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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA

University Road, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, Philippines

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE SYLLABUS

MUNTINLUPA CITY VISION

We envision Muntinlupa City as one of the leading investments hubs in the country with educated, healthy and God-loving people living
peacefully and securely in a climate change adaptive and disaster resilient community under the rule of transparent, caring, and accountable
leadership.
MUNTINLUPA CITY MISSION

● To promote a broad-based economic growth and business-friendly environment for sustainable development;
● To protect every person from natural and man-made hazards by ensuring strict enforcement of necessary safety measures;
● To provide quality social services that include education, health care, livelihood and employment, socialized housing, and social assistance,
among others; and
● To institutionalize community participation in local governance, environmental protection, and economic development.

PLMUN VISION

A dynamic and highly competitive higher education institution committed to people empowerment towards building a humane society
PLMUN MISSION

To provide quality, affordable and relevant education responsive to the changing needs of the local and global communities through effective
and efficient integration of instruction, research and extension; to develop productive and God-loving individuals in the society.

COLLEGE VISION

The College of Criminal Justice will be reputed as an excellent academic institution within the PLMun community, committed to providing its
students quality education, cultivating in them God Loving values with the view of honing them into morally upright, socially responsible,
economically productive and highly competent criminology professionals, for the Glory of the Almighty God.
COLLEGE MISSION

The College of Criminal Justice has the obligation and mandate to perform its duties and responsibilities by the way of training, molding, and
guiding the students with the following objectives:
1. To regain God-oriented attitude with utmost respect, honest, and love for the country, mankind, and environment;
2. To develop the knowledge and technical skills in the field of criminology and for it to be applied both in public and private sector;
3. To create efficient and empowered graduates packed to become globally competitive and future leaders

A. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code: CDI3

Course Title: Specialized Crime Investigation 2
Course Units: 3
Prerequisites: CDI2-Specialized Crime Investigation 1 with Legal Medicine
Department:
College: College of Criminal Justice
Semester: First Semester
Academic Year: 2022-2023
Instructor/s:
Venue:
Section:
Schedule:

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION
 This course provides emphasis on the Constitutional Rights of persons arrested, placed under investigation,
search and seizure. It takes on the conduct of Interview and Interrogation of suspects, person of Interest
and witnesses and simulates on the different crimes against person, economic crimes, and other special
laws on transnational and organized crimes. The evidence required and the report writing..

WHERE IS THE COURSE SITUATED IN THE FRAMEWORK

OF THE PLMUN CURRICULUM?
✓ GROUNDING: Establishing fundamental knowledge, skills, and values
✓ IMMERSING: Deepening understanding and engaging localities
EXPLORING: Reconnoitering globalities and rethinking the complex world
✓ POSITIONING: Forging identity toward sustainability, justice, and social transformation

C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include
PLO1:
deviant behavior
PLO2: Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare
Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public
PLO3:
safety and criminal justice
PLO4: Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime
PLO5: Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure
PLO6: Ensure offenders' welfare and development for their reintegration to the community
Note: This section applies to a student who is a major of the program under which the course is administered.

D. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students should be able to

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain, use and organize the principles, techniques, methods, and legal requirements of the
CLO1: following; Crime Scene search for each Crime falling under Crime Against Property of the
Revised Penal Code and relevant Special Penal Laws;
Examine, carryout, and organize the evidence, testimony, and documents required to prepare
CLO2: and process the filing of cases for each specific crime falling under Crimes Against Property of
the Revised Penal Code and relevant Special Penal Laws;
Explain, use and understand the principles, techniques, methods, types, kinds, and legal
requirements of the following: Interview; Interrogation; Symptoms of Guilt; kinds, types, and
CLO3:
characteristics of subjects under Interrogation or Interview; types, kinds, knowledge, and skills
of the interviewer, and interrogator; Confession, Admission, and deposition.

ALIGNMENT OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

TO THE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6

CLO1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
CLO2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
CLO3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

E. COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK COURSE TOPICS AND INTENDED LEARNING CLOs

REFERENCES OUTCOMES
1 Course Guidelines and Syllabus ● Know the basic details, CLO1
(The Vision and Mission of the City, PLMun, guidelines, and significance
and CCJ) Orientation of the course
GAD Orientation
Course Syllabus

2 ● Review of the Basic Principles of ● Recall some of the salient CLO 1

Fundamentals of Criminal points in the basic principles
Investigation
of Fundamental of Criminal
● Golden Rule at the crime scene
● Application of the Three (3) tools or Investigation
I’s of Investigation
● Six (6) Cardinal Principles of
Investigation
● Other matters of Fundamentals of
Criminal Investigation applicable to
Specialized Crime Investigation.
3 ● Review on the conduct of Arrest, ● Recall some of the salient CLOs 1-2
and Raid, points in the conduct of
● Custodial Investigation and other arrest, provision which
relevant topics in Fundamental of covers custodial
Criminal Investigation. investigations
● Discussion on certain laws
(criminal procedure/ PNP
Operational Manual) that governs
the implementation of arrest
● Discussion on R.A. 7438
(Obstruction of Justice)
● 4 ● Photographing the Crime Scene ● To familiarize the students CLOs 1-2
● Sketching the Crime Scene on the principles,
● Searching the crime scene techniques, methods, and
● Kinds/Methods of legal requirements of Crime
photographing, sketching, Scene search for each Crime
searching the crime scene falling under Crime Against
● Reconstructing the crime scene Property of the Revised
● Kinds of reconstructing the Crime Penal Code and relevant
Scene Special Penal Laws;
● Documentation, Collection,
handling and preservation of
recovered physical evidence.
● Meaning of Physical Evidence
● Example of Physical Evidence
5 ● Extra-Judicial Confession versus ● Determine the difference CLO 2-3
Extra- Judicial Admission and the between the Extra-Judicial
Legal requirements. Judicial Confession versus Extra-
versus Extra-Judicial Admission Judicial Admission
and Confession.
6 ● Legal difference of Interrogation ● Determine the difference CLO 3
versus Interview. between Interrogation
● Interrogation Techniques versus Interview and
various techniques on
 ● Types of Subject/s under conducting interrogation
interrogation. and the different types of
subject under interrogation.
7 ● Physiological symptoms of guilt. ● Discuss the physiological CLO 3
● Theory of Lie, symptoms of guilt, theory
● Kinds of Lie, and of lie, kinds of lie and types
● Types of Liar. of liar

8 ● Different Methods of Detecting ● Familiarize the students in CLO 3

Deception. the manner of detecting
deceptions
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION ● Demonstrate mastery of the CLOs 1-3
concepts, perspectives,
approaches.
10 ● Salient laws and their provisions ● Discussion on salient laws CLOs 2-3
on Crimes Against Property such and their provisions on
as Robbery, Theft, Qualified Crimes Against Property
Theft, Estafa such as Robbery, Theft,
● Salient laws and their provisions Qualified Theft, Estafa
on Carnapping ( R.A. 6539) Anti-
● Discussion on salient laws
Fencing, Arson, Bombing and
and their provisions on
Explosion, Hit-and-Run Cases,
Carnapping ( R.A. 6539)
Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes,
Anti-Fencing, Arson,
Scams, and Large Scale Estafa,
Bombing and Explosion,
Money Laundering, Human
Hit-and-Run Cases, Ponzi
Trafficking, Terrorism,
and Pyramid Schemes,
Cybercrimes, and other economic
Scams, and Large Scale
crimes.
Estafa, Money Laundering,
Human Trafficking,
Terrorism, Cybercrimes,
and other economic crimes.
11 ● Prepare/Make Questions for ● Familiarize students with CLO 3
Interview, and Interrogation of the drafting of questions for
Persons of Interest, Suspects, and the conduct of
Witnesses for the crimes of Theft, interview/interrogation of
Robbery, Carnapping, Anti- Persons of Interest,
Fencing, Arson, Bombing and Suspects, and Witnesses for
Explosion, Hit-and-Run Cases, the crimes of Theft,
Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes, Robbery, Carnapping, Anti-
Scams, and Large Scale Estafa, Fencing, Arson, Bombing
Money Laundering, Human and Explosion, Hit-and-Run
Trafficking, Terrorism, Cases, Ponzi and Pyramid
Cybercrimes, and other economic Schemes, Scams, and Large
crimes. Scale Estafa, Money
Laundering, Human
Trafficking, Terrorism,
Cybercrimes, and other
economic crimes.
 12 ● Simulation of the conduct of ● Familiarize students with CLO 3
Interview, and followed by real life conduct of
Interrogation. interview/interrogation
13 ● Fundamentals of Report Writing ● Discuss the fundamentals of CLO 3
● The Nature of Report Writing report writing;
● The Importance and Purpose of ● Explain the nature of report
Police Report Writing writing;
● Qualities of Good Report ● Identify the points to
● Fundamental Styles of Police consider in writing reports;
Report Writing ● Follow the strategies in
● The Basic Requirement of Police writing a good report;
Report Writing
14 ● Affidavit – Confession, ● Distinguish the difference CLO 3
Admission, Affidavit of Arrest, between various affidavits.
Deposition, Complaint Affidavit,
● Affidavit of Witness/es.
15 ● Report Writing – Initial, Incident, ● Discuss the different types CLO 3
Spot, Progress, Follow-up, Final of report writing relevant to
or Investigation Report, the field of law
Accomplishment Report, Post enforcement.
Operation Report, and Synopsis.
ABC in report writing.
16 ● Draft Submission, Consultation ● Determine the extent of the CLO 3
student’s understanding on
the execution of report
writing.
17 ● Presentation and Revision ● Enhance the student’s CLO 3
capability in report writing
and presentation.
18 FINAL EXAMINATION ● CLOs 1-3

F. ASSESSMENT AND RUBRICS

Each student will be graded based on the following requirements:

ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT CLOs

Class Participation 20% CLOs 1- 3

Throughout the semester, students are expected to have an active involvement

in class. Students must be sure to study the required readings assigned for each
week or set of weeks because class participation will be assessed in terms of
how students thoroughly understood, convincingly applied, and intelligently
made sense of the insights, ideas, and concepts discussed by the different
authors.
Attendance 10% CL0 1 – 3

Attendance will be monitored closely each meeting.

Quizzes 30% CLOs 1-3
There will be a short assessment to determine if they acquired knowledge in the
topics discussed by the instructor.
Midterm and Final Examinations 40% CLOs 1- 3

After the midterm and final topics, the students will have an assessment about
the topic discussed by the instructor. The learning and knowledge they acquire
in listening, short quizzes, recitation and other means of learning will be part
of the examination. Determination of the student’s comprehension and mastery
level in each course topic completed.
TOTAL 100%

G. TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES

WEEK TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODS CLOs

1 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, copy of syllabus) CLO1
● A short lecture on the specific details of the course syllabus
● An introductory lecture on the nature and purpose of the
course
● Interactive Discussion
2 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 1
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Progress Check/Midterm Quiz No 1
3 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLOs 1-2
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
4 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLOs 1-2
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
● Progress Check/Midterm Quiz No 2
5 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 2-3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details.
6 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
 ● Progress Check/Midterm Quiz No 3
7 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
8 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
● Progress Check/Midterm Quiz No 4
9 ● MIDTERM EXAMINATION CLOs 1-3
10 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLOs 2-3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
11 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
● Progress Check/Final Quiz 1

12 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3

● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
13 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
● Progress Check/ Final Quiz 2
14 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
 ● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
15 ● Lecture (PowerPoint presentation, assigned reading materials) CLO 3
● A comprehensive lecture to be done for the purpose of
introducing the subject matter.
● Interactive discussion facilitated with a series of questions
relative with the topics.
● Thorough explanation is essential pattern to remember the
details
● Progress Check/ Final Quiz 3

16 ● Presentation of Report writing done by the students. CLO 3

17 ● Review of the topics from the start until the final topic to refresh ideas CLO 3
and all the topics discussed.
● Progress Check/ Final Quiz 4
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

H. COURSE READINGS AND REFERENCES

Bragado, Fidelino. Fundamental of Criminal Investigation and Special Crime Investigation

Nano, Pioquino. Technical Report Writing 2 for Criminology Students.

Foronda, Mercedes, Technical Report Writing for Criminal Justice Education.

PNP Investigative Manual

Book II, of the Revised Penal Code (RPC)

I. GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system for the undergraduate students at the end of every semester is as follows:

GRADE RATING LETTER GRADE REMARK

97-100 1.00 A+ Passed
94-96 1.25 A Passed
91-93 1.50 B+ Passed
88-90 1.75 B Passed
85-87 2.00 B- Passed
82-84 2.25 C+ Passed
79-81 2.50 C Passed
76-78 2.75 C- Passed
75 3.00 P Passed
4.00 INC Incomplete
74 and below 5.00 F Failed
6.00 UW Unauthorized Withdrawal
Notes:
1. A student is marked “AW” if he/she followed the Authorized Dropping procedure prescribed by the Office of the Registrar.
2. A grade of 5.00 (Failed) is given for the following reasons:
a. Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subjects
b. Excessive Absences
 c. Cheating during major examinations
3. A base 60 transmutation table must be used in assessing student performance in examinations.

J. CLASS POLICIES

1. Attendance shall be checked regularly. University rules on lateness and absences shall be followed.
2. Proper classroom decorum shall always be observed.
3. All mobile phones shall be put on silent mode.
4. All course requirements shall be submitted on time. Late submissions shall have corresponding
deductions.
5. Students who are caught cheating and plagiarizing in any form shall be punishable by university rules.
6. Class standings shall be posted before they are released as final marks. Questions regarding grades
shall be raised during this period. Once grades are submitted at the end of the semester, they shall be
considered final. Change of grades shall be possible only if there is an error in computation.
7. Consistent with the provisions of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act of
2019, the Pamantasan as a whole and this class in particular will not in any way tolerate any form of
gender-based sexual harassment. Members of the classroom are expected to respect one another
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity expression.

K. CONSULTATION HOURS

NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAY/S TIME

Mr. Antonino M. Esteban

APPROVAL

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Mr. Antonino M. Esteban, JD Princess Beronica G. Esteban, MSCJ

Instructor Department Chair
Recommending Approval: Approved by:

Antonio D. Flores Jr, Ph.D Ramonito A. Mesina, MBA

Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs