COURSE GUIDE

CRIMIN 6

POLYGRAPHY (LIE DETECTION)

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

EDUCATION
SIR. JOHN BEL K. GALUMBA, R Crim
Instructor
 Introduction
Welcome to the course Bachelor of Science in Criminology your gateway to
criminology profession, the subject polygraphy introduces you to many
concepts of fact-finding strategies especially in utilizing the polygraph
machine, it gives you an idea on how the early criminal investigators
overcome the need to establish the truth. As said, “Criminal investigation is
always a battle of truth and lies”, this subject discusses the background and
psychology of lying and the different techniques how to identify them,
historically, humans develop several ways to determine them, the concept
of trial by ordeal was developed during the early days since at that time
they strongly believed that, whatever physical challenge a man who has
clear conscience be put to will never be hurt or suffer since he will be given
divine protection by the almighty, meanwhile, those that are lying will be
smitten by the divine protector and will suffer pain and punishments. This
concepts latter was left behind after the positivist criminologist bunked the
idea of spiritualism and demonism as the reason for the existence of
criminality, with the development, many scientific procedures where applied
in the field of criminology as well as in the field of criminal investigation.
They become more critical in understanding the nature of man. In the field
of lie detection, many instrument were developed, one of those is the
polygraph machine, this machine was not invented as a whole, rather it is
the machine that was developed from the different machine that aims to
record the different physiological responses of man when lying. Polygraph
has four major components, these components individually record the
responses, which will then be interpreted as a whole to determine whether
a person is telling the truth or otherwise. The subject polygraphy is indeed
one of the interesting subjects in criminalistics, it is by nature that man will
always seek the truth behind every story. With that, I welcome you once
again and let us all have fun learning!
 COURSE ANALYSIS
COURSE CODE: FORENSIC 5
COURSE TITLE: LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES
UNITS: 3 units
PREREQUISITES: FORENSIC 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course includes the study of the different methods and techniques in
lie detection. The anatomy of lying, its theory, kinds and types. It includes
the conduct of polygraph examination. It covers also the history,
personalities and developments of Lie detection in different countries as a
tool of crime investigation and also in relation to court proceedings.

COURSE GOAL:

This subject aims to develop technical knowledge on the study of the

different methods and techniques in lie detection. It also aims to develop
understanding on the anatomy of lying, its theory, kinds and types. It also
includes the conduct of polygraph examination including its history,
personalities and developments of Lie detection in different countries as a
tool of crime investigation and also in relation to court proceedings.

COURSE OUTLINE:

UNIT 1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF LIE DETECTION

Module 1. Theories of Lying, Psychology of Lying, Physiological responses
of Lying, Practical ways to detect a lie, and why People lie?
Module 2. Different Methods of Detecting Deception.
Module 3. Early and Contemporary Methods of detecting deception

UNIT 2. POLYGRAPHY
Module 4. Polygraph Uses and Significance.
Module 5. Phases of Polygraph Examination
Module 6. Timeline of the modern Polygraph.
Module 7. Factors affecting the accuracy of Polygraph technique.
Module 8. Limitations and barriers of Polygraph technique.
Module 9. Modern components of Polygraph Instrument: Its part and
accessories
Module 10. Question formulation, Types of Test question, General
Questions Test, Supplementary test question, Question sequencing.
Module 11. Chart making. Polygraph Interpretation
Module 12. Rules in chart interpretation
Module 13. Evaluation of Polygraph Results

UNIT 3. POLYGRAPHY AND LAW

Module 14. Rights of person under polygraph examination, Legal and
Ethical Issues in Polygraph Testing.
Module 15. Validity and reliability issues of Polygraph Testing, Polygraph
admissibility in Court.
Module 16. Standards of Admissibility, Comparative Setting.
Module 17. Status of Polygraph in the Philippines, Institutions using
Polygraph Test results in the Philippines and Abroad.

COURSE RESOURCES
Course Guide: This includes the course description, course outline,
requirements, general guidelines and instructions, list of activities, and
portfolios.

1. Readings: Studying and researching the following will enhance your

understanding regarding the topics being discuss, attachment for
additional readings will be provided on the modules.
 Manwong R. K & Caballero N.S, Polygraphy: The art and science
of lie detection 2nd edition (2017), Wiseman’s Books Trading Inc.,

2. Others: As the discussion progresses, additional resources might be

included, the study of crime is dynamic, current issues and trends will
likely to be discussed since every now and then there will be new
trends on crime being developed.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

Everyone enrolled in this subject are encouraged to read some of the

following:
Robert J. N (1990) Encyclopedia of World crime (Volume 1 to 5):
Crime Book Inc.,
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Aside from the three major exams (Prelim, Midterm, and Final exam) and
regular quizzes every after completing the modules. This subject also has
the following major requirements. Instructions on how to accomplish these
requirements are found in your Assignment, Research, and Reporting log,
all the activities shall be condensed in one portfolio, at the end of the
semester I will be checking individually all the submitted portfolio to
determine the level of progress and knowledge you had developed after
finishing this subject.

1. Attendance (to be checked regularly)

2. Assignments/ Research Out puts (7)
3. Report presentations (4)
4. Reaction papers (2)
5. Recitations (During online discussions)
6. Essay (1)
7. Quizzes (Every after completion of the module)
8. Exams (Every completion of Units)
 Activity Percentage Due Date
Attendances 5% NA
Assignments/Research 25% The next meeting after
Out puts/Reaction it was given
papers/ Essay, Report
presentations
Quizzes 30% The same date it was
given
Exams 40% The same date it was
given
Total: 100%
 OPEN AND DISTANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING STYLES ONLINE
TEACHER

Hi, I’m JOHN BEL K. GALUMBA, I will be handling this subject, it

has been my interest to continuously unravel the truth behind the reason
why humans turn into the path of criminality, I studied Bachelor of Science
in Criminology as I was fascinated by the fact that I would be closer to
understanding the human nature. Criminality, as you see, affects not only a
selected group of the society, everyone is at equal risk of being a victim,
being able to know what makes you the target of a crime would be very
much helpful in surviving in this era that we currently live. Criminality is a
sensitive issue that most of the time not being discussed openly, many
from our society believes that punishment is already enough to solve the
problem. But by carefully understanding the existence of this problem
makes me realized that there is more than that, criminals have a galactic
wide reason to commit a crime. With these, it would be my very much
honor if you would join me in this conquest, not many would spend time
understanding the reason behind this matter.

With the current situation that we are, regular classes are not to be
expected, most of the time, I will be conducting online lecture in order to
substantiate the essence of learning through face to face meeting,
however, rest assured that the quality of education you will receive will be
at par or more than what you expect to receive in a conventional way of
learning.

Outside this portal, you may contact me on my

email johnbelkgalumba@gmail.com.
 ONLINE LEARNER
As a student, I expect you to reciprocate the efforts and interest I may show
to you in our topics and discussions, active and open learning is my
teaching desire, whatever comes into your mind that is relative to our
discussion, you are free to share or speak, I value knowledge more than
any other figures that may show your progress, I encourage you to be
critical on the issues we will be discussing. There is no wrong or right
opinion, with that in mind, let us be respectful of the ideas regardless if they
fit ours or not. As long as we keep in mind that we obey the school policies
and guidelines in these current learning set up that we adopted. With that,
thank you and happy learning.
Assignment packs
There will be a part of this portal where you can create your portfolio where
all your submissions shall be all condensed, I encourage everyone to be
time conscious in submitting your assignments, research, and other outputs
to avoid deductions or rejections of your outputs. However, if I may see that
your reason is valid, I may consider you but I will still be applying deduction
of points due to late submissions. At the end of the semester, I will be
checking your portfolio individually, lack of assignments, reports, and
others may result in an incomplete grade or fail.
UNIT 1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF LIE DETECTION
Activity 1.
Discuss the importance of Lie Detection in criminal investigation.
Blended Learning (Online and Semi – Online)
Record yourself while discussing the following
1st, the significance of lie detection in the field of criminal investigation.
2nd, among the various lie detection techniques, select one that you are
most interested at.
Answers (Video Duration) must not exceed 1 minute and should be sent on
the Class Messenger Group.
Deadline (January 21, 2020, @6pm)
Modular
In a clean sheet of paper, write a short essay discussing the following.
1st, the significance of lie detection in the field of criminal investigation.
2nd, among the various lie detection techniques, select one that you are
most interested at.
Answers must have a minimum of 50 words and Maximum of 150 words
and should be sent on my email.
Deadline: Before prelim exam.
Activity 2.
Research on the following topic and discuss its concept and relevance to
criminal investigation.
a. Theories of Lying
b. Psychology of Lying

Blended Learning (Online and Semi – Online)

Instruction:
a. Record yourself while discussing the topic above

b. Answers (Video Duration) must not exceed 2 minute and should be

sent on the Class Messenger Group.

Deadline (To be announced)

Modular
Instruction:
a. In a clean sheet of paper, write a short essay discussing the topic
above.

b. Answers must have a minimum of 50 words and Maximum of 150

words and should be sent on my email before prelim exam.

Deadline: Before prelim exam.

Activity 3.
Research on the following topic and discuss its concept and relevance to
criminal investigation.
a. Physiological responses of Lying

Blended Learning (Online and Semi – Online)

Instruction:
a. Record yourself while discussing the topic above
b. Answers (Video Duration) must not exceed 1 minute and should be
sent on the Class Messenger Group.

Deadline (To be announced)

Modular
Instruction:
a. In a clean sheet of paper, write a short essay discussing the topic
above.
b. Answers must have a minimum of 50 words and Maximum of 150
words and should be sent on my email before prelim exam.

Deadline: Before prelim exam.

Activity 4.
Research on the following topic and discuss its concept and relevance to
criminal investigation.
a. Practical ways to detect lie
b. Why people tell lies?

Blended Learning (Online and Semi – Online)

Instruction:
a. Record yourself while discussing the topic above
b. Answers (Video Duration) must not exceed 1 minute and should be
sent on the Class Messenger Group.
Deadline (To be announced)
Modular
Instruction:
a. In a clean sheet of paper, write a short essay discussing the topic
above.
b. Answers must have a minimum of 50 words and Maximum of 150
words and should be sent on my email before prelim exam.

Deadline: Before prelim exam.

Activity 5.
Research on the following topic and discuss its concept and relevance to
criminal investigation. Select only five methods of detecting deceptions.
Blended Learning (Online and Semi – Online)
Instruction:
a. Record yourself while discussing the topic you selected
b. Answers (Video Duration) must not exceed 2 minute and should be
sent on the Class Messenger Group.

Deadline (To be announced)

Modular
Instruction:
a. In a clean sheet of paper, write a short essay discussing the topic you
selected.
b. Answers must have a minimum of 50 words and Maximum of 150
words and should be sent on my email before prelim exam.

Deadline: Before prelim exam.

Activity 6.
Research on the following topic and discuss its concept and relevance to
criminal investigation. Select only five early and five contemporary methods
of detecting deceptions.
Blended Learning (Online and Semi – Online)
Instruction:
a. Record yourself while discussing the topic you selected
b. Answers (Video Duration) must not exceed 3 minute and should be
sent on the Class Messenger Group.

Deadline (To be announced)

Modular
Instruction:
a. In a clean sheet of paper, write a short essay discussing the topic you
selected.
b. Answers must have a minimum of 50 words and Maximum of 150
words and should be sent on my email before prelim exam.

Deadline: Before prelim exam.

UNIT 2
UNIT 3
To be updated. . .