College of Criminal Justice Education

CRI 223 - Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number: CRI 223
2. Course Name: Special Crime Investigation with Legal Medicine
3. Course Description: This course covers the special study of modern techniques in the investigation
of crimes involving crimes against persons, and other related offenses. The application of medical
science in crime investigation with emphasis on the medico-legal aspects of physical injuries, death,
abortion, infanticide, burn, and poisoning. Develop a framework for investigating crimes, crime
scene processing, and report writing. The course is instructed in accordance with the esteemed
standard outlined in the PQF/AQRF ensuring its alignment with recognized frameworks for
criminology education.

4. Pre-requisite: CRI 222

5. Co-requisite: None
6. Credit: 3.0 units
7 Class schedules: 6 hours per week
8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BS Crim:

Within Five years after graduation, the CCJE graduates are expected to:

A. Demonstrate competence in research and inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment or punishment of criminal
behavior and how criminal justice agencies function and respond to crime, criminals and victims.
B. Practice knowledge and skills in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection, correctional
administration, public safety, and allied fields
C. Manifest the values of leadership, integrity, accountability, and responsibility while serving their fellowmen,
community, and country.
ALIGNMENT OF GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (GAS) AND PEOS TO SO’s

SO A B C D E F
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Galing
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Graduate Attributes
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Gawa

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Gawi

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Gana

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Program Educational Objectives PEO A

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PEO B

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PEO C

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Course Outcomes (CO) of CRI 223 and their links to SO

Upon completion of the course, the BS Criminology students are SO

expected to: a b C d e f
CO1. Explain, the principles, techniques, methods and legal P P P
requirements of the following; Crime Scene search for each Crime falling
under Crime against persons of the Revised Penal Code and relevant
Special Penal Laws

CO2. Discuss the different types of wounds, injuries, and Physical

changes of the dead body in connection to the cause of death: types and P P P
classification of open and closed wounds, including defense wounds,
gunshot wounds, sexual rape-related wounds; the type of
weapon/instrument used that caused the wound/injury; characteristics
of wound and healing periods of wounds; changes in the body of the
dead person; poisoning and the characteristics/changes of the human
body due to poison; types, degrees or characteristics of burned, scald,
frostbite; other related and relevant forms of injury

Legend: I = Upon attainment of this CO, students will be introduced to attain the SO
P= Upon attainment of this CO, students will Practice skills with supervision to attain the SO
D= Upon attainment of this CO, students will Demonstrate skills without supervision
.

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Vission,Mission,Values,Competency,and Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
Philosophy
Vision: The University of Mindanao envisions
A. Demonstrate competence in research and
being a leading globally engaged university
inquiry on the nature, causes, treatment or
creating a sustainable impact in society.
punishment of criminal behavior and how
Mission: The University of Mindanao seeks to criminal justice agencies function and
provide a dynamic learning environment respond to crime, criminals and victims.
through the highest standard of instruction,
B. Practice knowledge and skills in crime
research, extension, and production in a
prevention, law enforcement, scientific
private non-sectarian institution committed
crime detection, correctional administration,
to democratizing access to education. public safety, and allied fields.
Educational Philosophy: Transformative
C. Manifest the values of leadership,
education through polishing diamonds in the
integrity, accountability, and responsibility
rough.
while serving their fellowmen, community,
Values: Excellence, Honesty and Integrity, and country.
Innovation, and Teamwork.

Graduate Attributes: Galing, Gawa, Gawi, at

Gana

Core Competency: Quality, affordable, and

open education

Course Outcomes (CO)

Student Outcomes (SO)

1. Explain, the principles, techniques,
methods and legal requirements of the
following; Crime Scene search for each Crime
a. Conduct criminological research on falling under Crime against persons of the
crimes, crime causation, victims, and Revised Penal Code and relevant Special
offenders to include deviant behavior Penal Laws
b. Internalize the concepts of human rights 2. Discuss the different types of wounds,
and victim welfare injuries and Physical changes of the dead
c. Demonstrate competence and broad body in connection to cause of death: types
understanding in law enforcement and classification of open and closed
administration, public safety and criminal wounds, including defense wounds, gunshot
justice wounds, sexual assault/rape related
d. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in wounds; the type of weapon/instrument
the investigation and detection of crimes used that caused the wound/injury;
e. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of characteristics of wound and healing periods
criminal law, evidence, and criminal of wounds; changes in the body of the dead
procedure person; poisoning and the
f. Ensure the offender's welfare and characteristics/changes of the human body
development for their reintegration to the due to poison; types, degrees or
community characteristics of burned, scald, frostbite;
other related and relevant forms of injury.

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CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Performance Indicator Assessment Task

Course Outcome Theory-based Assessment Coverage
Schedule
Explain, the principles, Know the legality and
techniques, methods, technicality of the
and legal requirements conduct of the Multiple Choice First Exam Week 1-3
of the following; Crime custodial investigation Questions
Scene search for each and awareness of the
Crime falling under constitutional rights of
Crime against persons of an accused.
the Revised Penal Code
and relevant Special
Penal Laws
Discuss the different Explain how the role
types of wounds, and function of the
injuries, and Physical scene of the crime Multiple Choice Second Exam Week 1-5
changes of the dead operatives with regard Questions
body in connection to to crime scene Third Exam
the cause of death: processing Week 1-7
types and classification
of open and closed
wounds, including
defense wounds,
gunshot wounds, sexual
assault/rape-related
wounds; the type of
weapon/instrument
used that caused the
wound/injury;
characteristics of wound
and healing periods of
wounds; changes in the
body of the dead
person; poisoning and
the
characteristics/changes
of the human body due
to poison; types,
degrees or
characteristics of
burned, scald, frostbite;

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other related and

relevant forms of injury.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from the first topic to the last) in Multiple-
Choice Questions

Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assess Coverage Assessment Task Details

ment
Schedu
le
You are expected to critically analyze deeply the nature of the
legality and technicality of the conduct of custodial investigation
Multiple Choice and explicitly understand the importance of the constitutional
First Week 1-3 Questions rights of an individual before making an interview or tactical
Exam (100% of the
interview. The topics include Article 3 Section 2 & 12 of the
exam)
Philippine Constitution. Moreover, this assessment task is designed
for you to analyze the landmark cases on custodial investigation
this including Miranda vs. Arizona Case; Escobido vs. Illinois; Fry vs.
U.S.; Daubert Case; and Terry Doctrine. Demonstrate the role and
functions of the SOCO as well as the proper procedure of a crime
scene.
Integration :
SDG – Quality Education and Industry Partnership to achieve the
goal
21st Critical Thinking Methods applied in the conduct of custodial
investigation on how to convince the suspect to give information
without violating the rights.
You are expected to identify deeply the nature of the role and
Multiple Choice functions of the first responder of the crime scene investigation
Questions and to demonstrate the proper procedure for protecting the scene
Second Week 1-5 (100% of the of the crime. Apply basic skills on the technicality and legality of
Exam exam)
protecting the scene of the crime against possible contamination.
Skillfully determine the possible causes of death of the victim as
well as establish whether the victim was executed in a certain
place and the possible time of death of the victim. Integration
SDG – Quality Education and Industry Partnership to achieve the
goal
21st Century(GA) Critical Thinking Methods applied in the
preservation of possible traces of biological evidence through
proper cordoning the scene of the crime

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Third Week 1-7 Multiple Choice Skillfully apply the basic application on the conduct of sex crimes
Exam Questions investigation and the proper procedure of conducting an interview
(100% of the with the victim as well as the proper collection of traces evidence
exam) of a crime of rape. apply the basic foundation of enabling laws on
crime against a person
Integration
SDG – Quality Education and Industry Partnership to achieve the
goal
21st Century(GA) Critical Thinking methods be applied on how to
assist the rape victim, how to preserve the possible traces of
biological evidence such fluids, saliva, semen, and finger
impression impregnated to the rape victim to determine what type
of chemical to be use in the collection of forensic traces of
evidence.
Final Week 1-9 Multiple Choice Skillfully applied the basic application on the conduct of
Exam Questions investigation on crime against property, particularly the crime of
robbery and theft, and the proper procedure of conducting an
interview with the victim as well as the proper collection of traces
evidence of crime robbery.
Integration
SDG – Quality Education and Industry Partnership to achieve the
goal
21st Century(GA Critical Thinking Methods applied in the conduct
of robbery and theft investigation, and the collection and
preservation of evidence.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME FRAME TOPICS FOR the FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
Week 1 to
⮚ Classroom Orientation ⮚ Orientation
Week 3
University Policies -self-introduction
PEOs, SOs, COs; VMG; Core values BBLearn
Course requirements
Republic Act 7438 retrieve from
Grading System
https://attorney.org.ph/legal-
news/268-the-rights-of-a-person-
⮚ Review on important and relevant topics arrested-detained-or-under-
⮚ Lecture custodial-investigation May 2019
Rules and Laws in Fundamental of Criminal

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Investigation Escobedo v. Illinois.May 21, 2019,

⮚ Interactive
Oyez, www.oyez.org/cases/1963/
Legal Requirements On custodial investigation Discussion 615.
⮚ Reporting/
⮚ Salient Features of R.A. 7438 Escobedo v. Illinois: Case Brief,
PowerPoint Summary & Decision. Retrieve
⮚ Article 3 Section 2 & 12 of Philippine Constitution presentation from
BBLearn https://study.com/academy/less
Landmark Cases on Custodial Investigation on/escobedo-v-illinois-case-brief-
summary-decision.html
⮚ Quiz
● Miranda vs. Arizona Case
Frye v. the United States, 2009
● Escobido vs. Illinois
U.S. LEXIS 6377, 558 U.S. 916, 130
● Fry vs. U.S. ⮚ Assignment S. Ct. 307, 175 L. Ed. 2d 204, 78
U.S.L.W. 3179 (U.S. Oct. 5, 2009)
● Daubert Case

● Terry Doctrine ⮚ Oral Presentation Daubert Case retrieve from

https://supreme.justia.com/cases
⮚ Scene of Crime Operations of cases /federal/us/509/579/

involving dead body infant and adult, ⮚ Group Discussion Miranda Vs. Arizona retrieve
human body parts, and fetus. Kinds of from
Crime Scene Sketching and kinds/Types https://www.thirteen.org/wnet/s
upremecourt/rights/landmark_mi
of Crime Scene Photography randa.html

Roles and Functions Scene of the Crime Operatives THE TERRY DOCTRINE MAY 11,
2016
● Composition of SOCO Team https://www.barneslawllp.com/bl
og/terry-doctrine-part-1-
● Function of Every Member of the SOCO Team warrantless-stop-frisk

Langbis,. Chavez. Osumo,

Salamanca (2020) Fundamentals
of criminal investigation and
intelligence

Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija :

Mindshaper Publishing House

TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION

Week 1 to Crime Scene Response Procedure Langbis,. Chavez.
⮚ Lecture Osumo,Salamanca
(2020)

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Week 5 Fundamentals of criminal

● Role of the First Responder ⮚ Interactive investigation and intelligence
● Role of the Investigator on Case Discussion Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija :
Reporting/Powerpoint Mindshaper Publishing House
● Procedure on Processing in Crime Scene presentation Lagonera ( 2019) Legal
when person present at Scene of the Medicine
Crime BBLearn Wiseman Publishing Company
Rodriguez& Villaluz Special
⮚ Wounds: Open wound and the
Crime Investigation, Wiseman
Types/Classification; Closed wound ⮚ Quiz Publishing Company
and the Types/Classification; fracture
and the Types/Classification; and Solis, P Legal Medicine 1988
Gunshot wound/s characteristics. ⮚ Assignment

Death Investigation

● Three Bridges of Fire in Criminal

Investigation
⮚ Classification and Degree of Burns.
Types and classification of Poisons,
Human Body Symptoms of Poison
and Drowning.

Homicide investigation
Postmortem vs. Autopsy
Stages of postmortem lividity
● Death scene investigation

● Manner of death

● Autopsy

⮚ Death – the Signs and Changes in the

Human Body after death

Postmortem Changes in the Body

● Algor Mortis

● Livor Mortis

● Rigor Mortis

● Desiccation

● Decomposition

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TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION

Week 1
⮚ Develop Case Analysis on cases ⮚ Lecture
Villaluz, J & Rodriguez,R Special
To
Week 7 involving dead body infant or adult, Crime Investigation
human body parts and fetus ⮚ Interactive Discussion
Reyes, L. Revised Penal Code
Reporting/Power
Rex Bookstore Publishing Manila
Approaches and Strategy on Investigation of point presentation
Special Cases
Reyes, Revised Penal Code
Bblearn
Rex Book Store Publishing
● Salient features of R.A. 8353 (Rape Law)
Manila
● Categories of Peculiar ways of Sex Crime
Langbis,. Chavez.
● Parricide sumo,Salamanca
(2020)
● Murder Fundamentals of criminal
investigation and intelligence
● Death through Physical injury Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija :
Mindshaper Publishing House
⮚ How to Investigate? What framework
of investigation? What evidence is
necessary? On the following crimes,
and in all stages of the crime of
Parricide, Murder, Homicide,
Infanticide and all kinds of Abortion,
all kinds of physical injuries, Rape,
VAWC, Child Abuse, and suspected
suicide cases?

Week 8 Rodriguez& Villaluz Special

⮚ Lecture
⮚ Affidavit – Affidavit of Arrest, Crime Investigation,
to ⮚ Interactive Discussion Wiseman Publishing
Deposition, Complaint Affidavit,
Reporting/Powerpoint Company
Week 9 Affidavit of Witness/es
presentation Reyes, Revised Penal Code
⮚ Report Writing – Initial, Incident, Rex Book Store Publishing
Spot, Progress, Follow-up, Final or BBLearn Manila
Investigation Report,
Accomplishment Report, Post
Operation Report, Synopsis. ABC in
Report writing. ⮚ Quiz
Salient features of Republic Act 9208
Salient features of Republic Act 9262
⮚ Assignment

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ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK PLAN ( Theory Based )

Assessment Task Course Outcomes/Weight Feedback

1 2 3 4 Method
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Quiz LMS

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Oral Recitation In-Person

MCQ 10% (Exam1 ) 10% (Exam 2) 10% (Exam 3) In-Person

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Homework LMS

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LMS Activity LMs

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Essay Rubrics

Comprehensive Exam 40% (Exam) In-person

Research/Requirements 20% Rubrics
Quizzes, Assignments,
Participation 10% LMS/In-person

TEXTBOOK : Villaluz, J ( 2023), Specialized Crime Investigation with legal medicine: Wiseman Publishing Company

References:

a. Pacling, R. ( 2018), Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation Mock board reviewer Quezon City:
Wiseman’s Books Trading
b. Lagonera, M ( 2019) Legal Medicine Quezon City: Wiseman’s Books Trading
c. Houck, M, Crispino,F and McAdam ( 2018) The sciences of crime scenes London : Academic Press
d. Negosa,H.J, Canio G. (2019) Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Rex ook
store Manila
e. Langbis,. Chavez. Osumo,Salamanca (2020) Fundamentals of criminal investigation and
intelligence Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija : Mindshaper Publishing House

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POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Cheating plagiarism and all forms of academic dishonesty are expressly forbidden in this course and by
the University’s policy on Academic Integrity. Examples of such violations include but are not limited to:

a. Collusion, purchasing or commissioning an assessment task/research paper

b. Copying verbatim from a research article/book/journal/etc;
c. Copying verbatim from generative Al, such as ChatGPT;
d. Falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation, and false representation
e. Attendance is counted from the 1st day of the class as mandated by the university. Upon incurring ten
unexcused absences, a student shall receive a 9.0 grade (Dropped) (Ref: OPM 6.04).
f. Students are expected to attend all sessions of this course. Absence for any reason in NO way relieves the
student of the responsibility for completing all the tasks in this course.
g. Punctuality must be observed. Students who enter the classroom ten (10) minutes after the third bell shall
be considered late.
h. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes and
within the school campus.
i. Valid examination permits are necessary for taking the examinations as scheduled, except for the final
examination where students can take the exam even without a final permit.
j. During major examinations, students must wear a plain white t-shirt or a prescribed college shirt.
k. Students who failed to take the first, second, or third exams for valid reasons are given special exams to be
scheduled and administered by the dean’s office within the allowed period. Valid reasons are limited only to
the following: no permits, medical reasons, and the death of an immediate family member (parents and
siblings). Students who fail to take the special exams will have zero scores. For special exams in the final
exam, the only valid reasons are medical reasons and the death of a family member. Proof of these reasons
shall be required.
l. Students who failed to submit course requirements (research, assignments, etc.) within the reasonable
period agreed between the teacher and students shall be given zero as a score in the requirement.
m. All students shall be required to obtain a copy of the approved textbook indicated in the course outline and
must bring the same every session.
n. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is always
called for.
o. Regularly check Blackboard Learn courses for activities, assignments, requirements, and announcements. Be
mindful of the due dates of submissions.
p. The use of cellular phones, electronic gadgets, or scientific calculators is not allowed during classes and
examinations unless permitted by the teacher.
q. Taking pictures and/or video recording while classes are going on is strictly prohibited unless the teacher
permits.

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r. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are
recommended to undergo the STAR Program.
s. Proper dress code, prescribed haircut, no facial hair such as beard and mustaches, no wearing of earrings for
male students, and no dyed hair for all students are strictly observed.
t. Keep the classroom or learning environment orderly and free from litter and waste; and
q. Eating inside the classroom is strictly prohibited. Students may be allowed to bring bottled water.

Prepared by: Reviewed By :

JONER C. VILLALUZ, Ph. D ROBERTO R MAGBOJOS,Ph.D

Faculty Program Head

NESTOR C NABE, Ph.D

Asst. Dean
References Reviewed by:

BRIGIDA E. BACANI
HEAD - LIC Recommending Recommending Approval:

CARMELITA B. CHAVEZ, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

VP, Institute of Pedagogical Advancement and Competitiveness

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