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B.Sc. in Forensic Science
SYLLABUS
FIRST SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRMME
COMMON COURSE IN ENGLISH I (60 hrs)
PRACTICAL ENGLISH GRAMMER BY A.J THOMAS – A.V MARTINET
TOTAL MARKS- 100
MODULE I
Articles and one,a little/a few,this,that,a/an (the indefinite article)-Use of a/an -Omission of a/an -
a/an and one -a little a few and little/few -the (the indefinite article)-Omission of the -Omission of
the before home etc. -This/these,that/those -Nouns-Kinds and function -Gender -Plurals -
Uncountable nouns -Form of possessive case -Use of possessive case etc.-Compound nouns -
Adjectives-Kinds of adjective ,Position of adjective -Order of adjective -Position of adjectives --
Order of adjectives of quality -Comparison -Constructions with comparisons -
Than/as+pronoun+auxilary -The+adjective -Adjectives+one/ones etc.-Many and much -
Adjectives+infinitives-Adjectives+various-Constructions .Kinds of adverbs -Form and use-The
formation of adverbs -Adjectives and adverbs with the same form -Comparative and superlative -
Far,farther/farthest etc.Much,more,most -Constructions with comparisons .Position-Adverbs of
SL NO
COURSE TITLE- I SEM HOURS
TOTAL MARKS
THEORY PRACTICAL
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
1 COMMON COURSE ENGLISH 60 80 20 2 COMMON COURSE ENGLISH 60 80 20
3 FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE 48 80 20
4 COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY 48 80 20 5 COMPLEMENTARY ZOOLOGY 48 80 20
6 PRACTICAL:FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE 36 20
manner-Adverbs of place-Adverbs of time -Adverbs of frequency-Order of adverbs -Sentence
adverbs -Adverbs of degree -Fairly,rather,quite,hardly etc.-Fairly and rather -Quite
Hardly,scarcely,barely -Inversions of the verb-Inversions after certain adverbs -
MODULE II
All, each, every, both, neither, some, any, no, none- All, each, every, everyone, etc -Both -
All/both/each+ofetc.Neither,either -Some, any, no and none-Someone, anyone, no one etc.Else after
someone/anybody etc.Another ,other etc.withone,some -Interrogative :Wh-? Words and how? -
Interrogative adjectives and pronous -Affirmative verb after who tec.-
Who,whom,whose,which,what -Who,whom,which and what as objects of prepositions -Use of what
-Which compred with who, what interrogative adverbs-Why, when, where, how -Ever after
who,what etc.-Possessives,personal and and reflexive pronouns:my,mine,I,myself etc.-Possesive
adjectives and pronouns -Agreement and use of possessive adjectives -Possessive pronouns
replacing-Possessive adjectives+nouns -Personal pronouns -Position of
pronoun objects -Use of it -Inderfinite pronouns -Use of they /them/their with
neither/either,someoneetc.Reflexive pronouns -Emphasing pronouns -Relative pronouns and
clauses -Defining relative clauses
Relative pronouns used in defining clauses -Relative pronouns used in defining clauses -Defining
clauses:persons -Defining clauses:things -Cleft sentences -Relative clause replaecd by infinitive or
participle -Non-definig relative clauses -Non-defining clauses :persons -All ,both,few,most,several
etc. +of + whom/which -Non –definig clauses :things -Connective relative clauses -
What(relativepronoun)and which (connective relative)-Commas in relative clauses -
Whoever,whicheveretc.Prepositions -IntroductionAlternative position -Omission of to and for
before indirect objects -Use and omission of to with verbs of communication -Time and
date:at,on,byetc.Time :from,since,for,etc.-Time:to,till/until,after,afterwards(adverb)-Travel and
movement:from,to -at,in;in,into:on,onto -above,over,under,etc -Prepositions used with adjectives
and participles -Verbs and prepositions Gerunds after prepositions -Prepositions/adverbs .
MODULE III
Introduction to verbs-Classes of verbs -Principal part -Active tens -Negatives of tenses -Integrattive
for quistions and requestes -Negative in errogative -Auxiliaries verbs-Auxiliries and modals -Forms
and patterns -Use of auxiliries in short answers,agreementsetc.In short answers -Agreements and
disagreements-Question tags-Comment tags-Additions to remarks -Be ,have,do-Be as an auxiliary
verbForm and use -Be+infinitive -Be as an ordinary verb-Be to denote existence , be + adjective -
There is / are / was/were etc.-It is and there is compared -Have as an auxiliary verb-Form and use -
Have+object+past participle -Had better + bare infinitive -Have+object+present participle -Have as
an ordinary verb -Have meaning ‘possess’ -Have meaning ‘take’ , ‘give’ -Do-Form -Do used as an
auxiliary -Do used as an ordinary verb -May and can for permission and possibility -Permission May
for permission :forms -Can for permission :forms -May and can used for permission in the present
or future -Could or was/were allowed to for permission in the past -Requests for permission -
PossibilityMay/might for
possibility -May/might + perfect infinitive -Could or may/might -Can for possibility -Can and be
able for ability -Can and be able:forms -Can/am able,could/was able -Could + perfect infinitive -
Ought,should,must ,have,to,need for obligation-Ought: -Should:forms -Ought/should compared to
must have to -Ought/should with a continuous infinitive -Ought/should with the perfect infinitive -
Must and have to : forms -Must and have to : difference-Need not and must not in the present and
future -Need not,must not and must in the present and future -Need:forms -Absence of obligation -
Need not and other forms -Must,have to and neede in the interrogative -Needn’t+perfect infinitive -
Needn’t have (done) and didn’t have / need (to do)-Needn’t could and should + perfect infinitive -
To need meaning ‘require’.
Must,have,will and should for deduction and assumption-Must for reduction -Must compared to
may/might -Have/had for deduction -Can’t and couldn’t used for negative deduction -Will and
should:assumption -The auxiliaries dare and used -Dare -Used -To be /become/get used to -The
present continuoous form -Form -Present participle:spelling -Uses -Other possible uses -Verbs not
normally used Feel,look,smell,and taste -See and hear -Think , assume and expect -The simple
present tense -Form -Used for habitual action-Other uses .
MODULE IV
The past and perfect tenses -The simple past tense-Form -Irregular verbs :form -Use for past events
-The past continuous tense-Form -Main uses -Other uses -Past continuous or simple past -The
present perfect tense -Form and use -Use with just -Past actions:indefinite time -Actions in an
incomplete period -Actions lasting throughout an incomplete period -Use with for and since -It is
+period+since+past or perfect tense -Present perfect and simple past -The present perfect
continuous tense -Form -Use -Comparison of the present perfect simple and continuous -Some
more examples -The past perfect tenseForm and use -In time clauses -In indirect speech -The past
perfect continuous tense form and use Future forms -The simple present -Future with intention -
Will + infinitive -The present continuous -The be going to form -Be going to used for intension -be
going to and will + infinitive to express intension -be going to used for prediction -the future
simple -First pension will and Shall -Uses of the future simple
Will contrasted with want/wish/would like -The future continuous tense -The future continuous
used as an ordinary continuous tense -The future continuous used to express future without
intension -The future continuous and will+ infinitive compared -Various future forms -The future
perfect and the future perfect continuous -The sequence of tense page -Subordinate clauses -The
sequence of tenses -The conditional page -The conditional tense -The present conditional tense -
The perfect conditional tense -Conditional sentences-Conditional sentences type -Conditional
sentences type-Conditional sentences type -Will/ would and should -if + were and inversion -if,
even if, whether, unless, but for, otherwise etc. if and in case -if only -in indirect speech -Other uses
of will/would, shall/should page -Habit expressed by will, would -Should/ would think + that-
clause or so/not-Would for past intension -Shall I/we? -Shall: second and third persons -That . . .
should -It is /was +adjective +that … should -Other uses of should -the infinitive page -Form -Uses
of the infinitive -The infinitive as subject -As object or complement -Verb + how/what etc.+
infinitive -Infinitive after verb or verb +object -Infinitive after verb + object -Infinitive after verbs of
knowing and thinking etc.-The bare infinitive -Infinitive represented by to -Split infinitive -Infinitive
as connective link -Infinitive used to replace a relative clause-Infinitive after certain nouns -After
too, enough, so. . . as -Infinitive phrases -The continuous infinitive -Perfect infinitive continuous .
MODULE V
the gerund page -Form and use -The gerund as subject -Gerund after preposition -The word to -
Verb followed by the gerund -Verb + possessive adjective/ pronoun object +gerund -The verb mind
-The perfect gerund -The passive gerund -Infinitive and gerund construction page -Verb +infinitive
or gerund Verb +infinitive or gerund without change of meaning -Regret, remember, and forget -
Agree/agree to mean, purpose -Go on, stop, try, used (to) -Be afraid (of), be sorry (for) be ashamed
(of) The participles page -present (or active) participle-After verbs of sensation -Catch, find, leave
+object present participle Go, come, spend, waste etc. A present participle phrase replacing a main
clause -A present participle phrase replacing a subordinate clause -Perfect participle (active) -Part
participle (passive) and perfect participle (passive) -Misrelated participles -Commands, request,
invitations, advice, and suggestions page -The imperative for commands -Other way of expressing
command -Requests with can/could/may/might I, we -Request with could/will/would you etc.-
Request with might -Invitation Advice forms -Advice with may/ might as well+ infinitive -
Suggestions -The subjective page -Form –
Use of the present subjective -As if etc. +past subjective -It is time + past subjective -Care, like, love,-
hate, prefer, wish page -Care and like -Care, like, love, hate, prefer -Would like and want -Would
rather/ sooner and prefer/would prefer -More examples of preference -Wish, want and would like -
Wish+ Subject + Unreal past -Wish (that) + Subject + would -The passive voice page -Form -Active
and passive equivalents -Uses of the passive -Preposition with passive verbs -Infinitive
constructions after passive verb .
MODULE VI
Indirect speech page -Direct and indirect speech -Statements in indirect speech: tense changes
necessary -Past tense -Unreal past tense -Might, ought to, should, would, used to in indirect
statements Could in indirect statement -Pronoun and adjective -Expressions of time and place -
Infinitive and gerund -Say, tell etc.Questions in indirect speech -Questions beginning shall I/ we? -
Question beginning will you/would you/ could you? -Commands, request, advice - Other ways of
expressing indirect commands - Let’s, let us, let him/them -Exclamations and yes and no -Indirect
speech: mixed types-Must and needn’t .Conjunction page -Co-ordinating conjunctions - Besides, so,
still, yet etc.Subordinating conjunctions -Though/although, in spite of, despite -For and because -
When, while used to mean although, but, seeing that-Purpose Page -Purpose expressed by infinitive
Infinitive after go and come -Clauses of purpose -In case and lest .Clause of reason, result,
concession, comparison, time page -Reason and result / cause -Result with such /so…that -Clauses
of concession -Clauses of comparison -Time clauses -Noun clauses page -Noun clauses as subject -
that- clauses after certain Adjectives/participle -That-clauses after nouns -Noun clauses as object -
So and not representing a that –clauses .Numerals, dates, and weights and measures page -Cardinal
numbers-Points about cardinal numbers -Ordinal number -Points about ordinal numbers -Dates -
Weights, length, liquids.
Spelling rules page -Introduction -Doubling the consonant -Omission of a final e -Word ending in ce
and ge-The suffix ful -Word ending in y -ie and ei -Hyphens -Phrasal verbs page -
IntroductionVerb+preposition /adverb -List of irregular verb page -Irregular verb
FIRST SEMESTER B.Sc.DEGREE PROGRAMME
COMMON COURSE IN ENGLISH-KOOLIE by Mulk RajAnand
(SUPPLIMENTRY READER)
Total marks 80+20 - (60 Hrs)
1. Students shall read the novel in depth
2. Students shall be able to answer questions on critical evaluation of characters.
3. Students shall be able to answer questions pertaining to the novel
4. Students shall be able to comment on the theme of the novel - Students shall be able to
answer episodes for multiple choice type question.
FIRST SEMESTER B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME(Theory)
FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE-I
FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE (48 HRS)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The significance of forensic science to human society. b. The fundamental principles and functions of forensic science c. The divisions in a forensic science laboratory. d. The working of the forensic establishments in India and abroad. Module I: History and development of Forensic Science (16 hrs)
Historical aspects of forensic science, Definitions and concepts of forensic science, Need of Forensic Science, Basic Principles of Forensic Science, Scope of development of forensic science. Functions of Forensic Science, Different branches of Forensic Science. Frye case and Daubertstandard.Scope and development of forensic science.
Module II: Legal aspects of crime (16 hrs)
Crime – Introduction Natures, causes and consequences of crime, Broad concepts of criminal Justice system, Procedures involved in the detection of crime, Filing of criminal charges, Indian police system – The Police Act, Human rights and criminal justice system in India. Set up of INTERPOL.Duties and qualification of forensic science.
Module III: Organizational set up of FSL in India (16 hrs)
Hierarchical set up of central forensic science laboratory, Hierarchical set up state forensic science laboratory, Government examiners of questioned documents. Chemical examiners laboratory, Finger print bureaus, National crime records bureau, Bureau of police research and development, Mobile crime laboratory, Duties of forensic scientist, code of conduct of forensic scientists. Drug enforcement administrator. Defense research and development organization.
Recommended Reading:
1. B.B. Nanda and R.K Tiwari, Forensic Science in India : A vision for the Twenty First Centrury, select publishers, New Delhi(2001) 2. M.K Bhasin and S.Nath, Role of Forensic Science in the New Millenium, University of Delhi, Delhi(2002) 3. S.H James and J.J Nordby, Forensic Science :An introduction to scientific and
Investigative Techniques, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton(2005) 4. W.G. Eckert and R.K. Wright in Introduction to Forensic Sciiences, 2nd Edition, W.G. Eckert (ED), CRC Press, Boca Raton(1997) 5. R. Saferstein, M.L. Hastrup and C.Hald, Fisher’s Techniques of Crime scene Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013) 6. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C.Hald, Fisher’s Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)
ISEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRMME
COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY TOTAL MARKS-80+20 (48 HOURS)
Module I (12 hours)
Environmental Chemistry
Introduction – Environment and its segments, Ecosystem, Bio, geo, chemical cycles of C,N,P&S. Hydrochemistry – Hydrological cycles, water resources and aquatic ecosystems – water quality
parameters – DO, BOD, COD− Detection of F−, Cl−, SO42−, NO3
−, PO43−, acidity and
alkalinity of H2O– pollutants of water, sewage, industrial effluents-soap and detergants, pesticides, fertilizers and heavy metals. Biological magnification and bioaccumulation, Toxic effects of pollutants, Water purification.
Air Pollution – Major regions of atmosphere, pollution by oxides of N,S,C hydrocarbons and
other organic chemicals, automobiles exhausts, their physiological effects on vegetation and living organisms, ozone layer, importance depletion of ozone, consequence, green house, effect, global warming , acid rain.
Noise Pollution and Radiation pollution (brief description only) Module II (12 hours)
Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
Bohr atom model, Limitations, De Broglie Equation, Heisenberg, Uncertainty principle, schodinger equation (mention only), Atomic orbital, singnificance of Ψ & Ψ2.Quantum numbers and significance. Lattice energy of ionic compounds, applications,
VSEPR theory – application to BF3, CH4, NH4+, PF5, SF6, XeF2, ClF3 and SF4Hybridisation involving s,p,d orbitals – sp (acetylene), sp2(ethylene) sp3 (methane), dsp2[Ni(CN)4]2-, sp3 d(PCl5), sp3d2 (SF6). Molecular orbital theory, LCAO – H2, B2, C2, N2, CO and NO. Hydrogen bonding in H2O, organic molecule and biomolecules, intermolecular forces, ion-dipole, dipole-dipole, dipole-induced dipole, induced dipole-induced dipole interactions. Module III (9 hours)
Bioinorganic Chemistry Metal ions in biological systems – Biochemistry of iorn – Haemoglobin and Myoglobin, Mechanism of O2, CO2 transportation, photosynthesis and respiration, Elementary idea of structure and mechanism of action of sodium potassium pump, Biochemistry of zinc and cobalt. Module IV (15hrs) Analytical Chemsitry Accuracy and precision – Classification of errors, calibration of weights and measuring vessles, sampling. Theory of acids and bases, Bronsted theory, Lewis theory, Lux flood theory, Usanvich theory, Theory of titrimetric analysis – Acid base, Redox and complexometric titrations – Acid-base, Redox and complexometric indicators. Principles in the separation of cations in qualitative analysis- Applications of common ion effect and solubility product An outline study of the different types of chromatography-Adsorption, partition and ion exchange chromatography- Column, paper,thin layer and gas chromatography, Rf value- relative merits of different techniques. References 1. Environmental Chemistry – A.K.De 2. Quatum Chemistry – R.K.Prasad Revised third edition 3. Principles of Inorgqanic Chemistry-B.R puri, L.R.Sharma, K.C kalia
4. A new concise Inorganic chemistry – J.D.Lee 5. University General Chemistrty – CNR Rao 6. Manas Chanda Atomic structure and chemical bonding. Tata Mc, Grawhill 2007 7. Samir K Banerji Environmental Chemistry Prentice – Hall of India PvtLts New Delhi-2007.
FIRST SEMESTER B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME COMPLEMENTARY COURSE I- ZOOLOGY
ANIMAL DIVEERSITY AND WILD LIFE (48 hours)
A. Animal Diversity (8hrs) The study of animal diversity is based on types with emphasis on structural organization and classification down to classes with examples. I. Type for detailed study (8hrs) 1. Penaeus (6hrs) Exclude details of larval stages) 2. Oryctolagus (12hrs) [Exclude skin, skull bones, arterial system, venous system, lymphatic
system, autonomous nervous system and endocrimes system] II. Classification (20 hrs) An outline of 5kingdom classification Kingdom : Protista: Salient features, classification including sub kingdom Names only.
Special reference on sub kingdom with salient features Eg: Noctiluca and Vorticella Kingdom Animalia (Only salient features, mention classes) Phylum porifera Eg: Leucosolenia Phylum coelenterate Eg: Obelia
Phylum Plalyhelminthes Eg: Fasciola, Schistosoma Phylum Aschelminthes Eg: Ascaris Phylum Annelida Eg: Arenicola, Hirudinaria Phylum Annelida Eg: Limulus, Peripatus, Sacculina, Eupagurus, Belostoma Phylum-Mollusca Eg: Chiton, Perna, Teredo and Sepia Phylum Echinodermata Eg: Asterias and Holothuria Sub phylum UrochordataEg: Ascidia Subphylum Cephalochordata Eg: Branchiostoma Subphylum Vertebrata : Agnatha Eg: Petromyzon Super class pisces : Class :Chondrichthyes Eg: Narcine Class :Oseichthyes Eg: Echeneis, Hippocampus and Heteropneustes Super class Tetrapoda Class Amphibia : Eg : Ichthyophis, Salamandra and Rhacophorus Class Reptilia Eg: ChamaeleoDaboia and Tortoise Class Aves Eg: Columba Class Mammalia Eg: Pteropus B. Wild Life (12 hrs)
I. Threats to Biodiversity II. Wild life management and conservation Mention Protection Acts. III. Sustainable development IV. Red data book and IUCN Assignments
Teachers can suggest topics of assignments/seminars for Internal evaluation only.
References 1. Jordan E.L. and Verma, P.S. InvertebrteZoology S. Chand and Co. 2. Jordan E.L and Verma , P.S Vertebrate Zoology S.Chand and Co. 3. Kotpal, R.L, Modern Text book of Zoology RastogiPubli, Vertebrate and Invertebrates.
4. Soper, R.et al. Biological Sciences, Cambridge univertisty press. 5. Rajesh Gopa. Wild life biology 6. EkambraanthaAyyar, M &Ananthakrishnan, T.N. Manual of Zoology, Vol.I (Part I&II), S.
Viswanathan, Madras. 7. Encarta : 2004 Edn or earlier versions (CDs), Microsoft 8. Encyclopedia Beritannica: 2004 Edn or earlier versions (CDs) Britannica.com.India 9. Ahluwalia, V.K. and sunithaMalhotra-Environmental Science, Ane Books Pvt.Ltd http://www.ucomp.berkeley.edu http://www.mbl.edu. http:phylogeny.cornell.edu http://www.ent.castate.edu
FIRST SEMESTER BSC DEGREE PROGRAMME CORE COURSE I : PRACTICAL
FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE PRCTICAL (36hours)
1. To study the history of crime cases from forensic science perspective.
2. To cite examples of crime cases in which apprechensions arose because of Daubert
standards.
3. To review the sections of forensic science at INTERPOL and compare with those in
Central Forensic Science Laboratories in India. Include suggestions for improvements if
Any
4. To study the annual reports of National Crime Records Bureau and depict the data on
different type of crime cases by way of smart art/templates.
5. To write report on different type of crime cases.
6. To review how the Central Fingerprint Bureau, New Delhi, coordinates the working of
state Fingerprint Bureaus.
7. To examine the hierarchical set up of different forensic science establishements and
suggest improvements.
8. To examine the list of projects undertaken by the Bureau of Police Research and
Development and suggest the thrust areas of research in Police Science.
9. To compare and contrast the role of Police Academy and police Training college.
10. To compare the code of conduct prescribed by different establishments for forensic
scientists.
SECOND SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
COMMON COUSRE IN ENGLISH
TOTAL MARKS -100
Enrich your English grammar and grammar wars communicate accurately and efficiently
by P.K Jayaraj ,Mathrubhoomi Publications
MODULE I
SL NO
COURSE TITLE- II SEM HOURS
TOTAL MARKS
THEORY PRACTICAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL
1 COMMON COURSE ENGLISH
60 80 20
2 ELECTIVE COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 48 80 20
3 INDIAN CONSTITUTION
,FUDAMENTAL LAWS AND AND PROCEDURE
45 60 20
4 COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY 40 60 20
5 COMPLEMENTARY ZOOLOGY 40 60 20
6 PRACTICAL :CHEMISTRY 30 20
7 PRACTICAL :ZOOLOGY 30 20
8
PRACTICAL:FORENSIC SCIENCE 30 20
GETTING A GRIP ON WORDS
1. Building vocabulary
2. Getting a grip on words
3. Can you tell a cock and bull story?
4. Language laboratory: myth and reality
MODULE II
UNDERSTNDING THE WRITING PROCESS
1. Developing paragraph
2. Different kinds of paragraphs
3. Different kinds of paragraphs
4. Understanding the writing process
5. Writing persuasive essays.
MODULE III
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
1. Reading between the lines page
2. The art of the close reading
3. Are you a media literate?
4. Analyzing an authors style page 237
5. Expressing your voice as a second language writer
6. Thinking about critical thinking
SECOND SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME THEORY
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
SYLLABUS
Total marks 80+20 (45 Hrs)
MODULE I:Multidisplinary nature of environmental studies
Definition, Scope and importance (5 hrs)
Need for public awareness.
Natural Resources:
Renewable and non-renewable resources:
Natural resources and associated problems.
a) Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction,minig,dams and their effects on forest and tribal people.
b) Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems.
c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies.
d) Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agricultural and overgrazing,effects of modern agriculture,fertilizer-pesticide problems,waterlogging,salinity,case studies.
e) Emergency resources: Growing energy needs,renewable and non renewable energy resources ,use of alternate energy sources,case studies.
f) Land resources: land as a resource,land degradation ,main induced ,landslides ,soil erosion and desertification.
• Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources. • Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles . • Concept of an ecosystem.
• Structure and function of an ecosystem . • Procedures, consumers and decomposers. • Energy flow in the ecological succession. • Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids. • Introduction,types,charactaristicsfeatures,structure and function of the
following ecosystem:-
MODULE II: Biodiversity and its conservation
• Introduction –Definition: genetic, spices and ecosystem diversity. • Biogeographical classification of India • Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use,social,ethical,aesthetic
and option values • Biodiversity at global, National and local levels. • India as a mega-diversity nation. • Hot-sports of biodiversity. • Threats of biodiversity: habitual loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts. • Endangered and endemic species of India. • Conservation of biodiversity : In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
Environmental pollution (8 hrs)
Definition
• Cause, effects and control measures of :- a) Air pollution b) Water pollution c) Soil pollution d) Marine pollution e) Noise pollution f) Thermal pollution g) Nuclear pollution
• Solid waste management:causes,effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. • Role of an individual in prevention of pollution. • Pollution case studies • Disaster management: floods,earthquakes,cyclone and landslides.
MODULE III
Social issues and the environment
• From unsustainable to sustainable development • Urban problems related to energy • Water conservation ,rain water harvesting, watershed management • Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case studies • Environmental ethics : issues and possible solutions • Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and
holocaust .case studies. • Wasteland reclamation • Consumerism and waste products • Environmental product act. • Air (Prevention and control of pollution)Act • Water (Prevention and control of pollution)Act • Wildlife Protection Act • Forest conservation Act • Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation. • Public awareness
MODULE IV (10 hrs)
Human population and the Environment
• Population growth ,variation among nations • Population explosion-family welfare programme. • Environmental and human health • Human rights • Value of education • HIV/AIDS • Women and child welfare • Role of information technology in environment and human health • Case studies
SECOND SEMESTER B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory)
FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE-II
FUNDAMENTAL LAWS AND PROCEDURES (45 hrs)
TOTAL MARKS-80+20
Learning Objectives : After studying this paper the students will know –
a. Consitution of India b. Criminal Major and Minor Acts c. Acts governing to social legislations. Module I: Indian Constitution (10 hrs)
Preamble, Fundamental rights, Directive Principles of state policy, Fundamental Duties, The Union Judiciary, The state, The Union Territories, Relation between the Union and the state, Tribunals, Elections, Special Provision related certain classes, Emergency provisions and Schedules.
Module II: Criminal Major Acts (23 hrs)
Classification – Civil, criminal cases, Essential elements of criminal law. Constitution and hierarch of criminal courts.Criminal procedure Code.Cognizable and non-cognizable offences.Bailable and non-bailable offences.Sentences which the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass. Summary trials-section 260(2).Judgements in abridged forms-sections 355. Indian penal code pertaining to offences against persons-sections 121A, 299.300.302,304A, 304B, 307, 309, 319, 320, 324, 326, 351, 354, 359, 362. Sections 375 and 377 and their amendments. Indian panel code pertaining to offences against property sections-378,383,390,391,405,415,420,441,463,489A, 497, 499, 503, 511. Indian Evidence Act – Evidence and rules of relevancy in brief. Expert witness. Cross examination and re-examination of witnesses, Sections 32,45,46,47,57,58,60,73,135,136,137,138,141. Section 293 in the code of criminal procedure.
Module III: Criminal Minor Acts and Social Legislations (12 hrs)
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Essential commodity Act, Drugs and cosmetics Act, Explosive substances Act, Arms Act, Dowry prohibition Act, Prevention of food adulteration act, prevention of corruption act, wildlife protection act, I.T Act, Environmental protection act, Un touchability offences Act, J.J. Act, POSCO act, KAAPA, SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Recommended Reading:
1. D.A Bronstein, Law for the Expert witness, CRC press, Boca Raton (1999) 2. Vipa P. Sarthi, Law of Evidence, 6th Edition, Eastern Book Co. Lucknow (2006) 3. A.S. Pillia, Criminal Law, 6th Edition, N.M. TripathiPvt Ltd, Mumbai (1983) 4. R.C Nigam, Law of crimes in India, Volume I, Asia Publishing House, New Delhi, (1965) 5. (Chief Justice) M.Minor, Law of Evidence, 6th Edition, Universal Law of Publishing Co.Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi(2002)
SECOND SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
COMPLIMENTARY COURSE
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – I (40 HOURS)
TOTAL MARKS-80+20
Module I (10hrs)
Elementary Spectroscopy
Regions in Electromagnetic spectrum, different units of energy, Interaction of radiation with matter-different types of energy levels in molecules rotational, vibrational and electronic levels, width and intensity of spectral lines- A brief discussion of microwave, IR, UV-visible and NMR spectral techniques. Module II (10 hrs)
Crystalline State Isotropy and anisotropy, symmetry elements in crystals, The 7 crystal systems-Miller indices, Bravais lattices – Bragg equation, Diffraction of X-rays by crystals: Single crystal method and powder method. Detailed study of the structures of NaCl and KCl crystals- Study of simple cubic, body centred and face centred cubic crystals-Relation between edge length and atomic and ionic radii. Defects of Crystals: Non stoichiometric and stoichiometric defects – Extrinsic and intrinsic defects.
Liquid crystals – mesomorphic state, types of liquid crystals, Swarm theory, Application of liquid crystals, Examples of liquid crystals. Module III (9 hrs)
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear forces, n/p ratio-nuclear stability, Mass Defect, Binding energy, Exchange forces in nuclear structure-liquid drop model, Isotopes, Isobars, Isotones with examples. Detection of isotopes by Astons mass Spectrograph, Separation of isotopes by diffusion methods, Nuclear fission, fusion, Application of radio isotopes (radiodiagnosis and therapy, C-14 dating). Module IV (16 hrs)
Chemical Kinetics, catalysis and Photochemistry
Rates of reactions – various factors influencing rate of reactions – order and molecularity-zero, first, second and third order reactions. Derivation of integrated rate equations (single reactant only), fractional life time, its relation to initial cone of reactants for various orders, units of rate constants. Influence of temperature on reaction rates, Arrhenius equation, calculation of Arrhenius parameters, Collision theory of reaction rate. Types of catalysis – homogenous and heterogeneous, theories of catalysis – outline of intermediate compound formation theory and adsorption theory. Laws of photochemistry, Grothus Draper law, Stark – Einstein’s Law , Bear Lambert’s law- photochemical equivalance and quantum explanation for low and high quantum yield. H2 – Cl2 reaction – photosensitization, Fluorescence, phosphorescence and chemiluminescence. References 1. Principles of Physical Chemistry By Puri, Sharma &Pathania
2. A Text Book of Physical chemistry By. A.S.Negi& S.C Anand
3. Basic Physical chemistry – Moore. V.J
4. L.V. Azaroff Introduction to solids Tata Mc. Grawhill
5. P.R. Singh &S.K.Dixit Molecular Spectroscopy S.Chand and Company
6. H.J.Arunikar, Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry 4th edition, New age International, New
Delhi 1995.
SECOND SEMESTER B.SC. DEGREE PROGRAMME
COMPLEMENTARY COURSE II- THEORY
ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY
TOTAL MARKS-80 (40 HOURS)
I. Parasitism in relation to man (14) hrs
1. Introduction, classification of parasites and hosts 3 hrs
(Obligatory, faculatative, permanent, temporary, external, internal, and hyper parasites
and parasitoid: definitive, intermediate, carrier and reserve hosts)
2. Infection and infestation (1 hr). Mention Hyperinfection and Auto infection
3. Modes of infection 2 hrs
Inoculative, contaminative direct and retroinfection
4. Human parasistes 7 hrs
Entamoebahistolytica, Taeniasolium, SchistosomahaematobiumAncylostoma
duodenale, Wuchereriabancrofti and Enterobiusvermicularis
II. Insects in relation to man ( 14hrs)
Insect pests
1. Introduction, Definition of pests, Kinds of Pests, Causes of pest out break.
Nature of damage to host plants and control measures of the following pests (Exclude
structure and Life history of pests)
a) Spodoptera sp. (rice swarming caterpillar)
b) Leptocorisa sp.(rice bug)
c) Rhynchophorus sp. (red palm weevil)
d) Opisina sp. (Black headed caterpillar, mention biological control)
e) Aceria sp. (coconut mite)
f) Helopeltis sp. (tea bug)
g) Cosmopolites sp. (Banana rhizome weevil)
h) Dacus sp. (Fruit fly)
i) Batocera sp. (Mango stem borer)
j) Sitophilus sp.(rice weevil)
h) Callosobruchus sp.(pulse beetle) (3hr)
2. Insect vectors of human diseases and their control. Anophales, culex, aedes, Xenopsylla, cimex, pediculus and phthirus (Disease like malaria, filariasis, yellow fever, typhus fever, dengue, plague, chikungunea, kalaazar)
3. Insect control (3hrs) Basic principles of chemical control and biological control. Integrated pest Management
(IPM) (Brief notes) 4. Useful insects (2 hrs) Honey bee : Social organization, importance of apiculture, bee products silk worm and lac
insect: Economic importance. III. Aquaculture and Fishery Biology (12 hrs) 1. Brief Introduction mentioning its scope in Kerala (2 hrs) 2. Pisciculture : Egg collection and hatching, induced spawning (4 hrs) Nursery ponds, Manuring, feeding and harvesting, Ornamental fish farming (Brief account).
Mention common species. 3. Prawn culture: Breeding and spawning of prawns, seed collection and culture, types of
prawn farms, mention common species 9.02 hrs) 4. Mussel farming: seed collection, artificial collection of seeds, induced spawning, rearing lf
larvae, farming methods, harvesting (2hrs) (brief account) 5. Pearl Culture : Preparation of nuclei, preparation of host and graft tissue, implantation,
nursing (brief account) (1 hrs) 6. Fish utilization: Nutrition value, byproducts (1 hrs) Assignment
Teachers can suggest topics for Assignments/Seminar (for internal evaluation only) 1. Chiloinfuscatellus (Sugarcane shoot borer) 2. Platyedragossypiella (pink Ball Worm)
3. Etiellazinckenella (Grampod Borer) 4. Callosobruchuschinesis (Pulse beetle) 5. Menopongallinae (Shaft louse) 6. Eomenacanthusstramineus (chicken louse) 7. Hippobosca maculate (house fly) 8. Tabanusstriatus (horse fly) References
Baskara, K.K &Biju Kumar, A. Economic Zoology, Manjusha Publication. Borajah, G. Lectures on Sericulture, 2e, 1994, SBS. Pub. Banglore Nayar, K.K. et al : General & Applied Entomology, TMH Shukla, G.S &Upadhyay, V.B. Economic Zoology, 4e.2002, Rastogi. Singh, S : Bee keeping India, ICAR Singh, V.R.P &Ramachandran, V : Freshwater fish culture (1985) ICAR Srivastava, C.B.L: Fishery Science and Indian Fisheries, 2002, KitsbMahal Nayar, K.K. et. Al: General & Applied Entomology , TMH Shukla, G.S &Upadhyay, V.B : Economic Zoology, 4e, 2002, Rastogi Singh, S : Bee keeping in India ICAR
Sikngh, V.R.P &Ramachandran, V. Freshwater Fish culture (1985) ICHR Srivastava, CBI: Fishery Science and Indian Fisheries, 2002, KitabMahal.
BSc. DEGREE PROGRAMME COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY COURSE PRACTICAL
PRACTICALS –marks 20 (30 hrs)
1. INORGANIC QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS Reactions of cations :-Group I : Mercurous, Lead: Group II A : Lead, Bismuth, Copper, Cadmium
Group II B : Arsenic, Stannous, Stannie ;
Group III : Ferrous, Ferric, Chromium, Aluminium;
Group IV : Nickel, Cobalt, Mangnese, Zinc;
Group V : Barium, Strontium, Calcium;
Group VI : Magnesium, Ammonium
Reactions of certain anions :Acetate, Borate, Oxalate, Phospate, Arsenste, Arsenite, Chromatte. Systematic qualitative Anaysis for mixture of two cations
Practical II
VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS Acidimetry and alkalimetry :Standardisation hydrochloric acid. Estimation of sodium
hydroxide, Estimation of sulphuric acid, Estimation of potassium carbonate, Estimation of NaOH and Na2CO3 in a mixture, Estimation of barium.
Permanganometry :Standardization of potassium permanganate using standard oxalic
acid, Standardization of potassium permanganate using standard Mohr’s salt, Estimation of ferrous iron, Estimation of oxalic acid, Estimation of calcium.
II SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME COMPLEMENTARY COURSE
ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL TOTAL MARKS-20 (30 hrs)
A. Animal Diversity Phylum Protozoa :Noctiluca, Vorticella Phylum Porifera :Leucosolenia Phylum Coelenterata :Fasciola Aschelminthes :Ascaris Annelida :Chaetopterus/Arenicola, Hirudinaria Arthropoda :Peripatus, Eupagarus, Belostoma, Limulus, Sacculina(Any 3) Mollusca :Chilon, Sepia/Loligo, Octopus (Any 2) Enchinodermata :Asterias, Holothuria Phylum Chordata: Prochordates : Ascidia/Branchiostoma Cyclostomata :Petromyzon SuuperclassPisces :Narcine, Echeneis, Hippocarmpus, Heteropneustes, Anguilla (Any 3) Class Amphibia: Eg: Ichthyophis, Axolotl larva, Rhacophours (Any 2) Class Reptilia :Eg: Chamaeleon, Daboia,/ Bungarus Class Aves Eg: Columba Class Mammalia :Pteropus or any other Bat. B. Histology :Study of the T.S of Hydra, Ascaris, Earth worm (through typhlosolic region) C. Osteology :Dentition (Rabbit), Pectoral and Pelvic girdles.
SECOND SEMESTER BSc-DEGREE PROGRMME
FORENSIC SCIENCE PRCTICAL
TOTL MARKS -20 (30 hrs)
Preparation of FIR pertaining to murder case, SC /ST Atrocities (Prevention)ActPosco Act.
Preparation of criminal court hierarchical list with cognizance taken .Special courts and its importance
Investigation –flow chart preparation, Role of different branches of forensic scientists in murder cases
involving stab, firearm, strangulation-smothering, explosive during investigation of & trial.
Preparing chart of chain of possession of material objects. Prepares draft scenes (5numbers) involving
locards principles of exchange.
III SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
Value Education – Human Rights
TOTAL MARKS -80+20
MODULE I: Concept of human Values, Value Education towards Personal Development (4hrs)
Aim of Education and Value education: Evolution of value oriented education ; Concept of Human values ; Types of values; Concept of value education
Personal Development:
Self analysis and introspection; Sensitization gender equality, physically challenged, intellectually challenged. Respect to – age, experience, maturity, family members, neighbors, co-workers.
Character Formation Towards Positive Personality:
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COURSE TITLE- III SEM HOURS
TOTAL MARKS
THEORY PRACTICAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL
1 ELECTIVE COURSE VALUE OF EDUCATION HUMAN RIGHTS 36 80 20
2 CRIMINOLOGY,PENOLOGY,VICTIMOLOGY &FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY 54 80 20
3 COMPLEMENTARY ZOOLOGY 54 80 20 4 COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY 54 80 20
5 FOUNDATION COURSE COMPUTER FUDAMENTALS AND OFFICE 36 60 20
6 PRACTICAL:ZOOLOGY 36 20 7 PRACTICAL:CHEMISTRY 30 20
8 PRACTICAL:CRIMINOLOGY,VICTIMOLOGY, PSYCOLOGY 30 20
9 MOOT COURT 20 10 30
Truthfulness, Constructivity, Sacrifice, Self Control, Altruism, Tolerance, scientific vision
MODULE II: Value Education Towards National and Global Development (6 hrs)
National and International values:
Constitutional or national values – Democracy, socialism, secularism, equality, justice,liberty,freedom and fraternity.
Social Value – Pity and probity, self control, universal brotherhood.
Professional Value – Knowledge thirst, sincerity in profession, regularity, punctuality and faith.
Religious Values – Tolerance, wisdom, character.
Aesthetic Value – Love and appreciation of literature and fine arts and respect for the same.
National Integration and International understanding.
MODULE III: Impact of Global Development on Ethics and Values (6 hrs)
Conflict of cross-cultural influences, mass media, cross-border education, materialistic values, professional challenges and compromise.
Modern Challenges of Adolescent Emotions and behavior; Sex and spirituality: Comparison and competition; positive and negative thoughts.
Adolescent Emotions, arrogance, anger, sexual instability, selfishness, defiance.
MODULE IV: Therapeutic Measures (6hrs)
Control of the mind though
a. Simplified physical exercise b. Meditation – Objectives, types, effect on body, mind and soul c. Yoga-objectives, Types, Asanas d. Activities
(i) Moralisation of Desires (ii) Neutralisation of Anger (iii) Eradication of Worries (iv) Benefits of Blessings
MODULE V: Human Rights (16 hrs)
1. Concept of Human Rights – Indian and International Perspectives a. Evolution of Human Rights b. Definitions under Indian and International documents
2. Broad classification of Human Rights and Relevant Constitutional Provisions. a. Right to life, Liberty and Dignity b. Right to equality c. Right against Exploitation d. Cultural and Educational Rights e. Economic Rights f. Political Right g. Social Right
3. Human Rights of Women and Children a. Social Practice and constitutional safeguards
(i) Female Foeticide and Infanticide (ii) Physical assault and harassment (iii) Domestic Violence (iv) Conditions of Working Women
4. Institutions for implementation a. Human Rights Commission b. Judiciary
5. Violations and Redressel a. Violation by State b. Violation by Individuals c. Nuclear Weapons and terrorism d. Safeguard
THIRD SEMESTER B.sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME(Theory)
FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE-III
CRIMINOLOGY, PENOLOGY, VICTIMOLOGY & FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
TOTAL MARKS 80+20 (54 hours)
Learning Objectives : After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The importance of criminology penology and victimology b. The causes of criminal behaviour c. The significance of criminal profiling to mitigate crime d. The consequence of crime in society e. The critical assessment of advanced forensic techniques like polygraphynarcoanalysis and brain electrical oscillation signatures. Module I: Basic of Criminology, Penology, Victimology (18 hrs) Definition, aims and scope, Theories of criminal behavior – Classical, positivist, sociological. Criminal anthropology. Understanding modus operandi.Investigative strategy. Role of media.Crime- Elements, nature, causes and consequences of crime. Deviant behaviours. Hate crimes, organized crimes and public disorder, domestic violence and workplace violence. White collar crimes, Victimology, Juvenile delinquency. Social change and crime. Psychological Disorders and Criminality. Situational crime prevention. Penology- Meaning, Definition and scope, Meaning and Importance of punishment, punishment, in ancient and modern times, History of correctional administration, Different prisons, Prison acts, Theories of punishment. Treatment – Institutional, Non-instituional.
Module II: Psychology and criminal behavior (18 hrs)
Crime- biological factors, Biological perspective- nervous system: central nervous system structure and functions of CNS, peripheral nervous system. Endocrine system:- pituitary gland, thyroid, neurotransmitters. Socio learning theories, psycho-social factors, theories of offending-social cognition, moral reasoning, psychopathology and personality disorder, psychological assessment, ethical issues of forensic psychology.
Module III: Basics of forensic psychology
Definition and fundamental concepts of forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry, psychological evidence, Eyewitness testimony, confession evidence,
Criminal profiling, Psychology in the courtroom with special reference to section 841PC. Tools for detection of deception-interviews, nonverbal detection, statement analysis, voice. Stress analysis, hypnosis, case study methods. Polygraphy-operational and question formulation techniques, ethical and legal aspects. Nacro analysis and brain mapping-principle and theory, ethical and legal issues. Recommended Reading: 1. S.H James and J.J Nordby, Forensic Science : An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Technique, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2005). 2. D.E. Zulawski and D.E. Wicklander, Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation, CRC
Press, Boca Raton (2002). 3. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey(2004) 4. J.L. Jackson and E. Barkley, Offender Profiling : Theory, Research and practice, Wiley,
Chichester (1997). 5. R. Gupta, Sexual Harasment at Workplace, LexisNexis, Gurgaon (2014).
Third Semester B.Sc. Degree Programme Complementary Course III (Zoology Theory)
PHYSIOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY & ETHOLOGY TOTAL MARKS 80+20 (54 hours)
Total 18 × 3 = 54 A. Physiology (36 hrs) I. Trans membrane transport mechanism. (4 hrs)
Structure of Plasma membrane, Fluid mosaic model, Passive & Active mechanisms, vesicular transport.
II. Nutrition : Absorption of nutrients, nervous and hormonal control of digestion, importance
of fibre in the food, Anorexia, ulcer, obesity starvation and fasting (In brief). (3 hrs) III. Respiration (4 hrs)
Gaseous exchange, Respiratory pigments, structure and properties of haemoglobin, gas transport, control of respiration , respiratory problem, Hypoxia, Asphyxia, CO2 poisoning or Cyanide poisoning, respiratory problem of high altitudes, problem of diving mammals, aspirators, artificial ventilation, heart lung machine, smoking and its ill effects.
IV. Body fluid and circulation (6 hrs)
Blood constituents, Mention agglutination and coagulation of blood, Haemostasis, Haemolysis and Jaundice, Blood transfusion (short notes). Structure and working of heart (in Brief).Electrical and Mechanical properties of Cardiac muscle, Pacemaker and Conducting system of heart. Cardiac cycle and regulation of heart beat. Blood pressure, pulse, cardiovascular problems (brief description_. Arterio sclerosis and athero sclerosis, myocardial infraction, hypertension and thrombosis.
V. Osmoregulation & Exertion (6 hrs)
Osmoconformers, Osmoregulatoes, Water retention and Conservation in desert forms. Classification of animals based on nitrogen compounds excreted. Ammonotelism, Ureotelism, Uricotelism, Urea cycle. Hormonal control of kidney function, Kidney disorders, renal Hyper tension, Nephritis, Renal failure, dialysis and kidney transplantation (short notes).
VI. Muscle Physiology (6 hrs)
EM structure of myofibrils and myofilament, contractile proteins different types.Chemistry and mechanism of muscle contraction. Energy supply, muscle twitch tetanus, isometric and isotonic contraction, summation of stimuli, all or none law – fatigue rigour mortis.
7. Nerve physiology (7 hrs)
Mention different types of nerve cells, glial cell, giant nerve fibre; neurotrophins excitation, impulse generation and transmission, neutrochemical changes. Maintenance of resting potential.Action potential, threshold of stimulus, all or none response, synapsis and myo neural junctions.Synaptic transmission, neuro transmission, neuro transmitters. Scanning – MRI, CT etc.
B. Toxicology (6 hrs) I. Toxicants and Public health hazards II. Toxic chemicals, Pesticides, Automobile emission, Heavy metals, fertilizers, food additives, xenobiotics, and radio active wastes. C. Ethology Brief accounts of the following topics. Introduction I. History, Scope and Branches of ethology (1 hr) II. Innate behavior (1 hr) Orientation, taxes and kineses, simple reflexes and instincts, drive and motivation. III. Learned behavior (2 hr)
Habituatin, conditioned reflex, trial and error learning, latent learning, imprinting, insight learning
IV. Patterns of behaviour (2 hrs)
Habitat selection, sexual selection, co-operation, protection, territorialaity, aggression, courtship and agonistic behavior.
V. Biological clock/rhythm (1 hr)
Photoperiod, circadian rhythm, migration, navigation and homing instinct, diapauses, hibernation, aestivation,
VI. Communication in animals (1 hr) VII. Social organization in mammals (2 hrs) VIII. Proximate factors (2 hrs) Neurological basis of behavior, mention hormonal, biochemical, environmental and genetic factors that influence behavior. Assignments Teacher can suggest topics fir Assignment/seminar (for internal evaluation only) Reference Berry. A.K A. text Book of Animal Physiology, Emkay Publications, Delhi 51 Chatterjee, C.C. Human Physiology, Medical Allied Agency Guyton A.C & Hall TB of Medical Physiology, Harcourt Goyal, K.A &Sastry, K.V Animal Physiology, Rastogi Pub Rastogi, S.C. Essentials of Animal Physiology. Wiley Eastern Bionlanger, E.G, Animal Behaviour, 1994, ------ Pub Reena Mather, Animal Behaviour, 1994, Rostogi Pub Sharma P.D, Tolxicology Purohit, S.S. Ecology, Environment and pollution, 2003, Agro
BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME III SEMESTER ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL MARKS 80+20 (54 HOURS)
Module I (6 hours) Introduction to Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Nature of bonds, Hybridisation in organic molecules, Homolysis and heterolysis of bonds, Electron displacement in organic compounds – Inductive, Electronic and Mesomeric effects- Influence of Inductive effect on acidic and basic properties of organic compounds. Hyperconjugation and steric effects, Reaction intermediates-carbocation, free radicals and carbenes. Structure and stability of benzene- molecular orbital description- Aromaticity and Huckel’s rule, Non benzenoid aromatic compounds, Heterocyclic compounds- structures of pyrrole, furan, pyran, thiophene, indoles. Module II (9 hrs)
Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Nucleophilic substitution of alkyl halides:= SN1 and SN2 mechanisms- stereochemistry- walden inversion-Effect of substitution on SN reactions. Electrophilic addition to ethane and propene- Markownikoff’s rule, free radical addition and peroxide effect. Elimination reactions- E1 and E2 mechanism- Mechanisms of dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides, Aromatic Electrophilic substitution – mechanism of nitration, brominationsulphonation and Fridel Crafts reactions.Orientation effect of substituents. Aromatic nucleophilic substitution. Module III (3 hrs)
Structure determination
Application of UV, IR, NMR spectroscopic methods to the structural determination of simple organic compounds. Module IV (9hrs)
Stereochemistry Conformation and configuration, Rotation about carbon-carbon single bond, conformation of ethane, cyclohexane, methyl cyclohexane-explanation of more stable conformation. Geometrical isometrism: Explanation taking 2-butene, maleic and fumaric acid as examples. Optical isomerism- Optical activity, Chirality, racemisation and resolution ( Lactic acid and tartaric acid examples ) Assymetric synthesis. Module V (12 hrs)
Amino acids, Peptides and Proteins
Amino acids – classification and properties, polypeptides and proteins – petide linkage, primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins, test for proteins. Nucleic acids, structure of DNA and RNA differences, Functions, Different types of RNA, Genetic code, Self replication, mutation. Enzymes, characteristics, catalytic action, theory of enzyme catalysis Michaelismenten theory, Cellular energetic, thermodynamics of biochemical processes, coupled reactions, ATP, Elementary treatment of the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids Module V ( 6hrs)
Polymers
Polymers and polymerization, Types of polymerization, classification of polymers, Synthetic rubbers (BUNA-S, BUNA N, Nenoprene). Synthetic fibres (Nylon 66, Nylon 6, Dacron, Rayon) Plastics – thermoplastics (polythene, polystyrene, polypropylene, PVC, Teflon) and thermosetting plastics ( Bakelite and urea-formaldehyde resin) – Preparation and uses of silicons,, Biodegradable plastics. Module VI (9 hrs)
Natural products
Terpenes: Classification, isoprene rule, essential oils, elementary study of citral and geraniol (structure elucidation not required)
Alkaloids : General methods of isolation, general properties, physiological action of alkaloids, structure of conine, morphine, and nicotine (no specific elucidation required). Drugs and psychedelic drugs. Vitamins, classification, elementary study of the structure of Vitamin A, Biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin deficiency diseases. Hormones: Steroids – cholesterol, bile acids, artificial hormones (only elementary study) References 1. Modern organic chemistry – M.K. Jain, S.C. Sharma 2. Text book of Organic Chemistry – ArunBahal and Bahal B.S 3. Organic chemistry – Vol I and II, I.L Finar 4. A guide book to mechanism in organic chemistry – peter sykes 5. C.N. Pillai, organic chemistry for undergraduates, Universities Press (India) Pvt Ltd. 2008 6. Tiwari, Mehrothra and Vishnoi, Text book for Organic Chemistry, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
THIRD SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME Foundation Course – 4 ICT – I Computer Fundamentals and Office Tools
TOTAL MARKS 60+20(36 hrs)
MODULE I : Basics of computers : Definition of computer – characteristics and Applications of computers - Block diagram of a digital computer – classification of computers based on size and working – central processing Unit I/O Devices. MODULE II: Primary, Auxiliary and Cache Memmory – Memmory Devices, Software, Hardware, Firmware and people ware Definition and Types of Operating system. Functions of an operating system – MS DOS, MS window – Desktop, computer, Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, Recycle Bin, Task bar- control pane. MODULE III : MS – word Feaures of Ms- word – MS word Window components – creating, Editing Formating and printing of Documents – Headers and footers – Insert/Draw Tables, Table Auto format – Page Borders and shading – Inserting symbols,shapes, word art, page numbers, Equations-spelling and Grammer-Threasures Mail merge. MODULE IV : MS – power point Feayres of power point – creating a Blank presentation – creating a prewsentation using a Template – Inserting and Deleting slides in presentation – Adding Clip art/ pictures – inserting other objects, Audio, video-Resizing and scaling of an object – slide transition – custom Animation MODULE V : MS- Excel Overview of Excel feautes – creating a new worksheet selecting cells, entering and editing text, Numbers, Formulae, Referencing cells- inserting Rows / columns – changing column width and row height auto format, changing font sizes, colors, shading.
MODULE VI : Number conversions.
III SEMESTER DEGREE PROGRAMME COMPLEMENTARY COURSE III: PRACTICAL I
(Code: ZO3C06(P)) MARKS-20
Section A : Physiology 1. Blood smear preparation and study of RBCs and different types of WBCs. 2. Human blood grouping – ABO and Rh systems 3. Detection of monosaccharides, lipids and proteins Section B : Mounting 1. Eartgworm : Setae in situ (minor), spermatheca ( minor) 2. Penaeus : Appendages (minor) 3. Cockroach : Salivary apparatus (major) 4. Honeybee : Mouth parts (minor) 5. Shark: Placoid scales (minor)
SECOND SEMESTER COMPLEMENTARY COURSE
CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS
MARKS -20
Determination of water crystallization in crystalline barium chloride, Estimation of barium
sulphate, Estimation of chloride as silver chloride.
DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
Determination of melting point, Determination of boiling point
DETECTION OF ELEMENTS IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ORGANIC
PREPARATIONS
Preparation of acetanilide from aniline, preparation of benzoic acid from benzyl
chloride,prepation of meta-dinitrobenzene .
Determination of viscosity
References
1. G.H.Jeffery, J.Bassett, J.Mendham and R.C. Denny ‘Vogel’s Text book of Quantitative
Chemical Analaysis’ 5th Edition ELBS.
2. I.M.Kolthoff and E.A. Sanderson, Quantitative Chemical Anaysis
3. V.K. Ahluwalia, SunithaDhingra, AdarshGulate College practical Chemistry,
Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd 2008 (reprint)
III SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME CRIMINOLOGY, PENOLGY, VICTIMOLGY & FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
PRACTICAL MARKS -20 (36 hours)
1. To review past criminal cases and elucidate which theory best explains the criminal behavior
of the accused 2. To review crime cases where criminal profiling assisted the police to apprenhed the accused 3. To cite examples of crime cases in which the media acted as a pressure group 4. To evaluate the post –trauma stress amongst victims of racial discrimination. 5. To correlate deviant behavior of the accused with criminality (take a specific example) 6. To evaluate victimology in a heinous crime. 7. To examine a case of juvenile delinquency and suggest remedial measurement. 8. To evaluate how rising standards of living affect crime rate. 9. To review the recommendations on modernization of police stations and evaluate how far these have been carried out in different police stations. 10. To visit a ‘Model Police Station’ and examine the amenities vis – a – vis conventional police
stations. 11. To examine steps being taken for rehabilitation of former convicts and suggests
improvements. 12. To prepare a report on interrogation cells and suggest improvements.
FOURTH SEMESTER B.sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory)
FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE-IV
INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES- (54 hours)
TOTAL MARKS- 80+20
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The important of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques in processing crime scene evidence.
b. The utility of colorimetry, electrophoresis and neutron activation analysis in identifying chemical and biological materials.
c. The significance if microscopy in visualizing trace evidence and comparing it with control samples.
d. The usefulness of photography and videography for recording the crime scenes.
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COURSE TITLE- IV SEM HOURS
TOTAL MARKS
THEORY PRACTICAL
EXTERNAL INTERNAL 1 INSTRUMENTATION TECHNIQUES 54 80 20
2 FORENSIC SCIENCE &CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 54 80 20
3 FORENSIC PHYSICS 54 80 20
4 COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY 36 80 20 5 COMPLEMENTARY ZOOLOGY 36 80 20
6 PRACTICAL:INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES 36 20
7 PRACTICAL:FORENSIC PHYSICS 36 20
8 PRACTICAL: ZOOLOGY 36 20
Module I: Microscopy and Forensic photography (22 hrs) Fundamental principles. Magnification, Resolution, Different types of microscopes – compound microscope, Comparison microscope, Electron microscope.SEM, TEM, Stereomicroscope Polarization and application Forensic applications of microscopy.Basic principles and applications of photography in forensic science. 3D photography. Photographic evidence. Infrared and ultraviolet photography.Digital photography Vediography.Crime scene and laboratory photography. Module II: Instruments (22 hrs) Sample preparation for chromatographic and spectroscopic evidence. Chromatographic methods. Fundamental principles and forensic applications of thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography. Spectroscopic methods. Fundamental principles and forensic applications of Ultraviolet – visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. X –ray spectrometry. Colorimetric analysis and Lambert-Beer law.Electrophoresis – fundamental principles and forensic applications, Neutron activation analysis – fundamental principles and forensic applications. Module III: Statistical methods (10 hrs) Measures of central tendency : -Mean, Median and Mode Measures of dispersion : - Range, Mean Deviation, Variance, Standard Deviation, Coefficient of variation. Correlation and regression (brief account).Probability : - Laws of probability. Addition theorem and Multiplication theorem. Probability distribution : - Binomial Distribution, Normal Distribution and Poisson distribution Test of hypothesis :- Null hypothesis, Alternate hypothesis Chi – square test and t-test. Recommended Reading: 1. D.A. Skoog, d. M. West and F.J. Holler, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 6th Edition,
Saunders College Publishing, Fort Worth (1992). 2. W. Kemp, Organic Spectroscopy, 3rd Edition, Macmillan, Hampshire (1991). 3. J.W. Robinson, Undergraduate Instrumental Analysis, 5th Edition, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New
York (1995). 4. D.R. Redsicker, The practical Methodology of Forensic Photography, 2nd Edition, CRC
Press, Boca Raton (2000). 5. Jasra, P. K. and Raj Gurdeep 2000. Biostatistics. 6. Khan, I.A. and Khayum. Fundamentals of Biostatistics.Wraaz Publ. Hyderabad.
7. Norman, T.J. Bailey. Statical methods in Biology Cambridge Univ. Press 8. Prasad, S. 2003. Elements of Biostatistics.Rastogi Publ. 9. Ramakrishnan, P. Biostatistics, SarasPublishers.
FOURTH SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM-(54 hrs)
TOTAL MARKS 80+20
MODULE – I (15 hrs) Forensic Science : Basic principles and its significance. History & development of forensic science.Nature and scope of forensic science.Organizational structure of Forensic Science Laboratories at central & state level.Ethics in Forensic science. MODULE – II (12 hrs) Scene of crime : Types, protection of scene of crime, preservation (recording) of scene of crime- photography and sketching methods. Physical evidence : Meaning, Types, search methods, collection and preservation, Forwarding. Chain of custody. Collection, preservation, packing and forwarding of : blood, semen and other biological stains, firearm exhibits, documents, fingerprint, viscera, hair &fibre, glass, soil and dust, petroleum products, drugs and poisons, etc. MODULE – III (15 hrs) Crime : Definition, theories of causation of crime : Pre – classical and Neoclassical, constitutional, geographical, economic, physiological, sociologist, Multiple causation approach. General factors of crime, forms of punishment in brief. MODULE– IV (12 hrs) Indian Penal Code : Introduction, General exceptions, offences against person, Offences against property, Attempt to suicide, sexual offences. Criminal procedure code: Introduction and general ideal of sections : 291-93, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 172, 173, 174, 175, and 176. Indian Evidence Act : Introduction and general ideal of sections : 32, 45, 46, 47, 57, 58, 60, 73, 135, 136, 137, and 159. MODULE – V (14 hrs) Criminal Justice System : Police organization at district, state & central level. Organization of courts in India, jurisdiction of courts in criminal cases, prosecution, F.I.R., case diary, roznamacha. Report Writing and Evidence Evaluation : Report formats of crime scene and laboratory findings.
Court Testomony : Admissibility of experts testimony, pro court preparation & court appearance, examination in chief & re – examination, cross examination. Suggested Readings : 1. Saferstein : Criminalistics - An introduction to Forensic Science, Prentice hall Inc. USA
91995) 2. C.G.G. Aitken and D.A. Stoney; The use of statistics in Forensic Science, Ellis Harwood
Limited, England (1991) 3. James, S.H. and Nordby, J.J; Forensic Science; an introduction to Scientific and
Investigative Techniques, CRC Press, USA (2003) 4. O’ Hara &Osterberg : An Introduction to Criminalistics. 5. Forest : Forensic Science, An Introduction 6. Lee, Honry : Advances in Forensic Science 7. Sharma J D :VishivigyanAvemVishVigya. 8. Sharma J D :ApradhkaVigyanikAnveshan 9. Sharma B R : Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and trails. 10. Mordby, J Deed Reckoning – The Art of Forensic Science Detection, CRC Press LLC, Boca
Raton FL, CRC Press (2000) 11. Ram Ahuja, Criminology, Rewal Publ. Jabalpur (2000) 12. Indian Penal Code 13. Criminal Procedure Code 14. Indian Evidence Act.
FOURTH SEMESTER BSc-DEGREE PROGRAMME FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE
FORENSIC PHYSICS (54 hours) TOTAL MARKS 80+20
Learning Objectives : After studying this paper the students will know- a. The art of collecting, packaging and preserving different types of physical and trace evidence at crime scenes b. The tools and techniques for analysis of different types of crime scene evidence. Module I : Glass, Paint &Fibre (18 hrs) Collection, packaging, analysis of glass evidence. Matching of glass samples by mechanical fit and refractive index measurements. Analysis by spectroscopic methods. Fracture analysis and direction of impact. Paint evidence – collection, packaging and preservation. Analysis by destructive and non-destructive methods. Importance of paint evidence in hit and run cases. Module II : Soil & Cloth evidence (18 hrs) Importance, location, collection and comparison of soil samples.Cloth evidence – importance, collection, analysis of adhering material. Matching of pieces. Fibre evidence – artificial and man – made fibres. Collection of fibre evidence.Identification and comparison of fibres. Module III : Tool marks (18 hrs) Classification of tool marks. Forensic importance of tool marks. Collection, preservation and matching of tool marks. Restoration of erased serial numbers and engraved marks. Forensic gemmology. Accident Analysis – Extent of vehicle damage, Estimation of speed, Tyretread marks and skid marks, Trace evidence at accident sites, Hit and run investigations. Recommended Reading 1. E. Elaad in Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume 2, J.A. Siegel, P.J. Saukko and G.C. Knupfer (Eds.), Academic Press, London (2000) 2. T.J. Gardener and T.M. Anderson, Criminal Evidence, 4th Ed., Wadsworth, Belmont (2001) 3. S.H. James and J.J Nordby, Forensic Science: An Introduction to scientific and Investigative
Techniques, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2005).
4. W.J. Tilstone, M. L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)
SEMESTER IV-BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME COMPLEMENTARY CHEMISTRY – TOTAL MARKS-80+20 (54 HOURS)
Module I (12 hours) Thermodynamics Definition of thermodynamic terms – types of systems – intensive and extensive properties – state and path functions – Zeroth law of thermodynamics. First law of thermodynamics, mathematical form – concept of internal energy, enthalpy, heat and work, reversible and irreversible process and maximum work.Work of expansion of an ideal gas reversible isothermal process.Heat capacity of gases at constant volume and constant pressure. Joule Thomson effect – Application to liquefaction of gases by Linde’s method Second law of thermodynamics – entropy and free energy – significance of ∆H, ∆G and available work.Criteria of equilibrium and spontaneity on the basis of entropy and free energy with conditions of constancy of functions – Gibbs Helmholtz equation and ClausiusClayperon equation. Enthalpies of formation, combustion, neutralization, solution and hydration- relation between heats of reactions at constant volume and constant pressure.Variation of heats of reaction with temperature – Kirchoff’s equation – Hess’s law and its application. Module II (12 hours) Electrochemistry and Electromotive force Specific, equivalent and molar conductances, determination of coductance and cell constant, variation of conductance with dilution, Kohlrausch’s law, degree of ionization of weak electrolytes, application of conductance measurements - conductometrictirations, ostwald’ dilution law – hydrolysis of salts, Buffer solutions – Henderson’s equation. Galvanic cells, measurement of emf by Poggendorff’s compensation method – Cell and electrode potentials, IUPAC sign convention – Reference electrodes – SHE and calomel electrode – Standard Electrode potential, Nernst equation, cation and Aniona reversible electrodes, Redox electrode with examples – Quinhydrone electrode, concentration cell without transference, potentiometric titration, over voltage and passivity. Corrosion of metals – prevention of corrosion, fuel cells - H2 − O2 and hydrocarbon - O2 types. Module III (6 hours) Properties of liquids
Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity – explanation of these properties on the basis of intermolecular attraction, refraction refractive index, molar refraction, molar polarization. Module IV (6 hrs) Solutions Colligative properties – Osmotic Pressure, Laws of osmotic pressure, Measurement of osmotic pressure – Berkeley Hartley’s method, Determination of molecular mass, Theories of semipermeability, Reverse osmosis. Module V (9 hrs)Colloids Colloidal state, classification, lyophilic & lyophobic, macromolecular, multimolecular, associated colloids – purification of colloids by electrodialysis& ultrafiltration properties – Tyndall effect – Brownian movement, electrophoresis, endo osmosis and sedimentation potential – Donnan membrane equilibrium – origin of charge and stability of colloids, coagulation, Hardy Schulz rule, protective colloids, Gold number -Emulsions- application of colloids – Delta formation, medicines, sewage disposal, emulsification, cleaning action of detergents and soaps. Module VI (9 hrs) Phase Equilibria Explanation of terms such as phase, component, degree of freedom. Thermodynamic derivation of phase rule, application of phase rule to one component system- phase diagrams of water and sulphur systems – general discussion of simple eutectic – lead – silver system. Pattinson’s process – construction of phase diagram, cooling curve method. General discussion of two component systems forming compound with a congruent melting point. Zn – Mg system. References 1. Principles of Physical Chemistry By Puri, Sharma &Pathania 2. A Text Book of Physical Chemistry By A. S. Negi& S. C. Anand 3. Basic physical chemistry – Moore. V. J. 4. R. D. Rastogi, Introduction to chemical Tehrmodynamics, 6th edition, Vikas Publishing
House Pvt Ltd 5. P. L. Soni&Dharmarh Text book of physical Chemistry, S. Chand & Co New Delhi
FOURTH SEMESTER B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME Complementary Course (Theory)
GENETICS AND IMMUNOLOGY TOTAL MARKS-80+20 (54 hours)
1. Human Genetics Normal human karyotype : Classification and grouping of human chromosomes (Pataus & Denver schemes) Chromosomal anomalies and disorders (short note only) Autosomal anomalies : Phenyl ketonuria, Sickle cell anemia X – linked - Haemophilia and Color blindness Y – linked – Multiple sclerosis, Ichthyosis, Polygenic inheritance, Cleft palate or Cleft lip and diabeted mellitus. Prenatal diagnosis Genetic counseling 2. Genetic Control of Sex Autosomes and sex chromosomes : Mention Barr body and its significance Chromosomal mechanism of sex determination : genic balance theory; Environmental Control of sex, hormonal influence of sex determination sex mosaic, gynandromorphism. 3. Genes and gene action Modern concept of genes, split genes, pseudogenes, overlapping and jumping genes, DNA as genetic material, Griffith experiment. Hershey and Chase experiment. One gene one enzyme hypothesis, one gene – one polypeptide hypothesis, Gene action outline of protein synthesis. 4. Genetic Engineering Definition and scope. Methodology : Brief account of recombinant DNA technology – Brief account of
enzyme involved, polymerases, nucleases, ligases. Identification, slicing and splicing of desired genes, transfer of desired genes, direct and vector mediated plasmids, phages and bacterial genes. Practical application, advantages and potential hazards. 5. Cytogenetics of Cancer Typed of cancer : brief account of sacromas, carcinomas, melanomas, leukemia, lymphomas, blastoma, etc. Characteristics of cancer cell : uncontrolled multiplication, loss of contact inhibition, metastasis, reduced cellular adhesion, metaplasia, invasiveness, etc. Origin of Cancer : Mutational and viral theories, polygenic basis , hereditary dispositions. 6. Brief notes on : Protoplast fusion, hybridoma technology, monoclonal antibodies. 7. Genetics of assisted or infertility reproduction 8. Eugenics, Euthenics and Epenics. IMMUNOLOGY (Brief account of the following topics) 1. Introduction :definition, antigens, natural ways of avoiding pathogens 2. Immunity :Natural and acquired (active and passive) 3. Immune system :Organs and cells : major histocompatibility complex 4. Antigen – antibody reaction : agglutination and precipitation 5. Immune response :Humoral and cellular immune effector mechanisms, antibodies, structure of immunoglobulin G : cytokines 6. Immunodeficiency diseases :Primary and secondary types : AIDS 7. Vaccines and interferons 8. Advanced Biological Techinques : (short not only) Southern Blotting Techniques, Northern blotting techniques, Western blotting
techniques, DNA Finger printing, ELISA test. Assignments Teacher can suggest topics for Assignment /Seminar (for internal assessment only).
CORE COURSE IV: PRACTICAL
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNIQUES
TOTAL MARKS -20 (36 hours)
1. To carry out thin layer chromatography of ink samples
2. To determine the concentration of a colored compound by colorimetry analysis.
3. To carry out separation of organic compounds by paper chromatography.
4. To identify drug samples using UV – visible spectroscopy.
5. To take photographs using different filters.
6. To take photographs of crime scene exhibits at different angles.
7. To record videography of a crime scene.
8. Work out the problems related to mean, median, mode, standard deviation, probability,
Chi-square test, t-test and correlation.
9. Familiarise the technique of data representation (tables, bar-diagram, histogram, pie-
diagram and frequency curve (manual and using computer)
FOURTH SEMESTER BSc.DEGREE PROGRAMME
CORE COURSE VI : PRACTICAL
FORENSIC PHYSICS
TOTAL MARKS -20 (54 hours)
1. To compare soil samples by density gradient method.
2. To compare paint samples by physical matching method.
3. To compare paint samples by thin layer chromatography method.
4. To compare glass samples by refractive index method.
5. To identify and compare tool marks.
6. To compare cloth samples by physical matching.
IV SEMESTER BSc-DEGREE PROGRAMME ZOOLOGY COMPLEMENTARY ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL
TOTL MRKS -20 Section A : Dissections Earth worm : Alimentary canal upto 25th segment (minor)
Penaeus : Nervous system (major)
Mullet : Alimentary canal (major)
Section B : Genetics
Study of the following (use slides/ models/ charts/photographs)
1. Study of sex linked inheritance (haemophilia, sickle cell anaemia, color blindness)
2. Study of normal human karyotype and abhomral karyotype (any 2)
FIFTH SEMESTER B.sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory)
FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE-VIII
FORENSIC DERMATOGLYPHICS AND QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
TOTAL MARKS-80+20 (54 hours)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The fundamental principles on which the science of fingerprinting is based.
SL NO
COURSE TITLE- V SEM HOURS
TOTAL MARKS
THEORY PRACTICAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL
1 FORENSIC
DERMATOLOGY&QUISTAINED DOCUMENTS
80 20
2 FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY 80 20
3 FORENSIC MEDICINE 80 20 4 FORENSIC BIOLOGY& SEROLOGY 80 20
5 CRIME INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES 80 20
6 PRACTICAL:FORENSIC DERMATOLOGY 20
7 PRACTICAL:CHEMISTRY 20
8 PRACTICAL:FORENSIC BIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY 20
9 PROJECT WORK 30 10
b. Fingerprints are the most infallible means of identification. c. The world’s first fingerprint bureau was established in India. d. The method of classifying criminal record by fingerprints was worked out in India, and by
Indians. e. The physical and chemical techniques of developing fingerprints on crime scene evidence. f. The significance of foot, palm, ear and lip prints. g. The importance of examination of questioned documents. h. The tools required for examination of questioned documents. i. The significance of comparing hand writing samples. j. The importance of detecting frauds and forgeries by analyzing questioned documents. Module I: Basic of Fingerprinting (20 hrs) Introduction and history, with special reference to India.Biological basis of fingerprints.Formation of ridges.Fundamental principles of fingerprinting. Typed of fingerprints. Fingerprint patterns. Fingerprint characters/minutiae. Plain and rolled fingerprints. Classification and cataloguing of fingerprint record. Automated Fingerprint Identification System.Significance of poroscopy and edgeoscopy. Development of Fingerprints – Latent prints. Constituents of sweat residue. Latent fingerprint’s detection by physical and reagents. Application of light sources in fingerprint detection. Preservation of developed fingerprints.Digital imaging for fingerprint enhancement. Fingerprinting the deceased. Developing fingerprints on gloves. Module II: Other Impressions (12 hrs) Importance of footprints. Casting of foot prints, Electrostatic lifting of latent foot prints. Palm prints. Lip prints – Nature, location, collection and examination of lip prints. Ear prints and their significance. Palm prints and their hisotical importance. Module III: Nature and Scope of Questioned Documents (22 hrs) Definition of questioned documents.Types of questioned documents.Preliminary examination of documents. Basic tools needed for forensic documents’ examination – ultraviolet, visible, infrared and fluorescence spectroscopy, photomicrography, microphotography, visible spectral comparator, electrostatic detection apparatus. Determining the age and relative age of documents. Comparison of Documents – Comparison of handwriting. Development of individuality in handwriting.Natural variations and fundamental divergences in handwritings.Class and individual characteristics.Merits and demerits p of exemplar and non- exemplar samples during comparison of handwriting.Standards for comparisons of handwriting.
Comparisons of paper, ink, printed documents, typed documents, Xeroxed documents. Forgeries – Alteration in documents, including erasures, additions, over – writings and obliterations. Indented and invisible writings. Charred documents. Examination of counterfeit Indian currency notes, passports, visas and stamp papers. Disguised writing and anonymous letters. Recommended Reading: 1. J.E. Cowger, Friction Ridge Skin, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1983). 2. D.A. Ashbaugh, Quantitative- Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC Press Boca Raton
(2000) 3. C. Champod, C. Lennard, P. Margot an M. Stoilovic, Fingerprints and other Ridge Skin
Impressions, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2004) 4. Lee and Garnsleen’s, Advances in Fingerprint Technology, 3rd Edition, R.S. Ramotowski
(Ed.), CRC Press Boca Raton (2013). 5. O. Hilton, Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1982) 6. A.A. Moenssens, J. Starrs, C.E. Henderson and F.E. Inbau, Scientific Evidence in Civil and
Criminal Cases, 4th Edition, Foundation Press, New York(1995). 7. R.N. Morris, Forensic Handwriting Identification: Fundamental Concepts and Principles,
Academic Press, London (2000)
FIFTH SEMESTER B. Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory) FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE –IX
FORENSIC CHEMISTRY & TOXICOLOGY TOTAL MARKS 80+20 (54 hours)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The methods of analyzing trace amounts of petroleum products in crime scene evidence. b. The methods of analyzing contaminants in petroleum products c. The classification and characteristics of the narcotics, drugs and psychotropic
substances. d. The significance of toxicological studies in forensic science. e. The classification of poisons and their modes of actions. f. The absorption of poisons in body fluids. g. The forensic identification of illicit liquors. h. The classification and characteristics of the narcotics, drigs and psychotropic
substances. i. The menace of designer drugs j. The methods of identifying and purifying narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances. Module I : Petroleum and petroleum Products (15 hrs)
Distillation and fractionation of petroleum. Commercial uses of different petroleum fractions. Analysis of petroleum products.Analysis of traces of petroleum products in forensic exhibits.Comparison of petroleum products.Adulteration of petroleum products. Module II : Basics of Toxicology and Poisons (20 hrs) Significance of toxicological findings. Techniques used in toxicology. Toxicological analysis and chemical intoxication tests. Postmortem Toxicology. Human performance toxicology.Dose- response relationship.Lethal dose 50 and mode of action of poisons.Accidental, suicidal and homicidal poisonings.Signs and symptoms of common poisoning and their antidotes. Collection and preservation of viscera, blood and urine for various poison cases. Identification of biocides and metal salts in body fluids.Metabolism and excretion of poisons.Application of immunoassays in forensic work. Animal poisons. Snake venom. Mode of action.Carbon monoxide poisoning. Vegetable poisons. Poisonous seeds, fruits, roots and mushrooms. Beverages. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic illicit liquors. Analysis and identification of ethyl alcohol.Estimation of ethyl alcohol in blood and urine. Proof spirit. Crime scene management in illicit liquor cases. Module III : Narcotics, Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Alcoholic Beverages (19 hrs) Definition of narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances.Broad classification – Narcotics, stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens.General characteristics and common example of each classification.Natural, synthetic and semi-synthetic narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances. Designer drugs. Tolerance, addiction and withdrawal symptoms of narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances.Crime scene search for narcotics, searching a vehicle.Clandestine drug laboratories.Collection and preservation of drug evidence. Testing of narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances- thin layer chromatography, gas – liquid chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. Presumptive and screening tests for narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances in breast milk, salvia, urine, hair and antemortem blood.Drugs and driving. Dope tests. Analysis of narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances in postmortem blood. Postmortem changes affecting the analysis of narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances. Recommended Reading 1. A.A. Moenssens, J. Starrs, C.E. Henderson and F.E. Inbau, Scientific Evidence in Civil and
Criminal Cases, 4th Edition. The Foundation Press, Inc., New York (1995) 2. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004)
3. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s , Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013). 4. F.G. Hofmann, A Handbook on Drug and Alcohol abuse, 2nd Edition, Oxford University
Press, New York (1983) 5. S.B. Karch, The Pathology of Drug Abuse, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1996). 6. A. Poklis, Forensic toxicology in, Introduction of Forensic Sciences, 2nd Edition.
SIXTH SEMESTER B. Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory) FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE
FORENSIC MEDICINE TOAL MARKS 80+20(36 hours)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The duties of the first responding officer who receives a call on homicide or suicide case. b. The steps involved in processing the death scene. c. The importance of ascertaining whether the crime was staged to appear as suicide or
accident d. The importance of bloodstain patterns in reconstructing the crime scene. e. The importance of autopsy. f. The importance of forensic odontology. Module I : Death Investigations (12 hrs) Fundamental aspects and scope of forensic medicine. Approaching the crime scene of death. Obtaining first hand information from the caller. Rendering medical assistance to the victim, if alive. Protecting life. Recording dying declaration. Identifying witness and, if possible, suspect. Interviewing onlookers and segregating possible witnesses. Suspect in custody – initial interrogation and searching for evidence. Miranda warning card. Assessing the crime scene. Request for forensic team. Importance of command post and log book. Management of crowd and media.Importance of taking notes. Items to be a part of noting. Documenting the death scene. Processing evidence. Evaluation of injuries. Indexing the death investigation. Handling buried body cases – search for buried bodies, methods of exhumation. Suicide cases – evaluating the type of injuries, gauging the psychological state of victim, suicide notes. Module II : Autopsy (12 hrs)
Forensic pathology. Medico –legal aspects of death.Causes of death.Determination of time since death.Investigation of sexual offences.Death by drowning. Injuries. Types and classification of injuries.Antemortem and post mortem injuries. Aging of injuries. Artificial injuries. Module III: Forensic Odontology (12 hrs) Development, scope and role of forensic odontology in mass disaster and anthropology.Types of teeth and their comparative anatomy. Bite marks. Forensic significance of bite marks. Collection, preservation and photography of bite marks evidence. Legal aspects of bite marks.Estimation of age from teeth. Recommended Reading 1. K. Smyth, The Cause of Death, Van Nostrand and Company, New York (1982) 2. M. Bernstein , Forensic odontology in, Introduction to Forensic Sciences, 2ndEd.m W.G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (1997). 3. J. Dix, Handbook for Death Scene Investigations, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1999) 4. H.B. Baldwin and C.P. May in, Encyclopedia in Forensic Science, Volume I, J.A. Siegel,
P.J., Saukko and G.C. Knupfer (Eds.), Academic Press, London (2000) 5. V.J. Geberth, Practical Homicide Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2006). 6. T. Bevel and R.M. Gardner, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, Boca
Raton (2008). 7. W.J. Tilstone, M.L.Hastrup and C. Hald, Fishers, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation,
CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)
SIXTH SEMESTER B. Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory) FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE
FORENSIC BIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY TOTAL MARKS 80+20(54 hours)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know – a. The significance of biological and serological evidence. b. The forensic importance of hair evidence c. The importance of biological fluids – blood, urine, semen, salvia, sweat and milk – in
crime investigations. d. How forensic entomology assists in death investigations. e. The use fullness of genetic markers in forensic investigations. f. The forensic importance of bloodstain patterns.
Module I : Biological evidence (22 hrs) Hair – significance, transfer and recovery, structure of human hair, Morphology and biochemistry of human hair, Comparisons of hair samples, Comparison of human and animal hairs. Semen- Forensic significance of semen, Composition and morphology of spermatozoa, Collection, evaluation and tests for identification of semen.Types and identification of microbial organisms of forensic significance.Diatoms and their forensic significance, structure and analysis of skull and bones. Module II : Serological evidence (22 hrs) Composition of blood, collection and preservation of blood evidence, Importance of dried blood stains, Antigens and antibodies, ABO blood groups, Determination of blood group from dried blood stains, Extracellular proteins and intracellular enzymes, Blood spatter analysis – basics, Composition and analysis of common body fluids like salvia, milk, sweat, urine, etc. Module III : Forensic Entomology (10 hrs) Insects of forensic importance, Collection of entomological evidence during death investigations. General Entomology- significance of terrestrial and aquatic insects in forensic investigations and their role in crime detection, Insect’s succession and its relationship to determine time since death. Impact of ecological factors on insect’s developments. Recommended Reading 1. L. Stryer, Biochemistry, 3rd Edition, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York (1988) 2. R.K. Murray, D.K. Granner, P.A. Mayes and V.W. Rodwell, Harper’s Biochemistry,
APPLETON & Lange, Norwalk (1993) 3. S. Chowdhuri, Forensic Biology, BPRD, New Delhi (1971). 4. R. Saferstein, Forensic Science Handbook, Vol. III, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (1993) 5. G.T. Duncan and M.I. Tracey, Serology and DNA typing in, Introduction to Forensic
Sciences, 2nd Edition, W. G. Eckert (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (1997)
FIFTH SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION -THEORY
TOTAL MARKS 80+20
MODULE-1:15hrs
• Definition of crime,IPC and crime ,mensrea,reasons for committing crime in India and worldwide.
• Crime scene, Types of crime scenes :primary,secondary,indoor,outdoor • Role of different agencies involved in crime scene management: police medico legal experts,
judicial officers. • Actions of initial responding officer:objectives,Documentation:statements of
victim,witnesssuspects,database and records,officersafety,emergencycare,secure and control,release scene to appropriate authorities.
• Locards principle of exchange.concept of evidence,evidenceclassification:direct ,circumstantial ,physical,biological,corroborative,conclusive,trace,testimonial.
MODULE- 2:15 hrs
• Documenting crime scene: crime scene photography, crime scene notes. • Crime scene sketching: indoor and outdoor, triangulation method, baseline method, polar
coordinate method. • Search:definition,objectivessearch patterns-strip method, grid method, zone/quadrant method
spiral method (inward and outward),point to point method, wheel method. • Collection,packaging and preservation of evidences and general considerations. • Physical evidences:fingerprints,impressions(tyreprints,footprints,lipprints,bitemarks),fiber,trace
evidences(glass,soil,paint) firearms and toolmarks,explosive materials, questioned documents.
MODULE -3: 15 hrs • Collection, packaging and preservation of evidences and general considerations. • Physical evidences:fingerprints,impressions(typeprints,footprints,lipprints,bitemarks)fiber,trace
evidences(glass,soil,paint),firearms and toolmarks,explosivematerials,questioned documents. • Biological evidences:body fluids (blood,urine,semen,secretions),tissue,hair,nail.
MODULE-4:15hrs
• Cases of special consideration:arson,mass disasters-their scene management and evidence collection for human identification
• Crime scene reconstruction:introduction,importance ,nature and principles :recognition, identification, individualization and reconstruction, stages: data collection,conjecture,hypothesis formulation ,testing, theory formation.
References: • Barry A.J Fisher,David .R.Fisher,”Techniques of crime scene investigation”Eigth Edition. • Tom Bevel,Ross .M.Gardner,”Blood stain spatter analysis”,Third edition ,CRC press • Stuart.H.james and jon.j.nordby(2007),”An introduction to forensic scientific and investigative
techniques”,thirdedition,CRC press. • W.Jerrychisum and Brent and Turvy,”Crime Reconstruction”,Elsevier academic press.
FORENSIC DERMATOGLYPHICS AND QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
PRACTICAL MARKS-20 (54 hrs)
1. To record plain and rolled fingerprints
2. To carry out ten digit classification of fingerprint.
3. To identify different fingerprint patterns
4. To identify core and delta
5. To carry out ridge tracing and ridge counting.
6. To investigate physical methods of fingerprint detection.
7. To investigate chemical methods of fingerprint detection.
8. To use different light sources for enhancing developed fingerprints
9. To prepare cast of foot prints.
10. To identify handwriting characters
11. To study natural variations in handwriting
12. To compare handwriting samples.
13 To detect simulated forgery
14. To detect traced forgery
15. To study the line quality defects in handwriting samples.
16. To examine the security features of currency notes, passports and plastic money.
17. To study alterations, obliterations and erasure in handwriting samples.
FIFTH SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
FORENSIC CHEMISTRY & TOXICOLOGY PRACTICAL
MARKS -20(36 hrs)
1.To carry out analysis of gasoline
2.To carry out analysis of diesel.
3.To carry out analysis of kerosene oil
4.To identify illicit drugs by spot tests.
5.To perform color tests for opiates.
6. To perform color tests for barbiturates.
7.To identify methyl alcohol
8.To identify ethyl alcohol
9.To identify biocides
10.To identify metallic poisons
11.To identify organic poisons.
12.To prepare iodoform.
13.To identify drugs of abuse by spot tests
14.To separate drugs of abuse by thin layer chromatography.
FIFTH SEMESTER BSc.DEGREE PROGRAMME
FORENSIC MEDICINE, FORENSIC BIOLOGY & SEROLOGY
PRACTICAL MARKS-20 (36 hrs)
1.To design a questionnaire for the first responder to the death scene.
2.To design a protocol to deal with the media at the crime scene.
3.To design a protocol to deal with the media at the crime scene.
4.to design a checklist for the forensic scientists at the death scene.
5.to examine hair morphology and determine the species to which the hair belongs.
6.to prepare slides of scale pattern of human air
7.To examine human hair for cortex and medulla
8.To carry out microscopic examination of pollen grains.
9.To carry out microscopic examination of diatoms
10.To cite a crime case in which diatoms have served as forensic evidence.
11.to prepare a case report on forensic entomology.
12.To determine blood group from fresh blood samples
13. To determine blood group from dried blood sample .
14.To carry out the crystal test on a blood sample.
15.To identify blood sample by chemical tests.
16.To identify the given stain as saliva.
17. To identify the given stain as urine
18.To carry out cross –over electrophoresis
19.To study the correction between impact angle and shape of bloodstain
20.To identify the point of convergence from the bloodstain patterns.
21. Preliminery and confirmatory tests for fresh and died blood stains.
PROJECT WORK Vth SEMESTER
(36 hrs 2 hrs / week, 3 – credits) Internal Mark – 10 External Mark – 20
Students are required to undertake project work on problems pertaining to Forensic Science of 36 hrs duration in Vth Semester. Project work should be done as an extension of topics in the syllabus. Scientific study on the topic selected is required to be carried out under the supervision and guidance of faculty members. Project work may be done individually or as group of maximum of six students. A part of the project may be done in collaboration (association) with any of the CFSL/FSL/FPB/Chemical Examiner’s Laboratory/ Kerala Police Academy/Any other State of Central Institution of Forensic importance. The hours spent for the project work in any of the above mentioned institutions shall be counted for the percentage of attendance, provided that the attendance certificate shall be produced from the institution. Each student has to actively participate in the project work. The problem / topic chosen by an earlier batch of students for their project work shall not be repeated by a latter batch. A certificate to this effect has to be attached by the Head of the department. A well documented project report duly attested by the supervising teacher and the Head of the Department must be submitted by each candidate for evaluation separately on the day of practical examination during VIth semester. The project must contain the following sections.
1. Introduction and objectives of study (This part may contain citations of relevant
literature in the field, if available). 2. Methodology 3. Interpretation of results. 4. Reference
SIXTH SEMESTER B.sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory)
SL NO
COURSE TITLE- VI SEM HOURS
TOTAL MARKS
THEORY PRACTICAL
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
1 CYBER CRIMES & CYBER FORENSIC 54 80 20
2 MODERN TECHNIQUES IN
EXPLOSIVES & BOMB DITECTION
80 20
3 FORENSIC BALLISTICS 80 20
4 ANTHROPOLOGY &ODONTOLOGY 54 80 20
5 DNA TYPING 80 20
6 PRACTICAL :CYBER FORENSIC 36 20
7 PRACTICAL:BALLISTICS 36 20 8 PRACTICAL:ANTHROPOLOGY 36 20 9 PROJECT WORK 10
10. VIVA 30
FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE
CYBER CRIME & CYBER FORENSIC
TOTAL MARK80+20 (54 hours)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The basics of digital forensics. b. The cases which fall under the purview of digital crimes. c. The types of digital crimes d. The elements involved in investigation of digitalcrimes. Module I: Computer fundamentals (20 hrs) Fundamentals of computer hardware and accessories, development of hard disk, physical construction, CHS and LBA addressing, encoding methods and formats.Memory and processors – methods of storing data, Operating systems, Networks – LAN, WAN and MAN. Module II: Cyber Crimes (15 hrs) Definition and types of computer crimes.Distinction between computer crimes and conventional crimes.Reasons for commission of computer crimes. Breaching security and operation of digital systems. Computer virus, and computer worm – Trojan horse, trap door, super zapping, logic bombs. Types of computer crimes – computer stalking, pornography, hacking, crimes related to intellectual property rights, computer terrorism, hate speech, private and national security in cyber space. An overview of hacking, spamming, phishing and stalking. Module III: Computer Forensic Investigations (19 hrs) Seizure of suspected computer. Preparation required prior to seizure. Collection and seizure of magnetic data, Treatment of exhibits, Extraction of information, Restoration of deleted files – familiarization of software, Encase, Cyber check suites, Encryption and decryption methods. Protocol to be taken at the scene. Extraction of information from the hard disk.Treatment of exhibits. Creating bitstream of the original media. Collection and seizure of magnetic media.Legal and privacy issues. Examining forensically sterile media. Restoration of deleted files. Password cracking and E-mail tracking.Encryption and decryption methods. Tracking users. Recommended Reading:
1. R.K. Tiwari. Sastry and K.V. Ravikumar, Computer Crimes and Computer Forensic, Select
publishers, New Delhi (2003) 2. C.B. Leshin, Internet Investigations in Criminal Justice, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (1997) 3. R. Saferstein, Criminalistics, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (2004) 4. E. Casey, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Academic Press, London (2000)
VI- SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME TOTAL MARKS 80+20
MODERN TECHNIQUES OF BOMB DETECTION AND DISPOSAL-(54hrs)
MODULE I (10 hrs)
Bombs and improvised explosive devices- Explosives and accessories- Explosive in general-
DefinitionCriteria for explosives-History of explosives-Application of explosives-Properties of explosives -
Difference between burning Deflagration& explosion-Effect of explosion-Classification of explosives-
Difference between high & low explosives-Explosion Train-Sympathetic detonation-High explosive-(Main
explosives)-RDX,PETN,TNT,HMX,CE-Primary explosives-Lead azide-Silver azide-Fulminate of mercury-
Lead styphnate-Tetrazene-Plastic Explosive C4,Semtex PEK-Sheet explosives-Combination of explosives-
Low explosives-Black Powder-Pyrotechnics-Civil explosives-Permitted and non permitted explosives-
Dynamite-Ammonium nitrate-ANFO,Ggelatine-Slurries and wartergel-Blasting accessories.
MODULE II(8hrs)
Bomb Initiating Mechanism-Bomb Threat, Evacuation and Search procedure-Purpose of a bomb
callQuestioning Technique-Bomb Threat contingency plan-salient points-Evaluation of Bomb Threat
Procedure-Dos & Don’ts-Bomb warning assessment form-Preventive Measure-Suggested points for
reducing delay-Bombs threats guidance check lists.
MODULE III(10hrs)
Vehicle Bomb and its Search Procedure-Common Security lapses-Dangers-Advantage-Triggering
Mechanism-Protective Measures -Vehicle Bomb Search Procedure-Letter, book and parcel bomb-
Construction-Recognition factors-Detection System-Safety Precaution -Neutralisation of letter bomb-
Explosive Detection Principles-Limitation of explosive Vapour Detections-Principles of explosive
detection system-Electron capture detection system (ECD)-Gas Chromatography (GC)-Ion Mobility
spectrometry (IMS)-Thermal Neutron Analysis -Microwave Technology-Ion
Trap Mass spectrometry(ITMS)-Surface acoustic Wave-Chemiluminescence-Nuclear Quadrupole
resonance (NQR)Back scatter X-ray-Penetrating Electromagnetic Radiation-Marking of Explosives-
Tagging of explosives-Explosive Detection by chemical method.
MODULE IV (10hrs)
Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipments-Bomb Detection System-Quantitative requirement of-
explosive detection equipments-Detection by trained team.
Search equipment
i. Search mirror ii. Under Vehicle search mirror
iii. Endoscope iv. Electronic Stethoscope v. ECM portable frequency jammer
vi. Portable x-ray inspector vii. ISP kit, RTVS
viii. Mini X-ray Explosive Detectors-Model‘97,GVD-6, EVD-3000, EVD 8000-Explosive detector model MO2.Walkthrough
explosive detection system-Ion Scan-350,Ion Scan-400,EGIS,VIXEN,ITEMISER.Buster Contraband
detector-X-ray Equipments-Rapiscan 500 series -E-Scan ,Z Scan -Thermal Neutron Analyzer (TNA)-CTX-
5000-Metal Detectors-Ggeneral-Mine Detector MD-2000-MIDAS-Bomb Locator EI-1302 A1-MC-1,
Computer aided detection of UXBs-SMART-MAG-Body Scanner secure-1000-Letter Bomb detector-
Protection equipment-Bomb Suit, Bomb Blanket-Bomb Basket-Disposal equipment-Disruptor, Water
Cannon-RSP Tool Kit, Sled-Robots, bomb transport trailer-Render safe Procedure (RSP)Introduction to
various bomb disposal operation-phases-Logical approach to bomb disposal technique.Hand entry
technique –soft packaged bomb, Suitcase bomp-Heavy metal container, Wooden box IED.Remote entry
techniques-Water cannon method,Disruptor,Explossive-Opening technique, cordtex opening, Blow apart
by-Explosive,Gagging,Freezingprocedure,Tape and line method, Trepaning, Steaming-Submerging
technique, burning technique -Remote opening letter bombTransportation and final disposal ,Dos and
Don’ts.
MODULE –V(10hrs)
Use of Dog in Detection of Explosives-Olfactory capabilities-Why dogs are preferred, Selection
Procedure-Training rechnique,Summary of find rate-Some suggestions for better employment-Bomb
incident investigation-General-Reasons for bombing ,Qualities of explosion investigater-Composition of
investigation team-Equipment and Tools-Investigation techniques-Action on arrival of scene-Injury to
persons-Seat of explosion –Fragments-Identification of explosive-Gas explosion-High velocity
explosionPost explosion Analysis-Spot test-Preparation of report-Explosion investigation check list-
Directory of firms dealing with Bomb Detection & Disposal Equipments.
VI SEMESTER B. Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory) FORENSIC SCIENCE CORE COURSE
FORENSIC BALLISTICS TOTAL MARKS -80+20 (54 hours)
Learning Objectives: After studying this paper the students will know –
a. The classification of firearms and their firing mechanisms. b. The methods of identifying firearms. c. The characteristics of ammunition. d. The importance of fireman injuries. e. The nature of fireman injuries f. The methods for characterization of gunshot residue. Module I : Firearms and ammunitions (18 hrs) Types of firearms and ammunition, Primer and priming compounds, Head stamp markings, Ballistics – internal, external and terminal. Mechanism of gun. Various kinds of firing marks – rifling marks, base marking, chamber marking, extraction and Ejection marking. Comparison microscope – instrumentation. Module II : Firearm evidence (18 hrs) Collection and preservation of fireman evidence – firearm, ammunition, targets etc, Identification of bullets, wads collected from scene of crime, Matching of bullets and cartridge
cases, Gunshot residues – mechanism of formation, sample collection, analysis and instrumentation. Identification of shooter, Direction of range of firing – contact range, near contact, point blank, powder range, chip, Range, distant range, Determination of angle of impact, Ricochet analysis. Module III: Identification and nature of fireman injuries (18 hrs) Identification and nature of fireman injuries, Shotgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, air guns. Bullet hole examinations – entry and exit hole determination, Estimation of caliber from bullet holes, Wave and cavitation effect, Bullet and trajectory through glass and other targets, Reconstruction with respect to accident, suicide and homicide. Recommended Reading 1. B.J. Heard, Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics, Wirely and Sons, Chichester (1997) 2. W.F. Rowe, Firearms identification, Forensic Science Handbook, Vol. 2, R. Saferstein (Ed.),
Prentice Hall, New Jersey (1988) 3. A.J. Schwoeble and D.L. Exline, Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis,
CRC Press, Boca Raton (2000) 4. E. Elaad in Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume 2, J.A.Siegel, P.J. Saukko and G.C.
Knupfer (Eds), Academic Press, London (2000) 5. T.J. Gardener and T.M. Anderson, Criminal Evidence, 4th Ed. Wadsworth, Belmont (2001) 6. S.H. James and J.J. Nordby, Forensic Science : An Introduction to scientific and
Investigative Techniques, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2005) 7. W.J. Tilstone, M.L. Hastrup and C. Hald, Fisher’s, Techniques of Crime Scene
Investigation, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)
VI- SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY AND ODONTOLOGY
TOTAL MARKS-80+20 (54 HOURS) UNIT 1 : Introduction to forensic anthropology 10 hours • Forensic Anthropology : introduction, definition, history, scope and importance. • Skeletal system : Structure and functions • Bones : identification and classification. Characteristics of bones.Anatomy of bones. UNIT 2 : Ossification and its importance 10 hours • Ossification : Introduction and importance. • Anatomy of different bones – the skull, clavicle, scapula and ribs, vertebral column,
Humerus radius ulna, carpals, metacarpalsd and phalanges, pelvis, Femur tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals, metatarsals.
UNIT 3 : Chemistry of bones 10 hours • Chemistry of bones, field and laboratory management of skeletal remains. • Biological profiling or skeletal remains : Demography, sex, age, stature and race
estimation. UNIT 4 : Application in investigation 12 hours
• Facial reconstruction : two and three dimensional methods, facial anatomy of humans
facial tissue thickness with MRI and other methods. • Facial superimposition : comparison and analysis of facial features of human skull and
the antemortem photograph • Superimposition : photographic and computerized methods. UNIT 5 : Forensic Odonotology 12 hours • Forensic Odontology : introduction, definition, history and scope. • Teeth : types and structures, age determination and role in personal identification. • Recovery of forensic evidences from graves and skeletal variation. REFERENCES : 1. Forensic Anthropology : Current Methods and Practice. 2. Forensic Odontology : Principles and Practice, Editor (s) : Jane A. Taylor, Jules A. Kieser. 3. The human bone manual, Tim D white, Peiter A Folkens. 4. Forensic anthropology training maznual, Karen Ramey Burns. 5. Atlas of Human Anatomy by Mark Nielsen; Shawn D. Miller 6. Anatomy at a Glance by Omar Faiz, Moffat David 7. Understanding Anatomy and Physiology : a Visual, Auditory, Interactive Approach by Gale
Sloan Thompson
VI SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME DNA TYPING
TOTAL MARKS-80+20 (60 hrs) MODULE 1 : Introduction to human genetics 12 hours • History, definition, forensic importance. • Human genetics- heredity, alleles, mutations and populations genetics, molecular biology
of DNA, variations, polymorphism. • Genomics and medical genetics. • Mitochondrial DNA MODULE 2 : DNA profiling 12 hours • DNA profiling : Introduction, definition and applications. • History of DNA Typing • Types of DNA testing. • Medical and legal procedures. MODULE 3 : DNA typing Systems 12 hours • DNA typing systems- RFLP analysis, PCR amplifications, sequence polymorphism.
Analysis of SNP, Y – STR.
• Evaluation of results, frequency estimate calculations, interpretations, allele frequency
determination, match probability- database, quality control, certification and accreditation.
MODULE 4 : Application of DNA Profiling 12 hours • Forensic Significance of DNA profiling : Applications in disputed paternity cases, child
swapping, missing person’s identity – civil immigration. • Application in veterinary, wildlife and agriculture cases. • Case studies. Legal perspective of DNA profiling • Legal perspectives – legal standards for admissibility of DNA profiling, procedural and
ethical concerns, status of development of DNA profiling in India and abroad. • New and future technologies : DNA chips, SNPs and limitations of DNA profiling REFERENCES 1. DNA Structure and functions by Richard R. Sinden ; Academic Press, Inc. 1994. 2. DNA Profiling and DNA fingerprinting , Edited by Jorg T. Epplen and Thomas Lubjuhn :
BirkhauserVerlag, Switzerland, 1999 3. Forensic DNA Profiling Protocols edited by Patrick J, Lincoln and Jim Thomson : Humana
Press, Inc. 1998. 4. DNA and other Polymorphism in Forensic Science by Henry C. Lee and R. E. Gaensslem ;
Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc. 1990 5. DNA Technology in Forensic Science by committee on DNA Technology in Forensic
Science, Board on Biology, Commision of Life Sciences, National Research council. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. 1992
6. Keith In man and Norah Rudin ; An Introduction to Forensic DNA Analaysis, CRC Press, Ny. 1997
7. DNA structure and functions by Richard R. Sinden, Academic Press, Inc. 1994 8. Kirby : DNA Fingerprinting Technology 9. Furley, M. A. & Harrington, J.J. (1991) Forensic DNA Technology 10. National Research Council (1992) : DNA Technology in Forensic Science, Washington DC
National Academy Press.
VI BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME PRACTICAL CYBER CRIME & CYBER FORENSICS
TOTAL MARKS -20 (36 hours) 1. To identify, seize and preserve digital evidence from crime scenes. 2. To detect deletions, obliterations and modifications of files using encase software. 3. To trace routes followed by e-mails and chats. 4. To identify the IP address of the sender of e – mails. 5. To demonstrate concealment techniques using cryptographic PGP. 6. To identify encrypted files. 7. To identify hidden files. 8. To use digital signatures for securing e-mail and online transactions. 9. To acquire data from PCs/laptop/HDDs/USBs, open drives, memory cards and SIM
cards. 10. To use symmetric and asymmetric keys for protection of digital record. 11. To carry out imaging of hard disks.
VI SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME PRACTICAL BALLISTICS
TOTAL MARKS-20 (36 hours) 1. To describe, with the aid of diagrams, the firing mechanisms of different types of firearms. 2. To correlate the velocity of bullet with the impact it producer on the target. 3. To correlate the striking angle of the bullet with the impact on the target. 4. To identify gunshot residue. 5. To correlate the nature of injuries with distance from which the bullet was fired.
6. To differentiate, with the aid of diagram, contact wounds, close range wounds and distant
wounds.
VI BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY AND ODONTOLOGY
PRACTICALS MARKS 20 (36 hrs) 1. Identification of bones 2. Classification of bones 3. Craniometry : skeletal measurement of skull 4. Somatoscopy and facial profiling 5. Determination of from skull sutures. 6. Assessment of sex of skull and mandible 7. Estimation of sex of skull and mandible 8. Estimation of stature from long bones by osteometric measurements. 9. Collection and packaging of bones 10. Calculation of cephalic and nasal index.
VI SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
PROJECT WORK (10 Marks) A field study/ study tour of five days is compulsory during the tenure of the programme. A total of at least three days should be kept apart for visiting CFSL/FSL/FPB/Chemical Examiner’s Laboratory/Any other State or Central Institutions of Forensic importance. Two day trip should be associated with a visit to Police Station and Court. A detailed tour report certified by the teacher in charge of study tour and also by the Head of the Department regarding the field study/study tours specifying the places and institutions visited, date and time of visit, details of observations made etc. must be submitted by each student for evaluation during the day of practical examination of VIth semester. The study tour report is compulsory for each student appearing for practical examination.
VI SEMESTER BSc DEGREE PROGRAMME
Viva – Voce (30Marks)
At the end of VIth semester each student shall appear for a viva – voce before a team of two external examiners. External evaluation for Project report and Field study report will be conducted at the end of Semester VI on the next day after Practical III along with a viva –
voce. The questions will be based on basic forensic science concepts and filed study. It shall not normally exceed 10.m per candidate. Marks shall be given according to their performance. There shall be an internal viva – voice for 3 Marks.
