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DOCUMENT: LEARNING PLAN COURSE CODE: FRC 4206 Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of the Curriculum and Educational Policy
COURSE TITLE: FORENSIC BALLISTICS Institute of Teacher Education
C CCC Learning Resource Center
Faculty

Institute: Teacher Education COURSE CREDIT: 3 units, 3 hrs./wk. (18 weeks, 54 hrs. total) First Semester: AY 2024-2025
Effectivity Date: Revision Date: Date Last Revised:
Catbalogan City Community Colleges Institute of Criminal Justice Education

VISION VISION
An inclusive educational institution developing globally competitive professionals
for sustainable and resilient communities.

MISSION MISSION
Catbalogan City Community College commits to provide accessible and high-quality
instruction; conduct research and development programs and extension services; instill core
values, social responsibility, and preservation and promotion of Manaragat culture and
heritage to foster sustainable development and resilient communities.

CCCC CORE VALUES

Commitment to Excellence: Dedicated to high-quality education and holistic development.
Mutual Respect: Values diversity, inclusivity, teamwork, and social responsibility.
Unity: Promotes collaboration and partnerships for shared goals.
Unselfish Dedication: Selfless commitment and complete fidelity towards a course of action or goal

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Social Responsiveness: Ethical/moral responsibility leading to corrective action on social issues and contributions for the betterment of the environment and the community’s
quality of life.
Transformational Leadership – Leading through inspiration and by example to foster positive change with the end goal of developing followers into leaders.
Prudence – Self-governance leading to circumspection and good judgment in the management of affairs and use of resources.
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Professional Competence: Demonstrate understanding and a. Graduates will be proficient in their field of study, showing the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to real-world
mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required situations, ensuring they are prepared for professional practice.
for effective professional practice in the field of
specialization
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Exercise critical b. Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline-related problems. IILO: Graduates will possess strong analytical
and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline- skills, enabling them to critically evaluate information, identify problems, and develop innovative solutions within their discipline.
related problems
Communication Skills: Apply effective communication skills, c. Graduates will be able to convey ideas clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms, using the English language proficiently in
both orally and in writing, using the English language. professional and academic contexts.
Lifelong Learning: Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of d. Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, recognizing the importance of staying current
personal development and excellence in professional with advancements in their field and pursuing opportunities for professional growth.
practice.
Social and Ethical Responsibility: Hold personal values and e. Graduates will adhere to ethical standards in their professional practice, reflecting the values of integrity, responsibility, and respect, and
beliefs as ethical professionals consistent with Filipino aligning their actions with both local and global ethical expectations.
family values, industry-desired values, and global citizen
values.
Productivity: Contribute to nation-building and national f. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to contribute to societal and economic development by leveraging innovative thinking and
development through innovative thinking and application of integrating new technologies into their professional practice.
new technology.
Interpersonal Skills: Work effectively in multi-disciplinary g. Graduates will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, allowing them to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, appreciating the value of
and multicultural teams. different perspectives and fostering inclusive environments.

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Course Description
A scientific study of firearm identification with the use of laboratory examination. The course gives emphasis on the history, important dates and personalities in the study of ballistics, the study of firearms,
ammunitions, projectiles, gunpowder and primer through the use of the forensic ballistics’ laboratory equipment. It also deals with the principles of firearm identification and preparation of reports for legal
proceedings in the solution of cases involving firearms.

INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILOs) (IILOs)
a b c d e f g h
1 Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
2 Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
3 Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
4 Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection crime; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
5 Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure; and √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
6 Ensure offenders' welfare and development for their re-integration to the community. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILOs) (PILOs)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Recall the dates and personalities behind the development of ballistics; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
2 Recognize the different types of firearms, ammunitions, projectiles, primer, explosives, gunpowder and different branches of √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ballistics;
3 Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the investigation and identification of firearms.; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
4 Explain the importance of forensics ballistics in the field of law enforcement in our country; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
5 Discuss and identify the different types, kind make and classification of firearms; √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
6 Identify the pioneer of the discovery of firearms, including their respective contributions; √ √ √ √ √ √ √
7 Classify different types of ammunitions, explosives and its components; and √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

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8 Prepare reports and present pieces of evidence during court proceedings on time. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Time Frame Course Content / Subject Matter

Week 1 A. Recall the dates and personalities behind the development of ballistics;
Week 2 B. Recognize the different types of firearms, ammunitions, projectiles, primer, explosives, gunpowder and different
branches of ballistics;
Week 3 C. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the investigation and identification of firearms.;
Week 4 D. Discuss the classes and individual characteristics of firearms;
Week 5 - 8 E. Explain the different functions of the various parts of the firearms;
Week 9-10 F. Recognize the various laboratory equipment’s necessary in the examination of firearms.

MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS
Week 11-12 G. Explain the importance of forensics ballistics in the field of law enforcement in our country;
Week 13-14 H. Discuss and identify the different types, kind make and classification of firearms;
Week 15-16 I. Identify the pioneer of the discovery of firearms, including their respective contributions;
Week 17 J. Classify different types of ammunitions, explosives and its components; and

Week 18 k. Prepare reports and present pieces of evidence during court proceedings on time.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

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TEACHING-LEARNING MATRIX:

TEACHING &
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES TEXTBOOKS/ ASSESSMENT TASKS RESOURCE TIME
COURSE CONTENTS / SUBJECT LEARNING ACTIVITIES
(ILO) CILOs REFERENCES (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
MATTER (TLAs)
State and internalize the institution’s 1,2 ORIENTATION on: Board Resolution/ VMGO Orientation Individual Response Copy of Syllabus
vision, mission, and objectives CCCC / ICJE Vision, Mission Posters in the classroom Survey Word Cloud Picture/Video
Goals and Objectives CCCC Handbook Class Activity Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
Course Content
Course Requirements and Grading
System

1. Recall the dates and personalities Definition of operational terms in - Discussion - Quizzes and Laptop 1 Week
behind the development of ballistics; the study of FS identification - Assignment Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
- Inter-active Discussion - Performance Video Clip
Personalities behind the invention - Power point presentation assessment rubrics
of firearms, gunpowder and - Practical Exercises - Practical
ammunitions. Demonstration

2. Recognize the different types of - Ballistics and its origin - Discussion - Quizzes and Laptop 1 Week
firearms, ammunitions, projectiles, - Branches of Ballistics - Assignment Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
primer, explosives, gunpowder and - Cartridge/Ammunition - Inter-active Discussion - Performance Video Clip
different branches of ballistics; - Projectiles - Power point presentation assessment rubrics
- Primer - Practical Exercises - Practical
- Gunpowder Demonstration

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- Cartridge case
- Explosives
- Types of Firearms

3. Demonstrate knowledge and - Forensic, Forensic Ballistics and - Discussion - Quizzes and Laptop 1 Week
experience in the investigation and Firearms identification. - Assignment Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
identification of firearms.; - Principles in firearms - Inter-active Discussion - Performance Video Clip
identification. - Power point presentation assessment rubrics
- Class and individual - Practical Exercises - Practical
characteristics of firearms Demonstration
identifications.
- Types of Rifling.
- Preservation of ballistics
evidence.
- Marks found on fired bullets and
fired cartridge cases.
- Ejection pattern.
- Gunshot residue pattern.
- Equipment utilized in forensic
ballistics.
- Problems encountered by
ballistics examiner.

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4. Discuss the classes and individual - Discussion - Quizzes and Laptop 1 Week
characteristics of firearms; - Assignment Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
- Inter-active Discussion - Performance Video Clip
- Power point presentation assessment rubrics
- Practical Exercises - Practical
Demonstration

5. Explain the different functions of the - Discussion - Quizzes and Laptop 5 Weeks
various parts of the firearms; - Assignment Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
- Inter-active Discussion - Performance Video Clip
- Power point presentation assessment rubrics Interview Sheet
- Practical Exercises - Practical Rubric for grading
Demonstration

6. Recognize the various laboratory - Discussion - Quizzes and Recitation Laptop 2 Weeks
equipment’s necessary in the - Assignment - Performance PowerPoint Presentation
examination of firearms. - Inter-active Discussion assessment rubrics
- Power point presentation - Practical
- Practical Exercises Demonstration

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Midterm Examinations

7. Explain the importance of forensics -Discussion - Quizzes and Laptop 1 Week

ballistics in the field of law Recitation PowerPoint Presentation
enforcement in our country; - Performance Video Clip
assessment rubrics Interview Sheet
- Practical Rubric for grading
Demonstration

8. Discuss and identify the different - Discussion Narrative Report Laptop 2 Weeks
types, kind make and classification of - Assignment Quizzes PowerPoint Presentation
firearms; - Inter-active Discussion Video Clip
- Power point presentation Interview Sheet
- Practical Exercises Rubric for grading

9. Identify the pioneer of the discovery - Discussion - Quizzes and 1 Week

of firearms, including their respective - Assignment Recitation
contributions; - Inter-active Discussion - Performance
- Power point presentation assessment rubrics
- Practical Exercises - Practical
Demonstration

10. Prepare reports and present pieces - Discussion 1 Week

of evidence during court proceedings - Assignment

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on time. - Inter-active Discussion

- Power point presentation
- Practical Exercises

1 Week
Final Examinations

Course Requirements
1. Lecture/discussion
2. Use of cooperative/active learning strategies
3. Self-assessment
4. Reflective learning experience
5. Critique or reflections
6. Major Examinations

Class Policies
1. Classes will start on time. It is the responsibility of a student to come to class promptly and regularly.
2. A student should be responsible for any missed lessons, written work, performance tasks, or major exams.
3. A student who accumulates absences beyond 10.8 hours will automatically receive a grade of zero.
4. Cheating or any act of academic dishonesty is a MAJOR offense with corresponding sanction.
5. Active participation in class activities is expected.
6. Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be kept in silent mode and must NOT BE USED during class.
7. There will be no borrowing of pens or asking for papers during exams.
8. Practice RESPECT, HONESTY and HUMILITY at all times.
9. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness at all times.
10. The teacher may give bonus points to the students with complete attendance.

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11. Maintain courtesy and cooperation at all times.

12. Use electricity, paper, water, and other resources wisely and practice proper waste disposal, including the 3 Rs of waste management; reduce, reuse and recycle.

Grading System
1. There will be four grading periods for a regular semester, prelim period, midterm period, pre-final period, and final period.
2. Assessments will be in three forms: (a) written works such as pen-and-paper tests, (b) performance tasks such as recitation, individual/group presentation, demonstration, etc, (c) major exams
(midterm and final) and (d) course final output.
3. For classes on a regular semester, the midterm grade shall be comprised of written works, performance tasks, and midterm exams. The final grade on the other hand shall be comprised of
accumulated written works, accumulated performance tasks, midterm exam, final exam, and course final output.
4. Percentages for each grade component in computing the midterm and final are shown on the first table below. The computed midterm and final percentage grades will then be re-transmuted into
point-grade equivalents and codes using the second table.

Grade Component Midterm Final Grade Percent Letter Description Grade Percent Letter Description
Grade Grade New Old Equivalent New Old Equivalent
Written Works 30% 30% 4.00 98-100 A+ Excellent 2.00 3.00 75 C- Passed
Performance Tasks 30% 30% 3.75 95-97 A Superior 1.00 5.00 Below 75 D Failed
Major Exam 40% 15% 3.50 92-94 A- Very Good INC INC Incomplete
Research Output 25% 3.25 89-91 B+ Good OD OD Officially Dropped
3.00 86-88 B UD UD Unofficially Dropped
Very
Satisfactory
2.75 83-85 B- Satisfactory NC NC No Credit
2.50 79-82 C+ Average FA FA Failure Due to
Excessive Absences

2.25 76-78 C Fair

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Rubrics
ORAL PRESENTATION
CATEGORY 4-Exemplary 3-Accomplished 2-Developing 1-Beginning
Demonstrates full knowledge by Is at ease with expected Is uncomfortable with Does not have grasp of information and cannot
CONTENT / ORGANIZATION answering all class questions with answers to all questions information and is able to answer questions about subject.
40% explanations and elaboration. without elaboration. answer only rudimentary Does not clearly define subject and purpose;
Provides clear purpose and Has somewhat clear purpose questions. provides weak or no support of subject; gives
subject; pertinent examples, and subject; some examples, Attempts to define purpose insufficient support for ideas or conclusions.
facts, supports conclusions/ideas facts that support the subject; and subject; provides weak
with evidence. includes some data or evidence examples, facts, which do not
that supports conclusions. adequately support the
subject; includes very thin data
or evidence.
DELIVERY 30% Holds attention of entire audience Holds attention of entire Displays minimal eye contact Holds no eye contact with audience, as entire
with the use of direct eye audience with the use of direct with audience, while reading report is read from notes.
contact, seldom looking at notes. eye contact, seldom looking at mostly from the notes. Speaks in low volume and/ or monotonous tone,
Speaks with fluctuation in volume notes. Speaks with fluctuation Speaks in uneven volume with which causes audience to disengage.
and inflection to maintain in volume and inflection to little or no inflection.
audience interest and emphasize maintain audience interest and
key points. emphasize key points.

CREATIVITY 10% Very original presentation of Some originality apparent; Little or no variation; material Repetitive with little or no variety; insufficient use
material; uses the unexpected to good variety and blending of presented with little originality of multimedia.

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full advantage; captures materials/media. or Interpretation.

audience’s attention.

ENTHUSIASM / AUDIENCE Demonstrates strong enthusiasm Shows some enthusiastic Shows little or mixed feelings Shows no interest in topic Presented.
AWARENESS about topic during entire feelings about topic. about the topic being Fails to increase audience understanding of
10% presentation. Raises audience understanding presented. Raises audience knowledge of topic.
Significantly increases audience and awareness of most points. understanding and knowledge
understanding and knowledge of of some points.
topic; convinces an audience to
recognize the validity and
importance of the subject.

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION Within two minutes of allotted Within three minutes of Within four minutes of allotted Too long or too short; five or more minutes above
10% time. allotted time. time. or below the allotted time.

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