post graduate m.sc. in forensic science

Department of Criminology and Forensic Science

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

Sagar, MP-470003, India

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POST GRADUATE

M.Sc. in Forensic Science

CURRICULUM FIRST TO FOURTH SEMESTER

UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

2018 - 2020

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR

(A Central University)




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Sagar, (MP)


DR. HARISINGHGOURVISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (M.P.)

(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

M.SC. – FORENSIC SCIENCE

(A 2 years – 4 Semester PG Programme)

1. M.Sc. – Forensic Science is a 4 Semester (2 years) Post Graduate program

providing knowledge and developing skills in the disciplines of Forensic Sciences.

2. This PG program shall have a “Choice Based Credit System” (CBCS).

3. There shall be total 10CoreTheory Courses of 4 credits each; 10 Core

Practical’s of 02 credits each; 04 Elective Courses of 04 credits each for total

80 Credits. In addition, there shall be02Open Elective of 2 Credits each also. A

Candidates needs to pass them during the tenure of 04 Semesters.

4. There shall be 04 Electives from the parent department whereas remaining 02

Electives need to be opted from the other educational department of the

University.

5. Each Core/ Elective course shall be of 100 Marks and shall have the following

examination pattern in each Semester:

Name of Exam Total

Number

Marks Total

Marks

Mid Semester 01 20 20

Internal Assessment 01 Assignment 10+ Viva Voce 5+Attendance 5 20

End Semester 01 60 60

Total marks of each course 20 (Mid- Semester) + 20 (Internal Assessment will be in the form of Short assignment/Chart/Model etc.+Viva Voce + Attendance below 75%-0 marks, 75-80%-1, 80-85%-2, 85-90%-3, 90-95%-4, 95-100%-5 marks) + 60 (End Sem.) = 100

6. An effort shall be made to take the students to an educational tour to expose

them to institution of excellence in the field.

Moreover an attachment of more than 15 days but less than 45 days in Forensic

and other institution may be provided to students for hands on experience.

7. Other instructions and conditions given in the Choice Based Credit System

(CBCS) and in the University Ordinance shall also apply in this programme.




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DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE M.Sc. (Forensic Science 2018-20)

(2 years – 4 Semester PG Programme) Semester Course Code Title of Paper Credit Max. Mark

Semester - I FSC-CC-121 Forensic Science investigation and Criminal Justice System: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-122 Crime scene investigation: Practical 02 100

FSC-CC-123 Forensic Physics, Ballistics, Photography and Statistics: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-124 Forensic Physics And Ballistics: Practical 02 100

FSC-CC-125 Instrumental Methods – Physical: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-126 Instrumental Methods – Physical: Practical 02 100

Semester - II FSC-CC-221 Instrumental Methods – Chemical: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-222 Instrumental Methods – Chemical: Practical 02 100

FSC-CC-223 Forensic Chemistry and Explosives: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-224 Forensic Chemistry: Practical 02 100

FSC-CC-225 Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-226 Forensic Toxicology – Practical 02 100

FSC-OE-221 Computer Forensics and Cyber Security: Theory 02 100

Semester - III FSC-CC-321 Forensic Biology and Serology: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-322 Forensic Biology and Serology: Practical 02 100

FSC-CC-323 Forensic Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-324 Forensic Medicine: Practical 02 100

FSC-EC-321 Elective: Computer Forensics and Cyber Security: Theory 02 100

FSC-EC-322 Elective: Computer Forensics and Cyber Security –Practical 02 100

FSC-EC-323 Elective: Dactylography and Biometrics: Theory 02 100

FSC-EC-324 Elective: Dactylography and Biometrics- Practical 02 100

FSC-EC-325 Elective: Investigative Tools and Techniques: Theory 04 100

FSC-EC-326 Elective: Forensic Neuroscience and Behavior: Theory 04 100

FSC-EC-327 Elective: Questioned Document and their Examination: Theory 02 100

FSC-EC-328 Elective: Questioned Document and their Examination-Practical 02 100

FSC-OE-321 Dactylography and Biometrics: Theory 02 100

Semester - IV FSC-CC-421 Instrumental Methods – Biological: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-422 Instrumental Methods – Biological: Practical 02 100

FSC-CC-423 Questioned Documents, Finger prints and Cyber Forensic: Theory 04 100

FSC-CC-424 Questioned Documents, Finger prints and Cyber Forensic –Practical

02 100

FSC-EC-421 Elective: Narcotics and Drugs of Abuse: Theory 02 100

FSC-EC-422 Elective: Narcotics and Drugs of Abuse- Practical 02 100

FSC-EC-423 Elective: Emerging Trends in Forensic Science: Theory 04 100

FSC-EC-424 Elective: Forensic Anthropology: Theory 02 100

FSC-EC-425 Elective: Forensic Anthropology- Practical 02 100




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FSC-EC-426 Elective: Chromatographic Techniques: Theory 02 100

FSC-EC-427 Elective: Chromatographic Techniques- Practical 02 100


M.SC. (FORENSIC SCIENCE)

(2 years – 4 Semester PG Programme)

Proposed Credit Structure Credits

There will be 20 core courses, 10 theory and 10practical.

10Core courses @ 4 Credits per course spread over to 4

semester PG program.

(10 Courses @ 4 Credits per Paper = 40 Credits.)

CC-40

There will be 10Practical’s spread over to four semesters.

(10 Courses@ 2 credits per course= 20Credits)

CC-20

Department shall offer 8 Electives for the M.Sc. Forensic

Science 2 years (4 Semester) program.

Students will have to earn at least 16 Creditsby opting at least

4Electives from the parent department and have to earn4

Creditsby opting 2 Electivesfrom outside the parent

department in their 2nd and 3rd semester.

Each elective issplit into theory and practical of 2 credits each

and have to be opted in combination. Individual theory and

practical will not be offered. However some electives are

offered without practical.

EC-16

+

OE-4

Minimum Credit required for 2 years – 4 Semesters PG program in

Forensic Science.

80

Total Credit proposed for 2 years – 4 Semesters PG program in

Forensic Science.

80

credits




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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem.-20 Internal assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

FORENSIC SCIENCE INVESTIGATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM:

THEORY

Course Code FSC-CC-121

M.Sc. (Forensic Science I-Sem.)

Unit – IForensic Science- (10hrs)

Basic Principles and its Significance. History & Development of Forensic Science.

Nature and Scope of Forensic Science. Organizational Structure of Forensic Science

Laboratories at Central & State Level. Ethics in Forensic Science.

Unit – IICrime, Criminal Theories and Criminal Investigation (15hrs)

Definition, Theories of Causation of Crime: Pre-Classical and Neo-Classical,

Constitutional, Geographical, Economic, Psychological, Sociological, Multiple-

Causation Approach. General Factors of Crime, Forms of Punishment in Brief,

Radical Theory of Crime.

Scene of Crime: Types,Protection of Scene of Crime, Crime Scene Documentation-

Note Taking, Videography, Photography and Sketching Methods.

Physical Evidence: Meaning, Types, Searching Methods, Collection and

Preservation, Forwarding. Chain of Custody. Collection, Preservation, Packing and

Forwarding of: Blood, Semen and Other Biological Stains, Firearm Exhibits,

Documents, Fingerprint, Viscera, Hair & Fiber, Glass, Soil and Dust, Petroleum

Products, Drugs and Poisons, etc.

Investigation of the Following Crimes: Murder, Theft and House Breaking, Road

Accident, Railways and Air Accidents, Arson, Sexual Assault Cases, Dowery Cases

and Explosion Cases.

Unit – III Crime Scene Management and Reconstruction- (15hrs)

Elements of Crime Scene Management- Information Management, Technology

Management, Man-Power Management & Logistic Management. Introduction to

Crime Scene Reconstruction, Nature of Reconstruction, Basic Principles For

Physical Evidence and Reconstruction (Recognition, Identification, Individualization

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And Reconstruction), Stages in Reconstruction, Types of Reconstruction, Pattern

Evidence in Reconstruction (Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Reconstruction, Glass

Fracture Patterns, Fire Burn Patterns, Tire and Skid Mark Patterns), Shooting

Scenes, Requirements for Reconstruction after Crime Scene Released, Writing a

Reconstruction Report.

Unit – IV IPC, CrPC and IEA- (10hrs)

Indian Penal Code (1860): Introduction, General Exceptions, Offences against

Person, Offences against Property, Attempt to Suicide, Sexual Offences.

Criminal Procedure Code (1973): Introduction and General Idea of Sections:291-

93, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 172, 173, 174, 175, and 176.

Indian Evidence Act (1872): Introduction and General Idea of Sections: 32, 45, 46,

47, 57, 58, 60, 73, 135, 136, 137, and 159.

Unit – VCriminal Justice System- (10hrs)

Police Organization in India,Organization of Courts in India, Jurisdiction of Courts in

Criminal Cases, Prosecution, F.I.R., Case Diary, Interrogation of Suspects, Interview

of Witnessand Procedure in Court as Per Criminal Procedure Code:- Summons Trial,

Warrant Trial, and Summary Trial.

Report Writing and Evidence Evaluation: Report Formats of Crime Scene and

Laboratory Findings.

Court Testimony:Admissibility of Expert Testimony, Pre Court Preparation & Court

Appearance, Examination in Chief,Re-Examination and Cross Examination.




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Essential Readings:

1. Peter R. D. F. (1983). Forensic Science-An Introduction to Criminalistics. USA,

McGraw-Hill.

2. Saferstein R. (1995). Criminalistics – An Introduction to Forensic Science. USA,

Prentice Hall Inc.

3. Sharma B R. (2003). Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials. India,

Universal Law Publishing Company.

4. Sharma J.D. (1988).VidhivigyanAvemVishVigyan. India, Hindi Granth Academy.

5. Sharma J.D. (2011). Apradhon ka Vigyanik Anveshan. India,Hindi Granth

Academy.

6. Siegel J. A. &Kathy M. (2006). Forensic Science: The Basics. USA, CRC Press.

7. Unnithan N.P. (2013). Crime and Justice in India. India:SAGE Pub.

Suggested Readings:

1. Ahuja R. (2001). Criminology. India, Rawat Pub.

2. Aitken C.G.G. & Stoney D.A. (1991). The use of statistics in Forensic Science.

England,Ellis Harwood Limited.

3. Bowen R.T. (2016). Ethics and the Practice of Forensic Science. USA, CRC

Press.

4. Burke R.H. (2013). An Introduction to Criminological Theory 4th edit.

UK,Routledge –Taylor & Francis Group.

5. Horswell J. (2016). The Practice of Crime Scene Investigation. USA, CRC Press.

6. Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act.

7. James S.H. & Nordby J.J. (2003). Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific

and Investigative Techniques. USA, CRC Press.

8. James S.H. (2014).Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and

Investigative Techniques. UK,Taylor & Francis.

9. Nordby J. (1999). Dead Reckoning– The Art of Forensic Science Detection. USA,

CRC Press.

10. O‟ Hara & Osterberg. (1949).An Introduction to Criminalistics. New York, The

Macmillan Company.




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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem.-20 Internal assessment- 20 End Sem.-60

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

CourseCode FSC - CC-122 (Practical)

M.Sc. Forensic Science I-Sem.

(60hrs)

1. Demonstration of Crime Scene Management.

2. Photography of Scene of Crime Digital Camera.

3. Methods for Searching of Physical Evidences at Scene of Crime.

4. Sketching of Outdoor Scene of Crime (Homicide or Suicide).

5. Sketching of Outdoor Scene of Crime (Accident).

6. Sketching of Indoor Scene of Crime (Theft or Dacoity or Robbery).

7. Sketching of Indoor Scene of Crime (Murder or Suicide).

8. Sketching of Mobile Scene of Crime (Hit & Run Case).

9. Collection, Packing, Labeling and Forwarding of Physical Evidence from Scene of

Crime to Forensic Science Laboratory.

10. Reconstruction of Scene of Crime.

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FORENSIC PHYSICS, BALLISTICS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND STATISTICS:

THEORY

CourseCode FSC- CC- 123

M. Sc. Forensic Science I-Sem.

UNIT-I (15hrs)

Density, Refractive Index, Birefringence; Other Optical Properties of Crystalline

Material. Examination of the Following- 1.Hair and Fiber 2. Soil 3. Dust 4. Paints 5.

Glass 6. Glass Fracture 7. Tool Marks 8. Explosives

Restoration of Erased / Obliterated Marks.

Examination of Wire/ Cables, Counterfeit Coins.

Physical Matching of Severed / Broken Objects.

Speaker Identification and Tape Authentication: Voice Production Theory-Vocal

Anatomy, Speech Signal Processing & Pattern Recognition- Basic Factors of Sound

in Speech, Acoustic Characteristics of Speech Signal, Fourier Analysis, Frequency &

Time Domain Representation of Speech Signal, Analogue to Digital Signal and

Conversion, Fast Fourier Transform, Quantization, Digitization and Speech

Enhancement, Analysis of Audio-Video Signal for Authenticity, Introduction to the

Techniques of Pattern Recognition and Comparison.

UNIT-II (15hrs)

History and Background of Firearms, Their Classification and Characteristics,

Various Components of Firearms, Different Systems and Their Functions, Rifling,

Purpose of Rifling, Types of Rifling, Trigger and Firing Mechanism, Cartridge-Firing

Mechanism, Projectile Velocity Determination Identification of Origin,

Improvised/Country-Made/Imitative Firearms and their Constructional Features.

Types of Ammunition, Classification and Constructional Features of Different Types

of Cartridges, Types of Primers and Priming Composition, Propellants and their

Compositions, Various Types of Bullets and Compositional Aspects, Smooth Bore

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Firearm Projectile, Identification of Origin, Improvised Ammunition and Safety

Aspects for Handling Firearms.

Internal and External Ballistics: Definition, Ignition of Propellants, Shape and Size

of Propellants, Manner of Burning, Various Factors Affecting the Internal Ballistics,

Principal Problems of Exterior Ballistics, Vacuum Trajectory, Effect of Air Resistance

on Trajectory, Base Drag, Yaw, Shape of Projectile and Stability, Trajectory,

Computation, Ballistics Coefficient and Limiting Velocity, Measurements of Trajectory

Parameters.

Unit- IIITerminal Ballistics - (10hrs)

Effect of Projectile on Hitting The Target: Function of Bullet Shape, Striking Velocity,

Striking Angle of Intermediate Target, Tumbling of Bullets, Effect of Instability of

Bullet, Effect of Intermediate Targets, Influence of Range, Cavitations- Temporary

and Permanent Cavities, Ricochet and its Effects, Stopping Power, Wound Ballistics;

Threshold Velocity for Penetration of Skin/Flesh/Bones, Preparation of Gel Block,

Penetration of Projectiles in Gel Block and Other Targets, Nature of Wounds of

Entry, Exit, Initial Track with Various Ranges and Velocities with Various Types of

Projectiles, Evaluation of Injuries Caused Due to Shot-Gun, Rifle, Handguns and

Country Made Firearms, Post-Mortem and Anti-Mortem Firearm Injuries.

Principles and Practice of Identification of Firearms, Different Types of Marks

Produced During Firing Process on Cartridge and on Bullet, Identification of Various

Parts of Firearms, Class and Individual Characteristics, Time of Firing- Different

Method Employed and their Limitations, Stereo & Comparison Microscopy.

Unit- IV Forensic Photography- (10hrs)

Introduction to Forensic Photography, Role of Photography in Forensic Science,

Camera its Parts and Functioning, Enlarger and Other Equipment‟s used in

Photography, Developing and Printing Methods. Digital Photography, Specialized

Techniques Used for Documents, Fingerprints, Special Photographic Techniques;

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Photography, Use of Ultraviolet Photography & Alternative Light Source. General

Photographic Responsibilities and Videography.

Unit- VBasic Statistics- (10hrs)

Sampling for Collection of Data.Measure of Central Tendency- Mean, Median, and

Mode. Measure of Dispersion: Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation. Standard Error

of Mean and Probable Error. Coefficient of Correlation (Karl Pearson „S‟ „R‟). Graphic

Representation ofData. Significance of Results: T-Test, F-Ratio (Analysis of

Variance) and Chi Square Test.




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Essential Readings:

1. O„Hara C.E. &Osterburg J.W. (1972). An Introduction to Criminalistics.

Blomington, Indiana University Press.

2. Nickolls, L.C. (1956).Scientific Investigation of Crime. London, Bulterwest.

3. OrdogG.J. (1983). Management of Gunshot Wounds. USA, Elsevier.

4. Rose P. (2001). Forensic Speaker Identification:Forensic Science Series.

London, Taylor and Francis.

5. Saferstein R. (1988). Forensic Science Handbook. NJ, Prentice Hall, Eglewood

Cliffs.

6. Sears F.W., Zemansky M.W. and YoungH. D. (1988). University Physics.

California, Addition- Wesley Pub.

7. SellieretalK. G. (1994).Wound Ballistics and the Scientific Background. London,

Elsevier.

8. Warlow T.A. (1996). Firearms: The Law and Forensic Ballistics. London, Taylor

and Francis.

9. Working Procedures Manual: Ballistics. (2000) India, BPR & D Pub.

Photography Book

1. Henry Horeustein.(1995). Colour Photography A Working Manual. Boston, Little

Brow Company.

2. Jacobson B.H.E. &AttridgeS.R. (1998). The Manual of Photograph. London,

Focal Press.

3. Jahne B.(1996). Digital Image Processing. Heidelberg, Springer.

4. Workinson, J.(1994). Art of Digital Video. England, Oxford Focal Press.

Suggested Reading:

1. Bengold & Moryson N. (1999). Speech and Audio Signal Processing. USA, John

Wiley & Sons.

2. Caddy B. (2001). Forensic Examination of Glass and Paints Analysis and

Interpretation. UK, Taylor and Francis.

3. Hatcher, Jury & Weller. (1977). Firearms Investigation, Identification and

Evidence. Harrisburg, Stack pole Books.

4. Heard B.J. (1997). Hand book of Firearms and Ballistics. London, John Willey.




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5. Hogg. V. (1982). The Cartridges Guide – A small arms Ammunition Identification

Manual. Harrisburg, The Stack pole Co.

6. Jenkins and White, (2003). Fundamentals of Optics. USA, Mc Graw Hill.

7. Johari M. (1980). Identification of Firearms, Ammunition and Firearms Injuries.

India, BPR&D.

8. Maio V.D. (1999). Gunshot Wounds. US, CRC Press.

9. Mathews J.H. &Thomas C.C. (1973). Firearms Identification, Vols. 1, 2 & 3.

Illinois, Springfield.

10. Murray R.C. & Tedrew J.C.F. (1991). Forensic Geology. New Jersey, Prentice

hall.




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FORENSIC PHYSICS AND BALLISTICS

CourseCode FSC-CC-124 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. Identification and Matching of Dust/ Soil Sample by Physical Method (Including

Density Gradient Method).

2. Physical Matching of Cloth Sample and Identification of Glass Fractures.

3. Calculate the Refractive Index of Glass by Abbey‟s Refractometer.

4. Restoration of Erased Punched Mark on Metal Piece by Chemical Treatment.

5. Lifting, Casting and Evaluation of Tyre/Foot Wear Impressions Using Transo

Scan Imaging.

6. Comparison ofthe Questioned Impression with Known ShoesUsing Transo Scan

Imaging.

7. Comparison of Tool Marks and Fired Cartridge/ Bullet Using Comparison

Microscope.

8. Identification of Shots and Pallets.

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem.-20 Internal Assessment- 20 End Sem.-60

INSTRUMENTAL METHODS- PHYSICAL: THEORY

(Paper CodeFSC-CC-125)


Unit – IConcepts of Instrumental Analytical Chemistry-(12hrs)

Introduction to Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Approach (Defining the Problem,

Designing the Analytical Chemistry, Sampling, Storage of Samples), Basic Statistics

and Data Handling (Significant Figures, Accuracy and Precision, Types of Errors,

Quantifying Random Error, Rejection of Results), Sample Preparation (Acid

Dissolution &Digestion, Fusions, Dry Ashingand Combustion, Extraction), Performing

the Measurement (Signals and Noise, Plotting Calibration Curves), Assessing the

Data (Limit of Detection, Limit of Quantification).

Unit- IIBasic Concept of Spectroscopy- (12hrs)

General Idea on Spectroscopy, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Various Source of

Radiation Their Utility and Limitation.

Interaction of Radiation with Matter i.e., Reflection, Absorption, Fluorescence,

Phosphorescence, Diffraction, Refraction etc.

Detection of Radiation i.e. Photographic, Photoelectric etc. Optical System Used in

Spectroscopy (Wavelength Selection Devices, Optical Slits, Detectors, Single- Beam

and Double- Beam Optics), Dispersive Optical Layouts, Fourier Transform

Spectrometers.Forensic Applicationsof Spectroscopy.

Unit – IIIBasic Concept of Atomic and Molecular Spectra- (12hrs)

Atomic Spectra – Energy Level, Quantum Number and Designation of States,

Selection Rule.

Molecular Spectra – Quantitative Discussion of Molecular Bindings, Molecular

Orbital, Type of Molecular Energies, Discussion of Rotational, Vibrational and

Electronic Spectra.

Ultraviolet-Visible and Infrared Spectrophotometry: Basic Principle,

Instrumentation, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Interpretation of Spectra etc.

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Quantitative Analysis throughUltraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy,Forensic Application of

UV-Vis. and IR Spectrophotometry.

Unit – IVAtomic Absorption/Emission and X-Ray Spectrometry - (12hrs)

Basic Principle, Instrumentation, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Interpretation

of Spectra and its Forensic Applications.

Radiochemical Techniques: Basic Principles and Theory, Introduction about

Nuclear Reactions and Radiations, Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), Nuclear

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR).

Application of Radiochemical Techniques in Forensic Science.

Unit-VElectroanalytical Chemistry- (12hrs)

Fundamentals of Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Cells (Line Notation for Cells

and Half Cells, Standard Reduction Potentials, Sign Conventions, The Nernst

Equation, Activity Series, Reference Electrodes, the Electrical Double Layer),

Electroanalytical Methods (Potentiometry, Colorimetry, Conductometric Analysis,

Polarography, Voltammetry).




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Essential Readings:

1. Sharma B.K., (2000). Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. India, Krishna

Prakashan Media.

2. Silverstein R.M. & Webster F.X., (1997). Spectrometric Identification of Organic

Compounds. USA, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

3. Skoog D.A., Holler F.J. &Stanley R.C. (2017). Principles of Instrumental Analysis,

USA, Cengage Learning.

4. Subrahamanyam N. &BrijLal (2004). A Text Book of Optics. India, S. Chand &

Co.

5. Thompson K.C. &Renolds R.J. (1978). Atomic Absorption Fluorescence & Flame

Emission Spectroscopy: Practical Approach. London, Charles Griffin & Co.

6. Willard H. & Lynne L.M. (1986).Instrumental Methods of Analysis. USA, CBS

Publishers & Distributors.

7. Willard H.H., Merrett L. L. Frank J.A.D. & Settle A. (1986). Instrumental Methods

of Analysis. USA, CBS Pub. & Distributors.

Suggested Readings:

1. Chatwal and Anand. (2016). Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. India,

Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

2. Churáček J. (1993). Advanced Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis.

Michigan, E. Harwood,

3. Dean J. A. (1995). Analytical Chemistry Handbook. USA, McGraw Hill Inc.

4. Kalri P.S. (2001). Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds. India, New Age

International Pub.

5. Khandpur R.S. (2004).Handbook of Analytical Instruments. USA, Tata McGraw

Hill Pub. Co.

6. Khanna D.R. &Gulati H.R. (2002). Fundamentals of Optics Geometrical Physical

& Quantum. India, R. Chand & Co.

7. Patania V.B. (2004). Spectroscopy. India, Campus Books International.

8. Robinson J.W. (1996). Atomic Spectroscopy, Revised & Expanded. NY, Marcel

Dekkar, Inc.




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INSTRUMENTAL METHODS - PHYSICAL

Course Code FSC - CC- 126 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. To Understand the Working and Measurement of λ Max of Various Organic

Compounds by UV-Vis. Spectrophotometer.

2. To Know the Concentration of Given Liquid by Colorimeter.

3. Sample Preparation and FTIR Analysis of Drugs of Abuse.

4. To Measure the pH of Different Substance using pH Meter.

5. To Know the Practical Working and Handling of Comparison Microscope.

6. To Know the Practical Working and Handling of Stereo Microscope.

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INSTRUMENTAL METHODS- CHEMICAL: THEORY


M.Sc. (Forensic Science II-Sem.)

Unit-IRelating Chromatography to Separations-(15hrs)

Definition of Separation, Origin of Chromatography (Definition of Chromatography,

Similarity of Chromatography to Separation Methods, Separation in Nature) Principal of

Separations, Modes of Chromatography, Unified Separation Science, Selectivity and

Detectability.

Simple Separation Methods-

Evaporation, Precipitation, Crystallization, Filtration, Membrane Separation.

General Idea and Basic Principle of Distillation, Various Types of Distillation Techniques,

Distribution Law, Solvent Extraction Techniques like LLE, SPE, SPME.

Unit-II Sample Handling and the Chromatography- (15hrs)

Introduction, Sample Collection Procedure (Sampling of Solid, Liquid Gas), Sample

Preparation, Recovery Procedures (Solvent Extraction, Super Critical Fluid Extraction,

Volatilization Processes), Sample Cleanup Methods (Membrane Techniques,

Chromatography, Solid Phase Extraction, Chemical Modification of the Sample by Pre-

Column Reaction), Pre-Concentration Techniques, Contamination Effects.

Introduction and Overview of Chromatography-

Introduction and Historical Aspect of Chromatography, Classification of Chromatography

(Mobile Phase Mode, Technique, Development Mode, Separation Mechanism & other

Systems of Classification), Comparison of Chromatographic Techniques.

Unit-IIITheory of Chromatography- (10hrs)

Introduction, Chromatographic Retention (Parameters for Column and Planar Techniques),

Peak Shape, Zone Broadening and Measures of Efficiency (Plate Theory, Rate Theory Van

Demeter Plot, Extra Column Effects in Zone Broadening, other Measures of Separation of

Separation Efficiency), Optimizing Resolution, Overall Systems Performance.

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General Principles and Working of Planer Chromatography: TLC, HPTLC, Forensic

Application of Planar Chromatography,

Brief Idea on Working of HPLC, GC, Ion Exchange Chromatography, Exclusion

(Permeation) Chromatography, Affinity Chromatography etc.

Forensic Application of Column Chromatography.

Unit-IVElectrophoretic Techniques- (10hrs)

General Principles, Classification of Electrophoresis, Factors Affecting Electrophoresis,

Preparative, Horizontal, Vertical, Two Dimensional Electrophoresis

Brief Idea of Low Voltage Electrophoresis, High Voltage Electrophoresis, Gel

Electrophoresis, Isoelectric Focusing Etc. General Idea And Working of Capillary

Electrophoresis, Forensic Application of Electrophoresis, Electrochemical Techniques:

General Principles, Electron Transport Process, Polarography and Variants.

Unit-VMass Spectrometry - (10hrs)

Principle and Instrumentation, Correlation of MS with Molecular Structure. A Brief Idea

about the Various Forms of Mass Spectrometry

Coupling MS withGC, LC, andCE etc. Application ofMS inForensic Science.




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Essential Readings:

1. Sharma B.K.(2000).Instrumental Methods of chemical Analysis.India, Krishna

Prakashan Media.

2. Shrivastava& Shrivastava(1991). Introduction to Chromatography. India, S.

Chand& Co.

3. Smith and Bogusz M. (2007).Handbook of Analytical Separation.

Germany,Elsevier Pub.

4. Srivastava M. (2010). High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC).

Germany,Springer Science & Business Media.

5. Stahl E. (2013). Thin Layer Chromatography. Germany, Springer Science &

Business Media.

6. TriggsC.M.Buckleton J.S. &Walsh S.J. (2004).Forensic DNA Evidence

Interpretation. USA, CRC Press

7. Walker J.M. &Rapley R.(2009).Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. UK,Royal

Society of Chemistry.

8. Willard, Merrit and Dean. (1974). Instrumental Methods of Analysis. USA, Van

Nostrand.

Suggested Readings:

1. Chapmen J.R. (1993). Practical Organic Mass spectrometry, A Guide for

Chemical and Biochemical Analysis. New York, Wiley Pub.

2. Chatwal and Anand. (2016). Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. India,


3. Harris H., Gaensslen R. &Lee H. (2007). An Introduction to Forensic Science.

USA, McGraw-Hill Education

4. Jarris K.E., Gray A.L. &Hock R.S. (1992). EDS; handbook of Inductively Coupled

Plasma Mass Spectrometry; Glasgow, Blockie Pub.

5. Lindsay, S. (1992). High Performance Liquid Chromatography. New York: Wiley

Pub.

6. Maclaffrty F.W. & Turecek F. (1993). Interpretation of Mass spectra. US, Mill

Valley, C A Univ. Science Books.

7. Robards K. Jackson P.E. & Haddad P.A. (2012). Principles and Practice of

Modern Chromatographic Methods. Germany, Elsevier pub.

8. Saferstein R. (2001). Forensic Science Handbook Vol. I. London, Prentice Hall.




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INSTRUMENTAL METHODS -CHEMICAL

Course Code FSC- CC- 222 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. To Separate & Identify the Plant Pigments using Paper Chromatography.

2. To Identify the Dyes Present in Petroleum Products using Thin Layer

Chromatography.

3. To Know Practical Working and Handling of High Performance Liquid

Chromatography by Analyzing Depressant Drugs.

4. To Know Practical Working and Handling of High Performance Thin Layer

Chromatography by Analyzing the Ink Samples.

5. To Know Practical Working and Handling of Gas Chromatography by Analyzing

Volatile Poisons.

6. To Know Practical Working and Handling of Low Voltage and High Voltage

Electrophoresis by analyzing the Amino Acids & other Biochemical Samples.

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FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND EXPLOSIVES: THEORY

CourseCode FSC -CC-223


UNIT-IForensic Chemistry-(12hrs)

Forensic Chemistry and its Scope, Analysis of Beverages: Alcohol and Non-

Alcoholic, Country Made Liquor etc. Adulterated food material.

Drugs of Abuse: Introduction, Classification, Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic

Substances, Sampling, Specific Drugs Types (Cannabis, Heroin, Cocaine,

Amphetamine), Drugs of Abuse in Sports. Brief Introduction to Drugs and Cosmetic

Act, Excise Act, NDPS Act. An Overview of Clandestine Laboratories.

UNIT-IIExamination of Food and Petroleum Products- (15hrs)

Examination ofPetroleum Products:

Distillation &Fractionation, Various Fraction and their Commercial Uses.

Standard Methods of Analysis of Petroleum Products for Adulteration.

Trap Cases: Purpose, Examination of Chemicals Used in Trap Case.

UNIT-IIIExamination of Building Material- (13hrs)

Examination of Building Materials:Types of Cement and their Composition,

Determination of Adulterants by Physical, Chemical and Instrumental Methods,

Examination of Brick, Analysis ofCement Mortar andConcrete,Analysis ofGold

andOther Metals in Cheating Cases.

UNIT-IV Arson- (10hrs)

Chemistry of Combustion and Arson-

Overview of Combustion, Four Aspects of Combustion (Thermodynamics, Kinetics of

Combustion, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer), Deflagration and Detonation.

Fires: Nature andChemistry of Fire, Classification, Igniters of Fires, Phases of Fires,

Main Types of Fires, Examination of Scene of Fires.

Arson: Relevant IPC Sections, Motives, Analysis ofAccelerants.

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UNIT-VExamination of GSR and Explosive- (10hrs)

Analysis of Gunshot Residues - Mechanism of Formation of GSR, Source and

Collection, Spot Test, Chemical Test, Identification of Shooter and Instrumental

Methods of GSR Analysis.

Explosives: Devices, Explosives Classification, Detonation &Deflagration, Primary

and Secondary Explosives, Comparison & Characterization of Explosives, Military

&Commercial Explosives, Detection of Explosophores(Anions), Detection of Black

Powder, Nitrocellulose and Dynamite, Quantitative Determination.

Energy Release, Explosive Output, Critical Diameter, Chemistry of Some Common

Explosives, Military Explosives, Plastic Explosive, Commercial Explosives,

Propellants, Terrorist use if Homemade Explosives, Peroxide Explosives, Exotic

Explosives, Energetic Salts.

Non – Solid Explosives, Detection of Explosives by Dogs, Colorimetric Detection of

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Essential Readings:

1. Feigl (2005). Spot Test in Inorganic Analysis. New Delhi, Elsevier Pub.

2. Finar L. (2009). Organic Chemistry Vol. II. India, Pearson Education.

3. Jitrin Y. (1993). Modern Methods & Application in Analysis of Explosives.

England, John Wiley & Sons.

4. Morrison R.T. & Boyd R.N. (2003). Organic Chemistry, 6th Ed. India, Prentice

Hall.

5. Silverman (2005). Organic Chemistry of Drug Design & Drug action. New

Delhi,Elsevier Pub.

6. Skoog D.A. West D.M. & Holler F.J. (2000). Analytical Chemistry– An

Introduction. USA, Saunders College Pub.

7. Watson C.A. (1994). Official and standardized Methods of Analysis. UK, Royal


8. Working Procedure Manual – Chemistry, Explosives and Narcotics (2000).

India,BPR&D Pub.

Suggested Readings:

1. Burger A. (2004). Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, 6 Vol Set, 6th Ed. NY,

John Wiley & Sons.

2. Bassett M. (2004). Vogel‟s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis. England,

Longman Essex.

3. Boudreau J.E. (1977). Arson & Arson Investigation, Survey & Assessment

National Institute of Law Enforcement, U.S. Department of Justice. USA, USA

Govt. Printing Press.

4. Brean S. F. (1998). Vogel Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry. Edinburg,

Addison Wesley Longman.

5. Burger A. (1970). Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. II. NY, Wiley Inter-Science.

6. Dettean J. D. (2002). Kirk‟s Fire Investigation. NY, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood

Cliffs, w.e.f. 2005-2006.




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FORENSIC CHEMISTRY


M. Sc. (Forensic Science II-Sem.)

(60hrs)

1. Preliminary & Confirmatory Examination of Chemicals Used in Trap Cases.

2. Preliminary & Confirmatory Examination of the Chemicals Seized in Case of Acid

Attack.

3. Estimation Analysis ofPetroleum Products using different methods like Density,

Viscosity etc.

4. Detection of Adulterants in Cement Samples.

5. Determination of Percentage of Proof Sprit of Ethyl Alcohol in Illicit Liquor.

6. Separation and Identification of Volatile Liquid by Simple Distillation.

7. Chemical Examination of the Component of Crackers.

8. Preliminary Examination Black Powder.

9. Examination of Petroleum Products by GC & UV-VIS Spectrophotometry.

10. Examination of Country-made Liquor by UV-VIS Spectrophotometry.

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FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY: THEORY

Course Code FSC- CC- 225


UNIT-I (10hrs)

Forensic Toxicology: Introduction, Concept and Significance.

Poisons: Definition, Classification of Poisons, Types of Poisoning, Sign and

Symptoms of Poisoning, Mode of Action, Factors Modifying the Action of Poisons,

Toxicological Exhibits in Fatal and Survival Cases, Their Preservation,

Treatment in Cases of Poisoning, Analysis Report.

UNIT-IIExtraction, Isolation and Clean-Up Procedures- (10hrs)

Extraction ofNon-Volatile Organic Poison, Stas-Otto, DovbrieyNickolls(Ammonium

Sulphate) Method, Acid Digest andValov(Tungstate) Methods, Solid Phase Micro

Extraction Techniques, Solvent Extraction Methods.

Volatile Poisons: Industrial Solvent Acid and Basic Distillation.

Toxic Cations: Dry AshingandWet Digestion Process.

Toxic Anions: Dialysis Method, Total Alcoholic Extract.

UNIT-IIIGeneral Study and Analysis- (10hrs)

Barbiturates, Methaqualone, Hydromorphine, Methadone, Meprobamate, Mescaline,

Amphetamines, LDS, Heroin, Cannabinoids, Phinothiazines.

Insecticides: Types, General Methods for their Analysis.

Alkaloids:Definition, Classification, Isolation and General Characterization.

Vegetable Poison: General Studies and Analysis of Some Vegetable Poisons,

Opium, Abrus, Cynanogenetic Glycosides, Dhatura, Marking Nuts, Nux-Vomica,

Oleander Aconite etc.

UNIT-IV Examination and Analysis of Poisons- (10hrs)

Metallic Poisons: Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Bismuth, Copper, Aluminium, Iron, Barium,

Zinc etc.Analysis ofEthyl Alcohol in Blood and Urine, Illicit Liquor, Methanol,

Acetone, Chloroform, Phenol

Snake Venoms and other Animal Poisons, Irrespirable Gases etc.

UNIT-V: Basics of Pharmacology (15hrs)

Pharmacological Studies: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Pathways of Drug

Metabolism.

Pharmacodynamics: Introduction, Nature & Scope.

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Essential Readings:

1. Parikh C.K. (1972).Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. India,Medical Publications.

2. Poison C.J., Gee D.J.& Knight B. (1985). Forensic Medicine. UK, Pergamon

Press.

3. Rao N.G.(2010). Textbook of Forensic Medicine &Toxicology. India, Jaypee

Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd.

4. Reddy K.S.N. (2014). Forensic Medicine. India,Jaypee BrothersPublishers Ltd.

5. Simpsen K. & Knight B. (1996). Forensic Medicine. UK,Taylor & Francis.

6. Taylor A. S. (1853). Medical Jurisprudence. Blanchard & Lea.

7. Thompson T. & Sue B. (2006).Forensic Human Identification: An Introduction.

USA,CRC Press.

Suggested readings:

1. Aggrawal A. (2016). Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.

India,Avichal Publishing Company.

2. Bardale R. (2011). Principles of Forensic Medicine & toxicology. India,Jaypee

Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd.

3. Biswas G.(2012). Review of Forensic Medicine and toxicology, 2nd Edition.

India,Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.

4. Catanese C.A. (2009). Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. USA,

CRC Press.

5. James J.P. &Simpson'sS.K. (2014). Forensic Medicine. USA, CRC Press.

6. Krishan V. (2014).Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Principles &

Practice. UK,Elsevier Health Sciences.

7. Mallet X. (2014).Advances in Forensic Human Identification. USA, CRC Press.

8. Modi J.S. (2011).Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. India, Law Publishers.

9. MolinaD. K. (2009). Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners.

USA,CRC Press.

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FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY: PRACTICAL


M. Sc. (Forensic Science II-Sem.)

(60hrs)

1. Identification of Common Plantsi.e. Calotropis, Cannabis, Dhatura, Nux-

Vomica, Marking Nut, AbrusPrecatorius, Opium Poppy etc. by Physical

Examination and Color Test.

2. Identification of Different Vegetable PoisonsbyThin Layer Chromatography

etc.

3. Extraction andIdentification of Insecticides and Pesticides byColor Test/TLC.

4. Extraction and Identification of Drugs/ Toxicants from Biological Matrix and

their Detection.

5. Identification of Salts and Metals by Simple Color Test in Case of Metallic

Poisoning.

6. Extraction and Identification of Metallic Poisons from Viscera Using Dry

Ashing Method Followed by Reinsch‟sTest.

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COMPUTER FORENSIC AND CYBER SECURITY: THEORY

CourseCode FSC-OE-221

M. Sc. (Forensic Science III-Sem.)

Unit-l Fundamentals of a Computer- (6hrs)

Introduction to Computers, Hardware and Accessories, Operating System and

Software.

Unit – ll Computer Forensics- (6hrs)

Definition, Various Types of Computer Crimes, Collection, Handling and

Preservation of Digital Evidences.

Unit- IllComputers and Networking- (6hrs)

Networking Concepts, What is Internet and Technology behind Internet.

Unit-IV Cyber Crime- (7hrs)

Definition, Crimes on Internet, Hacking, Virus, Worms, Cookies, Obscenity and

Pornography, Program Manipulation, Software Piracy and Intellectual Property.

Unit-V Cyber Crime Investigation- (5hrs)

Concept of Network Security and Cyber-Crime Investigation, Relevant Section of

Information Technology Act 2000

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FORENSIC BIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY: THEORY



UNIT-I Fundamentals of Biology- (15hrs)

Histology: Definition, Meaning and History of Histology.

Cell: Definition, Theories, Classification and Significance of Cells in Forensic

Science. Cell Organelles and their Functions, Difference between Eukaryotic and

Prokaryotic Cell, Difference between Plant and Animal Cell.

Cell Division: Definition, Types, Difference between Somatic and Germinal Cell and

Totipotency and Apoptosis.

Basic Concept in Brief for Anatomy and Physiology of Digestive, Respiratory,

Circulatory, Skeleton, Nervous, Excretory and Reproductive System etc.

Amino Acids: Definition, Classification, General Properties and Reaction.

Proteins: Definition, Classification, General Properties and Reaction/Detection.

Carbohydrates: Definition, Classification and Detection.

UNIT-IIForensic Biology - (15hrs)

Hair: Structure, Development, Anatomy, Pigmentation, Identification Characters and

Basic Characters for Forensic Examination of Hair Including Determination of Origin,

Race, Sex, Site and other Instrumental Analysis.

Fibers: Definition, Classification, Characters, Difference Between Plant and Animal

Fiber and Forensic Aspects of Fiber Examination– Density, Microscopy, Hot Stage

Microscopy, Fluorescent, Optical Properties, Refractive Index, Birefringence, Dye

Analysis and Spectroscopic Techniques for Fiber Analysis.

Forensic Botany-

Woods and their Identification and Matching. Diatoms and their Forensic

Significance in Drowning Cases; Study and Identification of Pollen Grains, Starch

Grains, Powder and Stains of Spices etc. Classification and Identification of

Forensically Important Microbes.

Forensic Entomology-

Definition, Meaning and Scope of Entomology. Forensically Significant Species of

Insect: Classification, Habitat, Life Cycle. Factor Affecting the Growth of Insect

inDead Body. Determination of Age of Cadaverthrough Entomological Analysis.

Significance of Entomology in Forensic Science.

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UNIT-IIIBasic Concepts of Genetics- (10hrs)

Structure and Function of Cell, Mendel Ion Genetics, Genotypes, Phenotypes,

Mutation, Multiple Alleles.

Biochemical Markers of Individuality: General Understanding, Classification of

Markers, Biochemical Basis of Genetic Variation.

Expression of Gene, Transcription and Translation of DNA and Gene Mapping.

Analysis of Protein by Electrophoresis and Related Methods.

Protein Polymorphism and Characterization by Electrophoretic Methods.

UNIT-IVExamination of Biological Fluids and Immunology- (10hrs)

Blood: Composition, Histology, Examination of Blood and Blood Stains, Blood

Spatter Pattern Identification, Identification of Menstrual and other Stains by Various

Methods.

Semen: Composition, Structure of Spermatozoa, Forensic Methods of Detection and

Identification of Semen and Seminal Stain.

Origin of Species : Determination of Human and Animal Origin from Bones, Hair,

Flesh, Nails, Skin, Teeth, Body Tissue, Fluids/Stains viz. Blood, Menstrual Blood,

Semen, Saliva, Sweat, Tear, Pus, Vomit etc., Through Immuno-Diffusion and

Immuno-Electrophoresis, Cross Reactivity among Closely Related Species.

Immunology: Immuno System, Immuno Response, Epitops, Paratops, Haptens and

Adjuvant, Antigens and Antibodies, Antigen-Antibody Reaction.

UNIT-VSerogeneticMarkers and DNA - (10hrs)

Blood Groups:History, Biochemistry and Genetics of ABO, Rh, Mnandother

Systems, Methods of ABO Blood Grouping (Absorption-Inhibition, Mixed

Agglutination And Absorption Elution) from Blood Stains and other Body

Fluids/Stains, Determination of Secretor/Non Secretor Status, Lewis Antigen,

Bombay Blood Group, Polymorphic Enzymes Typing- PGM, ESD, EAP, AK, etc.,

and their Forensic Significance, HLA Typing, Role of Serogenetic Markers in

Individualization, Paternity Disputes etc. Structure of DNA, Damage to DNA,

Variation in DNA, DNA as Excellent Polymorphic Marker and Sources of DNA as

Forensic Evidence.

Different Extraction Techniques of DNA, Basic DNA Typing Techniques; RFLP,

PCR, Electrophoresis and Detection Methods.




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Essential Readings:

1. Kimball & John W. (1974). Biology. New Delhi, Arvind Publishing Co.

2. Lewis. B. (1980). Gene IV. England, Oxford University Press.

3. Mauersberger H. R. (1954). Mathews Textile Fibres – Their Physical, Microscopic

and Chemical Properties. New York, John Wiley.

4. Morrison & Robert D. (2000). Environmental Forensics Principles and

Applications. New York, CRC Press.

5. Oates D.W., Brown C.W. &Weigel D.L. (1974). Blood and Tissue Identification of

Selected Birds and Mammals. JPR Study Projects Lincoln NE Nebraska Gome

and Perks Commission. Philadelphia, Staff Research Publications.

6. Pandey R.P. (1998). Plant Anatomy. New Delhi, S. Chand& Co.


Prentice Hall Inc.

8. Walker J.M. &Rapley R. (2009). Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

London,Royal Society of Chemistry.

9. Williams P. L. & Warwick R. (1980). Gray‟s anatomy. London, Churchill

Livingston.

Suggested Readings:

1. Albert S., Bray B. Lewis D, Roberts K. & Watson J.D. (1989). Molecular Biology

of Cell. New York,Garland Pub.

2. Ball S., (1991). Environmental Law – The Law and Policy relating to Protection of

Environment. India, Universal Law Pub Co, Delhi.

3. Biology Methods Manual (1978). London, Metropolitan Police Forensic Science

Laboratory Pub.

4. Catts E.P. & Haskell N.H. (1990). Entomology and Death: A Procedural Guide.

London,Joyce‟s Print Shop.

5. Clifford & B.J.(1971). The Examination and Typing of Bloodstains in the Crime

Laboratory. USA, US Court Printing Press.

6. Edwin & Caney H. M. (1993). Human Genetics: The Molecular Revolution.

London, Jones & Bartlett Pub.

7. Gardner E.J., Simmons M. I. &SnustadD.P.(1991). Principles of Genetics. New

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. I- 20 Internal Assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

FORENSIC BIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY

Course Code FSC-CC-322 (Practical)

M.Sc. (Forensic Science III-Sem.)

(60hrs)

1. Primary and Confirmatory Examination of Blood/ Semen Samples.

2. Microscopic Examination of Seminal Stains for the Detection of Spermatozoa.

3. Identification of Species from the Hair Sample.

4. Examination of Fiber by Physical and Chemical Method.

5. Determination of Blood Groups from the Given Samples of Different Species.

6. Detection& Examinationof Salivary Stains.

7. Identification of different Plant Species using External Features.

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. I- 20 Internal Assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

FORENSIC MEDICINE AND MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE: THEORY



Unit – IForensic Medicine and Concept of Medical Jurisprudence- (12hrs)

Definition, Developmental History,Brief Knowledge about Legal Procedures in

Courts, Inquest, Criminal Courts and their Powers, Subpoena & Oath of Medical

Expert. Recording of Medical Experts Evidence in Courts. Types of Medical

Evidence,Kinds of Witness and Rules for Giving Evidence.

Unit – IIPersonal Identification- (12hrs)

Definition and Importance of Personal Identification. Parameters Contributing to

Personal Identity- Race, Sex, Age, Complexion, Features &Photographs,

Anthropometry, Fingerprints, Footprints, Tattoo Marks, Lip Prints, Ear Prints, Brain

Fingerprinting, Scars, Occupational Marks, Handwriting, Personal Belongings, Voice

&Speech, DNA, Superimposition Techniques for Skull and Trace Evidence Factors.

Disputed Paternity.

Unit – IIIThanatology, Autopsy and Post-Mortem Examination- (12hrs)

Thanatology: Definition, Meaning, Death, Type of Death, Concept of Death, Modes

of Death and their Causes and Sign (Immediate Changes, Early Changes, Late

Changes) and Symptoms, Manner of Death, Cause of Death, AsphyxialDeath,

Suspended Animation and Medico LegalImportance of Death.

Autopsy: Definition, Classification, Concepts, Objectives, Legal Formalities for

Autopsy, Autopsy Procedure, Skin Incisions etc.

Post-Mortem Examination: Importance, Post-Mortem Report Format, External &

Internal Examination in Brief. Viscera & its Preservation. Examination of Asphyxial

Death, Examination of Decomposed and Mutilated Bodies. Precaution to be taken

during Post Mortem Examination. Exhumation.

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Unit – IVInjuries- (12hrs)

Definition,Classification, Mechanical Injuries (Abrasion, Contusion, Laceration,

Fracture and Dislocation of Bone/ Teeth, Incised Wounds, Chop Wound, Stab

Wounds and Firearm Wounds), Regional Injuries, Thermal Injuries (Injuries due to

Cold and Heat), Chemical Injuries, Miscellaneous Injuries.Medico-Legal Aspects,

Post Mortem & Ante Mortem Wounds, General Characteristics of Injuries from

Burns, Scalds, Lightning, Electricity and Radiation.

Unit – VForensic Odontology and Anthropology (12hrs)

Dentition Pattern, Types and Structure of Teeth, Age Determination- Identity of

Person, Role in Mass Disaster, Disease of Teeth and their Significance in Personal

Identification.

Identification of Burnt Bones, Recovery and Identification of Skeletal Remains in

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Essential Readings:

1. Parikh C.K. (1972).Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. India,Medical Publications.

2. Polson C.J., Gee D.J. & Knight B. (1985). The Essentials of Forensic Medicine.

France,Pergamon Press.

3. Simpsen K. & Knight B. (1996). Forensic Medicine 11th edit. USA,Taylor &

Francis.

4. Taylor A. S. (1853). Medical jurisprudence. Phyladelphia,Blanchard & Lea.

5. Thompson T., Black S. (2006).Forensic Human Identification: An Introduction.

NY,CRC Press.

6. Vij K. (2014). Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Principles & Practice.

India, Elsevier Health Sciences.

Suggested Readings:

1. Adelman H. C. (2007). Forensic Medicine, NY, Infobase Publishing.

2. Aggrawal A. (2016). Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.

India,AvichalPublishing Company.

3. Catanese C. A. (2009). Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. NY,

CRC Press.

4. Deoskar A. S., Tank A. H. (2010). Medical Jurisprudence, Toxicology and

Forensic Science for Class Room, Investigation and Court Room with Case

Laws, 3rd Ed. India, All India Refreshers.

5. Jason P. J. &Busuttil A. (2003). Forensic Medicine: Clinical and Pathological

Aspects. England,Cambridge University Press.

6. Jason P. J. & Simpson K. (2014).Simpson's Forensic Medicine, NY, CRC Press.

7. Mallet X. (2014). Advances in Forensic Human Identification. NY,CRC Press.

8. Modi J.S. (2011). Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology.India,Law Publishers.

9. Molina D. K.& M.D. (2009).Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical

Examiners. USA,CRC Press.




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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. I- 20 Internal Assessment- 20 End Sem.-60

FORENSIC MEDICINE: PRACTICAL

Course Code FSC-CC-324 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. Draw and Label the Bones of Human Body.

2. Determination of Age and Sex of a Person from Long Bones.

3. Determination of Age and Sex of a Person from Skull.

4. Recording of Bite Marks by Casting& their Photography.

5. Collectionand Identification of Important Insects for Forensic Studies.

6. Collection and Identification of Pollen Grains, Diatoms of Forensic Importance.

7. Determination of Race and Species by Blood Grouping Methods.

8. Examination of Lip Prints.

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Electives in Forensic Science

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COMPUTER FORENSIC AND CYBER SECURITY: THEORY

Course Code FSC-EC-321


Unit-l Fundamentals of a Computer-(6hrs)

Introduction to Computers, Hardware and Accessories, Operating System and

Software.

Unit– llComputer Forensics- (6hrs)

Definition, Various Types of Computer Crimes, Collection, Handling and

Preservation of Digital Evidences

Unit- IllComputers and Networking- (6hrs)

Networking Concepts, What is Internet and Technology behind Internet.

Unit-IVCyber Crime- (7hrs)

Definition, Crimes on Internet, Hacking, Virus, Worms, Cookies, Obscenity and

Pornography, Program Manipulation, Software Piracy and Intellectual Property.

Unit-V Cyber Crime Investigation- (5hrs)

Concept of Network Security and Cyber-Crime Investigation, Relevant Section of

Information Technology Act 2000

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. I-20 Internal Assessment- 20 End Sem.-60

COMPUTER FORENSIC AND CYBER SECURITY

Corse Code FSC-EC- 322 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. Introduction of Computer, Accessories & Operating Systems.

2. Collection and Handling of Digital Evidences.

3. Detection of Origin of e-Mails (IP Address) etc.

4. Software for Protection of Data & Security.

5. Software usedin Detection of Various Types of Cyber Crime.

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Suggested Readings:

1. Albert J. M. & Guillossou F. (2012). Cyber Forensics: From Data to Digital

Evidence. New Jersey, Wiley Corporate F&A.

2. Casey E. (2009). Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation. USA,

Academic Press.

3. Marcella A. & Menendez D. (2007). Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for

Collecting, Examining, and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes. NY, CRC

Press.




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DACTYLOGRAPHY AND BIOMETRICS: THEORY



Unit – I Introduction to Fingerprints-(7hrs)

History of Finger Print, Formation of Ridges, Different Finger Print Patterns, Ridge

Characteristics, Ridge Count, Ridge Tracing etc.,Classification of Finger Print- Ten

Digit Classification of Henry.

Unit – II Development of Fingerprints- (7hrs)

Types of Fingerprint; Latent, Visible and Plastic Prints, Location of Finger Print,

Development of Latent Prints by Physical and Chemical Methods.

Photography and Comparison of Finger Prints.

Unit – III Biometrics Part-1- (5hrs)

Ear Biometrics: Location and Identification of Ears in Real Time; Uniqueness,

Permanence, Universality and Collectability, Detection and Recognition in Existing

2D Images of Ear; Criminal Identification.

Unit – IV Biometrics Part-2- (6hrs)

Iris Recognition: Introduction, Anatomical and Physiological Underpinning, Iris

Signature Representation and Matching; Localization, Representation, Matching.

Retina Biometrics: Structure of Eye; Human Retina and Structure; Unique Pattern of

Blood Vessels; Retina Pattern and Identification.

Unit – V Face Recognition- (5hrs)

Face Recognition: Introduction, Detection, Representation and Classification, Some

Representation and Classification Techniques and their Applications.

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DACTYLOGRAPHY AND BIOMETRICS

Course Code FSC-EC-324 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. To Record a Finger Print Chart by Direct Print Method and Rolling Method.

2. To Identify the Finger Print Patterns along with Core and Delta.

3. To Perform Ridge Tracing and Ridge Counting of the Fingerprints.

4. Identification of Ridge Characteristics of Fingerprint by TransoScan Lab Imaging

System Method.

5. Development of Latent Prints by PowderMethod andChemical Methods on

Porous and Non-Porous Surfaces.

6. Lifting of Fingerprint by Different Methods.

7. Identificationof Chance Prints Found on Different Surfaces.

8. To Take Palm and Lip Prints and Their Examinations by TransoScan Lab

Imaging System.

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Essential Readings:

1. Lee H. C. &Ganesslen R. E. (1991). Advances in Finger Print Technology.

London, CRC Press.

2. Malton D. (2009).Handbook of Fingerprint Recognition. Germany, Springer

Science & Business Media.

3. Mehta M. K. (1989). Identification of Thumb Impression & Cross Examination of

Finger Prints. India, N. M. Tripathi (P) Ltd.

4. Pierce D. S. (2011).Mechanics of Impression Evidence. NY, CRC Press.

5. Stiefel C. (2011).Fingerprints: Dead People Do Tell Tales. NJ, Enslow

Publishers.

6. Walker J. M. &Rapley R. (2009).Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. UK, Royal


7. Wilson C. (2011). Vein Pattern Recognition: A Privacy-Enhancing Biometrics. NY,

CRC Press.

Suggested Readings:

1. Albert S., Bray B., Lewis D, Roberts K. & Watson J.D. (1989). Molecular Biology

of Cell. New York, Garland Pub.

2. Ashbaugh D. R., (1999). Quantitative and Qualitative Friction ridge analysis. NY,

CRS Press.

3. Daluz H. M., (2014). Fundamentals of Fingerprint Analysis. NY, CRC Press.

4. Das R. (2014). Biometric Technology: Authentication, Biocryptography and

Cloud-Based Architecture. India, CRC Press,

5. Edwin & Caney H. M. (1993). Human Genetics: The Molecular Revolution.

London: Jones & Bartlett Pub.

6. Gardner E.J., Simmons M. I. &SnustadD.P.,(1991). Principles of Genetics. New

York, John Wiley.

7. Jain A., Ross A.A.&Flynn P. (2008).Handbook of Biometrics. India,Springer

Press.

8. Jain A., Ross A. A.&Nandakumar K., (2011).Introduction to Biometrics.

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. I-20 Internal Assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

INVESTIGATIVE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: THEORY



UNIT-I Detective Methods-(10hrs)

Brief Knowledge about Detective and Detective Agencies in India, Role of Detectives

in Criminal Justice System, Quality of a Detective.

UNIT–II Detective Tools-(10hrs)

Essential Components of Secret Book Box/Detective Box, Flashlight, Magnifying

Glass, Digital Camera, Binoculars, Recording Instruments, Fingerprinting Kit and

Casting Kit, Laser Trajectory Kit, Cell Phones/ Mobile Phone Detective Equipment‟s,

Computer Related Detective, Equipment‟s, Self Defense Products (Tasers, Stun,

Guns, Personal Alarms, Mace, Pepper Spray, Batons) .

UNIT-III Detective Techniques-(10hrs)

Interview, Interrogation, Face Reading, Genealogy, Mobile Phone Tracking System,

Global Positioning System.

UNIT-IV Surveillance and its Importance- (15hrs)

Surveillance- Introduction, Scope & its Importance.Various Types of Surveillance

Methods, Fixed Surveillance, Electronic Surveillance, Surveillance on Cell Phones,

Surveillance through Computer, Surveillance on Internet, Undercover Operations.

UNIT-V Modern Detective Tools -(15hrs)

Spy Equipment‟s, Listening Devices, Night Vision Goggles, Tracking Devices,

Bluetooth Tracking Devices, Spy Cameras, Microchips, Taping Microphones,

Drones, & Bugging.

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Essential Readings:

1. Karl G. S. (1994). Wound Ballistics and the Scientific Background. London,

Elsevier.

2. Mathews J. H. & Thomas C.C. (1973). Firearms Identification, Vols. 1, 2& 3.

Illinois, Springfield.

3. Ordog G. J. (1983). Management of Gunshot Wounds. New York, Elsevier.

4. Vincent D. M. & P. A. (1999). Gunshot Wounds. USA, CRC Press.

5. Warlow T. A. (1996). Firearms: The Law and Forensic Ballistics. London, Taylor

and Francis.

Suggested Reading:

1. Working Procedures Manual: Ballistics.(2000). India,BPR & D Pub.

2. Brain J. H.,(1997). Hand book of Firearms and Ballistics.England,John Willey.

3. Hatcher, Jury & Weller(1977). Firearms Investigation, Identification and Evidence.

Harrisburg, Stackpole Books.

4. Hogg L.V.(1982). The Cartridges Guide – A small arms Ammunition Identification

Manual. Harrisburg, The Stackpole Co.

5. JohariM.(1980). Identification of Firearms, Ammunition and Firearms Injuries.

New Delhi, BPR&D Pub.




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FORENSIC NEUROSCIENCE AND BEHAVIOUR: THEORY

CourseCode FSC-EC-326


Unit – IForensic Neuroscience- (10hrs)

Introduction to Forensic Neuroscience; Neuroscience in Criminal Investigation and

Justice System.

Unit – IIBrain- (10hrs)

Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Vertebrate Nervous System.

Anatomy of Nervous System, Neurons, Synapse and Neurotransmitter. Cellular

Basis of Neuronal Activities, Physiological Bases of Motor Control, Sensory

Systems, Motivated Behaviors and Higher Mental Processes.

Unit – III Signal Transmission- (15hrs)

Action Potential Generation, Synaptic Transmission, Molecular and Physiological

Studies of Ion Channels, Second Messengers, Simple Neural Circuits, Synaptic

Plasticity, Learning and Memory, and Neural Development.

Unit – IV Neurobiology of Behavior (10hrs)

Neurobiology of Motivation, Violence, Empathy, Deception, Aggression, Depression

and Suicidal Ideation. Neurobiology of Brain Disorders. Behavioral Analysis and

Neuropsychiatric Disorders Including Depression, Schizophrenia and Anxiety.

Unit –VBrain Imaging- (15hrs)

Principles of Brain Imaging and Rules of Scientific Evidence. Behavioral

Neuroscience and Brain Imaging Techniques, Functional and Structural Magnetic

Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Role of

Behavioral Sciences in Courtroom Decision-Making. Use of BehavioralNeuro-

Evidence in the Justice System. Evaluation of Brain Imaging and other Neuroscience

Data in Forensic and Legal Settings.

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Essential Readings:

1. Russell R. (2006). The Brain Book: Know Your Own Mind and How to Use it.

USA, Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group.

2. Scarabino T. &Salvolini U. (2003). Atlas of Morphology and Functional Anatomy

of the Brain. NY, Springer.

3. Simpson J. R. (2012). Neuroimaging in Forensic Psychiatry: From the Clinic to

the Courtroom. England, John Wiley & Sons.

4. Stone T. W. (1996). CNS Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators. NY, CRC

Press.

5. Vincent N. A. (2013).Neuroscience and Legal Responsibility. England, Oxford

Press.

6. Walsh A. &Bolen J.D. (2012). The Neurobiology of Criminal Behavior: Gene-

Brain-Culture; Interaction. USA,Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group.

7. Walsh A. (2012). Biology and Criminology: The Biosocial Synthesis. USA,

Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group.

8. Webster R. (2001). Neurotransmitters, Drugs and Brain Function. England: John

Wiley & Sons.

Suggested Readings:

1. Andreasen N. C. (1989). Brain Imaging: Applications in Psychiatry. USA,

American Psychiatric Pub.

2. Benarroch E. E. (2006). Basic Neurosciences with Clinical Applications. USA,

Elsevier.

3. BohlenO. V., Halbach&Dermietzel R. (2006). Neurotransmitters and

Neuromodulators: Handbook of Receptors and Biological Effects. England, John

Wiley & Sons.

4. Davies G.M. &Beech A.R. (2012). Forensic Psychology: Crime, Justice, Law

Interventions. England, John Wiley & Sons.

5. Flanagan C. (2008). Psychology: Complete Study and Revision Guide. England,

Letts and Lonsdale.

6. Hall H. V. (2007).Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and

Civil Cases. NY,CRC Press.

7. Hauser P. (1991). Brain imaging in affective disorders. USA, American

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QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS AND THEIR EXAMINATION: THEORY



Unit- I Nature and Scope of Questioned Documents(6hrs)

Definition of Questioned Document, Types of Questioned Document, Collection,

Preservation & Handling of Questioned Document, Photography of Questioned

Document, Preliminary Examination of Questioned Document, Confirmatory

Examination of Questioned Document.

Unit- II Tools in Questioned Document (6hrs)

Basic Tools Needed for Forensic Document Examination- Ultraviolet, Visible,

Infrared, and Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Photomicrography, Microphotography,

Visible Spectral Comparator, Electrostatic Detection Apparatus, Determining The

AgeaAnd Relative Age of Documents.

Unit- III Comparison of Handwriting (6hrs)

Comparison of Handwriting, Development of Individuality in Handwriting, Natural

Variations and Fundamental Divergences in Handwriting, Class & Individual

Characteristics.

Unit - IV Comparison of Questioned Documents (6hrs)

Merits and Demerits of Exemplar and Non-Exemplar Samples during Comparison of

Handwriting, Standards for Comparison of Handwriting.

Comparison of Paper, Ink, Printed Documents, Typed Documents, Xeroxed

Documents.

Unit V- Forgeries (6hrs)

Alterations in Documents, Including Erasures, Additions, Over-Writing, and

Obliterations. Indented and Invisible Writings. Charred Documents. Examination of

Counterfeit Indian Currency Notes, Passports, Visas, and Stamp Pads.

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem.-20 Internal Assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS AND THEIR EXAMINATION

Course Code FSC-EC-328(Practical)


(60hrs)

1. Collection, Preservation, Handling & Forwarding of Charred Document.

2. Photographic Comparison of Handwriting& Signature.

3. Comparison of Forged and Genuine Document by VSC & Other Methods.

4. Decipher of Secret Writing by Physical & Chemical Methods.

5. Examination of Questioned Document & Currency by VSC.

6. Examination of ink by TLC.

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DACTYLOGRAPHY AND BIOMETRICS: THEORY

CourseCode FSC-OE-321


Unit – I Introduction to Fingerprints- (7hrs)

History of Finger Print, Formation of Ridges, Finger Print Patterns, Ridge

Characteristics, Ridge Count, Ridge Tracing etc.Classification of Finger Print- Ten

Digit Classification of Henry.

Unit – II Development of Fingerprints- (7hrs)

Types of Fingerprint, Latent, Visible and Plastic Prints, Location of Finger Print,

Development of Latent Prints by Physical and Chemical Methods.

Photography and Comparison of Finger Prints.

Unit – III Biometrics Part-1- (5hrs)

Ear Biometrics: Location and Identification of Ears in Real Time; Uniqueness,

Permanence, Universality and Collectability, Detection and Recognition in Existing

2D Images of Ear; Criminal Identification.

Unit – IV Biometrics Part-2- (6hrs)

Iris Recognition: Introduction, Anatomical and Physiological Underpinning, Iris

Signature Representation and Matching; Localization, Representation, Matching.

Retina Biometrics: Structure of Eye; Human Retina and Structure; Unique Pattern of

Blood Vessels; Retina Pattern and Identification

Unit – V Face Recognition- (5hrs)

Face Recognition: Introduction, Detection, Representation and Classification, Some

Representation and Classification Techniques and Their Applications.

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. I-20 Internal Assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

INSTRUMENTAL METHODS – BIOLOGICAL: THEORY


M.Sc. (Forensic Science IV-Sem.)

UNIT-I General Principles of Biological/Chemical Analysis-(10hrs)

Ionization Equilibrium in Acid and Base Aqueous Solution, pHand its Measurement,

Buffers, Physiological Solution, Cell and Tissue Culture, Gene Cloning, Cell

Disruption, Cell Fractionation, Biological Variation etc.

UNIT-IICentrifugation Techniques and Flow Cytometry - (10hrs)

Basic Principles of Sedimentation, Types of Centrifuges, Density Gradient

Centrifugation, Prerogative Centrifugation, Analysis of Sub-Cellular Fractions,

Refrigerated &Ultra-Centrifuge.Flow CytometeryPrinciple and Applications.

UNIT-III Enzyme Techniques- (10hrs)

Enzyme Kinetics, Purification and Protein Estimation, Enzyme Assay Techniques,

Visible, UV Spectrophotometric Methods, Luminescence Method, Radioisotope

Methods, Immuno-Chemical Method, Automated Enzyme Analysis, Immobilized

Enzymes.

UNIT-IVElectrophoresis and Immunochemical Techniques- (15hrs)

Gel Electrophoresis, Isoelectric Focusing etc. General Idea and Working of Gel

Electrophoresis, PAGE, SDS-PAGE, Capillary Electrophoresis, Forensic Application of

Electrophoresis.

General Principles, Production of Antibodies, Precipitation Reaction, Gel

Immunodiffusion, Immune-Electrophoresis, Complement Fixation.

UNIT-VMolecular Biology Techniques, DNA Profiling and Microfluidics-(15hrs)

Outline of Genetic Manipulation Enzyme, Enzymes and in Genetic Manipulation,

Cloning Procedures, Isolation of Specific Nucleic Acid Sequences-Complimentary

DNA, Gene Libraries, Colony Hybridization, Nick Translation, Oligo Nucleotide

Probes, Expressionof Genes.DNA Profiling:Structure ofDNA, Damage to DNA,

Variation in DNA, DNA as Excellent Polymorphic Marker, Basis of DNA Typingand

Techniques.PCR, RFLP etc.

Introduction of Microfluidics. Theory, Instrumentation and its Applications.

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Essential Readings:

1. Li R. (2008). Forensic Biology: Identification and DNA Analysis of Biological

Evidence. USA, Taylor & Francis.

2. McClintock J. T. (2014). Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence, A Laboratory

Guide for Serological and DNA Typing. NY, CRC Press.

3. Oates D.W., Brown C.W. &Weigel D.L. (1974). Blood and Tissue Identification of

Selected Birds and Mammals. JPR study Projects Lincoln NE Nebraska Gome

and Perks Commission. Philadelphia, Staff Research Publications.

4. Triggs C. M., Buckleton J. S. &Walsh S. J. (2004). Forensic DNA Evidence

Interpretation. NY, CRC Press.

5. Walker J. M. &Rapley R. (2009).Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. UK, Royal


6. Williams P. L. &Warwick R. (1980). Gray‟s Anatomy. London, Churchill

Livingston.

Suggested Readings:

1. (1978). Biology Methods manual. London: Metropolitan Police Forensic Science

Laboratory.

2. Albert S., Bray B., Lewis D, Roberts K.& Watson J.D., (1989). Molecular Biology

of Cell. New York,Garland Pub.

3. Clifford B.J.(1971). The examination and typing of Bloodstains in the Crime

Laboratory. USA, US Court Printing Press.

4. Edwin & Caney H. M.(1993). Human Genetics: The Molecular Revolution.

London, Jones & Bartlett Pub.

5. Epplen J. T. &Lubjumhin T.(1995). DNA Profiling and DNA Fingerprinting. Basel,

BirkhauserVerlag.

6. Gardner E.J., Simmons M. I. &SnustadD.P.(1991). Principles of Genetics. New

York, John Wiley.

7. Glover D.M. &Hames B.D.(1995). DNA Cloning, vol. 1 to 4. England, Oxford

University press, Oxford Pub.

8. Joshi A. R. (2002). A Textbook of Practical Biochemistry. India, B. Jain

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem. -20 Internal Assessment- 20 End Sem.-60

INSTRUMENTAL METHODS – BIOLOGICAL

Paper Code FSC- CC- 422 (Practical)

M. Sc. (Forensic Science IV-Sem.)

(60hrs)

1. Demonstration ofHandling and Working of PCR.

2. To Perform Protein Estimation of Given Biological Samples.

3. To Separate Cell Organelles in Given Tissues using Centrifuge.

4. Demonstration of Working and Handling of Gel Electrophoresis.

5. Demonstration of Working and Handling of Compound, Stereo Microscope,

SEM and TEM.

6. Demonstration ofWorking and Handling of UV-Spectrophotometerfor the

Examination of Biological Samples.

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QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS, FINGER PRINTS AND CYBER FORENSIC: THEORY



Unit – IDocuments and Writing Instruments (10hrs)

Questioned Document and their Types. Instruments Used to Prepare Documents,

Ink & its Type, Physical & Chemical Examination, Paper & its Type, Manufacturing

and Examination of Paper,Collection, Handling, Preservation and Forwarding of

Documents Seized from Scene of Crime.

Unit – IIExamination of Documents: (10hrs)

Preliminary Examination of Documents, Instruments Required for Examination.

Handwriting- Class & Individual Characteristics, Basis of Handwriting Comparison,

Making of Exemplar, Variations in Handwriting.

Signature, Genuine & Forged Signatures and their Examination,Digital Signature.

Forged & Typed Documents: Alteration- Erasure, Addition, Obliteration and Sheet

Insertion, Secret Writing & its Decipherment, Charred Documents & their

Decipherment, Indented Writing.

Typewriting- Class and Individual Characters & their Comparison, Printed Matter and

their Examination.

Unit – IIIFinger Prints- (15hrs)

History of Finger Print, Formation of Ridges, Finger Print Patterns, Ridge

Characteristics, Ridge Count, Ridge Tracing etc.

Classification of Finger Print- Primary, Secondary, Single Digit, etc.

Computerization of Finger Print and Finger Print Bureau.

Examination of Finger Prints & Other Impressions: Types of Fingerprint; Latent,

Visible and Plastic Prints, Location of Finger Print, Development of Latent Prints by

Physical and Chemical Methods.

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Photography of Finger Prints.

Foot and Footwear Prints, Gait Pattern, Casting of Print on Different Surfaces and

Their Comparison. Examination of Tyre and Skid Mark on Different Surfaces and

Calculation of Speed of Vehicle.

Forensic Importance of Lip Print, Bite Mark and Palm Print.

UNIT-IVComputer Forensic- (15hrs)

What is Computer Forensic? Basic Introduction to Computers, Hardware and

Accessories, Operating System and Software.

Cyber Crime- Definition, Crimes on Internet, Hacking, Virus, Worms, Cookies,

Obscenity and Pornography. ProgrammeManipulation. Software Piracy, Intellectual

Property and Computer Security. Encryption and Decryption Methods.

UNIT-VComputers and Networking- (10hrs)

Concept of Network Security and Cyber Crime Investigation.Basic of Security

Planning: Multi Layered Security, Intrusion Triangle, Removing Intrusion

Opportunities, Importance of Physical Security, Protecting Server, Work Station and

Network Devices, Protection of Removable Storage Disks. Cryptography and

Steganography.

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Essential Readings:

1. Mallet X. (2014). Advances in Forensic Human Identification. NY,CRC Press.

2. Maltoni D. (2009). Handbook of Fingerprint Recognition; Germany, Springer

Science & Business Media.

3. Mehta M. K. (1989). Identification of Thumb Impression & Cross Examination of

Finger Prints. India, N. M. Tripathi Ltd.

4. Osborn A. S. (1998). The Problem of Proof Second Ed. New Delhi, Universal Law

Publishing.

5. Pierce D. S. (2006).Mechanics of Impression Evidence. NY, CRC Press.

6. Pierce D. S. (2011). Mechanics of Impression Evidence. NY, CRC Press.

7. StiefelC. (2011).Fingerprints: Dead People Do Tell Tales. NJ, Enslow Publishers.

8. Thomas C. C. (1971). I.S.Q.D. Identification System for Questioned Documents.

USA, Billy Prior Bates Springfield, Illinois.

Suggested Readings:

1. Ashbaugh D. R. (1999). Quantitative and Qualitative Friction ridge analysis. NY,

CRS Press.

2. Daluz H. M. (2014). Fundamentals of Fingerprint Analysis. NY, CRC Press.

3. Fisher B. A. J.& Fisher D. R. (2012). Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation.

NY, CRC Press.

4. Harrison W. R. (1997). Suspect Documents – Their Scientific Examination. Delhi,

Universal Law Publishing.

5. Haynes W. M. (2016).CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. NY,CRC Press.

6. Hilton O. (1982). Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents. NY, Elsevier.

7. James S. H. (2014). Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and

Investigative Techniques. USA, Taylor & Francis Group.

8. Kelly J. S. & Lindblom B. S. (2006). Scientific Examination of Questioned

Documents. NY,CRC Press.

9. Lee H. C. & R. E. (1991). Advances in Finger Print Technology. London, CRC

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QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS, FINGER PRINTS AND CYBER FORENSIC

Course Code FSC - CC-424 (Practical)


(60hrs)

1. Examination of Various Ink Samples Using Planer Chromatographic Techniques.

2. Decipherment of Secret, Erased, Obliterated, Indented Hand Writing Using

Physical/Chemical Methods.

3. Study of Handwriting on Different Surfaces.

4. Handling and Preserving of Charred Documents.

5. Matching of Hand Writing and Signatures (Genuine/Forged).

6. Examination of Type Written and Printer Generated Prints.

7. Print your own 10 Digit Finger Print Card Using Black Ink.

8. Primary and Secondary Classification of Given Finger Print Chart.

9. Location, Development and Lifting of Latent Finger Print.

10. Casting and Matching of Foot/Footwear Print on Soft Surface.

11. Comparison of Chance Finger Prints.

12. Introduction of Computer, Accessories & Operating Systems

13. Collection and Handling of Digital Evidences.

14. Network Analysis for Security Purposes.

15. Study of Computer Forensics and Cybercrime Investigations Being Used by

Developed Nations like USA, UK and Comparison with India.

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NARCOTICS ANDDRUGS OF ABUSE: THEORY



Unit – I Introduction toND&PS- (5hrs)

Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, Narcotics, Drug and Cosmetics Act,

Classification and Characteristics of Narcotics Drugs, Legal Issues and Challenges.

Unit – IIAn Overview of Drug of Abuse- (5hrs)

Types and Classification of Drugs, Drugs of Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug

Dependency; Synergistic Effect of Drugs, Drug Trafficking, Safety Measures and

Precautions.

Unit – III Pharmacology of Drugs- (5hrs)

Pharmacological Studies: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Pathways of Drug

Metabolism, Mechanism of Action of Drugs, Effect on Brain and Various Other Body

Systems.

Unit - IV General Study and Analysis- (7hrs)

Barbiturates, Methaqualone, Hydromorphine, Methadone, Meprobamate, Mescaline,

Amphetamines, LDS, Heroin, Cannabinoids, Phinothiazines.

Forensic Examination of Drugs of Abuse.

Unit – V Recent Advancement in Drugs- (8hrs)

Rave Drugs, Drug Designing, Doping, Drug Discovery Program, Structural

Modification In Drugs, Drug Monitoring Agencies.

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NARCOTICS ANDDRUGS OF ABUSE: PRACTICAL



(60hrs)

1. Identification of Common Plant i.e. Cannabis, Tobacco and OpiumPoppy by

Morphological Features.

2. Preliminary Examinationof Drugs Used for Committing Drug Facilitated Sexual

Assaults.

3. Systematic Extraction and Identification of Narcotic/ Sedative/ Tranquilizer Drugs

from Viscera/ Blood/ Urine (Simulated Sample).

4. Separation of Abusive Drugs from the Suspected Sample byHPLC.

5. Extraction of The Alcohol Content from the Country Made Liquor Using Simple

Distillation Technique and its Preliminary Examination.

6. Examination of Drugs of Abuse by UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.

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Essential Readings:

1. Modi J.S. (2011). Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. India, Law Publishers.

2. Molina D. K. (2009). Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners.

USA, CRC Press.

3. Parikh C.K. (1972). Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. India,Medical

Publications.

4. Reddy K.S.N. (2014).Forensic Medicine 3rd edit. India, Jaypee Brothers.


Prentice Hall Inc.

6. Satoskar R.S., Rege N & Bhandarkar S.D. (2015). Pharmacology and

Pharmacotherapeutics. India, Elsevier Health Sciences.

7. Sharma J. D. (1988). VidhivigyanAvemVishVigyan. India, Madhya Pradesh Hindi

Granth Academy.

8. Vij K. (2014).Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Principles & Practice.

India, Elsevier Health Sciences.

Suggested Readings:

1. Working Procedure Manual – Chemistry, Explosives and Narcotics(2000). India,

BPR&D Pub.

2. Aggrawal A. (2016). Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. India,Avichal

Publishing Company.

3. Burger A. (2004). Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery. NY, John Wiley &

Sons.

4. Clark E.G.C. (1986). Isolation and Identification of Drugs, Vol. I and Vol. II.

Britain, Academic Press.

5. Connors K.A. (1975). A Text Book of Pharmaceuticals analysis. New York, Inter

Science Pub.

6. Davies S., Johnston A. & Holt D. (2016).Forensic Toxicology: Drug Use and

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Maximum Marks: 100 Mid Sem.-20 Internal Assessment- 20

End Sem.-60

EMERGING TRENDS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE: THEORY

Course CodeFSC-EC-423


Unit – I Polygraph and Narco-analysis- (12hrs)

Polygraph Analysis:Lie Detector with MRI;

NarcoAnalysis:Basics of Narco Analysis and its Significance in Forensic Science;

Brain Fingerprinting and its Use in the Criminal Identification.

Unit – IIDNA Profiling (12hrs)

Structure of DNA, Damage to DNA, Variation in DNA, DNA as Excellent Polymorphic

Marker, Basis of DNA Typing and Techniques.Touch DNA: Structure of DNA,

Damage to DNA, Variation in DNA, DNA as Excellent Polymorphic Marker, Basis of

DNA Typing and Techniques, Traces of DNA and Analysis.

Unit – III Voice Identification- (12hrs)

Voice Production, Theory-Vocal Anatomy, Speech Signal Processing & Pattern

Recognition- Basic Factors of Sound in Speech, Acoustic Characteristics of Speech

Signal. Introduction to the Techniques of Pattern Recognition and Comparison.

Unit - IV Forensic Entomology- (12hrs)

General Entomology, Significance of Terrestrial and Aquatic Insects in Forensic

Investigations and their Role in Crime Detection, Insect's Succession and its

Relationship to Determine Time Since Death. Impact of Ecological Factors on

Insect's Developments.

UNIT-VWild Life Forensic- (12hrs)

Introduction and Importance of Wild Life, Protected and Endangered Species of

Animals and Plants, Wild Life Species - Identification and Examination of Physical

Evidence by Conventional and Modern Methods, Identification of Pug Marks of

Various Animals,Wild Life Census, Wild Life and Environment Protection Act.

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Essential Readings:

1. Nordby S.H. & James J.J. (2003). Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific

and Investigative Techniques. USA, CRC Press.

2. O‟Hara & Osterberg (1949). An Introduction to Criminalistics. New York, the

Macmillan Company.


Prentice Hall Inc.

4. Sharma B.R. (2003). Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials. India,

Universal Law House.

5. Tessarolo A.A. and Marignani (1996). Forensic Science and the Internet.

Canada: The Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal.

Suggested Readings:

1. James S. H. (2014).Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and

Investigative Techniques. New York, Taylor & Francis.

2. Jorg T. &Epplen T. L.(1995).DNA Profiling and DNA Fingerprinting. Basel,

BirkhauserVerlag.

3. Lee H. C. &Ganesslen R. E. (1991).Advances in Finger Print Technology.

London, CRC Press.

4. Leshin C.B. (1997). Internet Investigation in Criminalistics. New Jersey, Prentice

Hall.

5. Mordby J. (2000). Dead Reckoning – The Art of Forensic Science Detection.

USA, CRC Press LLC.




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FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY: THEORY



UNIT-I Forensic Anthropology- (7hrs)

Definition, Aims and Scope and its Relevance in Forensic Science, Personal

Identification of the Living and Cadavers.

Elementary Study of Human Skeleton, Personal Identification from Bones,

Determination of Age, Sex, Stature, Reconstruction of Skull and Face.

UNIT-II Personal Identification- (5hrs)

Personal Identification Techniques as Somatoscopy, Somatometry, Osteometery

and Craniometery their Importance in Determination of Age and Sex.

UNIT- III Superimposition- (6hrs)

Portrait Parle/Bertillon System, Introduction and Importance of Photofit/Identy Kit

System for Facial Reconstruction. CranioFacial Super Imposition Techniques as

Photographic Super Imposition, Video-Superimposition,

RoentgenographicSuperimposition.

UNIT -IV Forensic Odontology- (7hrs)

Definition, Types of Teeth and Their Functions, Determination of Age from Teeth:

Eruption Sequence, Gustafson‟s Method, Dental Anomalies Their Significance in

Personal Identification.

UNIT -V Bite Marks- (5hrs)

Forensic Significance, Collection and Preservation of Bite Marks, Photography of

Bite Marks, and Evaluation of Bite Marks,Legal Aspects of Bite Marks.

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FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY



(60hrs)

1. Measurements on Facial Indices for Personal Identification.

2. Anthropometric Measurements of Upper Limb of a Human Body.

3. Measurements of Long Bones and Girdles Indices for the Determination of Sex

Differences.

4. Individualization of a Person by ABO Blood Grouping Method.

5. Recording of Bite Marks Using Photography and their Comparison.

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Suggested Reading:

1. Adams B. J. (2007). Forensic Anthropology. NY, Chelsea PublishingHouse.

2. Christensen A. M., Nicholas V., Passalacqua&Bartelink (2014). Forensic

Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice. USA, Elsevier Press.

3. Dennis D.(2012). A Companion to Forensic Anthropology. Netherlands, Wiley

Pub.

4. MariaTeresa A., Tersigni T. & Natalie R. &Shirley(2013). Forensic Anthropology:

An Introduction. NY, CRC Press.




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CHROMATOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES : THEORY

Paper Code FSC-EC-426


Unit – I Introduction to Chromatography-(5hrs)

Basics of Chromatography, History and Origin, Basic Concept and Principle of

Chromatography.

Unit – II Theory of Chromatography- (7hrs)

Theory &Classification of Chromatography; Adsorption Chromatography, Partition

Chromatography etc.

Unit – III Planar Chromatography (8hrs)

Adsorbing Material, Separation and Purification of Compounds. Planer

Chromatography: Paper Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography, HPTLC.

Unit – IV Column Chromatography (5hrs)

Column Chromatography: High Performance Liquid Chromatography, UPLC, LC-MS

Gas Chromatography, GC-MS.

Unit – V Sample Preparation- (5hrs)

Application of Chromatographic Techniques.

Sample Preparation Techniques for Liquid and Gas Chromatography, Procedure for

Method Development, Interpretation of Chromatogram.

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CHROMATOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES


M.Sc. (Forensic Science IV-Sem.)

(60hrs)

1. Preparation of Thin Layer Chromatographic Plates Using Silica Gel-G.

2. Analysis of Various Ink Samples by PCandTLC.

3. Separationof Pharmaceutical CompoundsbyHPLC.

4. Separationof Agrochemicals by TLCand HPLC.

5. Separationof Dyes by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography.

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Essential Readings:

1. Saferstein R. (2001). Forensic Science Handbook, Vol. I. New Jersey, Prentice

Hall.

2. Scott R. P.W. (1995). Techniques and Practice of Chromatograph. NY, CRC

Press.

3. Sharma B. K. (2000). Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. India, Krishna

Prakashan Media.

4. Shrivastava & Shrivastava, (1991). Introduction to Chromatography. India, S.

Chand& Co.

5. Smith and Bogusz M., (2007). Handbook of Analytical Separation.

Netherlands,Elsevier Pub.

6. Srivastava M .M. (2010). High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography.

Germany: Springer Science & Business Media.

Suggested Readings:

1. Ahuja R.S.(2003). Chromatography and Separation Science. India, Academic

Press.

2. Bouchonnet S.(2013). Introduction to GC-MS Coupling. NY, CRC Press.

3. Chatwal and Anand(2016).Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. India,


4. Egon S.(2013). Thin Layer Chromatography.Germany,Springer Science &

Business Media.

5. Hübschmann H.J. (2015). Handbook of GC-MS: Fundamentals and Applications.

USA, John Wiley & Sons.

6. Katz E. (2009). Quantitative Analysis Using Chromatographic Techniques. USA,

John Wiley & Sons.

7. Lindsay S. (1992). High Performance Liquid Chromatography. New York, Wiley.

8. KhandpurR.S. (2004). Handbook of Analytical Instruments. India, Tata McGraw

Hill Pub. Co.

9. Robards K. &Jackson P. E.(2012). Principles and Practice of Modern

Chromatographic Methods. Netherlands, Elsevier Pub.