COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Name CDI 2 (SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATION 1 WITH LEGAL MEDICINE)
Course Credits 3 Units
Course Description The course covers the special study of modern technique in the investigation of crimes involving crimes against persons,
property, chastity, and other related offenses. Likewise, it focuses with the application of medical science in crime
investigation with emphasis on Human Anatomy and Physiology, the medico-legal aspects of physical injuries, death crimes,
abortion, infanticide, paternity and filiations, impotency, sterility and poisoning.
Contact Hours/Week 3 Hours per Week
Prerequisite None
Course Outcomes The learners will be able to:
1. Discuss the basic concepts and fundamental principles in the field of Forensic Medicine;
2. Discuss the evolution of forensic medicine and its application to revised penal code and special penal laws;
3. Apply the basic concepts of legal medicine in crime investigation in everyday life;
4. Differentiate the methods of medico-legal investigation to determine the cause of death or injuries; and
5. Discuss the modern techniques applied in the investigation of special crimes.
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1 Vision, Mission, Goals of TMCC and Department
Week 2 Introduction to Forensic Science
Typical Role of a Forensic Physician
Additional Roles of a Forensic Physician
Week 3 History of Forensic Medicine
Week 4 Medico - Legal Investigation
Week 5 Special Crime Investigation
Cases Subject to Special Crime
Week 6 Preliminary Examination
Week 7 Types of Physical Injuries and Wounds
Week 8
Week 9 Asphyxia
Week 10 Suicidal vs Homicidal Asphyxia
Poisoning;
Forensic Toxicology
Poisons
Drug Abuse
Post Mortem Forensic Toxicology
Specimen Collection
Laboratory Analysis
Preliminary Screening Tests
Confirmatory Tests
Week 11 Post Mortem Changes
Autopsy
Identification of Human Remains by the following:
Disaster Victim Identification
Methods of Identification;
Ante Mortem Data Collection;
Post Mortem Evidence
Week 12 Middle Term Examination
Week 13 Crimes Against Persons
Week 14 Crimes Against Property
Week 15 Crimes Against Chastity
Week 16 Crimes Against
Week 17 Other Related Special Penal Laws
Week 18 Final Examination
Alignment of Course Outcomes with Summative Assessment Task
Course Objectives Summative Assessment Task Details
The learners will be able to: A. Written and Oral Examination The learners are required to submit their
1. Discuss the basic concepts and fundamental principles in B. Answer Key portfolio before the end of the semester for
the field of Forensic Medicine; C. Rubrics evaluation of their activities. The rubrics used
2. Discuss the evolution of forensic medicine and its D. Major Examinations for portfolio is adopted to (NAME OF THE
application to revised penal code and special penal laws; E. Portfolio AUTHOR)
3. Apply the basic concepts of legal medicine in crime
investigation in everyday life; The performance during classroom interaction
4. Differentiate the methods of medico-legal investigation to will be graded based on the results of multiple
determine the cause of death or injuries; and choice, binary questions, definition of terms,
5. Discuss the modern techniques applied in the enumeration or other examination that needed
investigation of special crimes. answer key;
The performance during classroom interaction
will be graded based on the results of essay or
recitation. The rubrics used to evaluate the
results is adopted to (NAME OF THE AUTHOR)
LEARNING PLAN
Desired Learning Course Content/Subject Textbooks/References Teaching and Learning Assessment of Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Matter Activities (TLAs) Task (ATs) Materials Tables
The learner will be TMCC TMCC Student Hand Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 1 Week
able to: Vision Book and Department Learning Examination Presentation
Explain and Mission Retention Policy The facilitator will group Essay
Instil the VMGO Goals the students into 4 or 5. Rubrics
of HEI and School of Criminology The group will interact to
Department Vision influence the other
Mission members to share their
Goals ideas which allowed
each member to work
together on assign task.
Group Dynamic
The students will formed
a group that will involved
each member on
planning and
exchanging ideas to
create a presentation.
The learner will be Introduction to Forensic Adelman, H. C. (2007). Cooperative Oral Multi - Media
able to: Science Forensic Medicine. New Learning Examination Presentation
Explain the Definition of following York: Infobase The facilitator will group Essay
terms used in terms Publishing. the students into 4 or 5. Rubrics
forensic Forensic Science The group will interact to
science; and Forensic Medicine influence the other
Describe the Forensic Pathology members to share their
role of forensic Forensic Toxicology ideas which allowed
physician in Forensic Anthropology each member to work 1 Week
criminal Clinical Forensic together on assign task.
investigation. Medicine Group Dynamic
Typical Role of a The students will formed
Forensic Physician a group that will involved
Additional Roles of a each member on
Forensic Physician planning and
exchanging ideas to
create a presentation.
The learner will be History of Forensic Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 1 Week
able to: Medicine Learning Examination Presentation
Trace the Early History The facilitator will group Essay
evolution of 18th Century to 21st the students into 4 or 5. Rubrics
forensic Century The group will interact to
medicine in influence the other
early history to members to share their
21st century. ideas which allowed
each member to work
together on assign task.
Group Dynamic
The students will formed
a group that will involved
each member on
planning and
exchanging ideas to
create a presentation.
The learner will be Medico - Legal Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 1 Week
able to: Investigation Learning Examination Presentation
Identify the Medico Legal Cases The facilitator will group Essay
modes of death; Death Investigation the students into 4 or 5. Rubrics
Explain the Causes of Death The group will interact to
kinds of medico influence the other
legal cases; members to share their
Comprehend ideas which allowed
the functions of each member to work
forensic together on assign task.
medical Group Dynamic
examiner in The students will formed
assessing the a group that will involved
crime scene; each member on
and planning and
Identify the exchanging ideas to
causes of create a presentation.
death.
The learner will be Special Crime Cooperative Oral Multi - Media
able to: Investigation Learning Examination Presentation
Explain the Definition of Special The facilitator will group Case
meaning of Crime Investigation; the students into 4 or 5. Analysis
special crime Role of Special Crime The group will interact to Rubrics
and special Investigator influence the other
crime Cases Subject to Special members to share their
investigator; Crime ideas which allowed
and each member to work 1 Week
Cite related together on assign task.
cases on Group Dynamic
special crime. The students will formed
a group that will involved
each member on
planning and
exchanging ideas to
create a presentation.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
The learners will be Types of Physical Injuries Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 2 Weeks
able to: and Wounds Learning Recitation Presentation
Explain the Four Abdominopelvic The facilitator will group MCQ
abdominopelvic Quadrants; the students into 4 or 5. Answer Key
Show and Nine Abdominopelvic The group will interact to Rubrics
explain the Divisions influence the other
types of Blunt Force Injuries; members to share their
physical injuries Lacerations; ideas which allowed
and wounds; Sharp Force Injuries; each member to work
and Incised Wounds; together on assign task.
Relate the Stab Wounds Group Dynamic
medico legal Chop Wounds; The students will formed
investigation in Defensive Wounds; a group that will involved
different types Self - Inflicted Wounds; each member on
of injuries and Firearms Injuries; planning and
wounds. Burns; exchanging ideas to
Explosion and Blunt create a presentation.
Injuries;
Electrical Injuries and
Electrocution;
Lightning Injuries;
Head Injuries
The leaner will be Asphyxia Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 2 Weeks
able to: Suffocation; Learning Examination Presentation
Define Smothering; The facilitator will group Case
asphyxia; Choking; the students into 4 or 5. Analysis
Distinguish Chest Compression; The group will interact to Rubrics
suffocation, Strangulation; influence the other
smothering and Hanging; members to share their
choking from Drowning; ideas which allowed
one another; Suicidal vs Homicidal each member to work
Differentiate Asphyxia together on assign task.
suicidal to Poisoning; Group Dynamic
homicidal Forensic Toxicology The students will formed
asphyxia; Poisons a group that will involved
Describe the Drug Abuse each member on
cause of Post Mortem Forensic planning and
drowning; Toxicology exchanging ideas to
Cite related Specimen Collection create a presentation.
cases on Laboratory Analysis
suicidal and Preliminary Screening
homicidal Tests
asphyxia with Confirmatory Tests
application of
medico legal
investigation;
Discuss the
forensic
toxicology in
criminal
investigation;
Describe the
significance of
specimen
collection and
laboratory
analysis in the
conduct of
postmortem
forensic
toxicology; and
Cite related
case on
poisoning and
drug abuse with
application of
medico legal
investigation;
The leaner will be Post Mortem Changes Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 1 Week
able to: Algor Mortis; Learning Recitation Presentation
Distinguish the Livor Morties; The facilitator will group MCQ
terms in post Rigor Mortis; the students into 4 or 5. Answer Key
mortem Cadaveric Spasm; The group will interact to Rubrics
changes; Desiccation; influence the other
Differentiate Decomposition; members to share their
hospital and Autolysis; ideas which allowed
medico legal Putrefaction; each member to work
autopsy; Mummification; together on assign task.
Identify the Adipocere; Group Dynamic
cases that Entomology The students will formed
requires Autopsy a group that will involved
autopsy; Hospital Autopsy; each member on
Show the Medico Legal Autopsy; planning and
procedures on Cases that requires exchanging ideas to
external and Autopsy; create a presentation.
internal Autopsy Protocol
examination; External Examination;
Understand the Internal Examination;
importance of Ancillary Procedures;
identifying the Autopsy Report
unknown Identification of Human
human remains; Remains by the following:
Describe the Forensic Pathologist;
process of Forensic Anthropologist;
estimating the Sex and Race;
time of death, Age;
and cause of Stature and Weight;
death; and Time of Death;
Describe the Cause of Death
national policy Disaster Victim
on managing Identification
dead and Methods of Identification;
missing Ante Mortem Data
persons during Collection;
emergencies Post Mortem Evidence
and disasters.
MIDDLE TERM EXAMINATION
The learner will be Crimes Against Person Cooperative Oral Multi - Media
able to: Investigation Learning Examination Presentation
Identify the The facilitator will group Case
cases related to the students into 4 or 5. Analysis
crimes against The group will interact to Rubrics
person; influence the other
Identify the members to share their
elements arises ideas which allowed
on crimes each member to work
against together on assign task.
persons; Group Dynamic
Apply the The students will formed 1 Week
procedure on a group that will involved
special crime each member on
investigation planning and
and its medico exchanging ideas to
legal create a presentation.
investigation;
and
Cite related
cases on
crimes against
person.
The learner will be Crimes Against Property Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 1 Week
able to: Investigation Learning Examination Presentation
Identify the The facilitator will group Case
cases related to the students into 4 or 5. Analysis
crimes against The group will interact to Rubrics
property; influence the other
Identify the members to share their
elements arises ideas which allowed
on crimes each member to work
against together on assign task.
property; Group Dynamic
Apply the The students will formed
procedure on a group that will involved
special crime each member on
investigation planning and
and its medico exchanging ideas to
legal create a presentation.
investigation;
and
Cite related
cases on
crimes against
property.
The learner will be Crimes Against Chastity Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 2 Weeks
able to: Learning Examination Presentation
Identify the The facilitator will group Case
cases related to the students into 4 or 5. Analysis
crimes against The group will interact to Rubrics
chastity; influence the other
Identify the members to share their
elements arises ideas which allowed
on crimes each member to work
against chastity; together on assign task.
Apply the Group Dynamic
procedure on The students will formed
special crime a group that will involved
investigation each member on
and its medico planning and
legal exchanging ideas to
investigation; create a presentation.
and
Cite related
cases on
crimes against
chastity.
The learner will be Other related Special Cooperative Oral Multi - Media 1 Week
able to: Penal Laws Learning Examination Presentation
Identify the The facilitator will group Case
republic acts the students into 4 or 5. Analysis
and other The group will interact to Rubrics
provisions that influence the other
Identify the members to share their
elements arises ideas which allowed
on crimes each member to work
against chastity; together on assign task.
Apply the Group Dynamic
procedure on The students will formed
special crime a group that will involved
investigation each member on
and its medico planning and
legal exchanging ideas to
investigation; create a presentation.
and
Cite related
cases on
crimes against
chastity.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Suggested Reading www.chanrobles.com
and References CIDG Criminal Investigation Manual 2010 (www.pnp.gov.ph)
Death Investigation Manual 2005 CIDG Symposia 2005
Introduction to Physical Evidence CIDG MITT 2005
Sabino-Diongson, R. D. (2015). Legal Medicine (1st ed., Vol.1). Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines: Chapter House
Publishing Incorporated.ISBN:978-621-95047-1-3.
Villaluz, J. C., & Rodriguez, R. C. (2014). Instructional Module on Special Crime Investigation (1st ed.). Unit 302, 3rd Floor,
DM Building #32 visayas Avenue, Corner congressional Avenue, Project 6, Quezon City: Wiseman's Books Trading
Incorporated. ISBN: 978-971-9617-25-9
Course A. Written and Oral Examination
Requirements B. Answer Key
C. Rubrics
D. Major Examinations
E. Portfolio
Grading System LECTURE Rating Scale:
Term Examination 1.00 = 96.64 – 100.00
a. Preliminary Examination ……………… 10% 1.25 = 93.31 – 96.63
b. Midterm Examination ……………… 10% 1.50 = 89.98 – 93.30
c. Final Examination .……………... 20% 1.75 = 86.65 – 89.97
Assignment/Projects .....…………… 10% 2.00 = 83.32 – 86.64
Quizzes/Activities .....…………… 25% 2.25 = 79.99 – 83.31
Recitation/Group Discussion ...…………… 25% 2.50 = 76.66 – 79.98
TOTAL 100% 2.75 = 73.33 – 76.65
3.00 = 70.00 – 73.32 (Passing Grade)
4.00 = 66.67 – 69.99 (Conditional)
5.00 = Below – 66.66 (Failed)
Classroom Policy College rules and regulations specified in the Student Handbook shall apply in this class;
1. Student with no identification card, not wearing prescribed uniform and not sporting prescribed hairstyle shall not be
allowed to attend class;
2. No dyeing of hair both female and male criminology students;
3. Proper haircut for male students is 5x10 for 1st year level and 4x5 for 2nd year to 4th year (Clean cut and with no side
burns).
4. For female students, hair should be pony tailed with the use of a black or dark blue hairclip/ribbon with hairnet.
5. Colored nails are strictly prohibited. Any other unnecessary accessories are prohibited.
6. Wearing of ID lace, varsity jacket, t-shirt/polo shirt bearing name/logo of other school/university is strictly prohibited.
7. No wearing of piercing for male and female; and no wearing of earrings for male;
8. A grace period of 15 minutes will be given consideration and more than that is automatically absent. Tap the board three
times (3x) to ask permission to attend the class; also, late comers are responsible to catch on lessons missed.
9. Silence must be observed at all times. Turn off or silent mode the cellular phones during class hours. Use of multiplayer or
any gadgets that may cause interference or disturbance is prohibited during class hours (unless otherwise the instructor
allowed the use of such gadgets for lesson purposes); and
10. For other matters regarding class management, instructors will have the final decision. However, the students are
encouraged to voice their views and opinions to whatever matters that concern them inside the class.
CLASSROOM EXAMINATION AND REQUIREMENT POLICIES
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced;
2. Long or Major examinations are always announced;
3. Students who missed long/major examinations, laboratory exercises or quizzes may only be excused for any of the
following reasons:
a. Participation in a College activity or approved field trip or activity (must be cleared one week in advance);
b.Personal illness, death or serious illness in the immediate family;
c. In all cases, a medical certificate should be secured and an excuse slip duly signed by the parent/guardian, registration
adviser, Dean and or representative from the Office of Student Affairs.
During examinations, students are required to put their things at the back of the room. Only pen, test booklets, and
questionnaires are to be seen on their desks.
CHEATING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Once caught cheating, for first offense, the student will automatically zero (0) raw
score on the given examination; for second offense, the student will automatically fail the subject or 5.00 equivalent.
4. Projects and reports must be submitted on time or on the scheduled date of submission. Late submission will be accepted
within the discretion of the instructor concerned.
Prepared by:
MS PATRICIA BMAH H SOMBRIO
Instructor
Approved by:
MS PATRICIA BMAH H SOMBRIO
Dean, School of Criminology
