PCCR VISION

To be a globally recognized university, a leader in innovative programs, and a center of excellence, thereby becoming the top choice
for Criminal Justice Education.
PCCR MISSION COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE MISSION
To provide accessible and quality education, thus The CCJ is committed to engaging teaching and
producing professionally-competent and learning environments, endeavors to train
ethically-oriented graduates who can deliver effective Criminologists, Forensic Scientists and Security
and efficient services. Professionals who embody the ideals of PCCR core
values.

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES COLLEGE OBJECTIVES

The Philippine College of Criminology aims to The College of Criminal Justice aims to produce a
produce a graduate who: graduate who:
1. manifests high level of competency in the 1. practice exemplary performance in the criminal
workplace; justice profession;
2. embodies a lifestyle of integrity; 2. exemplifies the conduct of impartial criminal case
3. advocates justice, fairness and equality in the investigations;
community; 3. advocates human rights without discrimination and
4. applies critical thinking in decision making; bias;
5. demonstrates the spirit of servant leadership 4. conducts criminological and forensic researches
and, for community well – being;
6. displays a well-rounded approach in solving 5. advocates crime prevention programs for a safer
problems. environment; and
6. exemplifies responsible leadership through
socio-civic endeavors
 INSTITUTIONAL CORE VALUES PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
LEADERSHIP Graduates of the Bachelor of Forensic Science are
Leadership expected to attain the following within 3 to 5 years
Motivating people to accomplish a common goal is after graduation:
not enough to be a great leader. We strive to be
transformational leaders who must be inspiring and 1. equipped with thorough knowledge of the
encouraging while leading by example. basics of scientific crime prevention and
detection;
Excellence 2. applies the scientific principles and
There is a fine line between achieving good and methodologies to legal problems and criminal
achieving greatness. Excellence is declaring that Investigations;
mediocrity is not satisfying enough and that being the 3. displays competencies and forensic skills at
best in everything is always the goal, no matter what par with international standards and,
it takes. 4. equipped with the necessary forensic skills
and expertise in aid of judicial process.lues of
Accountability le
Taking ownership for one’s actions and decisions is lues of leadership, integrity, accountability,
never easy but is a courageous act of taking and resp
responsibility despite what the consequences may
be.
Discipline

Discipline
Is simply doing what you normally do not want or like
to do but you do it anyway to the best of your abilities
because it is called for.

Empathy
The ability to emotionally understand what other
people feel, see things from their point of view, and
imagine yourself in their place. Not being quick to
judge but to think first of the other person and what
they are going through.

Respect
Showing honor and care about another’s thoughts
and feelings. It is the acceptance and understanding
of another person’s views and decisions and
co-existing peacefully with those differences despite
disagreements.

Service-Oriented
Recognizing that others may have needs and making
oneself available to service those needs even when it
is not expected or expressed. The service is given
free will and nothing is expected in return.

Humility
Openness to correction, acceptance, and an
unboastful countenance as we relate with others
around us. It is a self-awareness that others may
know more than us and we can learn from them.

Integrity
Comes from the root word “integer” which means
one. Integrity means you are one and the same
person in any situation and will make the same
decisions even when no one else sees you. It is
honesty and moral uprightness at any time and in any
situation.

Perseverance
Unwavering desire to achieve a purpose or objective
and not giving up until the goal is achieved finding
creative and out of the box solutions to reaching the
finish line.

I. LEARNING OUTCOMES
ALIGNMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
 PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL
Program Outcomes Common to all Types of Schools:
OBJECTIVES
The graduates have the ability to:
P1 P2 P3 P4
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Filipino;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
teams;
4. Act in recognition in recognition of professional, social, and ethical ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
responsibility and
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Program Outcomes
The Graduates of Bachelor of Forensic Science have the ability to:
1. apply scientific crime investigation and systematic scene processing; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2. practice impartiality in the enforcement of law; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
3. demonstrate competence in the field forensic science education; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
4. ensure evidence integrity while in custody and, ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
5. apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
criminal procedure.

II. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) /Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

PLO/SLO Performance Indicators. The graduate should be
able to:
1. Equip with knowledge, skills and attitudes have relevant positions in different public and private
necessary in the practice of Industrial security agencies/offices
profession; be recipients of different kinds of recognition and/or
awards
2. Adheres to professionalism principles based recognitionized/awarded to job related performance
on legal and conventional practices;
3. Utilizes competencies and findings of complete and present research findings and share
advance research for industrial security expertise in the court of law
management
4. Supports and participates in the conduct of engages in the community and extension activities
extension and community services.
Course Description: The course is designed to provide students with the basic concepts of crime scene
photography and documentation of physical evidence. Topics include the historical development, principles
and processes of photography in relation to law enforcement and criminal justice which includes the
evolution of camera, photographic processes and personalities behind the development of modern
photography, use of forensic light sources and techniques and related laws on the admissibility and
jurisprudence in photography.

I.

COURSE COVERAGE – PRELIM GRADING

TEACHING-LEARNI ASSESSME
WEEK COURSE LEARNING COURSE RESOUR
DURATION NG ACTIVITIES NT TASKS
NO OUTCOMES CONTENT CES
(TLA) (AT)
 ● Historical
Background of
Photography Module on
and 1 hour per Forensic
● Principles of week Photograph
To explore how
Photography Google y
photography was
● Etymology Forms (A.Y.
developed through Slide presentation
● Personalities Google Docs 2021-2022)
1 time and to understand Video
involved Multiple by Prof.
what are the different
● Historical Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
photographic
Developments Research D. Prado
principles
● Early
Experiments Youtube
● Modern videos
Experiments

● Light
Module on
● Electromagneti
Forensic
c Spectrum
Photograph
To explore the ● Properties of 1 hour per
week Google y
composition of different light
Forms (A.Y.
types of light and its uses ● Characteristics
Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
2 in photography and to of light
Video Multiple by Prof.
understand its ● Types of light
Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
importance in forming a ● Sources of
Research D. Prado
photographic image light
● Different
Youtube
Photographic
videos
Rays
 Module on
Forensic
● Camera
Photograph
● Types of
Google y
To understand how Camera
Forms (A.Y.
camera and its ● Parts of Camera
Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
3 controls function ● Functions and 1 hour per
week Video Multiple by Prof.
holistically to form a Controls of the
Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
photographic image camera
Research D. Prado
● Essential
accessories
Youtube
videos

Module on
Forensic
Photograph
To understand how the ● Lens Google y
lens functions and its ● Types of lens Forms (A.Y.
importance in gathering ● Lens 1 hour per Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
4
light to form a characteristics week Video Multiple by Prof.
photographic image ● Inherent lens Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
into the camera defects Research D. Prado

Youtube
videos

Subtotal 4 hours

PRELIM
EXAMINA
TION
 COURSE COVERAGE – MIDTERM GRADING
TEACHING-LEARNI ASSESSME
WEEK COURSE LEARNING COURSE DURATIO RESOUR
NG ACTIVITIES NT TASKS
NO OUTCOMES CONTENT N CES
(TLA) (AT)
● Sensitized
materials Module on
● Parts of Forensic
To explore and sensitized Photograph
understand the materials Google y
different components ● Types of film Forms (A.Y.
of sensitized materials ● Film speed 1 hour per Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
5
being used to develop rating week Video Multiple by Prof.
photographs in a ● Types of Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
conventional camera photographic Research D. Prado
paper
Youtube
videos

Module on
Forensic
● Chemical
Photograph
process in
Google y
photography
To explore and apply Forms (A.Y.
● Stages of film
the methods being Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
6 development 1 hour per
used to develop a week Video Multiple by Prof.
● Darkroom
photographic image Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
● Equipment
Research D. Prado
and chemicals
used
Youtube
videos
 Module on
Forensic
Photograph
To explore and
Google y
understand what are ● Forensic light
Forms (A.Y.
the different sources of source uses
1 hour per Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
7 light and different ● Different
week Video Multiple by Prof.
lighting techniques Lighting
Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
used in forming a good techniques
Research D. Prado
photograph
Youtube
videos

Module on
● Macrophotogra Forensic
phy Photograph
● Magnification Google y
To explore and apply
ratio Forms (A.Y.
different techniques
● Photomacrogra 1 hour per Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
8 and processes in
phy week Video Multiple by Prof.
taking close-up
● Microphotograp Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
images
hy Research D. Prado
● Magnification
equipment Youtube
videos

Subtotal hours

MIDTERM
EXAMINA
TION
 COURSE COVERAGE – SEMI-FINAL GRADING
TEACHING-LEARNI ASSESSME
WEEK COURSE LEARNING COURSE DURATIO RESOUR
NG ACTIVITIES NT TASKS
NO OUTCOMES CONTENT N CES
(TLA) (AT)

Module on
● Digital Forensic
photography Photograph
To understand the ● Historical Google y
similarities and development Forms (A.Y.
dissimilarities ● Principles in 1 hour per Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
9
between digital week Video Multiple by Prof.
conventional and photography Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
digital photography ● Modern digital Research D. Prado
photography
Youtube
videos

● Uses of
photography in Module on
law enforcement Forensic
● Composition of Google Photograph
mugshots Forms y
To understand the
● Importance of Google Docs (A.Y.
different uses of
photographs in 1 hour per Slide presentation Multiple 2021-2022)
10 photography in
different law week Video Choice Quiz by Prof.
relation to law
enforcement Research Alexis Mari
enforcement work
settings Activity D. Prado
(i.e. entrapment, (Mugshot)
buy-bust, Youtube
surveillance, crime videos
scenes etc.)
 ● Crime scene
photography
procedures
● Crime scene
walkthrough
● Different views
Module on
in taking crime 1 hour per
Forensic
scene week
Photograph
photographs Google
To explore and y
Forms
understand the (A.Y.
- Homicide Google Docs
different procedures Slide presentation 2021-2022)
11 (Murder) Multiple
in documenting Video by Prof.
- Suicide Choice Quiz
various types of Alexis Mari
- Burglaries/ Research
crime scene D. Prado
Robbery Project
- Vehicle
Youtube
- Physical
videos
injuries
- Sexual
assault
- Arson
photograph
y
 Module on
● Photogrammetr Forensic
To explore and apply y Photograph
the science and ● Practical Google y
technology of taking applications in Forms (A.Y.
geometric forensics 1 hour per Slide presentation Google Docs 2021-2022)
12
measurements from ● Crime scene week Video Multiple by Prof.
photographs for mapping Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
recording crime ● Equipment Research D. Prado
scenes used
Youtube
videos

Subtotal hours

SEMI-FIN
AL
EXAMINA
TION

COURSE COVERAGE – FINAL GRADING

TEACHING-LEARNI ASSESSME
WEEK COURSE LEARNING COURSE DURATIO RESOUR
NG ACTIVITIES NT TASKS
NO OUTCOMES CONTENT N CES
(TLA) (AT)
 ● Chain of
custody of
photographic
Module on
evidence
Forensic
● Importance of
Photograph
chain of
Google y
custody 1 hour per
Provide knowledge on ● Procedures in Forms (A.Y.
week Slide presentation
how to handle and Google Docs 2021-2022)
13 safekeeping of Process workflow
prepare photographic Multiple by Prof.
photographs Video
evidence for court use ● Preparation of Choice Quiz Alexis Mari
Research D. Prado
photographs for
court use
Youtube
videos

Module on
Forensic
● Admissibility of Photograph
photographic y
evidence (A.Y.
● Pictorial Google 2021-2022)
testimony theory 1 hour per Forms by Prof.
To understand how ● Silent witness Slide presentation
week Google Docs Alexis Mari
14 photographs are Process workflow
theory Multiple D. Prado
accepted in court as ● Rule 130, Video
Choice Quiz
a form of evidence Revised Rules Research Revised
of Court, Rules Rules of
of Admissibility Court,
Rules of
Admissibilit
y
 Module on
Forensic
Photograph
y
● Legal foundation
(A.Y.
of photographic
To understand how 2021-2022)
evidence Google
photographs are 1 hour per by Prof.
● Republic Act Forms
identified, explained week Slide presentation Alexis Mari
No. 8792 Google Docs
15 and authenticated in Process workflow D. Prado
● Rule 11, Section Multiple
court Video
1, Rules on Choice Quiz
Rules on
Electronic Research
Electronic
Evidence
Evidence

Republic
Act No.
8792

Macalinao,
substituted by
Macalino v Ong
and Sebastian
(2005) G.R. No.
146635
● Jurisprudence
Google
of Photographic
To understand the vital 1 hour per Forms Padacar v People
Evidence
importance of week Slide presentation Google Docs (1995) G.R. Nos.
108280-83
16 ● Court decisions
photographs in a Video Multiple
● Landmark
decision of a case Choice Quiz The City of Manila
cases involving
Research vG.R.
Cabangis (1908)
photographs No. L-3898

Sison and others v

People (1995)
G.R. Nos.
108280-83

Subtotal
hours
 FINAL
EXAMINA
TION

II. REFERENCES

A. Books

Marsh, Nick. (2014) Forensic Photography: A Practitioners’ Guide

Staggs, S. (2014). Evidence Photography - At the Crime Scene. Crime Scene and Evidence Photography Second
Edition

B. Websites

Admissibility of Photographic Evidence. (2017). Keis George LLP.

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=8451aeb6-b353-47af-920d-badbdba86906

Distortion 101 - Lens vs. Perspective. (2014). Drew Gray Photography.

http://www.drewgrayphoto.com/learn/distortion101

History of Digital Cameras: From '70s prototypes to iPhone and Galaxy's everyday wonders. (2021).
https://www.cnet.com/news/history-of-digital-cameras-from-70s-prototypes-to-iphone-and-galaxys-everyday
-wonders/

Principles of Crime Scene Photography.(2013). A Simplified Guide to Crime Scene Photography.

http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/photo/principles.html

Understanding Depth of Field - A Beginners’ Guide. (2021). https://photographylife.com/what-is-depth-of-field

 C. Journals

Barakat, B & Miller, B. (2004). Authentication of Photographs Under the “Pictorial Testimony Theory”: A Response to
Critics. Florida Bar Critics, 78(7), p.38,
https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/authentication-of-digital-photographs-under-the-pictorial-te
stimony-theory-a-response-to-critics/

Darlymple, Brian. (2020). Forensic Light Sources: Four Decades of Detection. Evidence Technology Magazine,
https://read.nxtbook.com/wordsmith/evidence_technology/august_2020/forensic_light_sources.html?fbclid=
IwAR3tiGPCREwj4xMx6als1L7MWavGbdxk_qgbH6_eH7diSH-4OUQODBpZgf0

Friedland, T. (2016). Macro, Close-up, and Micro Photography: What’s the Diff?.
https://www.picmonkey.com/blog/macro-close-up-and-micro-photography-whats-the-diff

McMicken, B. (2016). Photogrammetry Simplified.

https://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/photogrammetry-simplified.html

Nagosky, D. (2005). The Admissibility of Digital Photographs in Criminal Cases. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, pp.
1-7, https://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/admissibilityofdigitalphotographs-leb.pdf

V. ABOUT THE TEACHER/COURSE

Instructor’s ALEXIS MARI D. PRADO, MSCJ, RCrim.

Information Faculty, College of Criminal Justice
Instructor’s Refer to Consultation posted on bulletin board and faculty office Door.
consultation time Consultation can be done online thru group chat and google classroom.
Classroom policies 1. Attend the class on time.
and instructions 2. Speak only at appropriate times.
3. Always show respect for yourself and others.
4. Strictly No using cellphones during class hours.
5. Cheating is strictly prohibited during quizzes and exams.
6. Disruptive behavior is prohibited.
7. Keep your good reputation by doing your own work.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
 “Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and may lead to failure on an
assignment, in the class, and dismissal from the University. Plagiarism of any
kind will result in a failing grade. You are responsible for reading and
understanding campus policies about academic honesty as stated in the
University’s Student Conduct Code.

ON-LINE CLASS BEHAVIOR

The course will be discussing some sensitive topics (i.e. euthanasia, the death
penalty, prostitution, etc.) that may challenge student’s beliefs and
values. It is extremely important that during threaded discussions and
discussions with the instructor that the dialogue remain open, courteous,
and respectful.

No late threaded discussions, papers or exams will be accepted unless you have
a personal or family emergency that can be documented (death of a family
member, hospitalization). The documentation will need to be sent to me via
e-mail. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their academic
schedules and personal schedules.

Grading system Computation of graduate Grades

The cumulative computation of grades during the second and final

grading periods still applies: 1/3 of the previous grade plus 2/3 of the
tentative grade.

All failing grades in the final grading period are converted to seventy (85).

Highest Possible Score (HPS)- refers to the sum total points of all
quizzes, unit test, assignments and/ or projects, and periodical
examinations given or administered within the grading period.

Student Actual Total Score (SATS)- refers to the total score obtained by
the student in the given quizzes, unit test, assignments and/or projects
and examinations.
 Lowest Possible Score (LPS)- refers to the cut-off score as indicated
below:
Major requirement/s 1. Complete attendance
2. Oral delivery of topic assigned (individual);
3. Group Research;
4. Class public lecture/seminar/symposium/outreach in/outside the
University;
5. Compilation of reports (2 hard copies) and academic papers (2
hard copies);
6. Soft copy of a) compilation of reports, b) compilation of acad
papers, and c) PowerPoint presentations;
7. Midterm and Final Examinations; and
8. Other activities may be deemed necessary.
9. Completed Research output, Presentation and Publication.

NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

Preparer ALEXIS MARI D. PRADO, Faculty, Graduate June 8,

MSCJ, RCrim. School 2021

Noted Assigned Librarian

Reviewed and Associate Dean

Recommending May 28,
Approval 2021

Approved Dean, College of May 28,

Criminal Justice 2021