Department of Criminology and Forensic Science

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

Sagar MP-470003, India

(Course Work)
2021 – 2022

Forensic Science

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE

(School of Applied Sciences)
DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA
(A Central University)
Sagar (MP)
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 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (M.P.)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

Ph.D. – FORENSIC SCIENCE

(A 2 years – 4 Semester Ph.D. Programme)

1. Ph.D – Forensic Science is a 4 Semester (2 years) Ph.D. programme providing knowledge

and developing skills in the disciplines of Forensic Sciences.
2. This Ph.D. programme shall have a “Choice Based Credit System” (CBCS).
3. There shall be total 12 Core Theory papers of 4 credits each; 06 Core Practicals of 02 credits
each; 06 Elective Papers of 03 credits each for total 78 Credits. In addition. There shall be one
Project of 06 Credits. 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 paper shall be of 100 Marks and shall have the following examination
pattern in each Semester :

S.No. Name of Exam Duration Total Number Marks Total Marks

1 Quiz 30 minutes 03 05 3x5 = 15
2. Mid Semester 01 hour 02 12 + 13 25
(First & Second)
3. End Semester 03 hours 01 60 60
(Final Exam)

Thus total marks of CIE: 15 + 12 + 13 = 40; Total Marks of each paper 40 + 60 = 100

6. A candidate is required to pass separately in each Core / Elective / Practical / Project.

7. A candidate needs to score a minimum of 4 GPA (Grade Point Average) in every paper to
pass the paper. A score of less than 4 GPA in any two previous Semesters shall deprive the
student of regular admission in the next Semester.

8. 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.

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

Scheme of
Ph.D. Course Work in Forensic Science
(2021-22)

Ph.D. Course Work

S.No. Course Course L T P c Credits
Code
1. FSC-CC-141 Research Methodology 4 - - 4 4

2. FSC-CC-142 Forensic Science 4 - - 4 4

3. FSC-CC-144 Research and publication ethics 2 - - 2 2

4. Choose one Course & Practical from below:

FSC-EC-141 Chemistry and Toxicology 4 - - 4

FSC-EC-142 Biology and Serology 4 - - 4 4

FSC-EC-143 Documents, Computer Forensics 4 - - 4

and Impressions

5. FSC-CC-143 Review of Published Research 4 - - 4 4

Work

Total Credits -18

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science

2021-22

School of Applied Sciences

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 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

Ph. D Course Work in Forensic Science

(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-CC-141-Research Methodology

1. Meaning, Objective and Significance of Research
Types of Research (Formulative and Exploratory Studies, Descriptive and Preparation Studies,
Experimental Studies).
Significance of Research, Ethical Issue in Research, Research Problem, Selecting a Problem,
Meaning and Need of a Research Design, Important Concept of Good Design, Different
Research Designs.
2. Hypothesis: What is Null Hypothesis, Null and Alternative Hypothesis. Basic Concept and
Procedure of Hypothesis Testing, Errors in Hypothesis (Type I and II Errors), Research,
Question, Critical Region (One Tail And Two Tail Regions), P-Values Degrees of Freedom,
Level of Significance.
3. Sampling and Data Management: Provability and Non-Probability Sampling, Different
Types of Sample Designs, Selection of Size of Sample, Source of Sampling and Non-Sampling
Errors. Meaning and Type of Data, Collection of Primary Data, Sources of Secondary Data,
Observation Methods (Participant and Non-Participants).Questionnaires Methods, Interview
Method, Case Study Method (Schedule).
4. Literature Survey: Purpose of Literature Survey, Sources of Literature, Search Procedures
and Collection Introduction of Impact Factor, ISIS, Citation Index, H-Index.
5. Research Proposal Writing: Problem Definition and Formulation, Design, Objective,
Hypothesis Formulation, Population Identification, Measurement Procedure, Table Output,
Introduction Reviews, Key Elements, Experimental Methods Used, Measurement Procedure
Used, Result, Discussion, Conclusions, Referencing Formats for Books, Journals and Other
Literature, Paper Writing, Format of Paper Writing in Journal, Thesis Writing Formats.

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Sagar MP-470003, India

Bibliography:

1. Kothari, C.R.: Research Methodology, New Age Publications, New Delhi

2. Kerlinger, F. N. (1978): Foundation of Behavioral Research, Delhi
3. Judd, C.M. Smith, E.R. and Kidder, L.H. (1986): Research Methods in Social Relations.
New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
4. Foster, J. J. (1998): Data analysis using SPSS for Window. London Sage Publication.
5. Kothari, C.R. (1984): Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. Vishwa
Prakashan.

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)
Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science
(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-CC-142-Forensic Science

1. Basic Principles of Forensic science

Nature & Scope of Forensic Science
Organizational Structure of Forensic Institutions & Laboratories
Ethics in Forensic Science
Relation of Forensic Scientists with Police & Courts

2. Nature of Physical Evidence in Forensic Science

Type of Physical Evidences their Collection & Preservation
Forwarding Medicine & Jurisprudence

3. General Forensic & Emerging Trends in:-

Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology
Forensic Biology & Serology
Forensic Medicine & Jurisprudence

4. General Forensic & Emerging trends in:-

Forensic Documents, Fingerprints & Impressions
Forensic Ballistics
Computer Forensics

5. Elementary Idea about Popular Forensic Techniques

Narco Analysis
Voice analysis
DNA Analysis
Brain Finger Printing

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

Bibliography:
1. Saferstein: Criminalistics- An Introduction to Forensic Science. Prentice hall Inc, USA
(1995).
2. James, S. H. and Nordby, J. J; Forensic Science; An introduction to specific and
Investigative Techniques. CRC Press, USA (2003).
3. O’Hara & Osterberg: An Introduction to Criminalistics.
4. Lee, Honry: Advances in Forensic Science.
5. Sharma J D: Apradh ka Vigyanik Anveshan.
6. Sharma B R; Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and trials
7. Mordby, J Deed Reckoning- The Art of Forensic Science Detection. CRC Press LLC,
Boca Raton FL, CRC Press (2000)
8. Safertein; Forensic Science Handbook, Vols. I. II; (Ed). Prentice Hail, Eglewood cliffs,
NJ; (1988)

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE
DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)
Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science
(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-CC-144-Research and publication ethics

ANNEXURE

Syllabus in detail

THEORY
 RPE 01: PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS (3 hrs.)

1. Introduction to philosophy: definition, nature and scope, concept, branches

2. Ethics: definition, moral philosophy, nature of moral judgements and reactions

 RPE 02: SCIENTIFIC CONDUCT (5 hrs.)

1. Ethics with respect to science and research

2. Intellectual honesty and research integrity
3. Scientific misconducts: Falsification, Fabrication, and Plagiarism (FFP)
4. Redundant publications: duplicate and overlapping publications, salami slicing
5. Selective reporting and misrepresentation of data

 RPE 03: PUBLICATION ETHICS (7 hrs.)

1. Publication ethics: definition, introduction and importance
2. Best practices/standards setting initiatives and guidelines: COPE, WAME, etc.
3. Conflicts of interest
4. Publication misconduct: definition, concept , problems that lead to unethical behavior and vice
versa, types
5. Violation of publication ethics, authorship and contributorship
6. Identification of publication misconduct, complaints and appeals
7. Predatory publishers and journals

PRACTICE

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Sagar MP-470003, India
 RPE 04: OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING (4 hrs.)
1. Open access publications and initiatives
2. SHERPA/RoMEO online resource to check publisher copyright & self-archiving policies
3. Software tool to identify predatory publications developed by SPPU
4. Journal finder/ journal suggestion tools viz.JANE, Elsevier Journal Finder, Springer Journal
Suggester etc.

 RPE 05: PUBLICATION MISCONDUCT (4 hrs.)

A. Group Discussions (2hrs)
1. Subject specific ethical issues, FFP, authorship
2. Conflicts of interest
3. Complaints and appeals: examples and fraud from India and abroad
B. Software tools (2hrs)
Use of plagiarism software like Turnitin, Urkund and other open source software tools

 RPE 06: DATABASES AND RESEARCH METRICS (7 hrs.)

A. Databases (4hrs)

1. Indexing databases
2. Citation databases: Web of Science, Scopus etc.

B. Research Metrics (3hrs)

1. Impact Factor of journal as per Journal Citation Report, SNIP, SJR,IPP, Cite Score
2. Metrics: h-index, g index, i 10 index, altmetrics

References
Bird A. (2006). Philosophy of science. Routledge.
MacIntyre, Alasdair (1967) A Short History of Ethics. London.
P. Chaddah (2018) Ethics in Competitive Research: Do not get scooped; do not get plagiarized, ISBN;978-
9387480865
National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine. (2009) . On
Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research : Third Edition. National Academies Press.
Resnik, D.B. (2011) What is ethics in research & why is it important. National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences, 1-10 Retrieved from
https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis/index.cfm
Beall, J. (2012) . Predatory publishers are corrupting open access. Nature, 489(7415), 179-179.
https://doi.org/10.1038/489179a
Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Ethics in Science Education, Research and Governance (2019),
ISBN;978-81-939482-1-7. http://www.insaindia.res.in./pdf/Ethics Book.pdf

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)
Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science
(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-EC-141 -Chemistry and Toxicology

1. Forensic Chemistry and Scope

Classification of Drugs
Classification of Psychotropic & Toxic Substances
General Idea and Basic Principle of Distillation,
Types of Distillation Techniques
Sample Treatment Techniques: Centrifuge, Filtration, Evaporation, Crystallization,
Distribution Law, Solvent Extraction Technique like LLE, SPE, Micro SPE

2. Examination & Analysis of:

Opium & Opiates
Cannabis Drugs
Stimulant Drugs
Tranquillizers and Plant Poisons
Depressants & Anti- Depressants

3. Poisons:
Types of Poisoning, Action of Poison, Factors Modifying the Action of Poison
Antidote to Some Common Poisons, Isolation & Extraction of Poisons from Various Forensic
Exhibits, Extraction Methods.

4. Chromatographic Techniques
Theory & Classification of Chromatography
General Idea on PC, TLC, Column, GLC,
HPLC & HPTLC

5. General Idea of
Visible & UV Spectrophotometry
IR-FTIR
Mass Spectrophotometry, GC-MS, Emission Spectroscopy
X-Ray Diffraction Technique, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry & NAA

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

Bibliography:
1. Stolemen. Progress in Chemical Toxicology: Acad. Press. New York, 1963.
2. Clark, E.G.C. Isolation and identification of drugs, Vol, I and Vol.II. Academic
Press,1986.
3. Connors. ,A Text Book of Pharmaceuticals analysis, Interscience, New York,1975.
4. Cravey, R.H., Baselt, R.C. Introduction to Forensic Toxicology, Biochemical
Publications, Davis C A, 1981.
5. Curry, A.S., Poison Detection in Humans organs, C. Thomas Springfield, Illinois USA,
1963
6. Gleason, M.N. Et.al, Clinical toxicology of commercial products, Williams and
Williams Baltimore, USA, 1969
7. Sunshine, I., Guidelines for Analytical Toxicology, CRC Press, USA, 1950.
8. Sunshine, I., Guidelines for Analytical Toxicology, CRC Press, USA, 1975
9. Sunshine, I., Method of Analytical Toxicology, CRC Press, USA, 1975.
10. Working Procedure Manual_ Toxicology, BPR&D Publication ,2000.
11. Saferstein; Forensic Science handbook, Vols. I,II; (Ed); Prentice Hall, Eglewood Cliffs,
NJ; (1988)
12. Modi, Jaishing P., Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology, M.M. Tripathi
Pub., 2001

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)
Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science

(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-EC-142 -Biology & Serology

1. Amino Acids: Definition, Classification, General Properties and Section

Proteins: Definition Classification, General Properties, Section & Detection
Carbohydrates: Definition, Classification and Detection

2. Basic Concepts Of Genetics: Mendel’s Law of Genetics, Genotypes, Phenotypes and

Mutation biochemical Markers of Individuality: General Understanding, Classification of
Markers, Biochemical Basis of Genetic Variation

3. Serum Genetic Markers in Blood and Other Biological Fluids:

Identification of Blood & Other Body Fluids
Typing of Blood
Determination of Species
General Idea about Forensic Entomology

4. DNA Profiling
Structure of DNA, Variation in DNA, Polymorphism in DNA,
Basis of DNA Typing
RFLP& PCR Based Typing of DNA
Electrophoresis Technique
Protein Polymorphism & Electrophoresis
Isoelectric Focusing

5. Forensic Botany:
Diatoms- Types, Morphology, Isolation & Identification
Study & Identification of Pollen Grains
Examination of Paper & Pulp
Isolation, Classification & Identification of Microbial Organism

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Sagar MP-470003, India

Bibliography:
1. E.J. Gardner, M.1. Simmons and D.P. Snustad ; Principles of Genetics; John Wiley,
New, York; (1991)
2. H.G. Greenish & E. Collin; An anatomical Atlas of vegetable Powders; J & A
Churchill, London;(1904)
3. Richard Saferstein; forensic Science hand Book; Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliff, New
Jersey; (1982)
4. R.P.Pandey, Plant Anatomy; S.Chand, New Delhi; (1998)
5. Edwin, H.Mc Caney_ Human Genetics, The Molecular Revolution, Jones & Bartiett
Pub. London, (1993)
6. Albert’s, B, Bray, D, Lewis, J, Roberts K& Watson, J,D; Molecular biology of Cell, 2nd
ed. Garland pub. New York (1989)
7. Clifford, B.J; The examination and typing of Bloodstains In the Crime Laboratory, US
Court Printing Press (1971)
8. Oates, D W, Brown, C W & Weigel, DL;Blood and tissue identification of selected
birds and mammals; JPR study Projects Lincoln NE Nebraska Gome and Perks
Commission (1974)
9. Catts, E,P. & Haskell NH; Entomology and death: A procedural guide: Joyce’s Print
Shop (1990)
10. Jorg T. Epplen Thomas Lubjumhin, DNA Profiling and DNA Fingerprinting;
Birkhauser Verfag, Basel, 1995.
11. Glover, D.M. and Hames, B.D. DNA cloning, Vols.1 to 4, Oxford University Press,
Oxford, UK, 1995.

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Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)
Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science
(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-EC-143-Documents, Computer Forensics & Impression

1. Computer Forensics:
Cyber Crime; Definition, Crimes on Internet, Hacking, Worms, Cookies
Encryption and Decryption Method
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition Framework
Software for Protection of Data& Security
Softwares in Detection of Various Aspects of Cyber Crime

2. Network Security, Multilayer Security, Intrusion Triangle

Cryptography and Steganography
Role of Ultraviolet and Infrared Rays, Detection of Alteration in Documents
Video Spectral Comparators and its Application in Document Examination
Electrostatic Detection Apparatus and its Application

3. Documents
Documents & Their Types, Paper, Inks and Writing Instruments
Alteration in Documents and Their Examination
Examination of Typed & Printed Documents
Handwriting, Their Characteristics and Examination
Decipherment, Indented Writings and Disguised Writing
Digital Documents

4. Fingerprints:
Fingerprints Pattern & Classification, Preservation and Development Of
Latent Prints, Examination of Finger Prints
Fingerprint Comparators
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
U.V. Light and Chemicals in Location of Fingerprints

5. Other Impressions:
Foot & Footwear Prints, Casting and Their Comparison
Gait Pattern, Skid Marks
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Sagar MP-470003, India

Bibliography:
1. Rev. ED.: Ordway Hilton; Scientific Examination I Of Questioned Documents, Elsevier, New
York; (1982)
2. Albert S. Osborn; Questioned Documents, Second Ed,; Universal Law Publishing,
Delhi;(1998)
3. Charles C. Thomas, Typewriting Identification I.S.Q.D.; Billy Bates; Springfield, Illinois,
USA( 1971)
4. Charles C. Thomas, I.S.Q.D. Identification System for Questioned Documents; Billy Prior
Bates Springfield, Illinois, USA, (1971)
5. Wilson R. Harrison; Suspect Documents- Their Scientific Examination; Universal Law
Publishing, Delhi.(1997)
6. Hard less, H.R. : Disputed Documents, handwriting and thumbs- Print identification : profusely
illustrated, Low Bock Co., Allahabad, (1998)
7. David R. Ashbaugh; Quantitative and Qualitative Friction ridge analysis, CRS Press, (1999)
8. Mehta M.K., Identification of Thumb Impression & Cross examination of Finger Prints, N.M.
Tripathi (P) Ltd, Bombay (1989)
9. Henry C. Lee & R.E. Ganesslen, Advances in fingerprint Technology, _RC Press, Boca Raton,
London,(1991)
10. Philip Rose; Forensic Speaker identification; taylor& Francis forensic Science series, London
(2001)
11. Bengold& Nelson Morgan; speech and Audio signal Processing; John Wiley and Sons, USA,
(1999)
12. James, S.H.and Nordby, J,J, Eds., Forensic Science An Introduction to Scientific and
investigative Techniques, CRC Press, London,2003.
13. Leshin, C.B., Internet Investigation inCriminalistics, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997.
14. Tessarolo, A.A. andMarignani, A., Forensic Science and the Internet. The Canadian Society of
Forensic Science Journal, Vol.29, 1996

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 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar MP-470003, India

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (MP)
(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)
Ph. D. Course Work in Forensic Science
(2021-22)

Paper Code: FSC-CC-143-Review of Published Research Work

Course Coordinator/Instructor: Prospective Supervisor

There shall be an Evaluation Committee to evaluate the Review of published Research. The evaluation
process shall involve seminar presentation by the candidate followed by viva-voce on the presentation.

The Ph.D. student shall be required to submit two copies of typed/ written record. The distribution of
marks for the review of published research will be as follows:

Presentation/seminar - 50 Marks

Viva-voce - 50 Marks

Total - 100 Marks

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