Credits

(C)

BSCF 3006 Forensic

Ballistics

3 - - 3

BSCF 3007 Forensic

Medicine

3 - - 3

BSCF 3008 DNA

Profiling

3 - - 3

BSCF 3009 Explosives 3 - - 3


Forensic

Ballistics and

Explosives

- - 4 2


Forensic

Medicine

and DNA

Profiling

- - 4 2

TOTAL 16

FIRST

SEMESTER

Name of The Course INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY

Course Code BSCF 1001

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is-

1. To introduce to the students the concepts of crime, criminology and the factors or causes

of criminal behavior,

2. The different types of crime committed in the society.

3. The students would also acquire good knowledge regarding Police administration and

the Indian Laws associated with different types of offences.

Course Outcomes:

C

O

1

Able to Understand the concept of criminology by focusing on historical perspective

,techniques and concept of criminal behavior

C

O

2 Able to understand about different sociological aspects of crime and criminals in society

C

O

3

Able to understand the concept of crime and punishment with focusing on different

types of crime

C

O

4 Knowledge about juvenile delinquency .

C

O

5 Assess about the role of police system ,understand different of acts.

Course Content

Unit I: Criminology and Criminal Behaviour 8 Hours

Definition, description, and historical perspectives. Crime, Criminal and Criminology,

Criminology as Science and Art, The field and scope of Criminology, Methods and Techniques

in Criminology, Concept of Criminal behavior, and classification of criminals.

Unit II: Crime scenario in India 6 Hours

Sociological aspects of crime and criminals in society, criminal inheritance and factors

responsible.

Unit III: Crime Types and punishment 8 Hours

Types of crime: Organized crime; White – collar crimes; Sex offences; Murders, Terrorism;

Serial Crime; Crime against women and children; Concept of punishment, humanitarian

approach to concept of punishment, capital punishment in India

Unit IV:Juvenile Delinquency 8 Hours

Nature and incidence; Characteristics; Types of Juvenile Delinquents; Classification of

Juvenile Delinquents; Factors in Juvenile Delinquency, Custody of juvenile delinquents;

Juvenile Court procedure; Residential treatment, Counseling of Juvenile Delinquents,

behaviour modification techniques; Preventive Programmes

Unit V:Police Administration 6 Hours

Indian Police System – State & Central level, The Police Act of 1861, Role of police in regard

to criminals; Police role in the society as protectors of citizens and their property; Custodial

crimes.

Textbook:

● Ellis, L. and Walsh, Anthony, Criminology – A Global Perspective, Allyn and Bacon,

Boston, 2000.

● Morris, E. K., and Braukman,, C. J.(Eds.), Behavioural Approaches to Crime and

Delinquency- A Hand book of Application, Research and Concepts, Plennum Press, New

York, 1987.

● Abaadinsky, H., Organised Crime (2ndEdn.), Nelson – Hall, Chicago, 1998.

● Adler, F., Mueller, G. O. W. and Laufer, W. S., Criminology, McGraw – Hill, Boston,

1991.

● Maguire, M.: Morgan, R and Reiner, R., TheOxford Handbook of Criminology (3rdEdn.),

OxfordUniversity Press, Oxford, 2002.

● Ahuja, R., Criminology, Rawat Publications, ND, 2000.

Reference Books:

● Bajpai, G. S., Development without Disorders. Vishwavidyala, Prakashan, Sagar (M. P.),

2002.

● Ghosh&Rustamji, Encyclopedia of Police in India 1997 Vol, 3

● VimalaVeeraraghavan, Handbook of Forensic Science

● B S Nabar, Forensic Science in Crime Investigation

● VimalaVeeraraghavan, Handbook of Forensic Psychology

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of

The

Course

INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINAL

LAW

Course

Code

BSCF 1002

Perquisite

Co

requisite

Anti

requisite

L T P

3 0 0

Course Objective:

This course would introduce the students to Forensic Science and its role in the investigative

system. The students would be appraised about the functions and principles of Forensic

Science, its historical development and the different types of evidences encountered in the field

of Forensic Science. They would also acquire knowledge regarding functions and services

provided by the Forensic Laboratories.

Course Outcome:

CO1 To understand about the history & development of forensic science

CO2

To gain knowledge about the development of forensic science laboratories and it

various divisions.

CO3

To understand about the various procedures for collection,& preservation of

various types of evidences .

CO4 To gain knowledge about law of evidence ,different laws related to

interrogation

CO5

To understand about the criminal justice system and various sections under IPC

,CrPc and Indian Evidence Act

Course Contents:

Unit I: Development and growth of forensic science 8 Hours

Introduction to Forensic science –Definition, nature, need and function; Laws and Principles,

basics of Forensic Science; Historical development and scope of Forensic Science in India.

Forensic Science : Branches of Forensic Science, its utilization at the scene of crime and in

the courts

Unit II: Forensic Science Laboratory 8 Hours

Forensic Science Laboratory – Growth of Forensic Science Laboratories in India – Central and

State level laboratories, Services and functionalities provided by various FSLs, Various

divisions in the FSL – Ballistics, Biology, Chemistry Documents, Physics,Psychology,

Serology, Toxicology; Mobile forensic science laboratory: its functions and utility.

Unit III: Forensic Photography-I: 10 Hours

Introduction, 35 mm film Camera, Digital SLR camera, Digital photo imaging, ISOnumber,

Exposure Index, Photo imaging evidence: angle, scale, depth of field, light, ambient light,

color, temperature, flash/ strobe.Surveillance photography and Aerial photography and

accessories used for the same. Various Methods for developing photographs; High-speed

photography; Image magnification, U. V. and I. R. illumination,legal aspects of visual evidence

Photography; Basic principles and techniques of Black & White and colour photography,

cameras andlenses, exposing, developments and printing, Different kinds of developers and

fixers, modern developmentsin photography, linkage of cameras and film negatives, digital

photography, How digital camera works andbasics of digital imaging. Videography/high speed

videography, crime scene and laboratory photography.

Unit IV: Law of Evidence 6 Hours

The law of evidence, testimonial and real evidence and admissibility of scientific evidence in

the court of Law; Law related to interrogation and interviewing of the criminals; First

Information Report, types of cognizable and non-cognizable offences ; mental disorder and

acceptance of evidence in court; child witness and acceptance of evidence in the court.

Unit V: Criminal Justice System: 8 Hours

Introduction to Criminal Justice System; Different agencies involved in crime detection: Police,

Medico-legal expert, Judicial officers.

Introduction to IPC (Indian Penal Code) and Cr.P.C – sections 291, 292 and 293.Indian

Evidence Act – Introduction and Sections 32, 45, 46, 47, 57, 58, 60, 73, 135, 136, 137, 159.

Court Testimony- admissibility of expert testimony, Court Procedure: Examination in chief,

Cross Examination and Re-examination; Ethics in Forensic Science. International Justice

System – an overview.

Textbooks:

● Bodziak, W., Footwear Impression Evidence (2ndEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida,

2000.

● DeForest, P., Gaensslen, R., and Lee, H., Forensic Science; an Introduction to

Criminalitics, McGraw Hill, New York, 1983.

● Fisher, B., Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation (6thEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton,

Florida, 2000.

References:

● James, S. H. And Nordby, J. J. (Eds), Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and

Investigative Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003.

● James, S., and Eskerc, W., Interpretation of Blood Stain Evidence at Crime Scenes,

(2ndEdn) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1999.

● Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science, 6th Ed.

PrenticeHall, New Jersey, 1998.

● Sharma, B. R., Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials (3rdEdn) Universal

Law Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi, 2001.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course BIOLOGY-I


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The given course has been formulated with an objective to make the student aware about the

basics of biology. It includes the study of cells, study of the human anatomy and physiology,

aspect of Genetics. These modules have been worked out with an aim to introduce the students

to the fundamental functioning of the human body and the basic of the chemical changes that

are important for Forensic biology. The students will learn about the laws of genetics,

organization of chromosomes, cell division, various types of mutations and various genetic

disorders.

Course Outcome:

CO1 Discuss the importance of biology and genetics in Forensic science and explain the

significance of cell.

CO2 Identify the role of Mundelein Principles, Mendel’s Laws, Sex linked inheritance,

sex determination and crossing over – Karyotyping analysis, Chromosomal mapping

in Genetics

CO3 Differentiate the functions of Integumentay System, Respiratory System,

Cardiovascular System, and Musculoskeletal System.

CO4 Determine the role of Digestive system. Nervous System, Endocrine System,

Reproductive System, Excretory System.

CO5 Predict the biochemistry of Proteins - structure, properties and functions,

Carbohydrates - structure, properties and functions, Lipids –structure, properties and

functions.

Course Content:

Unit I: The Cell 8 Hours

History of cell, Cell theory, Cell Structure, Function and Organization of Prokaryotes and

Eukaryotes. Unicellular and Multicellular organisms, Structure of DNA and RNA .Cell cycle-

mitosis and meiosis.

Unit II: Genetics 8 Hours

Mendelian Principles, Mendel’s Laws, Sex linked inheritance, sex determination and crossing

over – Karyotyping analysis, Chromosomal mapping,

Unit III: Human Physiology – I 8 Hours

Integumentary System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Musculoskeletal System

Unit IV: Human Physiology – II 8 Hours

Digestive system. Nervous System, Endocrine System, Reproductive System, Excretory

System

UnitV: Biochemistry 8 Hours

Nutrition - BMR, Calorie value, Types of micronutrients and macronutrients in the body.

Balanced diet, obesity Proteins - structure, properties and functions. Carbohydrates - structure,

properties and functions. Lipids – structure, properties and functions.

Textbooks:

● M. A. Miller, L.C. Leavell, &Kimber Grey’s Stackpole’s Anatomy & Physiology. 16th

Edition.

● R.L. Dravce, K.L. Vogl, & AWM Mitchell Grey’s Anatomy for students 2005, Elsevier.

Inc.

● I.E. Celis Cell biology Academic Press 2nd Edition.

● Robertis&Robertis Cell & Microbiology 8th Edition.

● M.S. Leffel, A.D. Donnenberg& N.R. Rose Handbook of Human Immunology CRC press,

1997

Reference Books:

● Essentials of Human Genetics by S.M. Bhatnagaretal (1999) IV edition. Orient Longman.

● Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications by Lewis R (2001) McGraw Hill; Boston.

● Basic Human Genetics by E.J. Manage and A.P. Manage (1997 India Reprint) Rastogi

Publications, Meerut.

● Mendelian inheritance in Man: Catalogs of Autosomal recessive, and x-linked

phenotypes.[12teditions – 1998 ] by McKusick, V.A. Johns Hopkins university press,

Baltimore.

● Principles and Practive of Medical Genetics, by Emery, A.E.H and D.L. Rimoin (Eds_

(1990-2nd edition) Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.

● Molecular Basis of Inherited Diseases, (6th Edition-1989) by Scriver, C.R. A.L. Beudit,

W.S. Styabnd D. Valle (Eds0 McGraw Hill, New York.

● Human Genetics by S.D. Gangane (2nd edition-Reprint 2001), B.L Churchill Livingstone

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

● Genetics in Medicine by M.W. Thompson et al, 5th Edition, W.B. Sounders Company,

London

● Genetic basis of common diseases by R. A. King et al, Oxford University Press.

● Mendelian inheritance in Man by Mc. Kusick V.A. (1998), 12th Edition, John Hopsins

University Press, Baltilmore.

●


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Chemistry – I for Forensics

Course Code BCHY 1004

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

On completion of this course, the students would be able to learn about the basic concepts of

organic, inorganic, physical and nuclear chemistry.

Course Outcome:

CO

1

Describe conceptual understanding the various laws and principles of atomic

chemistry

CO

2

Determine the properties and shape of molecules by various theories of chemical

bonding.

CO

3

Differentiate nuclear reactions and apply nuclear chemistry to calculate age of

samples.

CO

4 Apply the basic concepts and mechanism in organic chemistry.

CO

5 Explain the basic knowledge of solvent extraction in analytical chemistry.

Course Content:

Unit I: Atomic Structure

Thomson’s model and its limitations, Rutherford’s mode and its limitations and Bohr’s model

and limitations. Concept of shells and sub-shell, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie

relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes

of s, p and d orbitals, rules for filling electrons in orbitals -Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion

principle and Hund’s rule, electronic configuration of atoms, stability of Hund’s rule

Unit II- Introduction to Chemical Bonding

Types of bonds (Ionic Bond , Covalent Bond; sigma and pi bond, Coordinate bond)

Hybridization and shape of simple molecules and ions, Valence Bond Theory and its

limitations, Molecular Orbital theory, Band theory of solids

Unit III: Nuclear Chemistry

Radioactivity, Types of Radiations, Properties of radiations, Detection and measurement of

radioactivity, Types of radioactive decay, The Group Displacement Law, Radioactive

disintegration series, Rate of radioactive decay, half-life, Nuclear Reactions(Fission and fusion

reactions), Mass defect, Carbon dating

Unit IV - Introduction of Organic Chemistry

Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance

and hyper-conjugation, Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent bond: free radicals,

carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles and nucleophiles, types of organic reactions

(substitution and addition reactions), Markonikov’s rule, anti-Markonikov’s rule.

Unit V - Analytical Separation Involving Solvent Extraction:

Introduction, Nature of the separation process, Separation by precipitation, Separation based

on control of Activity, Inorganic precipitant, Organic Precipitant, Separation of Constituents

present in trace amounts..

Textbooks:

1. Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon, (2009) General Chemistry, 9th edition, Cengage

Learning,

2. W.R. Robinson, J.D. Odom, and H.F. Holtzclaw, Jr., (1997) General Chemistry,

Houghton Mifflin Co., 10th Ed, Boston.

3. J. R. Partington 1969 A History of Chemistry, Volume 2, , Macmillan

4. Eding Darrel D, 1970 Introductory Chemistry

Reference Book:

● Odian George, 1990 General, Organic And Biological Chemistry


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Physics for Forensics

Course Code BPHY 1005

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The students will learn about the fundamentals of Physics including Newton’s Law of Motion,

elasticity, and fluid dynamics. They will also study about Kinetic Energy, work and Rotation,

waves and sound characteristics of laser and fiber Optics.

Course Outcome:

CO1 The students will be able to gain knowledge about the fundamentals of Physics

including Newton’s Law of Motion, elasticity, and fluid dynamics

CO2 The knowledge about Radio Activity, Kinetic Energy, Work and Rotation will help

the student in understanding the various aspects of Forensic Physics and Ballistics

CO3 The students will be able to Study of Waves and Sound.

CO4 They would be able to describe the characteristics of Laser and fiber Optics.

CO5 The students will be able to gain knowledge about the radioactivity and Radio

Isotopes, Radiometric dating

Course Content:

Unit I: Newton’s Law Of Motion, Elasticity & Fluid Dynamics 8 Hours

Definition of motion, position and displacement, average velocity, average speed, acceleration,

acceleration of freely falling body, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, relative motion

in one dimension and two dimension; Interpretation and applications of Newton’s laws of

motion, Pseudo forces, elastic properties of matter, elastic constants and their interrelations

Fluid dynamics, equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation, stream line and turbulent flow,

lines of flow in air foil, Poiseuille’s equation

Unit II: Kinetic Energy and Work, and Rotation 8 Hours

Energy, kinetic energy, work, work done by gravitational force, work done by spring force,

power, work and potential energy, work done on system by external force, conservation of

energy.

Rotation: The rotational variable, rotation with constant angular acceleration, relating linear

and angular variables, kinetic energy of rotation

Unit III: Study of Waves and Sound 8 hours

Types of waves, transverse and longitudinal waves, wavelength and frequency, speed of

travelling wave, the wave equation, sound waves, speed of sound, intensity and sound level,

the Doppler effect, shock waves.

Velocity of sound, noise and sound intensity measurement, echo, reverberation, Sabine’s

Formula, absorption coefficient, acoustics of buildings and factors affecting acoustics of

buildings.

Sound distribution in an auditorium, introduction to ultrasonic, production of ultrasonic waves,

applications of ultrasonics.

Unit IV: Laser and Fiber Optics 8 Hours

Laser Characteristics, Einstein’s co-efficient, Population Inversion and Pumping; types of

Laser (Ruby laser, He-Ne, dye laser, semi-conductor lasers), Application of lasers: Industrial

& Medical, Holography: construction and reconstruction of images.

Optical fibers, Propagation of light through optical fiber, Angle of acceptance and numerical

aperture, losses, Solar cells.

UnitV: Radio Activity 8 Hours

Review of nuclear composition, nuclear properties and half life, Radioactive decay Schemes,

Applications of Radio Isotopes, Radiometric dating.

Textbooks:

1. Halliday, Resnick and Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley & Sons

Publication, sixth edition, 2004.

2. R. K. Gaur and S. L. Gupta, Engineering Physics, DhanpatRai Publication, 8th Edition,

2010.

Reference Books:

3. Feynman, Leighton and Sands, The Feynman Lectures on Physics -Volume 1, Narosa

Publishing house, 13th edition, 2008.

4. A.P. French, Vibrations and waves, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Inc., first

Indian edition 1987.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH-I

Course Code BENG 1006

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The objective of the course is to

1. Help the second language learners to acquire fluency in spoken and written English.

2. Enable students communicate with clarity and precision in the workplace.

3. Give the students a perspective to appreciate life in its variables by exposing them to

comprehension texts to enrich their word power.

4. Enable students to acquire structure and written expression required for their profession.

Course Outcome:

CO1 Demonstrate the knowledge of the fundamental principles of communication.

CO2 Write simple and meaningful sentences with proper punctuations.

CO3 Apply the knowledge of functional and formal grammar.

CO4 Compose different types of formal letters

CO5 Develop effective non-verbal skills

Course Contents:

Unit 1 10 Hours

Communication: Language and communication, differences between speech and writing,

distinct features of speech, distinct features of writing.

Unit 2 10 Hours

Writing Skills: introductory, developmental, transitional and concluding paragraphs,

linguistic unity, coherence and cohesion, descriptive, narrative, expository and

argumentative writing.

Unit 3 10 Hours

Reading Comprehension

Textbooks:

● Murphy, Essential English Grammar, CUP.

● P. D. Chaturvedi, M. Chaturvedi, Business Communication: Concepts, Cases And

Applications

● Rajendra Pal and J.S.Korlahalli. Essentials of Business Communication. Sultan Chand

&Sons.New Delhi.

● AshaKaul. Effective Business Communication.PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

● C. Muralikrishna and S. Mishra, Communication Skills for Engineers.

● J S Nesfield, English Grammar: Composition and Usage

● B. Mishra, S.Sharma, Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists

● Murphy Raymond, Essential English Grammar, Cambridge Uni. Press.

● Intermediate English Grammar. Raymond Murphy ISBN NO 978-81-7596-676-5

● Essential English Grammar. Raymond Murphy ISBN: 9788175960299

● Wallace, Michael J: Study Skills in English, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1980.

Reference Books

● Bhatnagar, R.P. & R. Bhargava, Law and language, New Delhi: Macmillan.

● Cross, Ian et al. Skills for lawyers, Jordan Publishing Company., 1997 Bristol.

● Madabhushi Sridhar, Legal Language, Asia Law House, Hyderabad. ● Legal Language and

Legal Writing – P.K. Mishra


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Practicals – Physics for forensics

Course Code BPHY1007

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to give practical exposure to the students in the different aspects

of Ballistics regarding examination of cartridge cases, comparison of bullets, various parts of

firearms, chemical analysis of explosive residues and Gunshot residues.

Course Outcome:

CO1 Analyze the elementary physical property of matter and determine the density of

liquid & solid.

CO2 Operate optical instruments such as Abbe’s refractometer to find the refractive index

of liquid & solid samples

CO3 Calculate the angle of prism and realize the accuracy in measurements

CO4 Use spectrometer to determine the wavelength of light applying the phenomenon of

diffraction

CO5 Analyze the elementary physical property of matter and determine the density of

liquid & solid.

Course Content:

S.

N

Experiments

1 Rules of laboratory and laboratory work report.

2 Handling of instruments, measurements and error analysis

3 Formation of groups.

4 To determine the density of given liquid and solid

5 Determination of refractive index of glass.

6 Determination of refractive index of liquid.

7 Determination of Angle of prism using spectrometer

8 Wave length of monochromatic light by using spectrometer

Text Book (s)&Reference Book (s)

R1. Practical Physics, 1st Edition, C. L. Arora, S Chand Publications.

R2. “LABORATORY MANUAL IN APPLIED PHYSICS”-Second edition H.

Sathyaseelam -New age International.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course Practicals – Chemistry I for forensics

Course Code BCHY1008

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

Enables students to qualitatively analyse the presence of anions/cations in the given

inorganic salt

C

O

2

Enables students to employ the volumetric titrations techniques used in chemistry

laboratory for standardization using weak acid-strong base titrations

C

O

3

Enables students to employ the volumetric titrations to analyze Fe 2+ ion in solution,

using external indicator

C

O

4

Enables students to employ the volumetric titrations to analyze Fe 2+ ion in solution,

using internal indicator

Course Content:

Unit 1: group analysis of anions/cations in given inorganic salt

Unit 2: standardization of given liquid by primary standard using

Weak acid base titration

Unit 3: to analyze the concentration of fe2+ ions present in the

Given solution by using external indicator

Unit iv: to analyze the concentration of fe2+ ions present in the given solution by using internal

indicator

Experiments:

1. Test for proteins and carbohydrates (sugars and starches).

2. Test forfats and lipids.

3. Group analysis of cations

4. Group analysis ofanions

5. Standardization of given liquid by primary standard using weak acid-strong base titration.

6. To analyze the concentration of fe2+ ions present in the given solution by using

external indicator.

7. To analyze the concentration of fe2+ ions present in the given solution by using

internal indicator.

Text Book (s)

1. T1. Laboratory Manual on Engg.Chemistry by S. K. Bhasin and Sudha Rani.

2. T2.Practical Chemistry by D N Bajpai, S Giri, O P PandeY

Reference Book (s)

3. R1. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Revised by G.H. Jeffery, J.

Bassett, J. Mendham and R.C. Denney.

4. R2. Applied Chemistry: Theory and Practice by O.P. Vermani and A.K. Narula.


Internal

(IA)

Assessment End Term Test

(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course Practicals – Biology

Course Code BSCF1009

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Outcome:

CO1 Discuss the importance of different stages of Cell Division i.e. mitosis and meiosis and explain the significance of cell.

CO2 Identify the structure of cheek cells and observe it under microscope

CO3 Differentiate the different organelles of plant cells

CO4 Determine the morphology of Red Blood cells.

CO5 Predict the nature of given stain.

Course Content

1. Study of different stages of Cell Division i.e. mitosis and meiosis

2. To study the structure of cheek cells

3. To study the structure of plant cells

4. Study of morphology of red blood cells

5. Examination of saliva stain

Text & References:

● https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145806.Biology

● Cell-Biology-P-S-Verma/dp/9385676148

● Fundamentals of Biochemistry by J L Jain Paperback

● Fundamentals of Biochemistry Paperback – Jan 2016 by J L Jain (Author), Sunjay Jain

(Author), Nitin Jain (Author)


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course Practicals – Forensic Photography


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objectives:

This course would introduce the students to Forensic photography and its role in the

investigation. The students would be appraised about the various aspects of photography. The

importance of crime scene photography and its role in documentation.

Course Outcome:

CO1 Demonstrate different methods of taking photographs in different light conditions

CO2 Employ the various methods of landscape and portrait photography

CO3 Examine the methods indoor and outdoor photography

CO4 Systematize a method for crime scene photography.

CO5 Plan and set-up the various crime scene for demonstration of photographic methods

Course Content:

1) Photography of objects – Close-up, normal, telephoto and processing.

2) Document and Finger print Photography.

3) Photomicrography, Macro photography, Transmitted light Photography and UV

fluorescence Photography

4) Photography with different filters for developing contrasts

5) Black and white film developing

6) Black and white contact print and Enlargement.

7) Hands-on-Practice on digital Camera 8) Hands-on-Practice on Video Camera.

9)Photography of bite marks and skid marks

Text Book (s)

● DeForest, P., Gaensslen, R., and Lee, H., Forensic Science; an Introduction to



Florida, 2000.



● Redsicker, D. R. (2000). The practical methodology of forensic photography. CRC Press.

● Davies, A. (2017). Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography. Focal Press.

Reference Book (s)

● Robinson, E. M. (2016). Crime scene photography. Academic Press.

● Marsh, N. (2014). Forensic Photography: A Practitioner's Guide. John Wiley & Sons. ●

Duncan, C. D. (2010). Advanced crime scene photography. CRC Press.

Peres, M. R. (2011). The Focal encyclopedia of photography (Vol. 102, No. 8). Boston, MA:

Focal Press


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

SECOND SEMESTER

Name of The Course CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

This course would introduce the students to Forensic Science and its role in the investigative

system. The students would be appraised about the crime scene management using which they

can successfully evaluate a crime scene.

Course Outcome:

The students would gain excellent knowledge regarding the handling of different physical

evidences found at the crime scene, their properties and the various investigative techniques

used in processing the crime scene. This course would help in developing the investigating

skills of the students.

CO1

Understand the role of Forensic scientist, practice the gained knowledge in

handling of different physical evidences found at the crime scene and

generalized the cause of conduct based on type of crime scene and pattern of

physical evidences found at scene of crime (

CO2

Reconstruct the case by generating the hypothesis based on research

knowledge followed by experimental techniques and interpreting the

acquired results

CO3

Develop various latent physical evidences by employing different

investigative techniques used in processing of crime scene

CO4

Resolve the racial origin of hair sample and type of fiber by chemical and

physical evaluation

CO5

Interpret the result acquired from advanced techniques such as narcoanalysis,

brain mapping or lie detection to know whether a person is lying or telling

truth

Course Contents:

Unit I: Crime Scene 8 Hours

Defining a crime scene, Importance, location and processing of crime scene.Types of Crime

Scene:Indoor and outdoor,Primary and secondary and crime scenes based on size of evidence.

Physical evidences, importance and types of physical evidences, search ,collection and

preservation of physical evidences, packing and forwarding of evidences to the forensic

laboratory in crimes like murder ,theft, extortion, explosion etc.

Unit II: Crime Scene Management 8 Hours

Crime scene Management – initial response, role of first responding officer, dutymanagement;

Role and qualities of an Investigating officer, Role of forensic scientists, forensic doctors, fire

brigade and judiciary Securing and Recording the Crime Scene

Protecting a scene of crime – various steps involved, contamination issues.Recording a crime

scene: Crime Scene Survey, Forensic Photography, sketching, field notes, handling clues,

modern aids.Crime Scene Reconstruction and its utility, case studies for reconstructing a crime

scene with physical evidences; chain of custody.

Unit III: Hair 8 Hours

Importance, nature, location, collection, evaluation; Human & Animal Hair morphology and

its biochemical properties, Phases of hair growth, types of hair.Differences between animal and

human hair, Forensic examination of different types of hair

Unit IV: Forensic Examination of Fiber 8 Hours

Classification of fibers, Collection and preservation of fiberevidence.Preliminary examination,

Identification and comparison of manufactured fibers (Microscopic examination, Dye

composition, Chemical composition, other properties for examination), Significance of match.

Unit V: Recent Tools and techniques in Forensic Science 8 Hours

Recent techniquesprovided in forensic Science laboratories,introduction to digital and

cybercrime detection and analysis, portrait parley, Basics of Narco analysis, Brain Mapping and

Lie Detection.

Textbooks:

● Bodziak, W., Footwear Impression Evidence (2ndEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida,

2000.

● DeForest, P., Gaensslen, R., and Lee, H., Forensic Science; An Introduction to



Florida, 2000.

Reference books:

● James, S. H. And Nordby, J. J. (Eds) Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and


● James, S., and Eskerc, W., Interpretation of Blood Stain Evidence at Crime Scenes,

(2ndEdn) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1999.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course BIOLOGY- II


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The given course has been formulated with an objective to make the student aware about some

of the important aspects of biology. It includes the study of genetics, a part of which was

covered in the first semester, study of the plant anatomy and physiology, introduction to the

immune system and some introduction in to microbiology and Biotechnology. These modules

have been worked out with an aim to introduce the students to the fundamental functioning of

the plant physiology, the classification system of the various plants and micro-organisms. The

students will also learn about the organization of chromosomes, cell division, various types of

mutations and various genetic disorders Course Outcome:

CO1 Able to Understand the concept of genetics by focusing on different types of

chromosomes ,special type of chromosomes, mutation with its types and various

factors responsible for it .

CO2 Identify the different types of antibodies, able to understand about concept of

immunity the types of immunity and the development of antisera with its forensic

significance

CO3 Able to understand the concept of taxonomy, different types of classification

system, mechanical and conducting tissue system in plant with detail

CO4 Knowledge about the morphology and anatomy of plant .

CO5 Assess the type of microorganisms and their classification, recombinant DNA

technology , western and southern blot techniques with its forensic applications.

Course Content:

UnitI:Genetics 8 Hours

Chromosomes: Discovery, morphology and structural Organization. Special types of

chromosomes; Salivary gland and Lampbrushchromosomes.Mutations and Mutagens:

Definition and Types of mutations.

UnitII:Immunology 8 Hours

Introduction to Immunology-Immuneresponse: Innate and Acquired Immunity

Immunoglobins: Types functions ,physico-chemical properties and interaction of antigens and

antibody -, raising of Antisera ,lectins and their forensic significance .

Unit III– Plant Morphology and Anatomy-I 8 Hours

Principles of Taxonomy and systems of classification of angiosperms (Bentham and Hooker)

and Gymnosperms (Chamberlain), Mechanical and conducting tissue systems in plants

Unit IV– Plant Morphology and Anatomy-II 8 Hours

Morphology of root, leaf, stem, flowers and their modifications.Anatomy of mono and dicot

roots, leaves and stems, secondary growth, growthrings, calculation of life of wood.

Unit V:Microbiology and Biotechnology 8 Hours

Basics of Microbiology and Broad classification of micro-organisms, concepts of pure culture

techniques.Recombinant DNA technology and its application in Heath and Diseases, Western,

and Southern Blot techniques and their forensic importance in criminal investigations.

Textbooks:


Edition.


Inc.




1997



Reference books:





Baltimore.








London

● Genetic basis of common diseases by R. A. King et al, Oxford University Press.

● Mendelian inheritance in Man by Mc. Kusick V.A. (1998), 12th Edition, John Hopsins

University Press, Baltilmore.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course CHEMISTRY II


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The course intends to impart knowledge on physical chemistry and analytical chemistry.

Course Outcome:

On completion of this course, the students would be able to learn about the fundamentals of

physical chemistry and analytical chemistry.

CO

1 Demonstrate the concept of thermodynamics.

CO

2 Describe the concept of electrochemical cells and determination of potential of cells.

CO

3 Apply the principles of kinetics to describe chemical reaction.

CO

4

Determine the physical parameters of liquids and utilize the knowledge in practical

based learnings.

CO

5

Demonstrate the concept of analytical techniques and enhance the instrumentation

skills.

Course Content:

Unit I: Chemical Thermodynamics 8 Hours

Concepts of system, types of systems, surroundings, extensive and intensive properties, state

functions work, heat, First law of thermodynamics – internal energy and enthalpy, heat capacity

and specific heat, measurement of ΔU and ΔH, Hess’s law of constant heat summation,

entropy, second law of thermodynamics, Gibbs energy change for spontaneous and

nonspontaneous process, criteria for equilibrium, carnot cycle, derivation of entropy for carnot

cycle.

Unit II: Electrochemistry 6 Hours

Introduction, Electrochemical cells, Cell Potential, calculating the emf of a cell, relation

between emf and free energy, Determination of emf of a half cell, The Nernst Equation,

Calculation of half-cell potential, Calculation of cell potential, calculation of equilibrium

constant for the cell reaction, Hydrogen electrode, Calomel and Glass Electrode, Battery- lead

Acid Battery.

Unit III:Chemical Kinetics 8 Hours

Chemical Kinetics, Reaction Rate, Units of Rate, Rate law, Units of rate constant, Molecularity

and Order of a Reaction, Zero order reaction, first order reaction, second order reaction, pseudo

order reactions, Half-life of a reaction, Collision Theory of Reaction Rates, Effect of Increase

of Temperature on Reaction Rate.

Unit IV: Liquid State 8 Hours

Inter molecular forces in liquids, Free volume of liquid and density measurement, physical

properties of liquid, Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity, molar refraction, colligative

properties, surfactants, distillation, fractional distillation, and vacuum distillation.

Unit V: Introduction of Analytical Technique 8 Hours

Introduction of gravimetric analysis and volumetric analysis, Acid base concept, indicators

Theory, Chromatographic separation (paper, column and TLC), flame photometry, Atomic

absorption spectroscopy.

Textbooks:

● Principles of Physical Chemistry and Puri, Sharma and Pathania

● Essentials of Physical Chemistry, Arun Bahl, B.S.Bahl, G.D.Tuli

Reference Books:

● Instrumental Analysis by Skoog, Holler and Crouch


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Universal Human Values & Ethics

Course Code UHVE1001

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

2 0 0 2

Course Objectives:

1. To help students distinguish between values and skills, and understand the need, basic

guidelines, content and process of value education.

2. To help students initiate a process of dialog within themselves to know what they ‘really

want to be’ in their life and profession

3. To help students understand the meaning of happiness and prosperity for a human being.

4. To facilitate the students to understand harmony at all the levels of human living, and live

accordingly.

5. To facilitate the students in applying the understanding of harmony in existence in their

profession and lead an ethical life

Catalogue Description

Every human being has two sets of questions to answer for his life: a) what to do? And b) how to

do? The first set pertains to the value domain, and the other to the skill domain. Both are

complimentary, but value domain has a higher priority. Today, education has become more and more

skill biased, and hence, the basic aspiration of a human being, that is to live with happiness and

prosperity, gets defeated, in spite of abundant technological progress. This course is aimed at giving

inputs that will help to ensure the right understanding and right feelings in the students in their life

and profession, enabling them to lead an ethical life. In this course, the students learn the process of

self-exploration, the difference between the Self and the Body, the naturally acceptable feelings in

relationships in a family, the comprehensive human goal in the society, the mutual fulfillment in the

nature and the co-existence in existence. As a natural outcome of such inputs, they are able to evaluate

an ethical life and profession ahead.

Course Outcomes

CO1 Understand the significance of value inputs in a classroom, distinguish between

values and skills, understand the need, basic guidelines, content and process of value

education, explore the meaning of happiness and prosperity and do a correct appraisal

of the current scenario in the society

CO2 Distinguish between the Self and the Body; understand the meaning of Harmony in

the Self the Co-existence of Self and Body.

CO3 Understand the value of harmonious relationship based on trust, respect and other

naturally acceptable feelings in human-human relationships and explore their role in

ensuring a harmonious society

CO4 Understand the harmony in nature and existence, and work out their mutually

fulfilling participation in the nature

CO5 Distinguish between ethical and unethical practices, and start working out the strategy to actualize a harmonious environment wherever they work.

Course Content:

Unit -1: Course Introduction - Need, Basic Guidelines, Content and Process for Value

Education

Understanding the need, basic guidelines, content and process for Value Education

Self Exploration–what is it? - its content and process; ‘Natural Acceptance’ and

Experiential

Validation- as the mechanism for self exploration

Continuous Happiness and Prosperity- A look at basic Human Aspirations

Right understanding, Relationship and Physical Facilities- the basic requirements for

fulfillment of aspirations of every human being with their correct priority

Understanding Happiness and Prosperity correctly- A critical appraisal of the current scenario

Method to fulfill the above human aspirations: understanding and living in harmony at various levels

Unit 2: Understanding Harmony in the Human Being - Harmony in Myself

Understanding human being as a co-existence of the sentient ‘I’ and the material ‘Body’

Understanding the needs of Self (‘I’) and ‘Body’ - Sukh and Suvidha

Understanding the Body as an instrument of ‘I’ (I being the doer, seer and enjoyer)

Understanding the characteristics and activities of ‘I’ and harmony in ‘I’

Understanding the harmony of I with the Body: Sanyam and Swasthya; correct appraisal of

Physical needs, meaning of Prosperity in detailPrograms to ensure Sanyam and Swasthya

Unit-3Understanding Harmony in the Family and Society- Harmony in Human-

Human Relationship Understanding harmony in the Family- the basic unit of human

interaction Understanding values in human-human relationship; meaning of Nyaya and

program for its fulfillment to ensure Ubhay-tripti;Trust (Vishwas) and Respect (Samman) as

the foundational values of relationshipUnderstanding the meaning of Vishwas; Difference

between intention and competenceUnderstanding the meaning of Samman, Difference

between respect and differentiation; the other salient values in relationshipUnderstanding the

harmony in the society (society being an extension of family): Samadhan, Samridhi, Abhay,

Sah-astitva as comprehensive Human Goals

Visualizing a universal harmonious order in society- Undivided Society (AkhandSamaj),

Universal Order (SarvabhaumVyawastha )- from family to world family!

Unit-4Understanding Harmony in the Nature and Existence - Whole existence as

Coexistence

Understanding the harmony in the NatureInterconnectedness and mutual fulfillment among

the four orders of nature- recyclability and self-regulation in natureUnderstanding

Existence as Co-existence (Sah-astitva) of mutually interacting units in all-pervasive space

Holistic perception of harmony at all levels of existence

Unit-5Implications of the above Holistic Understanding of Harmony on Professional

Ethics

Natural acceptance of human values

Definitiveness of Ethical Human Conduct

Basis for Humanistic Education, Humanistic Constitution and Humanistic Universal Order

Competence in Professional Ethics:

a) Ability to utilize the professional competence for augmenting universal human

order,

b) Ability to identify the scope and characteristics of people-friendly and eco-friendly

production systems, technologies and management models

Case studies of typical holistic technologies, management models and production systems

Strategy for transition from the present state to Universal Human Order:

a) At the level of individual: as socially and ecologically responsible engineers,

technologists and managers

b) At the level of society: as mutually enriching institutions and organizations

Textbooks:

T1. Kurian Joseph & R. Nagendran, "Essentials of Environmental Studies", 1st Edition,

Pearson Education, 2004.

T2. A .K.Dee “Environmental Chemistry” (New Age International Publishers). T3

.SmritiSrivastava. “Environment & Ecology” S.K. Kataria& Sons, New Delhi

Reference Books:

R1. Keerthinarayana& Daniel Yesudian, "Environmental Science and Engineering", st

Edition, Hi-Tech publications, 2004.

R2. ErachBharucha, “A Text Book for Environmental Studies”, Text Book of University Grants

Commission, 2004.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Energy & Environment Studies

Course Code ENVS 1001

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to make the students aware about the natural resources,

ecosystem and their conservation Course Outcome:

CO1

Identify the importance of environment and analyze the problems associated

with various natural resources.

CO2

Determine the harmful effects of toxic chemicals on living beings and

environment.

CO3

Identify the harmful effects of environmental pollution and its control

methods.

CO4 Identify the different social issues affecting the society and environment.

CO5

Interpret different tools of Green Chemistry towards generating a zero waste

environment

Course Content:

Unit-1 Introduction

Environment and Natural Resources Hour 10 Definition,

scope, importance, need for public awareness, Environmental Management Systems its

objectives, components, EIA, Natural Resources – forest resources – use, exploitation,

deforestation, construction of multipurpose dams – effect on forests, Water resources –

use of surface and subsurface water; effect of floods, drought, water conflicts, Mineral

resources –Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral

resources, Food resources – food problems, advantage and disadvantage of fertilizers &

pesticides, effect on environment, Energy resources – need to develop renewable energy,

land resources – Land degradation, landslides, soil erosion, desertification & case

studies.

Unit-2: Chemical Toxicology 7

Lectures

Toxic chemicals in the environment, Impact of toxic chemicals on enzymes, biochemical

effects of arsenic, cadmium, lead, chromium, mercury, biochemical effects of pesticides

Unit-3 Environmental Pollution 10 Lectures

Definition – Causes, pollution effects and control measures of Air, Water, Soil, Marine,

Noise, Thermal, Nuclear hazards. Solid waste management: causes, effects and control

measures of urban and industrial wastes, pollution measures, case studies, Disaster

management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

Unit-4: Social Issues, Human Population and the Environment 10

Lectures

Urban problems related to energy & sustainable development, water conservation,

problems related to rehabilitation – case studies, Consumerism and waste products -

Environment Protection Act, Air, Water, Wildlife, Forest Conservation Act,

Environmental legislation and public awareness. Population growth, variation among

nations, Population explosion, Environment and human health, Value Education,

Women and Child Welfare, Role of Information Technology – Visit to local polluted site

/Case Studies.

Unit-5: Green Chemistry 4 Lectures Introduction,

Basic principles of green technology, concept of Atom economy, Tools of Green

technology, zero waste technology.

Text Books:

T1. Kurian Joseph & R. Nagendran, "Essentials of Environmental Studies", 1st Edition,

Pearson Education, 2004.

T2. A .K.Dee “Environmental Chemistry” (New Age International Publishers). T3

.SmritiSrivastava. “Environment & Ecology” S.K. Kataria& Sons, New Delhi

Reference Books:

R1. Keerthinarayana& Daniel Yesudian, "Environmental Science and Engineering", st

Edition, Hi-Tech publications, 2004.

R2. ErachBharucha, “A Text Book for Environmental Studies”, Text Book of University Grants

Commission, 2004.

R3. Peavy, H.S., D.R. Rowe &T.George, “Environmental Engineering”, New York:

McGraw Hill, 1987.

R4. Metcalf &Eddy,"Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse", New

Delhi, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003.

R4. Principles of Environmental Science Inquiry & Applications by W.P.Cunningham&

Mary Ann Cunningham (Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.).


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Communicative English -II

Course Code BENG 1014

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

1 To help the students understand and communicate in English as used in day to day

activities.

2. To help the students enhance their competence in the English language.

Course Outcome:

CO1 Apply the knowledge of idioms and phrases

CO2 Apply the knowledge of technical and business communication in professional

fields.

CO3 Compose various technical documents

CO4 Develop presentation skills.

CO5 Apply the knowledge of body language in delivering presentation.

Course Contents:

Unit I

Communication Skills: Non-verbal communication, Body Language, Textual: ‘Daffodils’ by

William Wordsworth, Structure and Word Magic: Error Detection (Errors in Formation of

Sentences : Tenses, Passivity, Conditionals, Synthesis of Sentences, Degrees of Comparison,

Affirmative & Negative Sentences) , Stylistic Expression: Formal letter writing

Unit II

Communication Skills: Group discussion, Textual: ‘Of Studies’ by Francis Bacon and ‘Ash

Wednesday’ by T.S.Eliot, Structure and Word Magic: Error Detection (Nouns, Pronouns,

Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions), Articles, Antonyms / Synonyms, Homonyms, One

Word Substitution

Stylistic Expression: Letter writing, (letters and applications for different occasions) Book

Review

Unit III:

Communication Skills: Presentation strategies, Textual: ‘The World as I See it’ by Albert

Einstein, Structure and Word Magic: Error Detection – contd.; Idioms and Phrasal Verbs,

Stylistic Expression: Report writing, Case Study

Textbooks:

1. Rajendra Pal and J.S.Korlahalli. Essentials of Business Communication. Sultan Chand

&Sons.New Delhi.

2. AshaKaul. Effective Business Communication.PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

3. C. Muralikrishna and S. Mishra, Communication Skills for Engineers.

References:

1. J S Nesfield, English Grammar: Composition and Usage

2. B. Mishra, S.Sharma, Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course PRACTICALS–Biology


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Outcome:

CO1 To understand the morphology of different roots ,leaves ,stem and flowers of plants

(K2)

CO2 To understand the modifications of different roots ,leaves ,stem and flowers of

plants.(K2)

CO3 To identify the monocot and dicot plants.(K4)

CO4 Assess different techniques for staining plant proteins. (K5)

CO5 Able to understand, extract and isolate DNA from Plant.(K2)

Contents:

1. Studying the morphology of different plant parts

2. Studying the modifications of different plant parts Text Book (s)


● Kuby Immunology: Thomas J. Kindt, Richard A. Goldsby, Barbara A. Osborne - 2007 -

No preview - More editions

Reference Book (s)


Edition.


Inc.




1997






Baltimore.








London

● Genetic basis of common diseases by R. A. King et al, Oxford University Press. Mendelian

inheritance in Man by Mc. Kusick V.A. (1998), 12th Edition, John Hopsins University

Press, Baltilmore.


Internal

(IA)

Assessment End Term

Test

(ETE)

Total

Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course Practicals – Chemistry II

for forensics

Course Code BCHY1016

Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Outcomes:

C

O1

Enables students to conduct acid-base volumetric titrations

C

O2

Enables students to identify functional group in organic compound.

C

O3

Enables students to separate dyes by understanding the concepts of Paper/Thin layer

Chromatographic technique

Content:

1. To determine strength of the given acid

2. Identification of organic compounds

3. Separation of dyes by Paper Chromatographic technique

Text Book (s)

T1. Laboratory Manual on Engg. Chemistry by S. K. Bhasin and Sudha Rani.

T2.Practical Chemistry by D N Bajpai, S Giri, O P PandeY

Reference Book (s)

R1. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Revised by G.H. Jeffery, J.

Bassett, J. Mendham and R.C. Denney.

R2. Applied Chemistry: Theory and Practice by O.P. Vermani and A.K. Narula.


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course Practicals – Crime Scene Investigation


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 4 2

Course Outcome:

CO1 Reconstruct the indoor and outdoor scene of crime using triangulation method

CO2 Formulate the sketch of indoor and outdoor crime scene by base line method

CO3

Apply the gained knowledge in collection, packing and forwarding of various

types of physical evidences to forensic laboratories for their analysis

CO4

Analysis different types of fibers on the basis of their physiochemical

properties

CO5

Perform microscopic examination to study morphology of hair and to compare

the structure of human and animal hair

Contents:

1. Investigation and sketching of indoor and outdoor scene of crime using triangulation

method.

2. Investigation and sketching of indoor and outdoor scene of crime using baseline method.

3. Collection, packing and forwarding of different types of evidences.

4. Crime scene management and reconstruction in Hit and run and other cases

Text Book (s)

● Crime Scene Investigation- Dr. M.S. Rao


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

SEMESTER III

Name of The Course FINGERPRINTS


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The objective of the course is to impart knowledge of fingerprints as an important physical

evidence at the scene of crime. The students would be able to study the manner in which it is

developed, identified, classified, collected, packed and forwarded to the Fingerprint Bureau.

Course Outcome:

On completion of this course, the students would acquire knowledge regarding fingerprint

patterns, the different types of fingerprint classification, the various methods of fingerprint

development and their recording.

C

O

1

To explain the history and development of fingerprints with its importance as an

evidence

C

O

2

To explain the formation of friction ridges, basic fingerprint pattern types and its

interpretation. Different individual characteristics of ridges.

C

O

3

To explain the Ridge counting and tracing. Method for making an inked specimen of

fingerprint and Taking of fingerprint from living and dead person

C

O

4

To describe the Classification of fingerprints -Henry system, single digit classification

and function of fingerprint Bureau

C

O

5

To explain the Latent fingerprint and Chance Fingerprints in criminal investigation, and

describe the various methods of development of fingerprints: physical and chemical

methods, florescent method, laser method, lifting of latent fingerprints. Photography of

latent traces and presentation of fingerprint evidence in court

Course Contents:

Module I: History of Fingerprinting 8 Hours

History and Development of fingerprints; important figures in the field of fingerprint,

Principles of Fingerprints, Importance, nature and location, Fingerprints as evidence: Its

recognition, Collection and Preservation.

Module II: Introduction to Fingerprints and its pattern 8 Hours

Biological Development of fingerprints ,Biological significance of skin pattern, Ridge

formation, Composition of Sweat, Fingerprint patterns, Pattern Areas, General and Individual

characteristics of fingerprints;

Module III: Classification of fingerprints 10 Hours

Classification of Fingerprints for Comparison purposes: Pattern area, Core, Delta, Type lines,

Poroscopy, edgeoscopy, ridge characteristics, Fingerprint Pattern Types: Essentials and its

types of Loop, Arch, whorl, Composites, accidental patters etc, Classification of fingerprints

Henry system of classification, single digit classification, Establishment and function of

fingerprint Bureau.

Module IV: Recording and Examination of fingerprints 12 Hours

Ridge counting and tracing, filling and searching .Method for making an inked specimen of

fingerprint. Taking of fingerprint from living and dead person. Comparison Protocols: Class

and individual characteristics (Galton’s details), different ridge characteristics.

Module V: Latent Fingerprints and Presentation of Fingerprint evidence in a court 12

Hours

Latent fingerprint and Chance Fingerprints in criminal investigation, investigating latent

fingerprints, various methods of development of fingerprints: physical (Black and grey,

fluorescent and magnetic powder method) and chemical methods, fuming methods, laser

method, lifting of latent fingerprints. Photography of latent traces. Fingerprint as forensic

Evidence, Visible Fingermarks, Latent Fingermarks and presentation of fingerprint evidence

and testimony in court

TextBooks:

● Bridges, B. C., Vollmar, A. Monir, M., Criminal Investigation, Practical Fingerprinting,

Thumb Impression, Handwriting, Expert Testimony Opinion Evidence, The University

Book Agency, Allahbad, 2000.

● James, S. H. and Nordby, J. J. (Eds), Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and

Investigation Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003.

● Nanda, B. B., and Tewari, R. K., Forensic Science in India. Select Publishers, New Delhi,

2001.

Reference Books:

● Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science, 6th Ed.




● Speculation in Fingerprint Identification By Chatterjee S. K.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Applied Forensic Biology


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The students would learn the different aspects of Forensic Biology and some very specific areas

such as Forensic Botany, wild life forensics, Palynology, and Forensic Entomology. The

students will also study in detail the forensic examination of hair samples.

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

To understand the various aspects of forensic botany & its various types of botanical

evidences and to present comprehensive knowledge of pollens, fungi and spores,

Diatoms and its importance in drowning cases

C

O

2

To Understand the types of bones in human skeletal system and establish identity on

basis of skeletal remains

C

O

3

To assess the knowledge of forensic odontology and use it for the personal identification

from various odonatological evidences

C

O

4

Classify the various wild life crimes and identification of wild life evidences and

Interpret the time since death by using insects as a evidence from the decomposed body

and evaluate its forensic importance.

C

O

5 To Establish the personal identity by using forensic facial reconstruction techniques

Course Contents:

Unit I: Forensic Botany 8 Hours

Basics of forensic botany and their principles, Techniques for dating specimens using plant

material, Algal colonization, Application of plant ecology; Different botanical evidences of

forensic significance: Leaves, seeds, etc .Diatoms: Classification, basic structure and

morphology, Isolation of diatoms from various samples and its forensic significance.

Forensic Palynology- History and utilization of forensic palynology and biological role of

pollen. Study of spore, powdered minerals and pollens of forensic importance, Use of pollen

grains & spores in criminal or civil investigation, Applications of Forensic Palynology.

Unit II: Forensic Anthropology 8 Hours

Introduction, definition & History of Physical Anthropology scope and application of

Forensic Anthropology. Structure of skeletal system,Study of human and animal remains,

burned bones and bone fragments. Pathological changes in bone help in assessing,

determining the time and cause of Death using the skeletal remains. Identification-

Establishment of Partial and Complete identity of skeletal remains and dead bodies:

Attribution of Sex, Estimation of Age and reconstruction of stature from long bones and their

medico legal implication.

Unit III: Forensic Odontology 8 Hours

Introduction & History of Odontology, Dentition pattern ,types and structure of teeth , age

determination , identity of person role in mass disaster , diseases of teeth and their significance

in personal identification. Ante mortem and Post Mortem Examination using Records, Bite

Mark Analysis, Collection of Bite mark evidence &comparison. Expert Witness Testimony.

Medicololegal aspects of odontology.

Unit IV: Wild Life Forensics and Forensic Entomology 8 Hours

Introduction and importance of wild life,.Identification of wild life materials such as skin, fur,

bones, nails, horn, teeth, flowers and plants by conventional and modern methods.

Identification of Pug marks of various animals, census of wild life population. Basic Principle

of Insect Biology, Life Cycle, Estimation of Time of Death, preservation of Sample

Unit V: Craniometry and Facial reconstruction 8 Hours

Identification of human skull, and its measurement. Facial reconstruction using photography,

clay modeling etc. and its importance. Importance of tissue depth to reconstruct various facial

features.

Textbooks:

● James, S. H. And Nordby, J. J. (Eds), Forensic Science; An Introduction to Scientific and


● Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics - An Introduction to Forensic Science, 6th Ed.


● Sharma, B. R., Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials (3rd Ed) Universal


● Bryant, V.M. Jr, Mildenhall, D.C. and Jones, J.G., Forensic Polynology in the United States

of America Polynology. 1990, 14.PP.193-208

● Faegri, K. Iverson, J. and Krzywinski, K. Textbook of Pollen Analysis 4th Edition. John

Wiley & Sons, New York 1989.

Reference Books:

● Microbial forensics By Roger Breeze, Bruce Budowle, Steven E. Schutzer. Elsevier

Academic Press

● The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice By Ashraf Mozayani, Carla ●

Noziglia. 2nd edition. 2011. Human Press.

● Forensic Science in Wildlife Investigations. Adrian Linacre Taylor and Francis, 2009

● Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations Jason H. Byrd,

James L. Castner Taylor and Francis, 2009

● Forensic entomology: an introduction By Dorothy E. Gennard Wiley.

● Forensic palynology Dallas Mildenhall, Patricia Wiltshire, Vaughn Bryant Elsevier, 2006

● Forensic palynology: An in-depth look at its indispensable value National University, San

Diego, 2002


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The objective is to impart to the students knowledge regarding the various types to toxic

substances in nature, their effect on the human body and the medico-legal aspects of poisoning.

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

Understand the basic concepts and terminologies of Forensic toxicology and identify

the type of poison responsible for ill effects on the basis of signs and symptoms in fatal

and survival cases.

C

O

2

Ascertain about the cause of poisoning on the basis of pattern of their toxicity (specific

nature) caused

C

O

3

Systematize the cause of toxicity based on characteristic features of poisoning followed

by appropriate extraction methods and analytical techniques.

C

O

4

Evaluate the level of liquor in breath in field test as well as blood alcohol concentration

in drunk and driving cases along with hit and run cases.

C

O

5

Practice their knowledge to identify the substance responsible for harmful effects based

on the type of effects for example corrosive, irritant, asphyxiant, cardiac, spinal poison

etc.

Course Contents:

Module I: Forensic Toxicology: 10 Hours

History, Area, Scope of Toxicology, Principal of Toxicology: Classification of Poison, type of

poisoning, Pharmacokinetics of poisons: Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics, Dose- response

relationship and type of toxicity, LD 50, LC 50, Lethal dose, lethal period, Fatal period.

Role of forensic toxicologist and forensic significance, collection and preservation of

toxicological exhibits in fatal and survival cases, medico-legal aspects

Module II: Insecticides 8 Hours

Organophosphorous compounds, Organochloro Compounds and Carbamates- Nature,

administration, symptoms, post-mortem findings, isolation, detection, estimation and

medicolegal aspects.

Module III: Heavy Metallic &industrial poisons 8 Hours

Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Mineral Acids: HCl, H2SO4, HNO3; Alkalies: hydrates and

carbonates of Sodium and potassium, NaOH, KOH Nature, administration, symptoms,

postmortem findings, Detection and medicolegal aspects

Module IV: Toxicology of Alcohol:

Introduction, definition of alcohol and illicit liquor, Proof spirit, absorption, de-toxification and

excretion of alcohol, Breath test instruments, field sobriety testing, analysis of blood for

alcohol. Analytical techniques in the analysis of alcohol Cases of drunken driving

Module V: Animal and Vegetable Poisons: 8 Hours

Animal poisons: Snake, scorpionsand Cantharides; Vegetable Poisons: Dhatura, Oleander,

Madar, Abrus precatrious, Castor, Cannabis, Nux vomica, cyanide, etc. Nature, administration,

symptoms, post-mortem findings, detection and medico-legal aspects.

Textbooks:

● Benjamin, D. M., Forensic Pharmacology. In Forensic Science Handbook (vol – 3),

Saferstein, R. (Ed.), Prentic-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1993.

● Caplan, Y. H., The Determination of Alcohol in Blood and Breath, In Forensic Science

Handbook (vol – 3), Saferstein, R. (Ed.), Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey,

1982.

Reference Books:

● James, S. H. and Nordby, J. J. (Eds), Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and


● Karch, S. B., The Pathology of Drug Abuse. (2ndEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida,

1996.


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Analytical Chemistry 1


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

On completion of this course, the students would be able to learn about the basic concepts of

organic, inorganic, physical and nuclear chemistry.

Course Outcome:

CO

1

Students will be able to understand the interaction of different types of radiation with

matter as well as improve their numerical ability to solve problems related to

Reflection, absorption, transmission, fluorescence, phosphorescence. Understand the

working and use of different types of radiations detectors

CO

2

Students will be able to discuss atomic and molecular spectra, their principles, theories

and applications in qualitative analysis and detection of compounds

CO

3

Students will be able to Apply the theory, principles and applications of different types

of spectroscopy

CO

4

Students will be able to compare the elements of X- ray analysis and their types.

CO

5

Students will be able to Explain the instrumentation, theory, functions and working of

different types of microscopes

Course Content:

Module I: Interaction of radiation with matter: 10 Hours

Reflection, absorption, transmission, fluorescence, phosphorescence and their forensic

applications, radiation filters Detection of radiations; photographic detectors, thermal

detectors, photoelectric detectors etc.

Module II:Atomic spectra: 10 Hours

Introduction to Atomic spectra, energy levels, quantum numbers and designation of states,

selection rules, qualitative discussions of atomic spectra. Molecular spectra, Qualitative

discussions of molecular binding, molecular orbital,types of molecular energies ,qualitative

discussions of rotational ,vibrational and electronic spectra, spectra of polyatomic molecules .

Module III: Atomic Spectroscopy 10 Hours

What is spectroscopy, electromagnetic spectrum, sources of radiation; their utility and

limitations- conventional sources for UV, visible and infrared rays, sources for shorter

wavelength radiations (X-ray tubes) radioactivity, types of rays.

Module IV: Elements of X- ray spectrometry: 10 Hours

Fluorescence, energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), wavelength Dispersive X-ray analysis

(WDX), X-ray diffraction, Augur effect

Module V: Microscopy 10 Hours

Defination of microscopy ,different types of microscopes ,important parts and their fumctions

.Working of compound microscope and stereomicroscope.

Textbooks:

1. Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon, (2009) General Chemistry, 9th edition, Cengage

Learning,

2. W.R. Robinson, J.D. Odom, and H.F. Holtzclaw, Jr., (1997) General Chemistry,

Houghton Mifflin Co., 10th Ed, Boston.

3. J. R. Partington 1969 A History of Chemistry, Volume 2,Macmillan

Reference Books:

4. Eding Darrel D, 1970 Introductory Chemistry

5. Odian George, 1990 General, Organic And Biological Chemistry


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Course

Code

Course Name L T P C

BSCF- PRACTICALS – Forensic Toxicology 0 0 4 2

2005

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to impart students’ knowledge and practical aspects regarding

the types of poisons and their toxic effects, characteristics and causes of poisoning, the legal

aspects involving hit and run cases. Extraction and analytical techniques used for extraction of

Volatile and Non-volatile poison.

Course Outcomes

CO1 Detect metallic poison in given biological matrix

CO2 Identify Volatile and non- volatile poison in given sample.

CO3 Develop TLC for the identification of Insecticides and pesticides

CO4 Perform TLC for the identification of Barbiturates and other drugs

CO5 Analyse various poisons by various tests

Text Book (s)&Reference Book (s)

R1. Forensic Laboratory Handbook procedure and practice, Ashraf Mozayani, 2011

R2.DFS Manual, 2005

R3.Practical Aspects of Forensic Chemistry, Dr. Anil Kr. Teotia,2013

EXPERIMENTS

1. To determine the presence of Ethanol in given sample.

2. To determine the presence of Chloroform in given sample.

3. To determine the presence of Acetone in given sample.

4. To determine the presence of Methanol in given sample.

5. Test for Non-Volatile Inorganic anions.

6. Test for Non-Volatile Inorganic cations.

7. To test the presence of metallic poison (Lead) in given sample.

8. To test the presence of metallic poison (Iron) in given sample.

9. To test the presence of metallic poison (Cu) in given sample.

10. To test the presence of metallic poison (Arsenic) in given sample.

11. Preparation of TLC plates

12. Identification of pesticides using TLC for OPCs, OCs, Carbamates

13. Identification of Barbiturates (acidic drugs) by using TLC

14. Identification of Barbiturates (acidic drugs) by using TLC

15. Identification of basic drugs using TLC

16. Analysis of Plant and vegetable poison - Oleander, Calotropis, Nicotine


Internal Assessment (IA) End Term Test (ETE) Total Marks

50 50 100

Cour

Code

se

Course Name L T P C

BSCF PRACTICALS – Forensic Biology 0 0 2 1

2006

Course outcomes:

CO1 To understand the estimation of stature using long bones.

CO2 To identify and examine bite marks and their importances

CO3 To understand the age of a persons from different bones

CO4 To understand the structure of different biological evidences

Text and References Book

● James, S. H. And Nordby, J. J. (Eds), Forensic Science; An Introduction to Scientific and






● Bryant, V.M. Jr, Mildenhall, D.C. and Jones, J.G., Forensic Polynology in the United States

of America Polynology. 1990, 14.PP.193-208

● Faegri, K. Iverson, J. and Krzywinski, K. Textbook of Pollen Analysis 4th Edition. John

Wiley & Sons, New York 1989.

● Microbial forensics By Roger Breeze, Bruce Budowle, Steven E. Schutzer. Elsevier

Academic Press

● The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice By Ashraf Mozayani, Carla ●

Noziglia. 2nd edition. 2011. Human Press.

● Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations Jason H. Byrd,

James L. Castner Taylor and Francis, 2009

● Forensic entomology: an introduction By Dorothy E. Gennard Wiley.

● Forensic palynology Dallas Mildenhall, Patricia Wiltshire, Vaughn Bryant Elsevier, 2006

● Forensic palynology: An in-depth look at its indispensable value National University, San

Diego, 2002

● Krogman, W. M. and M. Y.Iscan: Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine.

● Modi: A Text Book of Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology.

● Nath, S.: Forensic Anthropology

● Stewart, T. D.: Essentials of Forensic Anthropology

● I .P. Singh, A Laboratory Manual on Biological Anthropology

● Paul G Stimson, Forensic Dentistry

Course Contents:

1. Estimation of stature using long bones

2. Determination of age from skull sutures.

3. Determination of age from mandible.

4. Determination of sex from skull.

5. Determination of sex from Pelvis.

6. Study of pollen grains of forensic significance.

7. Identification of diatoms

8. Study of life cycle of blowflies

9. Preparation of Dental chart

10. Recording of Bite marks by Photography & Casting



50 50 100

Cour

Code

se

Course Name L T P C

BSCF PRACTICALS – Fingerprints 0 0 4 2

2007

Scope & Objective:

1. To provide the information about the plain and rolled fingerprints, identification of

patterns. (CO1)

2. To perform the ridge counting and tracing, for individual characterization. (CO2)

3. To develop and lift the latent fingerprints using powder and chemical methods present

at crime scene. (CO3)

4. To implement and update the ability of skill and knowledge in forensic science analysis

/examination among student so that the future within forensic science discipline will

continue to flourish. (CO4)

Course Outcomes

CO1 To provide the information about the plain and rolled fingerprints,

identification of patterns.

CO2 To perform the ridge counting and tracing, for individual

characterization.

CO3 To develop and lift the latent fingerprints using powder and

chemical methods present at crime scene.

CO4 To implement and update the ability of skill and knowledge in

forensic science analysis /examination among student so that the

future within forensic science discipline will continue to flourish.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. To take rolled and plain fingerprints.

2. To prepare a fingerprint card and identifying the pattern.

3. To Develop a fingerprint using powder method(black).

4. To Develop a fingerprint using powder method(grey).

5. To Perform a ridge tracing in the given pattern.

6. To Perform a ridge counting in the given pattern.

7. To Identify the individual characters from fingerprint sample.

8. To Develop a latent fingerprint using chemical method (iodine fuming).

9. To Develop a latent fingerprint using chemical method (Ninhydrin method).



50 50 100

SEMESTER IV

Name of The Course APPLIED FORENSIC SEROLOGY


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to impart complete and thorough knowledge to the students

regarding the various aspects of forensic biology, especially blood, its properties, its various

methods of analysis and laboratory examination Course Outcome:

CO1

To acquire the basic knowledge about nature, properties, composition &

identification of blood.

CO2

To understand & apply the knowledge regarding several tests used in Blood

Analysis and Grouping of blood stains.

CO3

To acquire, understand and apply the basic knowledge of Instrumental

Techniques and Methods used in Blood Analysis.

CO4 To Analyse, evaluate the biological Fluids.

CO5

To gain, understand, analyse & create the basic knowledge of Blood Pattern Analysis.

Course Contents:

Unit I: Blood and its Properties 10 Hours

The nature of blood, Components of blood- Cellular part & plasma part, study of blood

composition and its functions, identification of blood cells by microscopic methods.

Unit II: Analysis of blood 12 Hours

Collection, preservation & packing of blood evidence. Presumptive examination-

Catalytic test (Phenolphthalein, Benzedine tests), Confirmatory test- crystal tests (Teichmann

test, Takayama test and Wagenaar test). ABO system, Rh system and MN system; Techniques

for the determination of blood groups from bloodstains: Absorption –inhibition,

mixedagglutination, Absorption-elution method

Unit III: Analysis of blood: Instrumental technique 10 Hours

Spectrophotometric method, Electrophoresis methods: Cellulose Acetate Electrophoresis,

Immuno-electrophoresis; chromatographic methods and immunological methods,

Determination of species of blood: precipitin test (Ring test, immune-diffusion, Crossed-Over

electrophoresis and others methods.

Unit IV: Analysis of Biological Fluids 8 Hours

Composition and examination of Biological Fluids such as Saliva, semen, Vaginal Fluid, Urine

and sweat, Protection of Biological Evidences, collection, Packaging, preservation &

transportation of Biological Evidences

Unit V: Blood Pattern Analysis 10 Hours

History of Bloodstain Pattern interpretation, target surface considerations, Size, Shape and

Directionality of bloodstains, interpretation of Bloodstain on clothing and footwear,

Documentation and Photography for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis.Preservation of blood

evidence; procedures and precautions thereof.

Textbooks:

Eckert, W.G., & James S.H., Interpretation of bloodstain evidence at crime scene, CRC Press,

Florida, 1989.

Jams, S.H. and Nordby, J.J. (Eds.), Forensic Science - An introduction to Scientific and

investigative Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003.

k, P.L., Introduction in crime investigation (2nd), John Willey and, New York, 1974.

aferstein, R. (1998).Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science, 6th Ed. 6th Ed. Prentice

–Hall. New Jersey.

Reference Books:

K Bhasin, A Laboratory Manual for Human Blood Analysis

Richard Li, Forensic Biology: Identification and DNA Analysis

Tom Bevel, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with and Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Analytical Chemistry II


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objectives:

To impart knowledge regarding the various biological techniques adopted in the analysis of

biological samples and the basic principles involved in their functioning.

Course Outcome:

CO1

Understand the process, principles and uses of sedimentation, types and functioning and

applications of centrifuges, requirements, methods and use of cell fractionation

CO2

Apply the reaction kinetics of enzymes, techniques of purification and estimation of

protein molecules, Enzyme assay techniques, instrumentation of spectrophotometric

methods with special emphasis of UV-Visible spectrum and learn about automated

enzyme analysis and immobilized enzymes

CO3

Analyze the type, process, principles and uses of gelimmuno-diffusion,

Immunoelectrophoresis and the concepts and uses of different assays like RIA, ELISA,

FIA etc

CO4

compare the principles of chromatography in terms of polarity, solvent system,

stationary phase, mobile phase, affinity and the applications of chromatographic

techniques in order to separate, purify and identify biomolecules

CO5

Explain the principles of microscopy with more emphasis on advance electron

microscopes

Course Content:

Module I: Centrifugation Techniques

Basic principles of sedimentation, various types of centrifuges, Density gradient centrifugation,

Preparative centrifugation, Cellfractionation, Analysis of sub-cellular fractions,

Ultracentrifuge- Refrigerated Centrifuges

Module II: Enzyme Techniques

Enzyme kinetics, Purification and protein estimation, Enzyme assay technique, Visible &

ultraviolet Spectrophotometric methods - Instrumentation, Automated enzyme analysis,

Immobilized enzymes.

Module III: Immuno-chemical Technique

Gel immuno-diffusion, Immuno-electrophoresis, Radio Immuno Assay (RIA), ELISA,

Fluorescence immuno assay.

Module IV: Chromatographic Techniques

Paper chromatography, TLC, Gas chromatography, HPLC, HPTLC

Module V: Advance Microscopy

SEM Microscope: components ,performance criteria and uses TEM microscope :components,

performance criteria and uses.

Textbooks:

• Friebolin, H. Berik; One & Two Dimensional NMR spectroscopy; WeinheimGermany,

VCH (1991)

• Senders, I & B Hunter; Modern Spectroscopy- A center for Chemists; 2nd ed. Oxford

Univ. Press, UK, (1993)

• .V. Azaroff; Elements of X-Ray Crystallography, McGraw Hill, New York, (1968)

• .H. Stout & L.H. Jensten; X-ray Structure Determination – A practical Guide; 2ndEdn.,

Wiley, New York, (1989)

• J Sneddon; Advances in Atomic Spectroscopy, Vol. I & II, JNI Press (1992 & 1994) ●

S.J. Haswell; Atomic Absorption spectrometry; Elsevier, Amsterdam, (1992).

• ay, S.; High Performance Liquid Chromatography, New York, Wiley (1992)

• Baker, D.R.; Capillary – Electrophoresis, New York (1995)

• arcel Dekker; Handbook of TLC, 2nded, New York (1995)

• Jarris, K.E., A.L. Gray & R.S. Hock, EDS, Handbook of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass

• Spectrometry; GlasgowBlockie,(1992)

Reference Books:

• Maclaffrty, F.W. & F. Turecek; Interpretation of Mass spectra; 4thedMillValley, C A Univ

Science Books,(1993)

• Chapmen, J.R; Practical Organic Mass spectrometry, A Guide for Chemical and Biochemical

Analysis, Wiley, New York, (1993)

• H.H Willard et al; Instrumental methods of analysis; CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi

(1986)

• J Bassett, et al; Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis including Elementary

Instrumental Analysis (Fourth Ed.), Long man Essex, (1978)

• Gray D Gchristian and Fredric J Feldman; Atomic absorption spectroscopy; WileyInterscience,

London (1970)

• Chatwal Anand, Instrumental Analysis


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course APPLIED FORENSIC CHEMISTRY


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objectives: The students would be able to understand the various types of drugs and

toxic substances encountered in an investigation. They would know the various techniques by

which these toxic substances can be isolated and then analyzed to determine their type. They

would also know the varied toxicological signs and symptoms of different toxins on the body

when administered.

Course Outcome:

CO1

Describe the concept of LD50, LC50 and also understand how the toxins get absorb,

metabolize and eliminate from biological system alongwith interpretation of

knowledge in collection and preservation of toxicological exhibits

CO2

Ascertain about the drug of abuse case and to know which drug is exactly responsible

for its side effects based on the specific pattern of toxicity caused

CO3

Systematize the cause of fatality based on characteristic features of poisoning i.e.

signsymptoms and postmortem findings

CO4

Compare the scene of fire to conclude whether it’s a case of natural fire or malicious

fire by analyzing physical clue material alongwith management of arson cases

CO5

Explain what are the different drugs and substances which encompass NDPS Act and

various legal provisions related to Drug & cosmetic act, Prevention of Food

Adulteration Act and analyze common adulterants involved in food stuffs

Course Contents:

Unit I: Forensic Chemistry: 8 Hours

Introduction, types of cases/exhibits, preliminary screening, presumptive test (colourand spot

test), inorganic analysis, micro-chemical methods of analysis, Examination procedures

involving standard methods and instrumental techniques.

Unit II: Drugs of Abuse 8 Hours

Drugs of abuse: introduction,classification of drugs of abuse: Sedatives, Narcotics, Stimulants

and Hallucinogens:theiradministration, symptoms, postmortem findings and medico-legal

aspects; drugs of abuse in sports, narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances, designers drugs

and their forensic examination. The identification of an addict,signs and symptoms of

addiction.

Unit III: Legal Provisions 8 Hours

Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (Definition, Licit Opium Cultivation,

Minimum and Commercial Quantity in Narcotic Drugs, Offences and Penalties), Prevention of

Illicit Trafficking in NDPS Act 1985 (Detention of a Person Under the Act), Drugs Control Act

1950(Definition, Power of Chief Commissioner Under the Act), Drugs & Cosmetics Act

1940 (Definition, Adulterated, Misbranded, Spurious Drugs and Cosmetics, Offenses and

Penalties.)

Unit IV: Food adulteration 8 Hours

Introduction, Prevention of food adulteration, Analytical techniques for analysis of exhibits

involved in food. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 (Definition, Power of Food

Inspector, Offences and Penalties)

Unit V: Arson 8 Hours

Examination of petroleum products: distillation and fractionation, various fractions and their

commercial uses, standard methods of analysis of petroleum products for

adulteration,Chemistry of fire, investigation and evaluation of clue material, analysis of arson

exhibits by instrumental methods, Management of Arson cases.

Textbooks:

Benjamin, D. M., Forensic Pharmacology. In Forensic Science Handbook (vol – 3), Saferstein, R. (Ed.),

Prentic-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1993.

Caplan, Y. H., The Determination of Alcohol in Blood and Breath, In Forensic Science Handbook (vol

– 3), Saferstein, R. (Ed.), Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1982.

James, S. H. and Nordby, J. J. (Eds)., Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative

Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003.

Karch, S. B., The Pathology of Drug Abuse. (2ndEdn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1996.

Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics, An Introduction of Forensic Science, 6th Ed. PrenticeHall, New

Jersey, 1998.

Moffat ( Clarke’s), Clarke’s Analysis of Drugs and Poisons

Reference Books:

Indian Pharmacopoeia, Govt Pub.

Dr. M P Goutam, Analysis of Plant Poisons

Modi, Medical Jurisprudence

Parikh, Medical jurisprudence and Toxicology

David R. Redsicker, Practical Fire and Arson Investigation


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course APPLIED FORENSIC PHYSICS


Perquisite Physics, sound waves, chemistry of glass, photography, Human anatomy,

Physiology of respiration

Co requisite Spectroscopy, microscopy

Anti requisite Voice analysis, Forensic Physics

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

On completion of this course, the students would be able to understand the physics of speech

which is important in speaker identification, Causes and investigation of vehicular accidents,

and its legal implications. Photography is another aspect that will be covered in this paper; parts

of a camera, forensic importance of Forensic photography and different types of photography

used in the investigation of crime will be covered in this course.

Course Outcome:

CO1

Discuss the human vocal cord anatomy, production of voice and speaker

identification and authentication and its forensic significance

CO2

Demonstrate the tire and other marks identification, importance of eye witness

and know how to investigate the vehicular accidents

CO3 Appraise the forensic importance of toolmarks

CO4

Construct a relational comparison method for the forensic examination of soil

and paint and its legal aspects

CO5 Estimate the forensic importance of glass evidence

Course Contents:

Module I: Speaker Identification 8 Hours

Human Vocal cord anatomy, Production of voice, Speaker identification and authentication,

Voice analysis, Forensic Significance

Module II: Causes and Investigation of Vehicular Accidents-an overview 12 Hours

Automobile accidents-Introduction, sources of information: eye witnesses, Tire and other

mark, Pedestrian impacts and vehicle speed, vehicle condition, vehicle speed and damage,

curvedscuffmarks, Time and distance, reaction time,Vehicular Accident Photography.

Legal Aspects of Vehicular accidents 12 Hours

Relevant Provisions of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (Offenses and Penalties); Relevant Provisions

of Indian Penal Code, 1860, (Sections 337 (causing hurt), 304 A (causing death due to

negligence) and 279 (rash and negligent driving)

Module III: Tool Marks 7 Hours

Types of tool marks: compression marks, striated marks, combination of compression and

striated marks, repeated marks: class characteristics and individual characteristics, tracing and

lifting of marks, Photographic examination of tool marks.Restoration of Erased / Obliterated

Marks:Methods of making-cast, punch, engrave; methods of obliteration, methods of

restoration- etching (etchings for different metals), magnetic, electrolytic etc., recording of

restored marks.

Module IV: Forensic Examination of Soil and Paint 12 Hours

Classification and composition of soil, Variations in soil, Collection and preservation of soil

evidence.Forensic analysis and examination of soil – Colour, density, size distribution of soil

particles, mineral analysis and chemical analysis of soil, the significance of soil evidence.

types of paint and their composition, macroscopic and microscopic studies, pigment

distribution, micro-chemical analysis- solubility test, pyrolysis chromatographic techniques,

TLC, colorimetry, IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, interpretation of

paint evidence.

.Module V: Forensic Examination of Glass 11 Hours

Classification and Composition of glass, Glass fractures, Collection and preservation of glass

evidence, Comparison of glass fragments, Measuring and comparing density and refractive

index of glass.

Textbooks:

Redsicker, D. R., The Practical methodology of Forensic Photography, CRC Presss, London, 1994.

Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume 1-3: Jay A Siegel, Pekka J Saukko, GeofferyKnupfer.

Academic Press.

Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science: Richard Saferstein, 10th Edition, Pearson

Education International.

Reference Books:

Forensic Science An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques : Stuart H.

James and Jon J. Nordby., 3rd Edition CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.

Edward M Robinson, Crime Scene Photography

Herbert L Blitzer, Forensic Digital Imaging and Photography

Tom Ang, Digital Photography, 1999


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course PRACTICALS – Forensic Serology


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 4 2

Course Outcome:

CO1 To analyze the recovered blood sample from crime scene

CO2 To identify, evaluate and individualize the dried blood stains

CO3 To Analyze, identify, evaluate & individualize the biological Fluids (Urine,

semen, saliva, sweat).

CO4

To acquire, understand, & analyze the basic knowledge of Blood Pattern

Analysis as well as reconstruct the crime scene

Course Contents:

1. Blood Group analysis from fresh blood

2. Blood group analysis from old blood stains

3. Catalytic tests for Blood

4. Crystal tests for Blood

5. Blood stain pattern analysis

6. Analysis of Biological Fluids (Semen, Saliva, Sweat, Urine)

Reference Books/ Test Books

• Eckert, W.G., & James S.H., Interpretation of bloodstain evidence at crime scene, CRC

Press, Florida, 1989.

• James, S.H. and Nordby, J.J. (Eds.), Forensic Science - An introduction to Scientific and

investigative Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003.

• K irk, P.L., Introduction in crime investigation (2nd), John Willey and, New York, 1974.

• S aferstein, R. (1998). Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science, 6th Ed. 6th Ed.

Prentice –Hall. New Jersey.

• M

• .K. Bhasin, A Laboratory Manual for Human Blood Analysis

• R ichard Li, Forensic Biology: Identification and DNA Analysis

•

• Tom Bevel, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with and Introduction to Crime Scene

Reconstruction


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course PRACTICALS – Forensic Physics


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Outcome:

CO1 To provide the information about the glass evidence, how to analyze the glass

fracture and identification of fractures and sequence.

CO2 To analyze the paint sample under microscope and by chemical methods.

CO3 To analyze the tool marks present at crime scene using different techniques.

CO4 To analyze the soil samples present at crime scene using different techniques.

CO5 To implement and update the ability of skill and knowledge in forensic science

analysis /examination among student so that the future within forensic science

discipline will continue to flourish.

Course Content:

7. Examination of soil samples

8. Examination of paint samples

9. Examination of glass fractures

10. Examination of Tool Marks

Reference Book (s)

DFS Lab Manual Forensic Physics


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course PRACTICALS – Forensic Chemistry


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 2 1

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to give practical exposure to the students in

the different aspects of analysis of drugs petroleum and alcohol products using various

chemical methods and instrumental techniques.

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

The students will gain hands-on experience in the different aspects analysis of various

drugs

C

O

2

The students will gain hands-on experience in the different aspects analysis of petroleum

products by chemical and instrumental techniques

C

O

3

The students will be learn about the examination of food adulterations

C

O

4

The students will be able to perform trap cases

C

O

5

The students will be able to perform Calibration of UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

PRACTICAL No –

1. Physical examination of petroleum products: Kerosene, Diesel and Petrol.

2. Examination of food adulterants.

3. Preparation of TLC plates

4. Separation of drugs/ink by TLC and measurement of Rf value.

5. Calibration of UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.

6. Analysis of Alcohol

7. Breath alcohol analysis

8. Chemical and Instrumental Analysis (UV-Vis) of cannabis

9. Analysis of phenolphthalein in hand wash.


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

SEMESTER V

Name of The Course INTRODUCTION TO QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS


Perquisite Basics of forensic science, IPC, IEA

Co requisite Instrumentation Physical and Chemical

Anti requisite Handwriting analysis, Document examination

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

To impart students the knowledge regarding various types of questioned documents. To detect

different types of alterations in the documents.To analyze the documents by analyzing paper,

ink, and handwriting examinations.

Course Outcomes:

C

O

1

Students will be able to delineate the basics of questioned documents, standard

documents collection & preservation of documents

C

O

2

Students will be able to learn Principle of handwriting, individual and class handwriting

characteristics. Identification, Signatures forgery and Factors affecting the signature of

individuals.

C

O

3

Students will be able to learn paper Examination, water mark examination, fiber analysis,

chemical and trace elemental analysis

C

O

4

Students will be able to examine, alterations, erasures, overwriting, additions and

obliterations. examination, Determination of age of the documents

C

O

5

Students will be able to Detection and decipherment of indented writing, charred

documents, invisible/secret writing and Ink Examination

Course Contents:

Module I: Questioned Documents Types 8 Hours

Definition of documents, questioned documents and the type of cases encountered; Importance,

nature and problems of documents, Location, collection, handling and preservation of

documents, adequacy of exemplars and standards.

Module II: Methods of Detection 10 Hours

Detection and deciphering of indented writing, charred documents, invisible/secret writing; Ink

Examination. Composition of major types of writing inks (carbon ink, fountain pen ink,

ballpoint pen ink, rolling ball marker inks, fiber or porous tips pen ink, analysis of writing inks

and ink dating, Pencil lead examination.

Module III: Paper analysis 8 Hours

Physical characteristics, water mark examination, fiber analysis, chemical and trace elemental

analysis; Equipments required: Camera, Microscope, Reference standards, TLC and HPLC.

Module IV: Examination of documents 11 Hours

Examination of alterations, erasures, overwriting, additions and obliterations.examination,

Determination of age of the documents, Instruments and equipments used for examination of

fraudulent documents; Identification and comparison of typescripts

Module V: Methods of Detection 8 Hours

Detection and deciphering of indented writing, charred documents, invisible/secret writing;

Ink Examination

Composition of major types of writing inks (carbon ink, fountain pen ink, ballpoint pen ink,

rolling ball marker inks, fiber or porous tips pen ink, analysis of writing inks and ink dating,

Pencil lead examination.

Textbooks:






Law Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi,2001.

Reference Books:

● O’Hara &Osterburg: Introduction to Criminalistics, 1949, The MacMillan Co., 1964.

● Katherine M Koppenhaver, Forensic Document Examination, Principles and Practice ● B

S Nabar, Forensic Science in Crime Investigation


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Recent Advancements in Forensic Science


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

Understand concept of principle of various types biometric techniques, their acceptance,

advantages and disadvantages in the field of forensic investigation.

C

O

2

Acquire knowledge about various types of cybercrimes and forensic investigative tools

for their detection

C

O

3

To make students understand the application of nanotechnology in in fingerprint

development, Military investigation, DNA, Narcotics and Drugs testing

C

O

4

Understand hazards and risks of exposure of various environmental contamination to our

ecology and how to evaluate such toxicant in environment by various detection

techniques such as atmospheric tracer along with illegal considerations of regulatory

bodies

C

O

5

Understand various environmental hazards components and degradation of natural

resources along with legal considerations of environmental regulatory statutes

Course Contents:

Module I: Biometrics: Definition, Scope, Pattern Recognition & Biometrics - Face, Iris &

retinal imaging, Speech recognition, finger for palm print, gait pattern, signatures, Pattern

comparison, Computer simulation, Image processing - Image capturing, Image restoration &

enhancement. Image editing, Compression Technique - Proactive Forensic science. Biometrics

Applications, Advantage of Biometric Database (Fingerprints, iris, face, etc.)

Module II: Cyber Forensics:

Introduction –Cyber Forensic Investigation, Investigation Tools, Digital Evidence Collection,

Fundamentals of computers, hardware and accessories, operating system, software, Cyber

Crimes- definition, IT laws- Introduction, internet, hacking, virus, obscenity, pornography,

programme manipulation, software piracy, intellectual property and computer security etc,

Encryption and Decryption methods Search and seizures of evidence.

Module III: Forensic Engineering Definition of Forensic Engineering – Investigation

Pyramid – Generalised Concepts of Failures: Sources and Mechanisms – Types of Failures,

Ductile and Brittle Fracture, Fatigue Fracture, Distortion Failures, Wear Failures, Fretting

Failures, Liquid Erosion Failures, Stress Corrosion Cracking, Liquid Metal Embrittlement,

Hydrogen Embrittlement, Elevated Temperature Failures, Failures Related to Corrosion,

Failures of Metallic Orthopaedic Implant, Nuclear Failures – Reporting the results of Forensic

Engineering Investigation – Role of the Legal System

Module IV: Forensic Nanotechnology: Introduction and application of nanotechnology

forensic science such as in fingerprinting development, explosives, GSR,DNA, narcotics and

drugs.

Module V: Environmental Forensic:

Environmental Toxicology: Introduction, Hazards And Risks, Routes & Duration Of Exposure,

Preservation of Food , Food Additives (Regulation For Preservatives, Antioxidant, Sweeteners,

Colouring Agents, Flavoring Agents), Adulterants, Adulteration in vegetable Oil, Milk, Soft

Drinks, Fruit Juices, Red Chilli Powder, Coffee, Tea. Determination of Toxicants and

Adulterants in Food: Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. Environment Protection Act.

Text Book (s)

Sl.No Details

T1 Eoghan Corey: Computer Crime Investigation, Academic Press (2002)

T2 International standard on General requirements for the competence of testing and

calibration laboratories, Fist Edn., 1999-12-15, ISO/IEC 1702:1999(E)

T3 Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness 2nd

Edition, (2012)

Reference Book (s)

1. BernadJahne: Digital Image processing, Springer Verlag (1993)

2. Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness 2nd Edition,

(2012)

3. Deepti Chopra & Keith Merrill: Cyber Cops, Cyber Criminals & Internet, Ilk International

Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi (2002)


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course Research Methodology and Statistics


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective: The objective of the course is to impart research based knowledge to the

students. They would be taught the various ways of data collection, research methodologies

adopted in different settings, and statistical methods.

Course Outcome:

C

O1

Students will get separately familiar with terms research and methodology,

respectively.

C

O2

Identifying different type of research sampling and research design.

C

O3

Students will understand raw data, primary data, secondary data and their different

methods of collection.

C

O4

Students will appraise the application of sampling through statistics.

C

O5

Students will get familiar with different descriptors of statistics to analyse data both

quantitatively and qualitatively.

Course Contents:

Module I: Introduction to Research Methodology 6 Hours

Definition, concept and research in science and forensic science; Introduction to Research

Methodology, research methodology in science,social science and behaveoural science.

Module II: Research in Scientific and Social Settings 8 Hours

Experimental research and non – experimental research design.

Module III: Tools of Data Collection 8 Hours

Observation, questionnaires, interview schedules, case study methods

Module IV: Introduction to Statics 8 Hours

Introduction to statistics; parametric and non parametric statistics.

Module V: Descriptive Statistics 8 Hours

Measures of central tendency; Measures of dispersion; graphical representation of the data;

simple correlation methods.

Textbooks:

● Broota, K. D., Experimental designs in psychological research, Wiley eastern, New York,

1992.

● Guilford, Statistics in Psychology and Education, McGraw Hill, New York, 1986.

Reference Books:

● J T Walker, Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice analysis and Interpretation


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course PRACTICALS - Questioned Document


Perquisite Basics of forensic science, IPC, IEA, Evidence Processing

Co requisite Instrumentation Physical and Chemical

Anti requisite Handwriting analysis, Document examination

L T P C

0 0 4 2

Course Objectives:The objective of this course is to give practical exposure to the students in

the different aspects of Document Examination, Various characteristics of handwriting,

analysis of ink samples, and use of some instruments for qualitative and quantitative estimation.

Course Outcomes

CO

1 Classify & recognize different types of documents and questioned documents

CO

2

Demonstrate the various methods to decipher secret, indented and charred

writings/documents

CO

3

Construct a relational method for comparison of questioned and standard

handwriting/signatures

CO

4

Appraise the various security features present in Indian Currency notes and security

documents

List of Experiments:

1. Examination and detection of fraudulent documents

2. Examinations of alterations in documents.

3. Identification of Indented writing 4. Identification of Invisible writing

5. Identification of class and individual characteristics in handwriting.

6. Identification of security features in currency notes.

7. TLC of different ink samples

8. Photography of documents

9. Quantitative analysis using Spectrophotometer.

10. Electrophoretic separation of different compounds.


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

SEMESTER VI

Name of The Course FORENSIC BALLISTICS


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

The objective of the course is to impart students knowledge regarding the types of firearms and

ammunition, characteristics of identification, the legal aspects involving firearms,

Determination of range of firing and introduction to exterior ballistics.

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

Explain the history and development of the firearm and describe the various types of

firearms and their mode of operation.

C

O

2

Identify the types of propellant, primer and their composition and examine the fired

cartridge case and bullet to correlate it with the firearm used in gunshot case.

C

O

3

Interpret the velocity of the bullet, recoil force, barrel pressure, ballistic coefficient,

angle of elevation of the barrel when a bullet is fired.

C

O

4

Predict the range by which a bullet is fired and to Reconstruct the sequence of events in

a shooting case.

C

O

5

Assess the nature of the injury inflicted to the body from various ranges.

Course Contents:

Module I: Fire Arms and Ammunitions 8 Hours

Introduction, brief history of fire arms, weapon types and their operations, proof marks. A

brief history of ammunition,ammunition components,types of propellants and their

compositions,primer and its composition

Module II: Internal and External Ballistics 8 Hours

Defination, Nature of firearms,parts of a firearm ,classification of firearms, types of ballistics,

Internal external and terminal ballistics, Theory of recoil, barrel pressure measurement

,ballistic coefficient ,angle of elevation of the Barrel, Riochet .Indian Arms Act 1950

Module III: Firearms-Ammunition Linkage 8 Hours

Class and Individual characteristics, Cartridge caseexamination,Test Bullet ,Bullet

Examination, ,Comparison Microscope

Module IV: Range of Fire 8 Hours

Muzzle pattern, scorching, blackening, tattooing, wad distribution, pellet patterns, GSR

analysis, and primer residues.Reconstruction of the sequence of events in a shooting

case.Presentation of evidence in the court.

Module V: Wound /Terminal ballistics 8 Hours

Introduction, Injuries and the quantity of energy of projectiles, Shock wave and cavitation

effect, Elements of wound Ballistics; Nature of target, Velocity of projectile, Contact Range,

Point blank range, near range, chips range, distant range. Penetration of shots in different

regions of the body

Textbooks:

● James, S. H. And Nordby, J. J. (Ed), Forensic Science - An Introduction to Scientific and


● Modi, A Text Book of Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology.





Reference Books:

● Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics, Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence:

Brain J. Heard, John Wiley & Sons.

● Saxena & Gaur, Law of Arms and Explosives, 2002


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course FORENSIC MEDICINE


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

To study the different types of injuries sustained by a person, examination of such wounds and

their medico legal aspects. To understand the cause, dimensions and age of the injury. To study

the causes of death, and post mortem examination, and identification of unknown bodies

through various means.

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

Demonstrate Indian judiciary system along with the knowledge of medical

jurisprudence.

C

O

2

Examine the changes occurring in body after death assisting to reach on conclusion

providing scientific fact about changes occurring after death

C

O

3

Interpret different type of injuries caused by firearms, nature of target, velocity of

projectile, different ranges of projectiles, penetration of shots in different regions of the

body to get a better understanding of injuries caused by firearms

C

O

4

Examine different type of injuries caused by knife, club, fire or any other weapon to find

out type of weapon used, cause of the injury and mode used to cause injury

C

O

5

Evaluate the various aspects of personal identification required in different government

and private sectors like bank, insurance, accident claims, counseling or hiring process

and identification features in cases of mass disaster

Course Contents:

Module I: Introduction

Introduction to legal procedure and Medical Jurisprudence

Module II: Death

Medico legal aspects of death: -Diagnosis of death-somatic & molecular, early and

intermediate and late changes after death, factors affecting these changes. Determination of

time since death. Post-mortem examinations; different methods of autopsy, external

examination; internal examination. collection, preservation and packaging of viscera

Module III: Asphyxial Deaths.

Definition, different violent asphyxial deaths; hanging, strangulation, throttling, suffocation,

Drowning and their medico legal importance.

Module IV: Wounds

Introduction to wounds; definition, types of injures:Abrasions,,lacérations,Bruises,incised

wounds and stab wounds identification of ante – mortem, post – mortem injuries. Medico –

legal aspects of wounds; Determining the age of the injury, Identiification and difference

between suicidal, homicidal and accidental wounds.

Module V: Personal Identification

Importance and need for personal identification, Documents proof, scars, professional marks,

personal articles, Finger printing, dentures, identification from skeletal remains, Portrait Parley

and photographs, skeletal remains; identification in mass disasters, mutilated remains and

decomposed bodies..

Textbooks:

● Modi: A Text Book of Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology.



● James, S. H. and Nordby, J. J. (2003) Forensic Science: An introduction to scientific and

investigative techniques CRC Press, USA.

● Guharaj, P. V., Chandran M. R. (2006) Forensic Medicine, 2nd Ed., Universities Press

(India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.

Reference Books:

● Di Maio J. M. Vincent, Dana S. E. (2006) Handbook of Forensic Pathology, VIVA Books

Pvt. Ltd., India.

● Parikh C. K. (1999) Parikh’s Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course DNA Profiling


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

To understand the genetic basis of DNA Fingerprinting, types and techniques of DNA

Fingerprinting, Polymerase Chain Reaction technique and the practical applications and

forensic importance of DNA Fingerprinting. To know the types of evidences that are collected

for conducting DNA Fingerprinting.

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

Discuss the importance of DNA Fingerprinting in Forensic science and explain the

genetic basis of DNA Fingerprinting, chromosomes, DNA, Nuclear DNA and

Mitochondrial DNA

C

O

2

Identify the techniques of DNA Fingerprinting including isolation, Southern blots,

Radioactive probes, Hybridization reaction, Visualization and FTA cards for isolation

of DNA

C

O

3

Differentiate between different types of DNA Fingerprinting including single-locus

DNA Fingerprinting and Multi-locus DNA Fingerprinting, Micro-satellite &

Minisatellite, RFLP, HLA-DQ, STR, VNTR

C

O

4

Determine the principle, significance and steps involved in PCR and the detection of

PCR products

C

O

5

Predict the practical applications of DNA Fingerprinting in paternity and maternity

Testing, personal identification, criminal identification and its limitations

Course Contents:

Module I: Introduction

Definition, importance of DNA in Forensic Science; types of evidences & crime cases for DNA

fingerprinting, collection, packing and preservation of evidences containing DNA, structure,

composition and characteristics of nuclear DNA and Mitochondrial DNA, touch DNA

Module II: Techniques of DNA Fingerprinting

Isolation, southern blots, radioactive probe, Hybridization reaction, visualization, FTA cards

for isolation of DNA

Module III: Types of DNA Fingerprinting:

Single locus DNA fingerprinting, multi – locus DNA Fingerprinting, Mini satellite,

microsatellite, VNTR, HLA-DQα, STRs, RFLP and their forensic significance

Module IV: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Instrumentation, principle, significance in forensic case samples. Denaturation, annealing and

extension, Detection of PCR products. Benefits and limitation of PCR technique .

Module V: Forensic application of DNA Fingerprinting

Paternity and maternity testing, personal identification, criminal identification and Forensic

importance; DNA databank, limitations of DNA Fingerprinting, legality of DNA

Fingerprinting in India

Textbooks:

● Norah Rudin and Keith Inman, (2nd Ed): An Introduction to Forensic DNA Analysis, CRC

Press, New York, 2002.



Reference Books:

● John M. Butler, Forensic DNA Typing


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course EXPLOSIVES


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

3 0 0 3

Course Objective:

To learn the kinetics and thermochemistry of explosives. To gain knowledge of the explosion

effects and manufacturing of different explosives. To understand analysis of various explosive

residues.

Course Outcome:

CO

1 Understand the kinetics and thermochemistry of explosives.

CO

2

Applying knowledge of the explosion effects and manufacturing of different

explosives

CO

3 Understand what are the mechanism of IED’s and how to dispose off

CO

4 Examine and collect the explosive residues found at the crime scene

CO

5

Analyze various type of instrumental techniques which is use to analyze explosives

residues

Course Content:

Module I: Classification of Explosives and Detonators

Primary explosives: lead azide, lead styphnate, mercury fulminate, tetrazene. Secondary

explosives: TNT, RDX, PETN, Tetrayl, Gelatines, powders, ANFO, emulsion

slurries.Introduction, plain and electric detonators, delay detonators, detonating and safety

fuse, high explosive mixtures

Module II: Development of Explosives

Development of black powder, nitroglycerine, mercury fulminate, nitrocellulose, dynamite,

ammonium nitrate, ANFO. Development of military explosives: picric acid, tetryl, TNT,

PETN, RDX and HMX

Module III: Location, Collectionof explosives residues

Location and collection of fireworks, home-made bombs, traps bombs and letter

bombs.Disposal of an explosive device, dispatch of explosive device and exploded material.

Module IV: Examination of Explosive Residue

Chemical examination, Chromatographic techniques: TLC, HPLC, Vapor detection method:

adsorption and concentration of explosive vapors, X-ray imaging. .

Module V: Legal Aspects

Explosives Act 1884, (Definition, Powers of Central Govt. and Licensing Authority,

Offencesand Penalties) and Section 286 of IPC, 1860, (Negligent conduct with respect to

explosive substance), Explosive Substances Act 1908, (Definition, Offences and Penalties).

Explosives ( Amendments ) Rules ,2018

Textbooks:

● Boudreau, JE et al – Arson & Arson Investigation, Surevey & Assessment National

Institute of Law Enforcement, U.S Dept of Justice, US Govt. Printing Press (1977)

● D.A. Skoog, D.M. West and F.J. Holler; Analytical Chemistry: An Introduction; Saunders

College Publishing, Philadephia, USA, (1994)

Reference Books:

● Dettean, J D; Kirk’s Fire Investigation, 5thed, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood Cliffs, N.J (2002)

● Working Procedure Manual: Chemistry, Explosives and Narcotics, BPR&D Pub (2000)

● Y. Lyalikov; Physiochemical Analysis; Mir, Moscow, USSR, (1968)


Internal

Assessment (IA)

CAT-1

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

CAT-2

(Continuous

Assessment

Test)

End Term

Test (ETE)

Total Marks

20 50

(15)

50

(15)

100 (50) 100

Name of The Course PRACTICALS– Forensic Ballistics and Explosives


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 4 2

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to give practical exposure to the students in the different aspects

of Ballistics regarding examination of cartridge cases, comparison of bullets, various parts of

firearms, chemical analysis of explosive residues and Gunshot residues.

Course Outcome:

CO

1 Discriminate between different types of firearms

CO

2

Demonstrate and Practice the various methods of identification of firearms, fired

bullets/cartridge cases.

CO

3 Appraise the technique of GSR examination.

CO

4

Construct a relational comparison method for the linkage of firearms with injury

pattern.

CO

5 Estimate the analysis methods for the explosive residues and evidences.

CO

6

Assemble and correlate the various Instrumental techniques with forensic ballistic

cases.

Course Content:

1. Study of ammunitions (Bullet and cartridge)

2. Chemical analysis of explosive materials

3. Study of various parts of the firearms: - barrel, action, stock, caliber,

choke etc.

Text Book (s):

● Forensic Laboratory Handbook procedure and practice, Ashraf Mozayani, 2011 ●

Ballistics DFS Manual, 2005

● Forensic Science Experiments, Manteshwer, 2011

● Brain J. Heard; Hand book of Firearms and Ballistics; John Willey, England; (1997)

Reference Book (s):

Lab Manual Criminalistics An introduction to Forensic Science, Richard Saferstein (2007)

Ninth Edition.


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Name of The Course Practicals– Forensic Medicine And DNA Profiling


Perquisite

Co requisite

Anti requisite

L T P C

0 0 4 2

Course Outcome:

C

O

1

To provide the hand on experience of examination of hairs and fibre samples

C

O

2

To identify and examine various body fluid using biochemical and microscopic methods

and determine the blood group from different biological fluids.

C

O

3

To provide a hand on experience of DNA extraction

C

O

4

To understand and identify the various parts of a firearms and able to examine fired

cartridges.

C

O

5

To understand the procedure of autopsy by live demonstration of autopsy in mortuary

Course Content:

Isolation of DNA

Visit for autopsy


Internal

(IA)


(ETE)

Total Marks

50 50 100

Syllabus of B. Sc (Hons) Forensic Science

Documents

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