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AC – 17/05/2022
Item No. 6.12









































UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI




Revised Syllabus for T.Y.B. Sc.
(Forensic Science )
Sem – V & VI
(Choice Based Credit System)




(With effect from the academic year 202 4-25)

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Page 3 of 51Preamble
In a world where crime is incessantly improvising and rapidly evolving; it calls for equally
competent minds and tools to solve it. Aiming towards the dream of a crime free society not
only promises safety to the people but also fosters the progress of the nation. To achieve
this, there are Central, State and Regional Laboratories by the Public sector; with many
private laboratories and agencies recently operational in the country. There are also various
public organizations such as Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
and the crime branch-Central Investigation Department (CID) in the country. To provide
them with experts who are efficient, able and competent is the goal of the Institute.
Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra has started
three Institutes of Forensic Science at Aurangabad, Mumbai and Nagpur to cater the need of
quality human resources in the field of forensic sciences in the year 2009 and 2011. A study
committee was appointed in 2021 to revise and update the syllabus of B.Sc. of all three
Institutes and implement content similarity in all the three Institutes in the state. The study
committee was comprised of experts from various subjects from Directorate of Forensic
Science Laboratory, academic subject experts from the three Institutes and from other
sectors. Accordingly, the curriculum of the B.Sc. course was revised and designed with the
advice of the experts in the field and ensures the students are equipped with adequate skills
and knowledge to provide expertise in the respective fields after successful completion of
the course. It also encourages them to develop critical thinking and analytical skills, new
ideas and strategies for effective crime solving.
The third-year syllabus are designed to get the students acquainted with the application of
the knowledge, laws and principles of basic sciences like biology, physics, chemistry and
psychology learnt in first and second year in order to analyze, investigate and interpret in
the field of Forensic Science.
Dr. Anuradha Majumdar (Dean, Science and Technology)
Dr. Shivram Garje (Associate Dean, Science)
Dr. Pratima Jadhav (Chairperson, Ad Hoc BOS in Forensic Science)
Dr. Sanjay Jagtap (Member)
Dr. Yuvaraj Malghe (Member)
Dr. Krishna Kulkarni (Member)
Dr. Rupendra Jadhav (Member)

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Page 4 of 51T. Y. B.Sc. (Forensic Science) (Semester V) Credits
To be implemented from Academic Year 202 4-2025
Class
TitlePer Week15 Weeks
(Per Sem)Per Sem
(Hours)Marks CreditsTotal
Credits
T. Y. B. Sc.
Sem VL
(50
Min)P
(50
Min)L P L P TH PR L P
USFS 501 Forensic Science–V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 502 Chemical Science – V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 503 Physical Science – V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 504 Biological Science – V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 505 Psychology – V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 506 Computer Science – V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 507 Law – V 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 5P1Forensic Science and
Chemical Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
USFS 5P2Physical Science and
Biological Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
USFS 5P3Psychology and
Computer Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
Total -- 28 18 420 270 350 216 700 300 14 6 20

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Page 5 of 51T. Y. B.Sc. (Forensic Science) (Semester VI) Credits
To be implemented from Academic Year 202 4-2025
Class
TitlePer Week15 Weeks
(Per Sem)Per Sem
(Hours)Marks CreditsTotal
Credits
T. Y. B. Sc.
Sem VIL
(50
Min)P
(50
Min)L P L P TH PR L P
USFS 601 Forensic Science–VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 602 Chemical Science – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 603 Physical Science – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 604Biological Science –
VI4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 605 Psychology – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 606 Computer Science – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 607 Law – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 6P1Forensic Science and
Chemical Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
USFS 6P2Physical Science and
Biological Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
USFS 6P3Psychology and
Computer Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
Total -- 28 18 420 270 350 216 700 300 14 6 20

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Page 6 of 51B. Sc. (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Semester V - Theory
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
501Forensic Science – V 2
Course Overview: The course covers core topic of forensic science viz
Blood pattern analysis; various means of personal identification (biometrics)
and related databases and instrumentation used in forensic analysis
Course Objectives:
To learn importance, scope, classification, documentation,
reconstruction of blood stain pattern analysis.
To understand various biometrics as a means of personal
identification, their significance, collection and comparison
To learn various databases used in forensic science and their scope and
significance.
To understand the working, principle and application of various
instruments used in forensic science
Course Outcome:
Classify and interpret different blood stain patterns. To
reconstruct a crime scene using blood pattern.
Perform acquisition and analysis of various biometrics
Understand the working and scope of various databases in forensic
science
Operate, evaluate and interpret results of various instruments used in
forensic science
Unit No. Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Blood pattern analysis
1.Introduction to Blood Pattern Analysis
2.Bloodstain patterns and its forensic significance.
3.Biological properties of human blood:
functions and composition of human blood.
4.Physical properties of human blood: viscosity, surface
tension and specific gravity.
5.Classification of blood stains
6.Directionality and motion of blood stains. Convergence and
area of origin of blood stains. Altered blood stain pattern.
7.Digital Aids in Reconstruction (3- D
Photography/Videography, Computer aided Reconstruction)15
Unit II Means of person Identification-I
1.Historical perspective of person identification,
Anthropometry
2.Fingerprint recognition: ACE-V method of fingerprint
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3.Facial identification: Portrait parle, anthropometric
landmarks/fiducial points on face, computer-based facial
identification: acquisition of facial data (2D/3D faces),
facial features, matching of facial features, decision making
4. Iris identification: anatomy of eye, iris and its
characteristics, computer-based iris identification:
acquisition of iris data, segmentation of iris, features of iris,
matching of various features of iris, decision making
Unit III Means of person Identification-II and Forensic Databases
1.Voice Recognition: Anatomy of vocal organs,
neurological basis of speech production, forensic
phonetics, approaches of voice recognition: acoustic-
phonetic and automated methods, acoustic analysis of
vowel and consonants. Legal aspects of voice
identification, decision making
2.Palm print Recognition: Anatomy of hand and hand
geometry, features of palm, matching of palm prints,
decision making
3.Forensic Databases: Importance of forensic databases in
personal identification and its role in prosecution and
defence hypothesis
4.Various Forensic databases
Unit IV Instrumentation in Forensic Science:
1.Instrumentation in crime scene investigation: Various
light sources and its importance
2.Instrumentation in Document examinations: Spectral
comparator, Electrostatic apparatus, VSC and other
microscopic methods
3.Spectrophotometers: UV-VIS, IR/FTIR, Raman, AAS,
AES, Mass Spectrometers, ICP
4.Chromatographic techniques: TLC, HPTLC,
HPLC/UPLC, GC15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Kish, P. E., James, S. H., Sutton, T. P. (2005). Principles of
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Theory and Practice. Singapore:
Taylor & Francis.
2.Bevel, T., Gardner, R. M. (2008). Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an
Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction. United States: Taylor &
Francis.
3.Wonder, A. (2011). Bloodstain Pattern Evidence: Objective
Approaches and Case Applications. Netherlands: Elsevier
Science.
4.Komarinski, P. (2005). Automated Fingerprint
Identification Systems (AFIS). Netherlands:
Elsevier Science.
5.Handbook of Biometrics for Forensic Science. (2017). Germany:
Springer International Publishing.

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Page 8 of 516.Jain, A. K., Nandakumar, K., Ross, A. A. (2011). Introduction
to Biometrics. United States: Springer US.
7.Hollien, H. F. (2002). Forensic Voice Identification. United Kingdom:
Academic Press.
8.Patil, H. A. (2011). Forensic Speaker Recognition: Law
Enforcement and Counter- Terrorism. Netherlands: Springer
New York.
9.Voice Identification: Theory and Legal Applications, Oscar Tosi,
University Park Press, Baltimore, USA, 1979
10.Fant, G. (2007). Speech Acoustics and Phonetics. Netherlands: Kluwer
Academic.
11.Jain, A. K., Li, S. Z. (2011). Handbook of Face Recognition. Germany: Springer
London.
12.Datta, A. K., Banerjee, P. K., Datta, M. (2015). Face Detection and
Recognition: Theory and Practice. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
13.Forensic Face Matching: Research and Practice. (2021). United Kingdom: OUP
Oxford.
14.Valentine, T., Davis, J. P. (2015). Forensic Facial Identification:
Theory and Practice of Identification from Eyewitnesses,
Composites and CCTV. Germany: Wiley.
15.Smith, M., Urbas, G., Mann, M. (2018). Biometrics,
Crime and Security. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
16.McCartney, C. (2013). Forensic Identification and Criminal Justice.
United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
17.Elink-Schuurman-Laura, K. (2018). The Efficacy of
Forensic Databases. United States: University of New
Haven.
18.Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and
Investigative Techniques, Second Edition. (2005). Singapore:
Taylor & Francis.
19.Rawtani, D., Pandey, G., Tharmavaram, M., Hussain, C. M. (2020).
Handbook of Analytical Techniques for Forensic Samples: Current
and Emerging Developments. Netherlands: Elsevier
Science.Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science. (2021). United
Kingdom: Wiley. Stuart, B. H. (2012). Forensic Analytical
Techniques. Germany: Wiley.
20.Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science. (2012). United
Kingdom: Wiley.
21.Saferstein, R. (2018). Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic
Science, 12th Edition.
22.Fisher, B. A., Tilstone, W. J., Woytowicz, C. (2009). Introduction to
Criminalistics: The Foundation of Forensic Science. United Kingdom:
Elsevier Science.

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Page 9 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
502Chemical Science –V 2
Prerequisites for the course:
Students should have preliminary knowledge about these topics from their
previous classes.
Course Objectives:
Introduction to new concept like stereochemistry and nuclear chemistry.
Introduction to other applied concepts of the forensic chemistry and toxicology.
Course Outcome:
To understand the Stereochemistry, Methods of extraction/ separation/
purification, Trap cases, Biomolecules, Nuclear chemistry, Polymers..
Unit No. Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Stereochemistry
Fischer Projection, Newman and Sawhorse Projection formulae (of
erythro, threo isomers of tartaric acid and 2,3 dichlorobutane) and
their interconversions; Geometrical isomerism in alkene and
cycloalkanes: cis– trans and syn-anti isomerism E/Z notations with
C.I.P rules; Optical Isomerism: Optical Activity, Specific Rotation,
Chirality/ Asymmetry, Enantiomers, Diastereomers, meso
structures, racemic mixture and resolution (methods of resolution
not expected); Relative and absolute configuration: D/L and R/S
designations; Conformation analysis of alkanes (ethane, propane
and n-butane); Relative stability with energy diagrams.15
Unit II Methods of extraction/ separation/ purification
Theory and techniques of distillation, Distillation and its types,
crystallization and recrystallization, solvent extraction, Soxhlet
extraction, solid phase extraction, solid phase microextraction,
microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction,
dialysis, etc.
Trap cases
Introduction, trap chemicals: phenolphthalein and anthracene;
mechanism of color reaction; factor affecting the color; detection of
phenolphthalein and alkali; method of detection of degraded
product of phenolphthalein by TLC and UV visible
spectrophotometer; forensic significance.15
Unit III Nuclear chemistry
Introduction, radio activity, types of radiation, properties of
radiation, types of radioactive decay, units of radioactivity, Half-
life, average life, radioactive dating, and nuclear chain reaction. 15

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Page 10 of 51Forensic applications.
Biomolecules
Characteristics, classifications, structures, and role of biomolecules
such as carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, natural
products, etc. in biological systems.
Unit IV Polymers
Introduction, General idea of structures, types of polymerization
processes, radical and ionic mechanism of polymerization,
properties of polymers, Structure, preparation and applications of
Polyethylene, Teflon, PVC, Polystyrene, etc.
Rubbers, Fibers & Plastics
General idea of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers, Epoxy Resins.
Rubber : Types of rubber, vulcanization of rubber, synthetic rubbers
Fibers (synthetic fibers) : Classification, properties, polyamides -
Nylon, Polyesters - Dacron
Fiber reinforced plastics : Types, properties, applications.
Dyes and paints
Nature, classification, composition, uses and significance in forensic
science.15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds by E.L. Eliel
2.Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds: Principles and Applications by D. Nasipuri
3.Stereochemistry: Conformation and Mechanism by P.S. Kalsi
4.Bamford F.; Poisons : Their Isolation and Identification, (3rd Edition); McGraw-Hill
Press, 1955
5.Rukmani Krishnamurthy; Introduction to Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation;
Selective & Scientific Books, ISBN 9788189128272, 2011
6.Chemistry of Biomolecules: An Introduction by Richard Simmonds, RSC publishing,
1992
7.Chemistry of Biomolecules by S.P. Bhuta
8.JaVed I. Khan, Thomas J. Kennedy, Donnell R. Christian Jr.; Basic Principles of
Forensic Chemistry; Springer Science, Humana Press, ISBN 978-1-59745-437-7;
2012
9.Jay Siegel, Geoffrey Knupfer, Pekka Saukko; Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences,
Three Volume Set; Elsevier Publications; ISBN 0122272153

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Page 11 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
503Physical Science –V 2
Course Outcomes: -
At the completion of this course the candidate can: Know and
understand
Various aspects of magnetic and electrical measurements
About radiation detection and using GM counter
Various aspects of road as well as rail accidents
Various marks that are left behind on site which are
helpful as evidence as well as
Helpful in creating the picture of accident
Relevant Provisions of Railway Act, 1989 and
Relevant Provisions of Motor Vehicle Act, 1939
(Offenses and Penalties).
The history and basics of firearms ammunition and its
ballistics
The working of firearms and ammunitions
the Internal ballistic studies and its importance in
forensic science
Various aspects of tools and tool mark.
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Experimental Techniques :
Magnetic Measurements: Magnetic susceptibility and it’s
measurement by Quinck’s and Gouy’s method, Hall Effect and
related measurements.
Electrical Measurements: Resistivity measurement of thin
samples by Four probe method, bulk samples by Van-der Pauw
method, Resistivity measurement of electrical wires and cables and
forensic examination for their source identification, Forensic
examination of tampered electric energy meters and various
tampering mechanisms adopted by criminals.
Radiation Detection and measurements: Working principle of
Ionization chamber, Proportional counter, Geiger Muller counter,
Scintillation counter, Solid State Transducer. Radiation dose and it’s
unit, Exposure, absorbed and dose equivalent rate and calculation of
exposure and dose, Dose rates from natural and man-made sources,
Radiation permissible limits, Shielding of radioactive sources.15
Unit II Road and Rail Accident Investigation:
Road Terminologies: Cut, Final Grade, Surface, Existing Grade,
Fill, Sub grade, Base, Traffic lane, Travelled way, Shoulders,
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Page 12 of 51slope, Interceptor ditch, Slope ratio, Central line, Crown, Super
elevation, Road dividers. Road signs, symbols and traffic control
mechanisms.
Road accidents: Primary causes of road accident, Types of road
accident, sources of information, eye witnesses, Tire and other
marks, Pedestrian impacts and vehicle speed, vehicle condition,
vehicle speed and damage, types of skid marks, curved scuffmarks,
speed estimation from skid/scuffmarks. Time and distance, reaction
time and peripheral vision of a driver, Photography and plans,
Brake system and Steering failure, Motor vehicle examination.
Rail Accidents: Investigation of Rail Crash: Criminal and Safety
Investigation, Investigation Principles, Best Practices: Tests,
Inspection of Driving Cab, Examination of
Electrical/Electronic/Technological System and their Failure.
Necessary Equipments Required for Forensic Examination.
Unit III Elementary Ballistics-
Fire Arms: Early Fire Arms, Hand Cannons, Matchlock, Wheel
Lock, Snaphaunce, Flintlock, Percussion System, Cartridge System,
Centre Fire System, Dreyse Needle, Smooth Bore Firearms, Rifling,
Revolver, Pistols, Actions of Firearms, Shotgun, Sub Machine Gun,
Machine Gun, Improvised Firearms.
Ammunitions : Propellants- Black Powder, Smokeless Powders,
Primers- Berdan Primer, Boxer Primer, Primer Cap Types- Rim
Fire, Centre Fire, Pin Fire. Caseless, Blank Ammunition, Tear Gas,
Grenade Launcher, Dummy, Cartridge Cases - Rimless, Semi
Rimmed, Rimmed, Belted. Bulletsand Its Types, Components of
Shotgun Ammunition.
Internal Ballistics - Energy considerations, Propellants, Initiation,
Combustion of propellants, Density of loading, Atmospheric
temperature, Shape of the cartridge case. Heat problems, Barrel
pressure and its determination, Recoil, facts and measurement,
Vibration and jump, Barrel fouling.15
Unit IV Tools & Tool Marks
Common Hand Tools: Levers (Screw Drivers, Crow Bars, Pry
Bars, Nail Pullers, Pinch Bars, Moulding Bar, Wrecking Bar),
Hand Saw (Rip Saw, Cross Cutting Saw, Bow Saw, Teeth Saw,
Compass Saw, Dip Cut, Coping Saw, Wall Board Saw, Bow
Saw, Hacksaw, Chisel Teeth Saw, Coarse Cut Carpenter Saw),
Striking Tools (Hammers, Hatches and Axes), Grasping Tools
(Wrenches, Vise Grips, Pliers), Cutting Tools (Metal Snips,
Wire Cutters, Bolt and Cable Cutters), Crimping Tools, Knives,
Scissors and Shears, Chisels and Punches, Drill Bits. Tool
Marks: Marks Made by Hand Tools (Impression / Compression
Marks, Dent, Saw Marks, Drill Marks and Holes, Punctures,
Point to Point Blade Cut Marks, Scratch and Scour Marks),
Collection, Documentation and Forensic Examination of Tool
Marks.15

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Page 13 of 51Text books and Additional References:
1.Criminalistics- An Introduction to Forensic Science By Richard Saferstein.
2.Advanced Practical Physics, Vol.II: Dr. S.P.Singh, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut.
3.Practical Physics: Worsnoff and Flint.
4.Measurement, Instrumentation and Experiment Design in Physics and Engineering
By Michael Sayer and Abhaaiman Singh.
5.Instrumental Analysis By Skoog, Holler and Crouch.
6.Laboratory Procedural manual, Physics Section, DFSL, Mumbai.
7.Laboratory Procedural Manual, Forensic Ballistics, DFS, New Delhi.
8.Elements of Civil Engineering By Mimi Das Saikia.
9.Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume one: Jay A Siegel, Pekka J
Saukko,Geoffery Knupfer. Academic Press.
10.Forensic Medical Investigation of Motor Vehicle Incidence By Michel P. Burke.
11.Forensic Engineering Fundamentals By Harold Franck.
12.Fire arms in criminal investigation and trials By B R Sharma
13.Handbook of Fire arm and ballistics By Brian J Heard.
14.Fire Arms, Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Chemistry and Criminal Jurisprudence By S
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Page 14 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
504 Biological Science– V 2
Course Overview : The course covers Forensic Serology,
Anthropology and Odontology, and Instrumentation.
Course Objectives :
To understand and interpret various forensic
serological techniques through theoretical concepts
and practical demonstration.
To understand, identify and distinguish between
anthropological features for the determination of age,
sex, race, stature and species.
To understand the concepts of odontology with
reference to crime scene investigations.
To understand the instrumentation required in basic
techniques of Forensic Biology
Course Outcomes :
Examination, evaluation and designing of various
forensic serological techniques.
Identification of individual and population
characteristics from bone remains.
Application of their knowledge of teeth/oral structure
to explain death associated with crime and mass
disasters.
Familiarization of analytical techniques such as
chromatography, centrifugation, spectrophotometry
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lectures
Unit I Forensic Serology:
Body fluids- Presumptive and confirmatory detection and
forensic significance of following body fluids: Blood,
semen, saliva, sweat, and Urine
Analysis of Amniotic fluid, synovial fluid, aqueous humor,
menstrual blood, Faecal matter, tear, pus, vomit, bone
marrow.
Enzymatic markers15
Unit II Serological Techniques
Antigen-antibody reactions (primary, secondary)
Serological techniques: primary binding assays, ELISA,
Western Blotting, Hemagglutination, complement
fixation Immunochromatography, Immunodiffusion
assays (Ouchterlony, Single radial immune diffusion);
Immunoelectrophoretic assays (Rocket and
counter-current assay) and Radio immune assay.15
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Page 15 of 51Separation techniques based on molecular size (dialysis,
ultrafiltration, density gradient centrifugation, molecular
exclusion chromatography).
Solubility differences (isoelectric precipitation, solvent
fractionation, salting-in and salting out). Electric charge
(electrophoresis, ion- exchangechromatography), ligand
specificity (affinity chromatography). Spectrophotometry:
Principle and application of spectrophotometer.
Unit IV Anthropological & Odontological evidences
Sample collection: Biological evidence at crime scenes,
evidence collection and preservation, collection of reference
DNA samples, storage and sample characterization, sample
storage and transport, contamination concerns
Identification of skeletal remains from other evidence,
Identification of fragmented remains, Identification of
human and non-human remains. Determination of sex & age
from skeletal remains.
History of forensic Dentistry, Morphology and identification
of the teeth type, Chronology of dentition, Dental charting
systems, Age estimation in adults15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Practical Crime Scene Analysis & Reconstruction – Roos M. Gardner & Tom
Bevel
2.Death Scene Investigation – Scott A. Wagner
3.Forensic Science in criminal investigation and trials – B.R. Sharma
4.Forensic Science in Crime Investigation – Dr. Mrs. Rukmani Krishnamurthy
5.Forensic Science – An introduction to scientific and investigative
techniques – Stuart H. James Jon J. Nordby
6.Forensic Medicine – P.V. Guharaj& M. R. Chandran
7.Bryant, V.M. Jr, Mildenhall, D.C. and Jones, J.G., Forensic Polynology
in the United States of America Polynology. 1990, 14.PP.193-208
8.Faegri, K. Iverson, J. and Krzywinski, K. Textbook of Pollen Analysic
4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York 1989.
9.Microbial forensics By Roger Breeze, Bruce Budowle, Steven E.
Schutzer. Elsevier Academic Press
10.The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice By Ashraf
Mozayani, Carla Noziglia. 2nd edition. 2011. Human Press.
11.Forensic Science in Wildlife Investigations. Adrian Linacre Taylor and Francis,
2009
12.The Wildlife Detectives: How Forensic Scientists Fight Crimes Against
Nature By Donna M. Jackson, Wendy Shattil, Bob
RozinskiUniversalAthenaeum (Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
13.Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal
Investigations Jason H. Byrd, James L. Castner Taylor and Francis,
2009
14.Forensic entomology: an introduction By Dorothy E. Gennard Wiley.

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Page 16 of 5115.Forensic palynology Dallas Mildenhall, Patricia Wiltshire, Vaughn Bryant
Elsevier, 2006
16.Forensic palynology: an in-depth look at its indispensable value National
University, San Diego, 2002
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
505Psychology – V 2
Course Objectives :
A learner is oriented to all the applied aspect of
forensic psychology, using various techniques of
detection of criminal behavior
Learner studies about the different causes related
to the offending behaviors
It also describers about the police psychology as
they are involved in negative environment which
affects their psychological wellbeing.
It explains the different aspect of delinquent
behavior.
Course Outcomes :
Identify- The learner learns the various techniques of
detection of criminal behavior like use of polygraph, narco
analysis, psychological profiling.
Describe- The learner can describe the criminal motives,
behavior through different methodologies used in forensic
psychology.
Differentiate- The learner can differentiate the causes relating
to offending behavior for the purpose psychological profiling
of an offender.
Analyze- The learner can analysis the criminal behavior and
its purpose or motives through criminal behavior analysis.
Review - Over all the learner is able to understand criminal
behavior and its analysis in professional manner.

Unit No. Contents of UnitNo. of
Lectures
Unit I Psychology Of Investigations
1.Introduction to Various Psychological Investigative Tools:
2.Criminal Profiling:
3.Polygraph: Introduction, Objectives, Scientific Basis,
Procedure, Question Formulation, Analysis,
Admissibility, Case Study
4.Narco Analysis :History, Clinical Use, Forensic Use of
Narcoanalysis, Legal Scrutiny, Constitutional Imperatives,
Theoretical Viewpoints, Admissibility
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Page 17 of 51Cause And Manner of Death, Types, Methodology,
Applications, Written Report, Ethical Issues, Case Study,
Limitation, Admissibility
6.Forensic Hypnosis: Definition, Procedure, Forensic
Hypnosis and Cognitive Interviewing, Case Study
7.BEOS: Scientific Basis, Concepts of Knowing And
Remembering, Types, Designing Probes, Case Study
8.Introduction To Layered Voice Analysis ( LVA), Suspect
Detection System ( SDS)
Unit II Psychology And Causes of Offending Behavior
1.Psychological Theories of Offending Behavior: Psycho-
Biological Theories, Psychodynamic Theories , Learning
Theories , Cognitive- Behavioral Theories
2.Major Disorders and It’s Symptoms And Features- ADHD,
Conduct Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Sexual
Disorder, Substance-Use Disorder-Substance Dependence,
Substance Abuse15
Unit III Police Psychology
1.Introduction to Police Psychology
2.Fitness for Duty Evaluation
3.Police Selection- Selection Strategy, Psychological Tests.
4.Police Stress- Sources, Resolving, Stress Effects, Police Suicide
Correctional Psychology
5.Correctional Facilities
6.Psychological Assessment in Corrections
7.Psychological Treatment- Behavioral & Cognitive Model15
Unit IV Theories Of Crime And Delinquency
1.Social Theories Of Crime: Economic, Geographical, Classical
Theory, Rational Choice Theory, Eysenck’s Theory of
Personality and Crime, Social, Control Theory, Social
Disorganization Theory, Theory of Differential Association,
Labeling Theory, Structural Strain Theory.
Psychology of Violence & Sexual Assault
1.Criminal Homicide
2.Stalking- Definition, Characteristics, Types of Stalkers,
Psychological And Social Consequences Of Stalking, Treatment
of Stalkers15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Bull, R.(2011).Forensic Psychology(Four volume set).LA: Sage publications.
2.Davies, G. & Beech,A. (2012).Forensic Psychology : Crime,
Justice, Law, Interventions (2nd ed.). BPS Blackwell: BPS text books & John
Wiley and Sons Ltd.
3.Scott, A.(2010).Forensic Psychology. NY: Palgrave MacMillan.
4.Donohue,W.T.& Levensky,T.R.(2004).Handbook of Forensic Psychology. NY:
Elsevier.
5.Goldstein,A.M.Volumeed.Weiner,I.B.Seriesed.(2003).Handbook of Psychology:

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Page 18 of 51Forensic Psychology (Vol. 11).NJ: J. Wiley and Sons.
6.Heilbrun,K,Marczyk,G.R.and DeMatteo,D.(2002)Forensic Mental Health
Assessment: A Casebook. UK:OUP.
7.McCaffrey,R.J., Williams,A.D.,Fisher,J.M.,and Laing,L.C.(1997).The practice of
Forensic neuropsychology.NY: Plenum press.
8.Weiner,I.B.& Hess,A.K.(2006).Handbook of Forensic Psychology. N J:J.Wiley
andSons.
9.Forensic and Criminal Psychology, Dennis Howitt,2002Pearson Education LTD,
England.
10.‘Introduction to Forensic Psychology-Court, Law Enforcement and Correctional
Practices’,Stacy L.Shipley,BruceA.Arrigo,3rd edition,2012,Elsevier Academic press.
11.‘Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases’, Harold
V.Hall,1st edition ,2008,CRC Press.
12.‘Criminology’[2005] S.M.A.Qadri,fifth edition,EBC Publication, Lucknow
‘StressManagement’,WaltSchafer,4th edition Cengage Learning India Private
Ltd.,New Delhi.
13.Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM)(5thEdition)by
American Psychiatric Association (2013).
14.‘Criminal Profiling-AnIntroductiontoBehaviouralEvidenceanalysis’,BrentTurvey,
Edition2nd,2006, Elsevier Academic press.
15.‘Handbook of Forensic Psychology’,Prof Dr. Vimala Veeraraghwan, Edition 1st,
2009, Selective and Scientific Books Publications, New Delhi.
16.‘HandbookofForensicPsychology’,IrvingB.Weiner,AllenK.Hiss,Edition3rd,
2006,Wiley Publication.
17.‘TheoreticalPsychology’,Moazziz Ali Beg,SangeetaGuptaBeg,Vol[03],Edition
2nd,2013, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi.
18.‘Theoretical Psychology’,Moazziz Ali Beg,Sangeeta Gupta Beg,Vol[04],Edition
2nd,2013, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi.
19.‘Abnormal Psychology-The Problem of Maladaptive Behaviour’, Irwin G.Sarson,
Barbara R. Sarson, Editon 11th,2012, PHI Publication, New Delhi.
20.‘Abnormal Psychology’,James N.Butcher,Susan M.Mineka, Jill M.Hooley,Edition
15th, 2014, Pearson.
21.‘Stress Management’, Ruth Baer, Edition 1st2010,Global Vision Publication House,
New Delhi.
22.‘Handbook of Stress,CopingandHealth’,VirginiaHillRice,Edition1st,2000,
Sage Publications, Inc.
23.‘Juvenile and Crime In Indian’, Dr.Rajesh S.Vyas, Dr.Ashok M.Shroff, Edition
1st,2013, Shri Niwas Publications, Jaipur.
24.Parental development-Social & Emotional development-‘A Text book of Child
25.Psychology’,D.N.Prabhakar, Editon1st,2014,Astha Publication, New Delhi.

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Page 19 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
506Computer Science – V 2
Course Objectives :
To introduce the principle and concepts of digital forensic
To detail about the various investigation procedures like data
acquisition and evidence gathering.
Course Outcomes :
Explain the principles of cyber forensic, network, mobile
forensic.
Illustrate the cyber-crime investigation procedures
Apply the cyber-crime techniques to data acquisition and
evidence collection
Analysing the digital evidences and arriving at conclusions
Examine the Volatile and Non-volatile Digital Evidence
Unit No. Contents of UnitNo. of
Lectures
Unit I Digital investigation foundation: Digital investigation and
evidence, digital crime scene investigation process, data analysis,
Computer Forensics Evidence and capture: Data Recovery
Defined-Data Back-up and Recovery-The Role of Back -up in Data
Recovery-The Data - Recovery Solution
Cybercrimes and types, Crime Specific investigation15
Unit II Evidence Collection and Data Seizure: Why Collect Evidence?
Collection Options Obstacles-Types of Evidence-The Rules of
Evidence-Volatile Evidence-General Procedure-Collection and
Archiving-Methods of Collections- Art Facts-Collection Steps -
Controlling Contamination: The chain of custody.
Duplication and Preservation of Digital Evidence: Preserving
the Digital Crime Scene-Computer Evidence processing steps-
Legal Aspects of collecting and Preserving Computer forensic
Evidence.
Live Forensic: Collection of Live Evidence from Computer using
FRAT,OS Forensic.
Computer image Verification and Authentication: Special needs
of Evidential Authentication - Practical Consideration-Practical
Implementation.15
Unit III Computer forensic analysis and validation: Determining what
data to collect and analyze, validating forensic data, addressing
data-hiding techniques, performing remote acquisitions.
Network Forensics: Network forensic overview, performing live
acquisitions, developing standard procedures for network
forensics, using network tools, examining the honey net and botnet 15

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Page 20 of 51project.
Processing crime at incident scenes: Identifying digital evidence,
collecting evidence in private-sector incident scenes, processing
law enforcement crime scenes, preparing for a search, securing a
computer incident or crime scene, seizing digital evidence at the
scene, storing digital evidence, obtaining a digital hash, reviewing
a case.
Unit IV Computer Forensic Tools: evaluating computer forensic tool
needs, computer forensic software tools, computer forensic
hardware tools, validating and testing forensic software.
Introduction, Examining a breadth of products, Cyber forensic
tools, good, better, best: Right incident response tool for
organization, Tool review forensic tool kit, EnCase, Cyber check
suites, Disk imaging. Specifications for forensic tools tested.
Evidence collection and analysis tools, Volatile and nonvolatile
evidences collection (FTK, TSK, Autopsy, DD, EnCase etc.),Disk
imaging/ cloning, File system (Details of file system, Data
structure of file system, Data recovery in different file system15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Computer Forensics, Computer Crime Investigation by John R,Vacca,
Firewall Media, New Delhi.
2.Computer Forensics and Investigations by Nelson, Phillips Enfinger,
Steuart, CENGAGE Learning.
3.Real Digital Forensics by Keith j.Jones, Richard Bejitlich,Curtis W.Rose
,AddisonWesley Pearson Education
4.Forensic Compiling,A Tractitioneris Guide by Tony Sammes and Brain
Jenkinson,Springer International edition.
5.Computer Evidence Collection &Presentation by Chrostopher L.T. Brown, Firewall
Media.
6.Homeland Security ,Techniques& Technologies by Jesus Mena,Firewall Media.
7.Software Forensics Collecting Evidence from the Scene of a Digital
Crime by Robert M.Slade ,TMH 2005
8.Windows Forensics by chad Steel,Wiley India Edition

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Page 21 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
507Law – V 2
Course Objectives:
The Code of Criminal Procedure provides the machinery for the detection of crime,
apprehension of suspected criminals, collection of evidence, determination of the
guilt or innocence of the suspected person, and the imposition of suitable punishment
on the guilty. It is further aimed at trying to provide a balance between the needs of
the investigating and adjudicatory bodies to detect crime, maintain law and order and
the rights of the accused
The primary objectives of this course are to:-
To familiarize the students with the crucial aspects relating to investigation and trial
of offences (like initiation of criminal cases, powers and duties of police during
investigation of offences, stages of criminal trial, functions, duties, and powers of
criminal courts).
To sensitize the students about critical issues in administration of criminal
justice (like protection of human rights of accused, victims, principles of fair
trial)
Course Outcomes :
To familiarize the students with the concept of ‘fair trial’ and constitutional
perspective
To develop the understanding of Warrant trials, summons cases and
summary trial and Pardoning provisions as per statute
To expose the students with latest amendments to the statute and its impact
to Criminal Justice System
To develop the understanding of the students with inquiry proceedings and
bail provisions under Cr.P.C.
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lectures
Unit I Introduction to crime, causes and kinds :
Nature and Concept of crime, Essential elements of crime, Types of
crime, Causes of crime: Social Causes of Crime, Economic Causes of
Crime, Physical and Psychological causes of crime, Geographical
Causes of Crime.
Organized Crimes ,Environmental Crimes, Crime and Politics
Economic Crimes ,White Collar Crimes
Juvenile Delinquency and Female Delinquency Terrorism
Cyber Crimes15
Unit II Pre-Trial Proceedings
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Page 22 of 51Criminal Courts in Inquiries & Trials Conditions requisite for
Initiation of proceedings Complaints to Magistrates
Commencement of proceedings before Magistrates
Provisions as to Bail & Bonds
Unit III Trial Proceedings
Framing of Charge & Joinder of Charges Trial before a Court of
Session
Trial of Warrant cases by Magistrates Trial of Summons cases by
Magistrates Summary Trials
Evidence in Inquiries & Trials & General provisions15
Unit IV Evidence In Inquiries And Trials
Mode of taking and recording evidence
Commissions for the examination of witnesses
General Provisions As To Inquiries And Trials
Provisions As To Accused Persons Of Unsound Mind
Provisions As To Offences Affecting The Administration Of Justice15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Criminology and Penology, Second Edition, Paranjape N.V., Central Law
Publication, Allahabad, U.P, 2001
2.Crime and Criminology, Rohinton Mehta
3.Crime and Science: The New Frontier in Criminology, Jurgen Thorwald
4.The Oxford Handbook of Criminology, Maguire Mike, Morgan Rod and Reiner
Robert, Oxford University Press, 2007
5.Principle of Criminology, E.H. Sutherland, Times of India Press, (6th Edition),
Bombay, 1968
6.Criminology, Siegal Larry J, Wordsworth Thomson Learning, New Delhi, 2007

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Page 23 of 51B.Sc. (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Semester V – Practical
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
5P1Forensic Science and Chemical Science Practical 2
Practical
No.Title of the PracticalNo. of
Practical
Forensic Science Practical
1 To identify blood stains patterns 1
2 To determine angle of impact and directionality of blood stains. 1
3 To study types of blood stain pattern on various surface 1
4 To study the working and operation of VSC 1
5 To study the working and operation of ESDA 1
6 To study the working and operation of Comparison and
Stereomicroscope1
7 To study the working and operation of various
Spectrophotometric methods: UV-VIS, IR/FTIR, Raman,
AAS, AES, Mass Spectrometers, ICP4
8 To study the working and operation of various Chromatographic
techniques: TLC, HPTLC, HPLC/UPLC, GC4
Chemical Science Practical
1 Introduction to Forensic Chemistry lab apparatus and
instruments, Laboratory safety rules, MSDS.1
2 Identification of commonly used organic solvents/ acids/ bases
by physicochemical properties (smell, density, pH, refractive
index, viscosity, boiling point, etc.)1
3 To determine the relative viscosity of given liquid by using
Ostwald's Viscometer.1
4 To determine surface tension of the given liquid by using
stalagnometer.1
5 Analysis of single organic compound 04
6 To determine the strength of the given acid conductometrically
using standard alkali solution.1
7 To determine strength of given acid/base. 1
8 To determine the density of given alcoholic liquid. 1
9 To standardize KMnO 4 solution and find strength of the given
oxalic acid solution.1
10 Industry/Laboratory Visit 1
Text books and Additional References:
1.Jerry Mohrig’s Laboratory Techniques In Organic Chemistry 4th Ed by W.H.

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Page 24 of 51Freeman, ISBN 1464134227
2.Vogel’s textbook of macro and semi-micro qualitative inorganic analysis, 5th Ed,
Longman Group Ltd, 1979
3.Vogel’s textbook of quantitative chemical analysis, 5th Ed, Longman Scientific and
Technical, 1989
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
5P2Physical Science and Biological Science Practical 2
Practical
No.Title of the PracticalNo. of
Practical’
s
Physical Science Practical
1 Standard operation procedure for Vernier caliper, micrometer
screw and travelling microscope.1
2 Determine the combined focal length of given lens system. 1
3 Determine the angle of prism using spectrometer. 1
4 Determine the refractive index of material of prism using
spectrometer.1
5 Determine the magnification of given microscopes. 1
6 Determine the resolving power of microscope. 1
7 Determine the radius of capillary using travelling microscope. 1
8 Determine the radius of curvature of plano convex lens by
Newton’s Rings.1
9 Determine the thickness of thin foil using air wedge 1
10 Measure the divergence of given laser. 1
11 Determine the wavelength of light using plane transmission
gratings.1
12 Determine the numerical aperture of optical fibre 1
13 Determine the numerical aperture of optical fibre. 1
Biological Science Practical
1 Introduction to instrument and Glassware of the laboratory 1
2 To Study the calibration of laboratory equipment 1
3 To study laboratory safety practices 1
4 Beer-Lamberts Law (Validation) 1
5Qualitative analysis of sugar, proteins, lipids1
6 Qualitative analysis of Proteins 1
7 Qualitative analysis of Lipids 1
8 Qualitative analysis of nucleic acids 1
9 Determination of pH of any fluid and iso-electric point of protein 1

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Page 25 of 5110Determination of saponification value and rancidity of fats 1
11 Determination of GOD /POD activity in serum/plasma 1
12Separation of amino acids and Protein or sugar using paper
Chromatography techniques (Radial/Ascending)1
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
5P3Psychology and Computer Science Practical 2
Practical
No.Title of the PracticalNo. of
Practical
Psychology Practical
1 Introduction To Psychology Practical’s 2
2 Objective Personality Test: Locus Of Control Test 3
3 Projective Personality Test: House, Tree, Person Test 3
4 Anxiety Test 1
5 Muller- Lyer ( Perception) Experiment 1
6 Emotional Intelligence Test 1
7 Type A/B Behavior Pattern 1
8 Frustration Test 1
9 Depth Perception 1
10 Projective Personality Test: Sentence Completion Test 1
Computer Science Practical
1 Hands-on on Computer hardware 1
2 Study of various commands in windows and Linux 1
3 Installation of Virtual Box 1
4 Installation of OS/ Windows 1
5 Installation of OS/ Linux 1
6 To create and run Live operating system 1
7 Disk partitioning 1
8 To configure network devices -1 (computer) 1
9 To configure network devices -2 (Wi-Fi router) 1
10 To configure network devices -3 (virtual OS) 1
11 Advanced Google search 1

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Page 26 of 51T. Y. B.Sc. (Forensic Science) (Semester VI) Credits
To be implemented from Academic Year 202 4-2025
Class
TitlePer Week15 Weeks
(Per Sem)Per Sem
(Hours)Marks CreditsTotal
Credits
T. Y. B. Sc.
Sem VIL
(50
Min)P
(50
Min)L P L P TH PR L P
USFS 601 Forensic Science–VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 602 Chemical Science – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 603 Physical Science – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 604Biological Science –
VI4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 605 Psychology – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 606 Computer Science – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 607 Law – VI 4 60 50 100 2 2
USFS 6P1Forensic Science and
Chemical Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
USFS 6P2Physical Science and
Biological Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
USFS 6P3Psychology and
Computer Science
Practical6 90 72 100 2 2
Total -- 28 18 420 270 350 216 700 300 14 6 20

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Page 27 of 51B.Sc. (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Semester VI– Theory
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
601Forensic Science – VI 2
Course Overview: The course covers Crime scene reconstruction, basic statistical
method, Death scene investigation and Ethics in Forensic Science
Course Objectives:
To understand the process of Crime Scene Reconstruction
To understand the investigation process involving death
To learn the basic statistical methods employed in analysis of data in forensic
science
To understand the ethical issues in the profession of forensic science.
Course Outcome:
Formulate hypothesis and test it using crime scene reconstruction
Carry out investigation in cases involving death.
Employ statistical methods to evaluate and interpret data in forensic science
Execute ethical behaviour in the profession of forensic science
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Crime Scene Reconstruction
1.Crime Scene Reconstruction (CSR): A history of crime
reconstruction
2.Ethics of crime scene reconstruction
3.Principles of crime scene reconstruction
4.Methods and Steps involved in crime reconstruction
5.Evidence dynamics
6.Role of physical evidence in reconstruction
7.Role of trace evidence in reconstruction
8.Crime Scene Reconstruction of various crimes (Hit & Run,
homicide, arson, shooting)
9.CSR Report15
Unit II Death Scene Investigation :
1.Introduction to Death Scene Investigation
2.Death Scene Response
3.Tools for death investigation
4.Role of various experts in death investigation
5.Investigation in Natural, Homicide, Suicidal and Accidental
deaths15

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Page 28 of 516.Scientific and Research ethics
Unit III Statistics in Forensic Science
1.Introduction and importance of statistics in forensics
2.Data: types, frequency distribution and presentation
3.Measure of central tendency
4.Measure of dispersion
5.Skewness, kurtosis and moments
6.Normal distribution and standard normal distribution
7.Test of hypothesis: parametric and non-parametric test
8.Test statistics
9.Analysis of variance 3.10.Introduction to probability theory15
Unit IV Ethics in Forensic Science
1.A brief history of ethics
2.Code of ethics in Forensic Science
3.Ethics in Criminal Justice System
4.Bias and Errors
5.Criminal and Investigation ethics
6.Ethics in Courtroom and Testimony15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Crime Scene Management: Scene Specific Methods. (2016). Germany: Wiley.
2.Gardner, R. M., Bevel, T. (2009). Practical
Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction.
Ukraine: CRC Press.
3.Nordby, J. J. (2012). Scientific Foundations of Crime Scene
Reconstruction: Introducing Method to Mayhem. United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
4.Plotkin, S., Ogle, R. R. (2017). Crime Scene Investigation and
Reconstruction. (n.p.): Pearson Education.
5.Chisum, W. J., Turvey, B. E. (2011). CrimeReconstruction. Netherlands:
Elsevier Science.
6.Gardner, R. M., Krouskup, D. (2018). Practical Crime Scene
Processing and Investigation, Third Edition. United States: Taylor &
Francis.
7.Miller, M. T., Lee, H. C., Palmbach, T. (2001).
Henry Lee's Crime Scene Handbook. Netherlands:
Elsevier Science.
8.Maloney, M. S. (2017). Death Scene Investigation: Procedural Guide,
Second Edition. United States: Taylor & Francis.
9.Wagner, S. A. (2017). Death Scene Investigation: A Field Guide. Ukraine:
Taylor & Francis.
10.Lunn, M. M. (2016). Essentials of Medicolegal
Death Investigation. United Kingdom: Elsevier
Science.
11.Adam, C. (2010). Essential Mathematics and Statistics for
Forensic Science. United Kingdom: Wiley.
12.Lucy, D. (2013). Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists. Germany:
Wiley.

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Page 29 of 5113.Mahajan, B., Khanal, A. B. (2008). Methods in Biostatistics: For
Medical Students and Research Workers. India: Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
14.Willard, C. A. (2020). Statistical Methods: An Introduction to Basic
Statistical Concepts and Analysis. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
15.Ethics in Forensic Science. (2012). Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
16.Barnett, P. D. (2001). Ethics in Forensic Science: Professional
Standards for the Practice of Criminalistics. United Kingdom: Taylor
& Francis.
17.Bowen, R. T. (2017). Ethics and the Practice of Forensic Science.
United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
18.Franck, H., Franck, D. (2020). Ethical Standards in
Forensic Science. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
19.Professional Issues in Forensic Science. (2015). Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
20.Siegel, J. A., Houck, M. M. (2015). Fundamentals of Forensic Science.
Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
21.Crime Scene to Court: The Essentials of Forensic Science. (2020).
United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry.

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Page 30 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
602Chemical Science – VI 2
Prerequisites for the course:
Basic concepts about toxicology and spectroscopy that are discussed in
previous classes..
Course Objectives:
Introduction to applied forensic chemistry and toxicology. Introduction to
molecular spectroscopic methods in the forensic chemistry and
toxicology.
Course Outcome:
To understand the applied chemistry of the Licit and illicit liquors, Narcotic Drug
and Psychotropic Substances, Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry.
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Licit and illicit liquors
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and their composition,
Proof spirit, absorption, de-toxification and excretions of alcohol;
Analysis of alcoholic beverages as per BIS and PFA Act.;
Detection and determination of ethanol, furfural, organic acids,
aldehydes, chloral hydrate, methanol and ethylene glycol in liquors
by colour test, TLC, GC and GC-MS; methods of distinction
between licit and illicit liquors; Estimation of ethanol, methanol,
furfural, etc. from alcoholic beverages by titrimetric methods.
Breath analysis, Different types of breath analyser and their
working; Blood alcohol analysis by GC and colour tests.15
Unit II Forensic Toxicology
Introduction and concept of forensic toxicological examination and
its significance. Collection and preservation of toxicological
exhibits, signs and symptoms of poisoning, mode of action and its
effect on vital functions, medico-legal and post mortem
examination reports.
Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances
Introduction, History, Classification of Narcotics and other drugs,
Drug effects, drug Hazards, Tolerance and dependence of drugs, 15

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Page 31 of 51Problems of drug addiction. Identification of a drug addict, drug
addicts and crimes, Analytical techniques for identification of drugs.
Introduction to NDPS act
Unit III Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
Introduction, theory of 1H NMR spectroscopy, Nuclear shielding
and deshielding, Chemical shift, Spin-spin splitting and Coupling
constant. Integration and Areas of NMR signals. Brief overview of
13C NMR spectroscopy, Interpretation of NMR spectra of simple
organic molecules, Applications and Problem related to the
structure elucidation by NMR technique.15
Unit IV Mass Spectrometry
Introduction, Theory of Mass spectrometry, instrumentation,
ionization methods with special emphasis on electron ionization,
mass analyzers with special emphasis on magnetic sector,
fragmentation pathways for organic functional groups, common
mass fragments, information obtained from mass spectrum,
interpretation of mass spectra of simple organic compounds,
Applications and Numerical problems based on mass
spectrometry.15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Bamford F.; Poisons : Their Isolation and Identification, (3rd Edition); McGraw-Hill
Press, 1955
2.Modi, Jaisingh, P.; Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence& Toxicology, M.M. Tripathi
Publication (2001)
3.Clarke E.G.C. and Moffat A.C.; Clark’s Isolation and Identification of Drugs (Edition
2 revised); Publisher Pharmaceutical Press. 1986
4.“Working Procedure Manual on Chemistry”, Directorate of Forensic Science MHA
Govt. of India, 2005.
5.Anthony C. Moffat, M. David Osselton, Brian Widdop, Jo Watts. Clarke's Analysis of
Drugs and Poisons: In Pharmaceuticals, Body Fluids and Postmortem Material,
Pharmaceutical Press, 2011
6.F.W. Fifield and D. Kealey, Principles and practice of Analytical Chemistry,
International Textbook Company, London.
7.M. Donhrow, Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry; Their Principles and
practice; Vol.2, optical method, Pitaman, New York.
8.Donald L. Pavia, Gary M. Lampman, George A. Kriz and James R. Vyvyan;
Introduction to Spectroscopy, 5th Ed.; Cengage Learning India Private Limited, ISBN
978-9381466476, 2015
9.C.N. Banwell, E.M. McCash; Fundamentals of Molecular
Spectroscopy, 5th Ed., Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing, ISBN 9781259062599, 2016

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Page 32 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
603Physical Science – VI 2
Course Outcomes:
At the completion of this course the candidate can: Know and understand
Exterior ballistics which deals with the various aspects of trajectory of
bullet in ambient conditions, Maximum horizontal and vertical range of
shot pellets, Ricochet etc
Various aspects of wounds caused by bullets
Various Forensic Applications in Trace Analysis which includes
analysis of glass soil and fiber samples
Various microscopy techniques used in forensic science
Unit No. Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Ballistics
Exterior Ballistics :
Trajectory formation, Vacuum trajectories, Range, Experimental
determination and shape of trajectory, Spin, Drift, Angle of fire,
Structure of the projectile, Sectional density, Influence of earth and
escape velocity, Air resistance, Retardation, Wind deflection, Firing
guns in the air, Ricochet.
Terminal Ballistics: Introduction, Stopping Power of Bullet,
Injuries and the Quantity of Energy of Projectiles, Shockwave and
Cavitation Effect, Wounding Mechanism, Elements of Wound
Ballistics; Nature of Target, Velocity of Projectile, Constructional
Features of Projectile. Range; Classification of Range(Maximum
Horizontal/ Vertical, Effective, Dangerous, Safe and Legal Sense),
Contact Range, Point blank Range, Near Range, Chips Range,
Distant Range. Penetration of Shots in Different Regions of the
Body.15
Unit II Footwear Impressions:
Casting 3-D Footwear Impressions: Introduction to casting,
Importance of casting, Benefits of casts over photographs, Casting
materials, Methods of casting with dental stone, Casting footwear
impressions in snow.
Treatment of 2-D Footwear Impressions: Lifting 2-D footwear
impressions, Lifting impressions electro statically and electrostatic
lifting devices, Gelatin and adhesive lifting, Other lifting materials
and choices, Powdering impressions, Deformable impressions,
Impressions on carpets, cushions, grass and skin.15

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Page 33 of 51Enhancement of Footwear Impressions: Specialized lighting and
photographic methods, Chemical enhancement, Other enhancement
techniques.
Unit III Trace Evidences and Its Analysis:
Physical properties of materials: temperature, weight and mass,
density, refractive index and their forensic importance.
Glass : Composition of glass, Comparison of glass fragments,
Measuring and comparing density and refractive index of glass,
classification of glass samples, Glass fractures, Collection and
preservation of glass evidence.
Soil: Significance of soil evidence, Variations in soil, Collection
and preservation of soil evidence, Forensic examination of soil.
Fibre : Types, Identification and comparison of manufactured fibres
(Microscopic examination, Dye composition, Chemical composition,
Other properties for examination), Significance of match, Collection
and preservation of fibre evidence. Forensic examination of cloth and
cloth fibres
Paint : Composition of paint, Classification of common paints,
Pigment Volume concentration number, Microscopic examination
of paint, Analytical tools used in paint comparison, significance of
paint evidence, collection and preservation of paint evidence.
Forensic examination of paint.
Plastic : Classification of plastics according to thermal and
mechanical property, Plastics in common use.
.
Unit IV Microscopes and Imaging devices:
Basics of microscope, common terms used in microscopy,
Construction, working, applications and limitations of -Compound
microscope, Comparison microscope, Stereomicroscope, Polarizing
microscope, Phase contrast Microscope and Digital Microscope.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron
Microscope (TEM), X- Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Atomic Force and
Tunneling Scanning Microscope (AF & TS).15
Text books and Additional References:
1.1.Footwear Impressions Evidence Detection, Recovery, and Examination Second
Edition by William J. Bodziak, CRC Press.
2.Criminalistics- An Introduction to Forensic Science By Richard Saferstein.
3.Measurement, Instrumentation and Experiment Design in Physics and
Engineering By Michael Sayer and Abhaaiman Singh.
4.Laboratory Procedural manual, Physics Section, DFSL, Mumbai.
5.Laboratory Procedural Manual, Forensic Ballistics, DFS, New Delhi.
6.Trace Evidence By Max M. Houck.
7.Hand book of Firearms and Ballistics By Brain J. Heard.
8.Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials By B. R. Sharma.

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Page 34 of 519.Firearms and Forensic Ballistics By S. N. Gaur and B. C. Jauhari.
10.Handbook of Microscopy; Marcel Locquin, Maurice Langeron.
Course
codeTitle Credits
USFS
604Biological Science –VI 2
Course Overview : The covers Forensic Entomology, Microbial
Forensics, Forensic Botany and Wildlife Forensics.
Course Objectives :
To identify, classify forensically significant insects and understand their role in forensic
investigations.
To understand bioterrorism and to identify an act of bioterrorism
To identify and examine botanical evidences of forensic significance
To familiarize the students with the various aspects of wildlife forensics.
Course Outcomes :
Development of collection procedures for entomological evidence, and calculation of PMI
from entomological evidence.
Understanding of the response to bioterrorism and identification of the agents of such act
Examination and analysis of plants and plant derivatives involved in forensics, and
understanding of their significance for crime investigation Performing investigation in
wildlife crimes and developing better strategies for wildlife conservation.
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lectures
Unit I Forensic Entomology
Introduction & History of forensic entomology and development.
Identification of insects, insect growth and life cycle, Dipterans
Larval Development, Successional Colonization of Body.
Introduction of forensically important insects: Necrophagous
Species (Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae).
Determination of displacement and disturbance of the body,
Presence and Position of wounds, Determination of Time elapsed
since death: role of entomology in the determination of PMI.
Drugs consumption a, Human & Animal neglect or abuse,
Collection and preservation of insects, Challenges encountered in
Entomology.15
Unit II Microbial Forensics:
History and development of forensic microbiology.
Understanding Bioterrorism: Types of biological agents –
Category A, B, C epidemiology (one example of each type).15

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Page 35 of 51CDC Planning and response to bioterrorism: Preparedness,
Bio- surveillance, Bio-defence.
Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002: Obligations and Punishments
Unit III Forensic Botany
Botanical evidence in the legal investigation, stomach content of
the plant, storage, analysis, and documentation of botanical
evidence.
Identification, classification and examination of plant derivative
(leaves, flower, branches, stem, root, wood, grasses, fruits, and
seeds)
Forensic analysis of pollen grains, algae.
Investigation of ornamental, imported, stolen, endangered plants.
Limnology (collection of diatoms from the drowned body,
collection of the control sample, extraction, digestion,
examination, comparison, and identification) Poisonous plants
and drugs of abuse ( Abrus precatorious,
Ricinus communis, Opium, Cannabis )15
Unit IV Wildlife Forensics
Introduction and importance of wildlife, Protected and endangered
spe (Red Data List). Identification of wildlife materials by
conventional modern methods (Example: skin, antlers, fur, bones,
nails, horn, te flowers, and plants).
Identification by Pugmarks, wildlife census.
Feather structure and topography Birds flight and means of
locomot Strikes, and collisions, Applications of Forensic
Ornithology
Poisonous animals: venomous snakes, scorpions.
Collection, preservation, and transportation of wildlife
specimens: Collection and
preservation of carcasses (Taxidermy), Specimen Shipment.15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Practical Crime Scene Analysis & Reconstruction – Roos M. Gardner & Tom Bevel
2.Death Scene Investigation – Scott A. Wagner
3.Forensic Science in criminal investigation and trials – B.R. Sharma
4.Forensic Science in Crime Investigation – Dr. Mrs. Rukmani Krishnamurthy
5.Forensic Science – An introduction to scientific and investigative
techniques – Stuart H. James Jon J. Nordby
6.Forensic Medicine – P.V. Guharaj& M. R. Chandran
7.Bryant, V.M. Jr, Mildenhall, D.C. and Jones, J.G., Forensic Polynology
in the United States of America Polynology. 1990, 14.PP.193-208
8.Faegri, K. Iverson, J. and Krzywinski, K. Textbook of Pollen Analysic
4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York 1989.
9.Microbial forensics By Roger Breeze, Bruce Budowle, Steven E.

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Page 36 of 51Schutzer. Elsevier Academic Press
10.The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice By Ashraf
Mozayani, Carla Noziglia. 2nd edition. 2011. Human Press.
11.Forensic Science in Wildlife Investigations. Adrian Linacre Taylor and Francis,
2009
12.The Wildlife Detectives: How Forensic Scientists Fight Crimes Against
Nature By Donna M. Jackson, Wendy Shattil, Bob
RozinskiUniversalAthenaeum (Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
13.Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal
Investigations Jason H. Byrd, James L. Castner Taylor and Francis,
2009
14.Forensic entomology: an introduction By Dorothy E. Gennard Wiley.
15.Forensic palynology Dallas Mildenhall, Patricia Wiltshire, Vaughn Bryant
Elsevier, 2006
16.Forensic palynology: an in-depth look at its indispensable value National
University, San Diego, 2002

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Page 37 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
605Psychology – VI 2
Course objectives-
A learner understands different psychological theories related to criminal
behavior
Also it explains about how to control different abnormal issues
with the help of psychological assistance that is rehabilitation
and counseling.
It explains the nature of juvenile delinquent behavior and its aspects.
It further explains the role of media in human life
Course outcome
Identify - The learner learns the abnormal psychology and its influence
on criminal behaviour also he can deal with different psychological
issues and use of psychotherapies for different psychological issues.
Describe - The learner can describe the factors leading to delinquent
behaviour, cause and preventive measures.
Differentiate- The learner differentiates different psychological, metal or
personality disorders.
Analyze - The learner learns the usages of projective techniques, can
formulate questions regarding polygraph, can form probe, that helps
him to make criminal psychological profiling.
Review - Over all these techniques helps the learner orient with
instruments, use in detection of deception. It helps learner to
understand the role of psychology in forensic area, as human
beahviour is affected by different motives, learning, emotions and
cognition. As far as the crime is concern, the crime itself is a behavior
and behind it there is always a reason. Thus learner must know why
crimes take place. Along with the forensic assessment, behavioural
assessment is equally important for crime investigation. Understand
and estimate from various theories the association between
intelligence, personality and offending behavior. Perform various
psychological tests and evaluate the predictors of criminal behavior as
well as predict the possible perpetrator.
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Psychological Therapies
1.Psychoanalytical therapy: Free Association, Dream
analysis, Therapeutic transference, Interpretation.15

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Page 38 of 512.Behavior therapy: Cognitive behavior therapy(REBT,
Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck),Flooding,
System desensitization, Aversion therapy.
Unit II Rehabilitation, Recidivism and Counseling Psychology
1.Rehabilitation: Types of rehabilitation, process, techniques and
skills in rehabilitation, rehabilitation of offenders, rehabilitation
of victims of crime.
2.Recidivism: Introduction, Criminal recidivism, Recidivism
measures and models.
Counseling: Definition, aims and fields of counseling, skills of a
counselor, nature and goal of correctional counseling15
Unit III Juvenile Delinquency
1.Delinquency: Definition, Nature
2.Causes of Juvenile Delinquency
3.Bio-Psychological Theories of Juvenile Delinquency-
Biological and Psychological Approach,
4.Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency15
Unit IV Media, Mental Health And Ethics
1.Suggestions for Improving Media Coverage of Mental Health
Issues
2.Addiction to The Internet & Online Gaming
3.Public Attitude, Media and Mental Illness
4.Movies and Mental Illness
5.Importance of Media on Human Sexual Behavior
Ethical And Legal Aspects of Suicide
1. Suicide- Abetment and Attempt
1. Attempt to Suicide
1. Suicide- Epidemiology, Self Immolation
2. Public Health Concerns in The Field of Suicide15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Bull, R.(2011).Forensic Psychology(Four volume set).LA: Sage publications.
2.Davies, G. & Beech,A. (2012).Forensic Psychology : Crime,
Justice, Law, Interventions (2nd ed.). BPS Blackwell: BPS text books & John
Wiley and Sons Ltd.
3.Scott, A.(2010).Forensic Psychology. NY: Palgrave MacMillan.
4.Donohue,W.T.& Levensky,T.R.(2004).Handbook of Forensic Psychology. NY:
Elsevier.
5.Goldstein,A.M.Volumeed.Weiner,I.B.Seriesed.(2003).Handbook of Psychology:
Forensic Psychology (Vol. 11).NJ: J. Wiley and Sons.
6.Heilbrun,K,Marczyk,G.R.and DeMatteo,D.(2002)Forensic Mental Health
Assessment: A Casebook. UK:OUP.
7.McCaffrey,R.J., Williams,A.D.,Fisher,J.M.,and Laing,L.C.(1997).The practice of
Forensic neuropsychology.NY: Plenum press.
8.Weiner,I.B.& Hess,A.K.(2006).Handbook of Forensic Psychology. N J:J.Wiley
andSons.

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Page 39 of 519.Forensic and Criminal Psychology, Dennis Howitt,2002Pearson Education LTD,
England.
10.‘Introduction to Forensic Psychology-Court, Law Enforcement and Correctional
Practices’,Stacy L.Shipley,BruceA.Arrigo,3rd edition,2012,Elsevier Academic press.
11.‘Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases’, Harold
V.Hall,1st edition ,2008,CRC Press.
12.‘Criminology’[2005] S.M.A.Qadri,fifth edition,EBC Publication, Lucknow
‘StressManagement’,WaltSchafer,4th edition Cengage Learning India Private
Ltd.,New Delhi.
13.Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM)(5thEdition)by
American Psychiatric Association (2013).
14.‘Criminal Profiling-AnIntroductiontoBehaviouralEvidenceanalysis’,BrentTurvey,
Edition2nd,2006, Elsevier Academic press.
15.‘Handbook of Forensic Psychology’,Prof Dr. Vimala Veeraraghwan, Edition 1st,
2009, Selective and Scientific Books Publications, New Delhi.
16.‘HandbookofForensicPsychology’,IrvingB.Weiner,AllenK.Hiss,Edition3rd,
2006,Wiley Publication.
17.‘TheoreticalPsychology’,Moazziz Ali Beg,SangeetaGuptaBeg,Vol[03],Edition
2nd,2013, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi.
18.‘Theoretical Psychology’,Moazziz Ali Beg,Sangeeta Gupta Beg,Vol[04],Edition
2nd,2013, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi.
19.‘Abnormal Psychology-The Problem of Maladaptive Behaviour’, Irwin G.Sarson,
Barbara R. Sarson, Editon 11th,2012, PHI Publication, New Delhi.
20.‘Abnormal Psychology’,James N.Butcher,Susan M.Mineka, Jill M.Hooley,Edition
15th, 2014, Pearson.
21.‘Stress Management’, Ruth Baer, Edition 1st2010,Global Vision Publication House,
New Delhi.
22.‘Handbook of Stress,CopingandHealth’,VirginiaHillRice,Edition1st,2000, Sage
Publications, Inc.
23.‘Juvenile and Crime In Indian’, Dr.Rajesh S.Vyas, Dr.Ashok M.Shroff, Edition
1st,2013, Shri Niwas Publications, Jaipur.
24.Parental development-Social & Emotional development-‘A Text book of Child
25.Psychology’,D.N.Prabhakar, Editon1st,2014,Astha Publication, New Delhi.

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Page 40 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
606Computer Science – VI 2
Course objectives-
This course introduce Cyber security and Emerging Trend in Digital Technologies and
Forensics
Course outcome
Define key knowledge areas of cyber security
Implement various security policies.
Emerging Trend in Digital Technologies and Forensics:
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lectures
Unit I Speaker Identification: Forensic speaker identification Forensic
phonetics Readership The take-home messages Use of Auditory
analysis, Acoustic analysis, Computer technique to recognize,
identify and discriminate between human voices, Voice
characteristic for future verifications and identification, computer
Recognition of Voice and Speech. Principles of Forensic speaker
identification Characterizing forensic speaker identification:
Principles of Generation of speech and its uniqueness Speaker
recognition Speaker identification and verification Forensic
significance: Phonemic structure.15
Unit II E-mail investigations: Exploring the role of email in
investigations, exploring the role of client and server in email,
investigating email crimes and violations, understanding email
servers, using specialized email forensic tools.
Introduction to Cell phone and mobile device forensics :
Understanding mobile device forensic, understanding acquisition
procedures for cell phones and mobile devices.
File system analysis: What is file system? Different categories of
data in file system, FAT ,NTFS and Ext file system and analysis15
Unit III Introduction to Cyber Security:
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability – Triad.
Attacks: Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risk. Risk Management,
Risk Assessment and Analysis. Information Classification,
Policies, Standards, Procedure and Guidelines. Controls: Physical,
Logical and Administrative; Security Frameworks, Defence in-
depth: Layers of Security. Identification and Authentication –
Factors.Authorization and Access Controls- Models, Methods and
Types of Access Control. Future scope of cyber security
Web Security: SSL Encryption, TLS, SET. Intrusion detection. 15

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Page 41 of 51Securing online payments (OTP).
Unit IV Introduction to Emerging Trend in Digital Technologies and
Forensics: Data Science, Big Data, IoT, AI, Machine Learning,
Deep Learning, Deep Fake, Dark Web, Cloud Technologies and
other technologies.15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Philip Rose, Forensic Speaker Identification, CRC Press, 2002Brian Carrier, File
System Forensic Analysis, Addison Wesley Professional.
2.Cory Altheide and Harlan Carvey, Digital Forensics with open source tools, Syngress.
3.Computer Forensics – Computer Crime Scene Investigation, Second Edition, John R.
Vacca, Charles River Media Inc., ISBN 1-58450-389-0.
4.Practical Mobile Forensics, Satish Bommisetty, Rohit Tamma, Heather Mahalik,
Packt Publishing Ltd., 2014,ISBN 978-1-78328-831-1
5.Learning iOS Forensics, Mattia Epifani, Pasquale Stirparo,Packt Publishing Ltd, 2015
ISBN 978-1-78355-351-8
6.Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations, Fourth Edition, Bill Nelson, Amelia
7.Phillips, Christopher Steuart, Cengage Learning,2010,ISBN-13: 978-1-435-49883-9
,ISBN-10: 1-435-49883-6
8.Wireless Crime and Forensic Investigation, Gregory Kipper,Auerbach Publications
9.Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition Eoghan Casey.Published by
Elsevier Inc
10.Mobile phone security and forensics: A practical approach by Iosif I. Androulidakis,
Springer publications, 2012
11. The basics of digital forensics : the primer for getting started in digital forensics,
John Sammons., Syngress publisher ,2012
12.Certified Information (Security Expert, Main Book, Innobuss Knowledge Solutions
(P) Ltd.
13.Certified Ethical Hacker Manual
14.www.hackthissite.org
15.Security in Computing, C. P. Pfleeger, and S. L. Pfleeger, Pearson Education
16.Network and System Security by John R. Vacca, Syngrees Publication
17.Cryptography And Network Security: Principles and practice by Stallings,
18.Computer Security: Art and Science by Matt Bishop, Pearson Education.
19.Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (4th Edition) (Pearson Series in Artifical
Intelligence) BY Stuart Russell, Peter Norvig
1.Seema Acharya, Subhasini Chellappan, "Big Data Analytics" Wiley 2015
2.Kai Hwang, Min Chen,”Big-Data Analytics for Cloud, IoT and Cognitive
Computing”, Wiley publication
3.EMC Education Services, "Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Discovering,
Analyzing,Visualizing and Presenting Data", Wiley publishers, 2015.
20.Vijay Madisetti, ArshdeepBahga, ―Internet of Things: A Hands-On Approachǁ
21.

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Page 42 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
607Law – VI 2
Course Objective:
The main objective of this course is to familiarize important aspects of Information
Technology Law in the context of cyber forensics. Also to familiarize the students
about cybercrime and analyse the digital evidences under Information Technology
Law.
Course Outcome:
After completing the course, students will be familiar with:
Understanding concepts of cyber space and cyber world.
Understand the various facets of cyber crimes
Understand the concepts of digital and electronic signature.
Understand the cyber offences and penalties under IT Law
Understand the Intellectual Property Rights in digital medium.
Unit
No.Contents of UnitNo. of
Lecture
s
Unit I Introduction to Cyber Crime
Meaning & definitions of Cyber Crimes
Conventional crime V/s Cyber Crimes
Classification of Cyber Crimes
Concept of e-Commerce, e-governance and e-Banking15
Unit II Introduction to Information Technology Act, 2000
Background of enactment of Information Technology Act, 2000
Objectives behind enactment of IT Act 2000
Definitions under IT Act 2000 Salient features of IT Act 2000
Relevant provisions from Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act,
Bankers Book Evidence Act, Reserve Bank of India Act, etc.
IT Act 2000 vs. IT Amendment Act 2008 15
Unit III Concept Of Electronic Signature And Digital Signature
Relevance of Signature
Handwritten signature vs Digital Signature
Technological Advancement and development of signature Digital
Signature under IT Act, 2000
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Page 43 of 51Electronic Signature
Electronic Signature vs. Digital Signature
UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signature Regulation Of
Certifying Authorities
Unit IV Offences and penalties under IT Act 2000
Penalty and compensation for damage to computer, computer system,
etc. Compensation for failure to protect data.
Penalty for failure to furnish information, return, etc. Offences under
IT Act 2000 (Section 65-75)
Intellectual Property rights in digital medium.15
Text books and Additional References:
1.Cyber Law in India by Farooq Ahmad- Pioneer Books
2.The Indian Cyber Law by Suresh T. Vishwanathan- Bharat Law House New Delhi
3. Guide to Cyber and E- Commerce Laws by P.M. Bukshi and R.K. Suri- Bharat Law
House, New Delhi
4. Guide to Cyber Laws by Rodney D. Ryder- Wadhwa and Company, Nagpur
5. The Regulation of Cyberspace by Andrew Murray, 2006- Routledge –Cavendish
6.Cyber Law & Crimes (IT Act 2000 & Computer Crime Analysis) by Barkha & Ram
Mohan, Publisher: Asian Law House, Hyderabad
7.Cyber Crime – Dr. R C Mishra, Publisher: Authorspress
8.Cyber Law and E .Commerce, David Baumer, J C Poindexter, TMG Cyberlaw
Simplified Vivek Sood, TMG
9.The Law of Evidence, Dr. Sr. Myneni, New Edition, Asian Law House, 2010.
10. E-Commerce – The Cutting Edge of Business, Second Edition, Bajaj Nagar, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2011.
11. Information Technology Law and Practice by Vakul Sharma- Universal Law
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
12. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 21st Edition, Ratanlal and Dirajlal, Lexus Nexis,
2009.
13. Law Relating to Intellectual Property, Dr. B.L. Wadehra, Fifth Edition, Universal
Law Publication, 2011

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Page 44 of 51B.Sc. (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
Semester VI– Practical
Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
6P1Forensic Science and Chemical Science Practical 2
Practical
No.Title of the PracticalNo. of
Practicals
Forensic Science Practical
1 Reconstruction of crime scene based on blood spatter pattern 1
2 Reconstruction of crime scene in arson cases 1
3 Scientific Report writing 1
4 Mock death scene crime investigation 1
5 To calculate mean, frequency distribution from the given data 1
6 To perform various parametric tests from the given data 1
7 To perform various non parametric tests from the given data 1
8 To perform Analysis of variance (ANOVA) on the given data 1
9 To measure skewness, kurtosis and moments from the
given data2
Chemical Science Practical
1 Preparation of urea formaldehyde resin. 1
2 Determination of alkali content in commercially available
washing soda sample.1
3 Synthesis of tetra amine copper (II) sulfate monohydrate complex
and its analysis.1
4 Estimate the amount of copper in given solution by
colorimetrically.1
5 Titrimetric estimation of toxic metal (Pb/Hg/As). 1
6 Analysis of NDPS drugs/Pharma Drugs by color test. 1
7 Interpretation of given NMR spectrum of organic compound. –
044
8 Gravimetric estimation of toxic metal (Pb/Hg). 1
9 To determine moisture, ash content in coal by Muffle Furnace. 1
10 Extraction of solvent from given sample by using
vacuum evaporator.1
11 Analysis of fertilizer by FTIR and chemical test. 1
12 Color test analysis of pesticide residue – 02 2

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Page 45 of 5113 Qualitative analysis of gun powder. 1
14 Analysis of Ink Sample by TLC, FT-IR. 1
15 Industry/Laboratory Visit 1
Text books and Additional References:
1.Jerry Mohrig’s Laboratory Techniques In Organic Chemistry 4th Ed by W.H.
Freeman, ISBN 1464134227
2.Vogel’s textbook of macro and semi-micro qualitative inorganic analysis, 5th Ed,
Longman Group Ltd, 1979
3.Vogel’s textbook of quantitative chemical analysis, 5th Ed, Longman Scientific and
Technical, 1989
4.Practical Aspects of Forensic Chemistry by Anil Kumar Theotia, Rishi Pal, 1st Ed,
Selective and Scientific Books, Delhi, 2013

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Page 46 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
6P2Physical Science and Biological Science Practical 2
Practical
No.Title of the PracticalNo. of
Practical’s
Physical Science Practical
1 Photography of 3-D /2- D shoe/bare foot prints. 1
2 Casting of 3-D Shoeprint using plaster of Paris/dental stone in
mud or clay.1
3 Casting of 3-D print in snow using Sulphur and other methods 1
4 Identification of foot prints by crime lights and lifting by gelatin
and adhesive lifting.1
5 Enhancement of shoe/bear print by specialized lighting source
along with photography.1
6 Development of latent shoe/bare foot print using physical
developer (powder method )1
7 Development and lifting of 2-D print by electrostatic methods. 1
8 Dismantling and assembling of compound microscope. 1
9 Study of forensic sample under stereomicroscope along with
photography.1
10 Examination of coins/metal
pieces/wires/tools/bullets/palettes/ cartridges/under ballistic
comparison microscope along with photography.1
11 Examination of fibers under biological microscope along with
photography.1
12 Examination of soil sample using soil testing kit. 1
13 Comparison of soil/glass using density gradient column method. 1
14 Study of glass fractures due to impacts / heat. 1
15 Study the refractive index of glass samples.
16 Determination of density of solid material by volume
displacement method.
17 To perform Thermal Decomposition test (TDT) test on soil
sample.
18 Examination of paint sample.
19 Examination of plastic evidences under comparison microscope.
20 Refractive Index of transparent liquid by using laser.
21 Refractive Index of liquids by using Abbey Refractometer.
Biological Science Practical
1Preparation of permanent slides by using maceration technique of
various forensic material of Plant origin.1
2 Study of life cycle of Blow fly/flesh fly 1

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Page 47 of 513 Study of forensically important insects 1
4 Rearing of forensically important insects 1
5 Study of pollens and spores of forensic significance. 1
6 Identification of birds from feathers 1
7 Microscopic Comparison of a. Animal Hair b. Human Hair 1
8 Preparation and identification of pugmarks 1
9Isolation and microscopic examination of diatoms.1
10Visit to autopsy center at mortuary, Forensic Science Laboratory,
Pathology Laboratory, Veterinary Center, Biodiversity and
wildlife Center.1

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Page 48 of 51Course
CodeTitle Credits
USFS
6P3Psychology and Computer Science Practical 2
Practical
No.Title of the PracticalNo. of
Practicals
Psychology Practical
1 Mass v/s Distributed Experiment 3
2 Neuroticism Scale Questionnaire (NSQ)- Ivan H. Scheier &
R.B. Cattell3
3 Differential Aptitude Test 3
4 Self Concept Questionnaire 1
5 Eight State Questioner (8SQ) 1
6 State Trait Anxiety Anger Expression Inventory- Charles D.,
Spielberger1
7 Draw – a- Man Test 1
8 HCR -20 Verson-3 Assessing Risk For Violence 1
9 Introversion - Extroversion Scale 1
10 Word Association Test 1
Computer Science Practical
1 File type analysis (extraction and analysis of metadata)
2 Email investigation
3 Study of voice samples
4 Auditing network infrastructure
5 Operating system hardening methods (windows and Linux)
6 Deep fake detection
7 Mobile Forensic