The document is a syllabus for the FSP 101 course on forensic science and criminal investigations, outlining course objectives and a detailed curriculum. It covers topics such as crime scene management, physical evidence analysis, investigation techniques, and various forensic specialties, including entomology, anthropology, and odontology. The syllabus also lists recommended texts and emphasizes the importance of the role of forensic scientists and investigation officers.

1. FSP 101
Forensic Science &
Criminal Investigations
Syllabus

2. SYLLABUS
FSP 101 : Forensic Science
and Criminal Investigation
Course Objective:
This course would introduce the students to Forensic Science and its role in the investigative system. The
students would be will versed with the different sections of IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act. The
students would be appraised about the crime scene management using which they would gain excellent
knowledge regarding the handling different physical evidence found at the crime scene, the properties and
the various investigative techniques used in processing the crime scene.
Course Syllabus
Module I: Introduction to Forensic Science
Ø Introduction to Forensic Science,
Ø History, and development of Forensic Science,
Ø Basic Principles and significance,
Ø Organization structure of Forensic Science Laboratories,
Ø Utilization of Forensic Science at the crime scene and in the court,
Ø Role, Qualities and importance of an Investigation Officer and
Ø A Forensic Scientist at the scene of crime.
Module II: Crime Scene Management
Ø Definition and causation of crime,
Ø Types of crime scene,
Ø Protection and recording of crime scene,
Ø Searching of physical evidences,
Ø Crime scene survey & Recording,
Ø Documentation and presentation in the court,
Ø Processing and reconstruction of the crime scene
Module III: Physical Evidence
Ø Definition of Physical evidence,
Ø Types and importance of physical evidences,
Ø Searching method of physical evidences,
Ø Blood splattering analysis;
Ø Collection, preservation, packing and forwarding of different types of evidence to the laboratories.
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3. SYLLABUS
FSP 101 : Forensic Science
and Criminal Investigation
Module IV: Investigation Techniques
Ø Criminals & criminal Behaviour,
Ø Modus operandi,
Ø criminal profiling,
Ø portrait parley,
Ø Polygraphy,
Ø Narconalysis,
Ø Brain fingerprinting,
Ø Voice stress analysis and speaker profiling
Module V: Speaker identification and tape authentication
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Voice production theory – vocal anatomy,
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Speech signal processing and pattern recognition ,
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Basic factors of sound in speech,
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acoustic characteristics of speech signal & Fourier analysis,
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Frequency and time domain representation of speech signal,
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Analogue to digital signal and conversion,
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Fast Fourier transform & quantization,
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Digitization and speech enhancement,
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Analysis of audio-video signal for authenticity.
Module VI: Forensic Entomology
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Introduction of Forensic Entomology,
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Significance of terrestrial and aquatic insects in forensic investigation and their role in crime detection,
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Insect's succession and its relationship to determine time since.
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Impact of ecological factors on insect's developments.
Module VII: Forensic Anthropology
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Introduction of Forensic Anthropology,
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Identification of bone – morphological,
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Anatomical and chemical characteristics,
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Determination of age, sex, race, stature etc.,
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Forensic anthropometry/ osteometry,
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4. SYLLABUS
FSP 101 : Forensic Science
and Criminal Investigation
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Determination of personal identity.
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Superimposition technique – video image analysis,
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Facial reconstruction,
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Identification of burnt bones,
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Recovery and identification of skeletal remains in accident crimes and mass disasters.
Module VIII: Forensic Odontology
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Dentition pattern,
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Types and structure of teeth,
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Age determination – identity of person,
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Role in mass disaster, disease of teeth and their significance in personal identification.
Text & References:
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Bodziak, W., Footwear Impression Evidence (2nd Edn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2000.
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DeForest, P., Gaensslen, and Lee, H., Forensic Science – An Introduction to Criminilastics, McGraw
Hill, New York, 1983.
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Fisher, B., Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation (6h Edn.) CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 2000.
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James, S., and Eskerc, W., Interpretation of Blood stain Evidence at Crime Scenes, (2nd Edn) CRC
Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1999.
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James, S.H., and Nordby, J.J., (Eds), Forensic Science; An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative
Tehcniques, CRC Press, London 2003.
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