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Course Code : LAW544

Course Name (English) : FORENSIC SCIENCE APPROVED

Course Name (Malay) : SAINS FORENSIK

Course Level : 6 - Bachelors Degree

SLT : 80.5 Hours

Equivalent to 2 Credits

Face to Face: 28 Hours

Non Face to Face: 0 Hours

Student Preparation Time: 52.50 Hours

Pre-Requisite Courses : No course recommendations

Co-requisite Courses : No co-requisite Courses listed

Equivalent Courses : No equivalent Courses listed

Teaching Period Duration : 17 Weeks

Resource Person : WAN LIZA BINTI MD AMIN @ FAHMY (PROF MADYA DR)

National Education Code : Social Sciences, Business and Law

Delivery Period Duration : 1 Semester

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF LAW Start Year : 2020

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Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. apply the knowledge of forensic science and its application in a court of law. ( C3 )
2. use scientific investigative processes in civil and criminal trials. ( C6 )

Course Description

This subject gives an overview of forensic science and its application in the court of law. Tremendous changes in all
aspects of scientific investigation of crimes have taken place in the past decade and are continuing at a rapid pace. The
explosive advances in science and technology are the main challenges to forensic science. Students of forensic science in
the Law Faculty obtain an overall bird’s eye view of this expanding science. They mainly relate to : 1. Current thinking on
Forensic Science 2. New tools and techniques in handling disputed documents. 3. DNA profiling 4. Interpreting expert
report.

Syllabus Content

1. Introduction

Relation of forensic science to law and its scope.

The application of forensic science in the criminal justice system.
Technical knowledge of an average man.
Better evidence is always verifiable.

2. Crime Scene Investigation

What is Crime Scene

Defining Crime Scene
Crime Scene Procedures
Crime Scene Documentations
SOP @ Standing Order Procedures

3. Finger Prints

History and development of finger print science.

Different patterns of finger prints.
Identification of and development of finger prints using powder and chemical methods.

4. Forensic Biology

Post-mortem and identification of death and time of death.

The human skeleton and determination of sex from skeleton.
Scientific examination of rape victims and accused.
Scientific examination of semen stains in rape cases.
Identification of human and animal hair and identification of blood types.

5. Forensic Serology

Blood stains at the crime scene.

Identification of blood stains.
Origin of blood stains i.e animal or human.
Normal or menstrual blood and blood grouping.
Enzyme types and basic DNA typing.

6. Types of Wounds and Injuries

Difference between a bruise, laceration and abrasion.

Injuries caused by sharp edged weapon, single edge and double edged.

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7. Evidence Documentation

How physical evidence is documented

How physical evidence is photographed
How physical evidence is collected and preserved

8. Forensic Ballistics

Different types of firearms eg, shot-gun, rifles, pistols and revolvers and determination of caliber.
Different types of ammunition and caliber.
Construction of bullet and cartridge cases.
Identification and comparison of bullets and cartridge cases.
Test firing of firearms and use of bullet recovery bon.

9. Questioned Documents

What are questioned documents?

Instruments used in the execution of a document.
Characters used in comparing handwriting.
Different methods of forgery and their detection.
Typewriting and its identification.

10. Investigation Paper (IP)

Introduction to IP
Its contents and related documents
Arrangement

11. Critical Appraisal of IP

Preparing summary of evidence

Framing of charges
Scrutinizing of IP
Case presentation

Teaching Methodologies

Case Study
Field Trip
Lectures
Presentation

Proposed % Marks Approved by KPP

Question Difficulty Levels Range

C1 - C2 10 - 20

C3 - C4 40 - 50

C5 - C6 20 - 40

Assessment

Continuous 100.00%
Assessment: Assignment - 20% out of 20 on Week 7. Passing Mark(s): 10
Experts Report
CLO: 1

Final Project - 40% out of 40 on Week 9. Passing Mark(s): 20

opinion Forensic Report

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 CLO: 2

Presentation - 20% out of 20 on Week 2. Passing Mark(s): 10

Opinion Investigation
CLO: 1

Written Report - 20% out of 20 on Week 5. Passing Mark(s): 10

How to process Exhibits
CLO: 2

Transferable Skills

1. Demonstrate ability to apply creative, imaginative and innovative thinking and ideas to problem solving. 2. Demonstrate
ability to investigate problems and provide solutions.

Special Regulation

This Module has no special regulation

Reassessment Requirement

Repeat the Course

Reassessment Description

The assessment of this Course is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the Course in its entirety in
order to be reassessed.

Recommended Text

1. Vincent J.M. Di Maio, Gunshot Wounds, CRC Press, 1999, ISBN: n/a
2. Danielle Sapse and Lawrence Kobilinsky, Forensic Science Advances and Their Application in the Judiciary System,
CRC Press, 2012, ISBN: n/a
3. MLJ Publication,, Evidence and Practice., Third edition: MLJ Publication,, ISBN: n/a
4. Francis Ng Aik Guan, Criminal Procedure, MLJ CLP Series., ISBN: n/a
5. Mimi Kamariah Majid, Criminal Procedure in Malaysia., n/a, ISBN: n/a
6. B.R. Sharma, Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials, n/a, ISBN: n/a

References

1. Barry A.J. Fisher, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, 7th, CRC Press, 2004, ISBN: n/a

Other References

This module does not have other references

Course Extra Information

This Module has no extra information

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES - SOFT SKILLS LEARNING OUTCOMES RELATIONSHIP MATRIX

COURSE CODE LAW544 FACULTY / ACADEMY FACULTY OF LAW

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH) FORENSIC SCIENCE CREDIT UNIT 2

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY) SAINS FORENSIK Resource Person WAN LIZA BINTI MD AMIN @ FAHMY (PROF MADYA DR)

  Achievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes Achievement of Soft Skills Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 SS1 SS2 SS3 SS4 SS5 SS6 SS7

apply the knowledge of forensic

CLO1 science and its application in a /
court of law.
( C3 )

use scientific investigative

CLO2 processes in civil and criminal / /
trials.
( C6 )

Ministry of Education Learning Outcomes Soft Skills Learning Outcomes
i. Knowledge i. Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills
ii. Practical Skills ii. Communication Skills
iii. Thinking and Scientific Skills iii. Team Skills
iv. Communication Skills iv. Ethics & Moral Professionalism
v. Social skills, Teamwork and Responsibilities v. Life-long Learning & Information Management
vi. Values, Ethics, Moral and Professionalism vi. Entrepreneurial Skills
vii. Information Management and Life Long Learning vii. Leadership Skills
viii. Management and Entrepreneurship
ix. Leadership Skills

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - TAXONOMY LEVELS

COURSE CODE LAW544 FACULTY / ACADEMY FACULTY OF LAW

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH) FORENSIC SCIENCE CREDIT UNIT 2

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY) SAINS FORENSIK Resource Person WAN LIZA BINTI MD AMIN @ FAHMY (PROF MADYA DR)

COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE

COURSE OUTCOMES
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

apply the knowledge of forensic science

1 and its application in a court of law. /
( C3 )

use scientific investigative processes in

2 civil and criminal trials. /
( C6 )

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COURSE OUTCOMES

COURSE CODE LAW544 FACULTY / ACADEMY FACULTY OF LAW

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH) FORENSIC SCIENCE CREDIT UNIT 2

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY) SAINS FORENSIK Resource Person WAN LIZA BINTI MD AMIN @ FAHMY (PROF MADYA DR)

ACHIEVEMENT OF MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES TEACHING METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9

apply the knowledge of forensic science and Lecture Presentation

1 its application in a court of law. / Assignment Assignment
Presentation

use scientific investigative processes in civil Lecture Written Report

2 and criminal trials. / Assignment Final Project
Presentation

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