It is a PLMun undergraduate course syllabus in Forensic Ballistics. BY Prof. Vincent H. Yamzon

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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE SYLLABUS
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3. To create efficient and empowered graduates packed to become globally competitive and future leaders.
A. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: FORENSIC 6
Course Title: FORENSIC BALLISTICS
Course Units: 3
Prerequisites: NONE
Department:
College: COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Semester: 1ST
Academic Y
ear: 2022 – 2023
Instructor/s:
Venue: TBA
Section: TBA
Schedule: TBA
B. COURSE DESCRIPTION

2. A scientific study of firearm identification with the use of laboratory examination. The course gives
emphasis on the history, important dates and personalities in the study of ballistics, the study of
firearms, ammunition, projectiles, gunpowder and primer through the use of forensic ballistics
laboratory equipment. It also deals with the principles of firearm identification and the preparation of
reports for legal proceedings in the solution of cases involving firearms.
WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED IN THE FRAMEWORK
OF THE PLMUN CURRICULUM?
✓ GROUNDING: Establishing fundamental knowledge, skills, and values
✓ IMMERSING: Deepening understanding and engaging localities
✓ EXPLORING: Reconnoitering globalities and rethinking the complex world
✓ POSITIONING: Forging identity toward sustainability, justice, and social transformation
C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO1:
Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include
deviant behavior;
PLO2: Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare;
PLO3:
Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public
safety, and criminal justice;
PLO4: Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime;
PLO5: Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure;
PLO6: Ensure the offender’s welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.
Note: This section applies to a student who is a major of the program under which the course is administered.
D. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
CLO1:
Elucidate the definition of Ballistics, science, projectile, and motion and its type, as well as the
origin and branches of Ballistics;
CLO2:
Discuss the origin, evolution, development, classification and types of firearms, cartridge,
cartridge case or shell, bullet, primer and gun powder.
CLO3:
Discuss the manufacturing of gun barrels, the basis of firearms identification and scientific
equipment used in firearms identification
CLO4:
Demonstrate and perform the procedure in investigating crime scenes, particularly ballistics
cases
ALIGNMENT OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
TO THE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6
CLO1 ✓
CLO2 ✓
CLO3 ✓
CLO4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

3. E. COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK COURSE TOPICS AND
REFERENCES
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
CLOs
1 Class orientation
syllabus, course requirements, Grading
system, classroom policy, and PLMun
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Introduction to FORENSIC
BALLISTICS
Definition of ballistics, Science, Motion,
Types of motion, Origin of ballistics,
Forensic Ballistics
 Elucidate the definition of
Ballistics, science, and
motion.
 Know the types of motion.
 Identify the origin of
Ballistics.
CLO1
2 - 3 Branches of Ballistics
Interior, Exterior, Terminal, Forensic
Ballistics, Scientific equipment used in
firearms identification
 Discuss the interior
ballistics.
 Explain the forms/aspects
of exterior ballistic.;
 Identify terminal ballistics.
 Discuss the Forensic
Ballistics.
CLO1
4 Firearms
The evolution of firearms, the man behind
the firearms, important dates of firearms
development
 Discuss the evolution of
firearms;
 Identify the man behind the
firearms;
 Enumerate important dates
of firearms.
CLOs 1 - 2
5 - 6 Firearms
The legal definition, Technical definition,
Classification of firearms, Artillery, Small
arms, Miscellaneous types of firearms
 Define the legal definition
of firearms;
 Discuss the technical
definition of firearms;
 Know the classification of
firearms, artillery, and small
arms;
 Discuss the miscellaneous
type of firearms.
CLOs 1 – 2
7-8 Ammunitions
Legal and technical definition, Origin, Types
of ammunition, Classification of cartridges,
Shotgun cartridge
Cartridge case
Definition, Function, Parts,Classification
 Define legal, technical
definition, origin, and types
of ammunition;
 Enumerate the classification
of cartridges;
 Discuss the shotgun
cartridge;
 Explain the definition,
function, parts, and
classification cartridge case.
CLOs 1 -2
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

4. 10 Bullets
Origin, Types, Special types of bullets
Primer
Definition of primer, Development of the
ignition system, Parts of primer, Types of
priming compound, Types of primer
construction
 Discuss the origin, type, and
special types of bullets;
 Discuss primer definition,
development, parts of
primer, types of priming
compound, and primer
construction
CLOs 1 -2
11 Gun powder
Definition, Development of gun powder,
Black powder, Smokeless powder
 Discuss the definition,
development, black powder
and smokeless powder
CLOs 1 -2
12 - 13 Firearms characteristics
Manufacture of the barrel, Breech face,
Class characteristics, Types of rifling,
Individual characteristics
 Discuss the manufacturing
of gun barrels;
 Explain breech face;
 Enumerate the class
characteristics;
 Discuss the types of rifling
 Distinguished individual
characteristics

CLOs 1 -3
14 - 15 Firearms characteristics
Seven problems, Basis of firearms
identification, Principle of bullet
identification, Principle of shell
identification
Investigation of Ballistics case
Procedure at the crime scene
 Discuss the basis of
firearms identification;
 Explain the principle of
bullet identification;
 Explain the principle of
shell identification.
CLOs 1 -4
16 - 17 Investigation of Ballistics case
Steps upon arrival at the ballistics scene,
Recording, Search,collection, marking,
preservation, and transmittal of physical
evidence
 Discuss and perform the
procedure in investigating
crime scenes, particularly
ballistics cases.
CLOs 1 -4
18 FINAL EXAMINATION
F. ASSESSMENT AND RUBRICS
Each student will be graded based on the following requirements:
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT CLOs
Class Participation 20% CLOs 1-5

5. Throughout the semester, students are expected to have an active involvement
in class. Students must be sure to study the required readings assigned for each
week or set of weeks because class participation will be assessed in terms of
how students thoroughly understood, convincingly applied, and intelligently
made sense of the insights, ideas, and concepts discussed by the different
authors.
Attendance
Attendance will be monitored closely for each and every student.
10%
Quizzes
There will be a short assessment for each student to test if they acquired
knowledge in the topics discussed by the instructor.
30% CLOs 1-5
Midterm and Final Examinations
After the midterm and final topics, the students will have an assessment about
the topic discussed by the instructor. The learning and knowledge they acquire
in listening, short quizzes, recitation and other means of learning will be part
of the examination.
40% CLOs 1-5
TOTAL 100%
G. TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
WEEK TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS CLOs
1 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, copy of syllabus)
o A short lecture on the specific details of the course syllabus
o An introductory lecture on the nature and purpose of the
course
o Lead the student to the flow of topics and their course
requirement
o Enumerate the different classroom policies
CLO1
2 - 3 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials)
o A comprehensive lecture on the branches of ballistics and
scientific equipment used in firearm identification
 Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLO1
4 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, outline)
o A comprehensive discussion on the evolution of firearms, the
man behind the firearms, and important dates of firearms
development
 Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLOs 1
5-6 ● Lecture (PowerPoint)
o In-depth discussion of the legal and technical definition,
Classification of firearms, Artillery, Small arms, and
Miscellaneous types of firearms
 Group discussion (examples and results)
o Thorough discussion of the abovementioned topics.
 Suggested Laboratory Activity: Examine the two fired bullets or
shells
 Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLOs 1-2
7 – 8 ● Lecture (PowerPoint) CLOs 1-2

6. o A comprehensive discussion of the legal and technical
definition, origin, and types of ammunition, Classification of
cartridges, and Shotgun cartridge
o In-depth explanation of the Function, Parts, and Classification
of the Cartridge case.
●Suggested Laboratory Activity –
●Progress Check/ QUIZ
9 Departmentalized Final Examination CLOs 1-3
10 ● Lecture (PowerPoint)
o An in-depth and comprehensive discussion of the Origin,
Types, and Special types of bullets
o Elucidation of the development of the ignition system, parts
of primer, Types of priming compounds, and types of primer
construction.
CLOs 1-4
11 ● Lecture (PowerPoint)
o Thorough explanation of the Development of gun powder,
Black powder, Smokeless powder
 Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLOs 1 -4
12 - 13 ● Lecture (PowerPoint)
o Thorough explanation of the Manufacture of the barrel,
Breech face, Class characteristics, Types of rifling,
Individual characteristics
Suggested Laboratory Activity – Bullet and shell challenge: Find
marks in two fired bullets and shells.
 Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLOs 1 -4
14 - 15 ● Lecture (PowerPoint)
o Thorough and comprehensive discussion and explanation of
seven problems, Basis of firearms identification, Principle of
bullet identification, Principle of shell identification
● Suggested Laboratory activity: Draw a rifling based on the gun
manufacturer.
● Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLOs 1 -4
16 - 17  Lecture (PowerPoint)
o Comprehensive discussion and explanation of the steps upon
arrival at the ballistics scene, Recording, Search, collection,
marking, preservation, and transmittal of physical evidence
 Progress Check/ QUIZ
CLOs 1 -4
18 Departmentalized Final Examination
H. COURSE READINGS AND REFERENCES
Books:
Manlusoc, Ariel C. Forensic Ballistics (2016). Quezon City, Philippines: Wiseman’s Bookstore Trading.
I. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system for the undergraduate students at the end of every semester is as follows:
GRADE RATING LETTER GRADE REMARK

7. 97-100 1.00 A+ Passed
94-96 1.25 A Passed
91-93 1.50 B+ Passed
88-90 1.75 B Passed
85-87 2.00 B- Passed
82-84 2.25 C+ Passed
79-81 2.50 C Passed
76-78 2.75 C- Passed
75 3.00 P Passed
4.00 INC Incomplete
74 and below 5.00 F Failed
6.00 UW Unauthorized Withdrawal
Notes:
1. A student is marked “AW” if he/she followed the Authorized Dropping procedure prescribed by the Office of the Registrar.
2. A grade of 5.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons:
a. Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subjects
b. Excessive Absences
c. Cheating during major examinations
3. A base 60 transmutation table must be used in assessing student performance in examinations.
J. CLASS POLICIES
1. Attendance shall be checked regularly. University rules on lateness and absences shall be followed.
2. Proper classroom decorum shall always be observed.
3. All mobile phones shall be put on silent mode.
4. All course requirements shall be submitted on time. Late submissions shall have corresponding
deductions.
5. Students who are caught cheating and plagiarizing in any form shall be punishable by university rules.
6. Class standings shall be posted before they are released as final marks. Questions regarding grades
shall be raised during this period. Once grades are submitted at the end of the semester, they shall be
considered final. Change of grades shall be possible only if there is an error in computation.
7. Consistent with the provisions of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of
2019, the Pamantasan as a whole and this class in particular will not in any way tolerate any form of
gender-based sexual harassment. Members of the classroom are expected to respect one another
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity expression.
K. CONSULTATION HOURS
NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAY/S TIME
Vincent H. Yamzon vincentyamzon@plmun.edu.ph Mon/ Wed 12:00 – 1:00PM
APPROVAL
Prepared by: Reviewed by:

8. Vincent H. Yamzon, RCrim, MSCA
Instructor
Princess Beronica Esteban, RCrim, MSCJ
Department Chair
Recommending Approval: Approved by:
Antonio D. Flores Jr, RCrim, MSCJ, PhD
Dean
Ramonito A. Mesina, MBA
Vice President for Academic Affairs