COURSE CAT. NO.

: FORENSIC 4
COURSE TITLE : FORENSIC QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
COURSE CREDIT : 3 units
PRE –REQUISITE : FORENSIC 1

VISION
Cor Jesu College, a premier Catholic educational institution in Southern Mindanao, envisions fully transformed persons inspired by the spirituality of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the charism of the Brothers of
the Sacred Heart.

MISSION
We, the members of CorJesu College community, commit ourselves to:
1. advance a responsive and dynamic learning environment that draws out the best in all; (EXCELLENCE)
2. nurture a compassionate community that journeys as one family united at the Heart of Christ; (COMMUNITY)
3. strengthen responsible stewardship towards social transformation, progress and sustainable development. (APOSTLESHIP)

Core Value of COMPASSION

This value of compassion, inspired by the spirituality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is characterized by selfless and dedicated concern for others marked by loving respect and kindness.

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

CJC MISSION/CORE
VALUE OF
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT GOALS
COMPASSION
1 2 3 4
1 Offer academic programs that meet local and global demands; ✓
2 Conduct developmental researches and productive – scholarship activities for dynamic and responsive instruction; ✓ ✓
3 Engage in community extension services for capacity building and empowerment of poor communities; ✓ ✓
4 Provide a research and field based instruction for a relevant and functional learning; ✓ ✓
5 Nurture a climate of compassionate community for personal, communitarian, and spiritual growth; ✓ ✓
Send graduates to the field of works as God centered professionals, responsible stewards of nature, agents for cultural preservation and promotion, and initiators of social
6 ✓ ✓
transformation and sustainable development.

COURSE TITLE: DATE EFFECTIVE: DATE REVISED: PREPARED BY: ENDORSED BY: APPROVED BY:
FORENSIC 4- FORENSIC Novem Ianne Rina B Sison,
Novem Ianne Rina B Sison, MSCrim Carlos P. Carado, MAELLT College
QUESTIONED January 2025 November 2024 MSCrim
Criminology Program Head Dean
DOCUMENTS Instructor

Institutional Level

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

INTENDED PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

CJC PILLARS
(CJC IDEAL GRADUATES)
The CJC Graduates can: Excellence Community Apostleship
1. Demonstrate understanding and mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for effective professional
✓
practice in the field of specialization.
2. Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline-related problems. ✓
3. Apply effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, using the English language. ✓
4. Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice ✓
5. Contribute to nation-building and national development through application of new technology ✓
6. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams ✓
7. Actualize professional practices with a sense of community characterized by compassion and trustworthiness.
✓
8. Hold personal values and beliefs as ethical professional consistent with Filipino family values, industry-desired
values and global citizen values. ✓
9. Exhibit professional character as responsible stewards for social progress and development marked by availability
and accountability ✓
 Program Level

A. Program Educational Objectives

INTENDED PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES CJC PILLARS

(CJC-Criminal Justice Education Graduate Attributes)
Excellence Communit Apostleshi
Tree to five years after graduation the CJE graduates shall: y p
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Foster and perform the values of leadership, integrity, accountability, and responsibility while ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
serving their fellowmen, the community and the country;
2. Practice careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
correctional administration and other related field of criminal justice education.
3. Perform research and inquiry for continuing development of degree for self enhancement and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
have great contributory study on the nature, causes, treatment or punishment of criminal
behavior and how criminal justice agencies respond to a crime, criminals and the victims.

B. PROGRAM OUTCOMES/STUDENT OUTCOMES

INTENDED PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES CJC PILLARS

(CJC-Criminal Justice Education Graduate Attributes)
Excellence Community Apostleship
 By the time of graduation, CJE graduates will be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
a. A. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior;     
b. B. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare;     
c. C. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal     
justice
d. D. Utilize Criminalistics or Forensic Science in the investigation and detection of crime; 
e. E. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure; 
f. F. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.     

CURRICULUM MAP

Course Program Outcomes Code

List of Required Courses (Subjects) Unit
Classification a b c d e f

Professional CFLM2-LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, MANAGEMENT

AND ADMINISTRATION 3 P P D P D D
Course

I – Introduced (The student gets introduced to concepts/principles)

P – Practiced (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D – Demonstrated ( The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)

THE COURSE
Course Cat. No. FORENSIC 4
Course Title QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINATION
Course Credit 3 units
Contact Hours/ Week 3 hours
Total Contact Hours 54 hours
Pre Requisite FORENSIC 1
Course Description The course covers the scientific methods of identification and examination of questionable documents, handwriting examination, detection of forgery, falsification and counterfeiting of
documents which stress the procedures of restoring and deciphering erasures and obliterations; examination of documents by means of visible light, ultra-violet light
and ultra-red radiation and colored powders; recognition and selection of standards; and examination of questionable typewriting, computerized documents and other forms of modern printing.

By the end of the semester, the BS-CRIM students will be able to:

Course Outcome 1.Identify and explain the different theories on Self- leadership.
2. Define and discuss the concept and theories of leadership
3. Understand the factors and types of organizational leadership.
4. Understanding the notion of manager and how decision making is important in administration.
5. Appreciate, identify and explain the different aspects of police administration and management.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Wk Hr Desired Learning Outcomes (DLO) Course Content/ Subject Matter Teaching and Assessment Task Grading Criteria Resource Materials
Course Content/Subject Matter Desired Learning Outcomes (DLO) Learning Activities (ATs)
(TLAs)
1ST At the end of the semester the students will be able
to: Introduction: Oxford Style Debate Performancebased Criteria for Debate DLP
Vision , Mission and Core Value, Spirituality Assessment Student Handbook
adapt and respond to fast changing and dynamic Philosophy of education Values Continuum Strategy Argument ------ 10
world through fostering excellent innovations and • Social Constructivism (Debate) pts
Community linkage for sustainable development • Excellence Presentation --- 10 Course Syllabus
of Elementary Education in the Philippines • Community pts
• Apostleship Vindication ---- 10
pts
30
pts
At the end of the semester the students will be able Introduction
to: -Definition of Documents, Questioned
Documents, Documents Examination DLP
-Process in Scientific Method of Examination Timeline Output-based Criteria for Timeline
Historical Background of Paper,Inks and Assessment Video clips/Picture
Alphabets Envoy Strategy Strategy Quality of Content--
(Timeline) 10 Textbook/reference book

Quality of Facts----- Blank Charts & Marker

-10
Accuracy of
Content-10
Sequence of
Content-10

40
At the end of the semester the students will be Various Aspects of Questioned Document
able to: Examination Circle Talk DLP
At the end of the semester the students will be - Classes of questioned document and
able to: disputed documents Video clips/Picture
- Photography and questioned
Documents and its purpose Textbook/reference book
- Instruments and apparatus needed in
questioned documents Blank Charts & Marker
Socratic Seminar Performancebased Criteria for Socratic
 Assessment Seminar
Strategy
(Socratic Evidence ----------
Seminar) 10pts
Participation -----
10pts
Art of Critiquing -
10pts

30pts

At the end of the semester the students will be The Study of Handwriting Identification
able to: - Handwriting
- Handwriting movements
- Handwriting characteristics Brainstorming DLP

Video clips/Picture

Textbook/reference book

Blank Charts & Marker

Cornell Notes Criteria for Cornell
Notes
 Output-based ---------------
Assessment Content
Strategy 10
(Cornell Speed and
notes) accuracy
10

20

At the end of the semester the students will be able Detection and Examination of Forgeries
to: -Identification of Signatures
-Kinds of Forgeries
- Characteristics of Signature Verification
Jigsaw Strategy DLP

Video clips/Picture

Output-based Criteria for Note Textbook/reference book

Note making Assessment making Framework
Framework Strategy Blank Charts & Marker
(Note making Use of
Framework) Evidence...10pts
Use of
Analysis1..10pts
Organization…….1
0pts
Writing Style
……5pts
 Conventions……..5
pts

40pts
At the end of the semester the students will be able Preparation of Standards and Care in
to: Handling of Documents Circle Talk DLP
- Standard Documents
- Points to consider in obtaining Video clips/Picture
standard
Textbook/reference book

Blank Charts & Marker

Socratic Seminar Performancebase Criteria for Socratic
d Seminar
Assessment
Strategy Evidence ----------
(Socratic 10pts
Seminar) Participation -----
10pts
Art of Critiquing -
10pts

30pts
 At the end of the semester the students will be able Money Counterfeiting
to: -Identification of BSP Bank notes
-Design and features of Philippine legal
tender Placemat DLP
-General features and security designs of
Philippine legal tender Video clips/Picture

Textbook/reference book

Blank Charts & Marker

Reference Skills Output-based Criteria for
Assessment Researched Content
Strategy Materials
(Research
Work) Content -----------10
pts
Organization -----10
pts

References -------10
pts
30
pts
At the end of the semester the students will be able Expert Testimony in Court Litigation
to: -Trial Preparation and Testimony
-Qualifying in court as an expert witness
TOTAL 54

A. Books
Gonzales, J (2008) Forensic Questioned Document Examination. Wiseman Books Trading. Quezon City
REFERENCES
Camara, R. (2022) Questioned Documents Examination: An instructional Material for Criminology students with laboratory. Wiseman Books
Trading. Quezon City
Duno, J. ; Efondo, V (2021) Handbook in Questioned Documents and Examination with Laboratory. Wiseman Books Trading. Quezon City
 1. Participation Classroom Discussions and Activities
2. Research Materials and Journal Articles
3. Group Reports
COURSE REQUIREMENT
4. Class Standing and Examinations Results
5. Group and Individual Outputs
DELIVERABLES ONLY
Midterm Grade Final Grade
Quizzes, participation, requirement 25.0% 12.5%
Quarterly Examination 25.0% 12.5%
Midterm Exam 50.0% 25.0%
50%-written
Grading System
50%-performance task 50.0%
Final Exam
Total 100% 100 %
Include PERFORMANCE TASKS where they are included in the
computation
1. Coming in within the first 15 minutes of class – LATE; Coming in beyond 15 minutes – ABSENT
2. Unexcused Absences - Basis for Dropping in class. For 1-hour per meeting – 7; 1.5-hour per meeting – 5
3. Be acknowledged by your teacher when you get in and get out from class. Do not go out or get in without teacher’s permission.
Classroom rules and policies: 4. Excused Absence – Hospitalization; Death of an Immediate family member; School Representation
5. Special Exams are only given to those students with justifiable reasons. There is a schedule for special examinations, ask from your
teacher.
6. Exam permit is required for computation and submission of student’s grade – NO exam permit,
7. 1.0 – Highest possible grade (95-100%); 3.0 – Passing grade (60% Base); 5.0 – Failed; 6.0 – Withdrawn; 7.0 – Dropped; 8.0 –
Incomplete (30 days allowance); 9.0 – No Test (10 days allowance)
8. Cheating, Vandalism and other forms of serious offense (Threatening others, Bringing of harmful weapon, destruction of school
properties, misuse of fire alarm are serious violations. Use of malicious words and involvement in malicious acts are prohibited.
9. Other rules and policies stipulated and discussed in the student handbook.