Implementation of Outcome Based Education
Preamble
The Institute is committed to a transparent and measurable outcome of the student centric curriculum framework. The Institute is not an autonomous Institute and dependent on the affiliating university on curriculum design. However, the Institute believes in implementing outcome based education. A proposal for the same was endorsed by the Institutional Board of Studies (IBOS) in its meeting scheduled on 5th of July, 2019.
Institutional Board of Studies (IBOS)
- Dr. S. G. Gupta (Director) -Chairman
- Dr. D. D. Gaikwad (Head, Dept. of Forensic Chemistry) – Member
- Dr. S. G. Narwade (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Physics)- Member
- Dr. C. N. Kayte (Head, Dept. of Digital & Cyber Forensics) – Member
- Dr. Sumedha C. Jadhav (Head, Dept. of Forensic Psychology)- Member
- Mr. Arun D. Ghuge (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Biology – Member
- Mr. Rahul K. Bharati (Head, Department of Law) – Member
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar (Head, Dept. of Forensic Science)- Member Secretary
Invited members:
- Dr. Varsha Ratnaparkhe, Associate Professor, ETE, Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad
Agenda
The following agenda was set for the meeting:
- To frame program outcomes (POs) for the Bachelor, Master and PG Diploma programs
- To frame program specific outcomes (PSOs) for B.Sc. Forensic Science, M.Sc. Forensic Science, PG Diploma in Forensic Science and Related Law and PG Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics and related Law
- To frame course outcomes (COs) for all the courses under all the four programs.
Details of the meeting
Dr. Rajesh Kumar presented the POs, PSOs and COs of various programs run by the Institutes based on the guidelines of NBA. A detailed discussion was made among the members and based on their inputs following POs, PSOs and COs was finalized on the syllabus provided by the university.
Program Outcomes (POs)
Program outcomes describe what skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.The committee tried to have a better representation of program outcomes based on the existing outcomes, which was proposed to be reviewed in every three years based on the guidelines of NBA, NAAC and the university guidelines in this regard, if any.
Bachelor Programs
The following program outcomes was endorsed by the committee for the Bachelor Program:
PO1: Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: Apply the knowledge of basic and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences and arts in various forensic problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify and analyze forensic problems using standard methods based on scientific approach.
PO3: Modern tool usage: Understand, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern scientific techniques with an understanding of its merits and limitations.
PO4: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the forensic practices.
PO5: Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.
PO6: Forensic practices for society and criminal Justice setup: Understand and analyze the impact of forensic solutions to the society and criminal justice setup.
PO7: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in a multidisciplinary setting.
PO8: lifelong learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of Technological change.
Masters Programs
The following program outcomes was endorsed by the committee for the Master Program:
PO1: Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: Apply the knowledge of basic and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences and arts in various forensic problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify and analyze forensic problems using standard methods based on scientific approach.
PO3: Modern tool usage: Understand, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern scientific techniques with an understanding of its merits and limitations.
PO4: Design/ Develop Research based solution: Design novel solution of regular or complex problems based on research outcomes.
PO5: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the forensic practices.
PO6: Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.
PO7: Forensic practices for society and criminal Justice setup: Understand and analyze the impact of forensic solutions to the society and criminal justice setup.
PO8: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in a multidisciplinary setting.
PO9: lifelong learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of Technological change.
PG Diploma Programs
The following program outcomes was endorsed by the committee for the Master Program:
PO1: Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: Apply the knowledge of basic and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences and arts in various forensic problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify and analyze forensic problems using standard methods based on scientific approach.
PO3: Modern tool usage: Understand, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern scientific techniques with an understanding of its merits and limitations.
PO4: Design/ Develop Research based solution: Design novel solution of regular or complex problems based on research outcomes.
PO5: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the forensic practices.
PO6: Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.
PO7: Forensic practices for society and criminal Justice setup: Understand and analyze the impact of forensic solutions to the society and criminal justice setup.
PO8: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in a multidisciplinary setting.
PO9: lifelong learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of Technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
The committee has designed the following PSOs for the existing program of the Institute, viz., B.Sc. Forensic Science, M.Sc. Forensic Science, PG Diploma in Forensic Science and Related Law and PG Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics and Related Law.
B.Sc. Forensic Science
The PSOs for B.Sc. Forensic Science program is as follows:
- PSO1: Understand the concepts of basic and applied sciences including psychology and its applications in forensics
- PSO2: Analyze the sample in field and laboratory test of crime exhibits with the latest norms and standards
- PSO3: Analyze the different crime scenario and make decision regarding analysis of crime exhibits
- PSO4: Evaluate the various results and presenting into the court of law on requirements
M.Sc. Forensic Science
The PSOs for M.Sc. Forensic Science program is as follows:
- PSO1: Understand the basic and advanced techniques in various disciplines of forensic science.
- PSO2: Analyze the forensic samples using basic and state-of-the-art techniques of various disciplines of forensic science.
- PSO3: Evaluate the results of various techniques and make decisions on simple or complex forensic problems.
- PSO4: Design and develop research based solutions of complex forensic problems.
PGD in Forensic Science and related Law
The PSOs for PGD in Forensic Science and related Law is as follows:
- PSO1: Understand the basic concepts and principles of forensic science and its related law.
- PSO2: Implement the concepts learnt throughout the year into various forensic problems.
- PSO3: Examine the different crime scenarios and act according to the prevailing legal provisions.
PGD in Digital and Cyber Forensic and related Law
The PSOs for PGD in Forensic Science and related Law is as follows:
- PSO1: Understand the basic concepts and principles of computer science and its applications in digital crime scenario.
- PSO2: Analyze the digital data gathered from various sources in a forensically sound manner.
- PSO3: Examine the different digital crime scenarios and act according to the prevailing legal provisions.
Course Outcomes (COs)
Course outcomes are statements indicating what a student can do after the successful
completion of a course. The committee has designed the following PSOs for the existing program of the Institute, viz., B.Sc. Forensic Science, M.Sc. Forensic Science, PG Diploma in Forensic Science and Related Law and PG Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics and Related Law.
B.Sc. Forensic Science
B.Sc. Forensic Science is a 3-years regular full time program of 6 semesters. In the first four semesters, there are eight papers while in the last two semesters, there are six papers.
Semester-I
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | BFS1T1 | Basics of Forensic Science |
2. | BFS1T2 | Basics of Forensic Chemistry |
3. | BFS1T3 | Basics of Forensic Physics |
4. | BFS1T4 | Basics of Forensic Biology |
5. | BFS1T5 | Basics of Forensic Psychology |
6. | BFS1T6 | Basics of Digital and Cyber Forensics |
7. | BFS1T7 | Communication Skills |
8. | BFS1T8 | Indian Penal Code |
BFS1T1: Basics of Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the basic concepts of crime, criminology, victimology and forensic science.
- CO2: Understand and interpret the criminal behavior and its linkage to different crime scenario
- CO3: Interpret various principles of forensic science and its connection to different crime scenario
- CO4: Analyze various crime scenario and apply it into a case study
- CO5: Classify and evaluate crime and its connections with victim and perpetrator
BFS1T6 Basics of Digital and Cyber Forensics
- Understand the fundamentals of computers
- Acquire problem solving abilities using a computer
- Understand the basics of operating systems
- Understand the basics of programming/ software development.
Semester-II
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | BFS2T1 | Basics of Forensic Science |
2. | BFS2T2 | Basics of Forensic Chemistry |
3. | BFS2T3 | Basics of Forensic Physics |
4. | BFS2T4 | Basics of Forensic Biology |
5. | BFS2T5 | Basics of Forensic Psychology |
6. | BFS2T6 | Basics of Digital and Cyber Forensics |
7. | BFS2T7 | Criminology |
8. | BFS2T8 | Indian Penal Code |
BFS2T1: Basics of Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand organizational setup and functioning of crime detection agencies.
- CO2: Execute various duties of first responding officer and investigating officer at the crime scene.
- CO3: Apply documentation techniques at crime scene of various nature
- CO4: Execute management of crime scene of diverse nature
- CO5: Investigate various crime scenes.
BFS2T6 Basics of Digital and Cyber Forensics
- Understand the basics concepts of networking
- Understand the working of internet and related applications
- Identify the types of cybercrimes and cyber evidences.
Semester-III
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | BFS3T1 | Advanced Forensic Science |
2. | BFS3T2 | Advanced Forensic Chemistry |
3. | BFS3T3 | Advanced Forensic Physics |
4. | BFS3T4 | Advanced Forensic Biology |
5. | BFS3T5 | Advanced Forensic Psychology |
6. | BFS3T6 | Advanced Digital and Cyber Forensics |
7. | BFS3T7 | Criminal Procedure Code |
8. | BFS3T8 | Law of evidence |
BFS3T1: Advanced Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of crime reconstruction, questioned documents, fingerprint and other impression evidence.
- CO2: Classify the fingerprints into their respective classes and enhancement of fingerprints.
- CO3: Examine questioned documents related to disputed handwriting and weigh its evidential value to fix the authorship.
- CO4: Execute management of crime scene of diverse nature
- CO5: Reconstruct the crime evaluating the various hypotheses.
BFS3T6 Advance Digital and Cyber Forensics
- Acquire the knowledge of types of cyber-crimes and scientific procedure of cyber investigation
- Understand the concepts of various tools usage to collect digital evidences
- Understand the concepts of Advanced C programming.
- To explore various concealment techniques
- Acquire knowledge to implement programs using advanced C programming language
Semester-IV
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | BFS4T1 | Advanced Forensic Science |
2. | BFS4T2 | Advanced Forensic Chemistry |
3. | BFS4T3 | Advanced Forensic Physics |
4. | BFS4T4 | Advanced Forensic Biology |
5. | BFS4T5 | Advanced Forensic Psychology |
6. | BFS4T6 | Advanced Digital and Cyber Forensics |
7. | BFS4T7 | Criminal Procedure Code |
8. | BFS4T8 | Law of evidence |
BFS4T1: Advanced Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of crime scene reconstruction, development of latent fingerprint, and impression evidence.
- CO2: Develop latent fingerprint at various surfaces using basic as well as advanced techniques.
- CO3: Compare fingerprints and other impression evidence based on its characteristics.
- CO4: Identify and individualize fingerprints and other impression evidence and establishing its origin
- CO5: Reconstruct the crime scene of diverse nature.
BFS4T6 Advance Digital and Cyber Forensics
- Understand the advanced concepts of networking.
- To explore Business Data Processing
- Explore features and use of SQL.
- Understand the basics of Multimedia.
- Understand the basics of Biometrics
Semester-V
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | BFS5T1 | Applied Forensic Science |
2. | BFS5T2 | Applied Forensic Chemistry |
3. | BFS5T3 | Applied Forensic Physics |
4. | BFS5T4 | Applied Forensic Biology |
5. | BFS5T5 | Applied Forensic Psychology |
6. | BFS5T6 | Applied Digital and Cyber Forensics |
BFS5T1: Applied Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of osteology, anthropology, forensic medicine, dentistry,quality management and its usage in forensics.
- CO2: Identify early and late signs of death
- CO3: Differentiate between bones of human and animal origin
- CO4: Compare bones of human origin and classify according to sex, age and stature.
- CO5: Argue the examination and results prepared by him/her in the court of law as an expert.
BFS5T6 Applied Digital and Cyber Forensics
- Understand the advanced concepts of web based Programing.
- Understand the installation of XAMP,WAMP
- To explore HTML, Advanced MySQL
- Understand the basics of PHP.
Semester-VI
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | BFS6T1 | Applied Forensic Science |
2. | BFS6T2 | Applied Forensic Chemistry |
3. | BFS6T3 | Applied Forensic Physics |
4. | BFS6T4 | Applied Forensic Biology |
5. | BFS6T5 | Applied Forensic Psychology |
6. | BFS6T6 | Applied Digital and Cyber Forensics |
BFS6T1: Applied Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of forensic speaker identification, medical autopsy, injury and recent advances in forensics.
- CO2: Classify wounds and injuries into their respective classes.
- CO3: Compare the voice of suspects and broadly classify them into the respective speaker.
- CO4: Operate software and hardware to record specimen voice samples in a forensically sound manner.
- CO5: Interpret the result based on analysis of forensic voice samples.
M.Sc. Forensic Science
B.Sc. Forensic Science is a 2-years regular full time program of 4 semesters. In the first two semesters, there are six papers. For the last two semesters, the students has to opt one of the four specializations, namely, Fingerprint and Questioned Document Examination, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Forensic Biology, Serology and DNA Fingerprinting, Digital and Cyber Forensics and IT Security. In the third semester, one paper on “Research Methodology and Statistics” is compulsory for all, while other four papers are related to their specialization.
Semester-I
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | MFS1T1 | Advanced Criminalistics |
2. | MFS1T2 | Toxicology and Forensic Chemistry |
3. | MFS1T3 | Trajectory Physics and Forensic Ballistics |
4. | MFS1T4 | Cellular Biochemical & Molecular aspects |
5. | MFS1T5 | Criminal Psychology and Forensic Related Law |
6. | MFS1T6 | Forensic Computing and Offenses |
MFS1T1: Advanced Criminalistics
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of crime scene investigation, fingerprint and other impressions.
- CO2: Classify crime scenes into the respective classes and investigate it accordingly.
- CO3: Develop,compare, classify, identify and individualize fingerprints
- CO4: Evaluate and examine gait pattern, ear prints, lip prints, tyre marks and tool marks obtained from the crime scene.
- CO5: Classify and interpret different bloodstain patterns.
Semester-II
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | MFS2T1 | Questioned Documents & HandwritingAnalysis |
2. | MFS2T2 | Chemistry of Drugs and Petroleum Products |
3. | MFS2T3 | Motor Vehicle Crimes & Forensic Physics |
4. | MFS2T4 | Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics and Applied Forensics |
5. | MFS2T5 | Forensic aspects of Behavioral Science |
6. | MFS2T6 | Information Security, Network Forensics & IPR |
MFS2T1: Questioned Documents & Handwriting Analysis
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of various types of documents, characteristics of handwriting, alterations in document, secret writings and legal provisions in document examination.
- CO2: Compare the handwriting characteristics of various individuals.
- CO3: Examine and interpret alterations in document
- CO4: Analyze the documents using modern state-of-the-art instruments, such as, VSC and ESDA.
- CO5: Defend the examination and interpretation of report in the court of law.
Semester-III
Compulsory Paper
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | MFS301 | Research Methodology and Statistics |
Specialization in Fingerprint and Questioned Document Examination
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | MFSQD3T1 | Advanced Fingerprint Technology |
2. | MFSQD3T2 | Paper, Ink and Printing technology |
3. | MFSQD3T3 | Advanced Handwriting Examination |
4. | MFSQD3T4 | Document Image Processing |
MFS301: Research Methodology and Statistics
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concepts of research process, writing of research, basics on descriptive statistics, basics of inferential statistics and probability.
- CO2: Execute literature review, select research problem, formulate hypothesis, collect data, analyze the data and test the hypothesis.
- CO3: Author master dissertation, research paper and present the findings in a conference.
- CO4: Apply statistical tools to calculate central tendency, dispersion and higher statistics.
- CO5:Test the hypothesis for both small and large samples.
MFSQD3T1: Advanced Fingerprint Technology
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand some advanced concepts of fingerprint development, origin and identification.
- CO2: Develop latent fingerprint using various physical and chemical techniques.
- CO3: Compare fingerprints and classify into its respective classes.
- CO4: Analyze palm prints and identify its origin
- CO5: Analyze fingerprints based on ridge characteristics, poroscopy and edgoscopy.
MFSQD3T2: Paper, Ink and Printing Technology
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand concepts of paper manufacturing, composition of ink, printing process, typewriters and digital printing technology.
- CO2: Differentiate various paper types based on both destructive and non-destructive techniques.
- CO3: Analyze ink of written documents using spectroscopy and chromatographic techniques.
- CO4: Examine typewritten document for its authenticity and origin.
- CO5: Analyze printed documents for its authenticity and origin.
MFSQD3T3: Advanced Handwriting Examination
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concept of three-dimensional model of the nervous system and its functions in detail.
- CO2: Explain the models of handwriting motor control.
- CO3: Identify different neurological diseases from signs and symptoms observed through handwriting.
- CO4: Apply basic principle of handwriting for its examination and signature verification.
- CO5: Interpret the effects of factors, like, neurological diseases, psychotropic medication, ageing and others on handwriting.
MFSQD3T4: Document Image Processing
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concept of basic mathematics, MATLAB and image processing.
- CO2: Apply image enhancement technique in both spatial and frequency domain.
- CO3: Implement edge detection technique in an image.
- CO4: Operate morphological filters for processing an image for better visualization.
- CO5: Execute feature extraction technique for an image.
Semester-IV
Specialization in Fingerprint and Questioned Document Examination
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | MFSQD4T1 | Advanced Document Examination |
2. | MFSQD4T2 | Microscopy and Photography |
3. | MFSQD4T3 | Advanced Instrumentation |
4. | MFSQD4T4 | Forensic Pattern Recognition |
MFSQD4T1: Advanced Document Examination
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concept of accounting, auditing, linguistics, stylistics, numismatic forgery and quality assurance in document examination.
- CO2: Apply forensic linguistics and stylistics to determine the authorship.
- CO3: Differentiate between genuine and forged coins.
- CO4: Argue as an expert in the court of law for examination of document.
- CO5: Interpret the quality parameters for document examination.
MFSQD4T2: Microscopy and Photography
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concept of microscopy, photography and its forensic usage.
- CO2: Apply conventional photographic technique for document photography.
- CO3: Examine documents using compound, stereo and comparison microscope.
- CO4: Implement techniques of digital photography for document examination
- CO5: Compare various photographic techniques in document examination.
MFSQD4T3: Advanced Instrumentation
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concept of spectroscopy, chromatography and its forensic applications.
- CO2: Evaluate various atomic and molecular spectra.
- CO3: Analyze and interpret experiments based on spectroscopic techniques.
- CO4: Execute and interpret experiments based on chromatographic techniques.
- CO5: Apply spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques in forensic document examination.
MFSQD4T4: Forensic Pattern Recognition
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the concept of pattern recognition and its applications in document and fingerprint examination.
- CO2: Apply classification technique for data classification
- CO3: Implement PCA for dimensionality reduction
- CO4: Apply the techniques for enhancement of charred documents.
- CO5: Examination of fingerprint using an automated fingerprint identification system.
PG Diploma in Forensic Science and Related Law
PG Diploma in Forensic Science and Related Law is a 1-year full time regular program. The program is a yearly program and has four theory papers. The course outcomes of all the four courses are as follows:
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | PGDF-1 | Crime Scenario and Criminal Justice System in India |
2. | PGDF-2 | Basics of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation |
3. | PGDF-3 | Law of evidence and related laws in forensic science |
4. | PGDF-4 | Forensic Medicine and Recent Advances in Forensic Science |
PGDF-2: Basics of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the basic concepts of forensic science, crime scene management, fingerprinting, questioned documents and forensic ballistics.
- CO2: Examine fingerprints and classify it into its respective classes.
- CO3: Execute theoretical aspects of crime scene investigation and management into real crime scene scenarios.
- CO4: Identify individual and class characteristics of handwriting of an individual.
- CO5: Classify firearms and ammunition into its respective classes.
PGDF-4: Forensic Medicine and Recent Advances in Forensic Science
Following are the course outcomes for this course:
- CO1: Understand the basic concepts of forensic medicine, toxicology, analytical techniques, explosive, forensic anthropology and odontology.
- CO2: Classify drugs and poisons into its respective classes.
- CO3: Identify wounds and injuries of various types.
- CO4: Examine bones and dentine to classify into animal and human origin.
CO5: Apply chromatographic technique (TLC) into various forensic problems.
PG Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics and Related Law
PG Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensics and Related Law is a 1-year full time regular program. The program is a yearly program and has four theory papers. The course outcomes of all the four courses are as follows:
S. No. | Paper Code | Name of the paper |
1. | PGDC-1 | CYBERSPACE TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION SECURITY |
2. | PGDC-2 | COMPUTER , DIGITAL FORENSIC ,CYBER CRIMES & DIGITAL EVIDENCE |
3. | PGDC-3 | CYBER LAW AND IT SECURITY |
4. | PGDC-4 | CYBER CRIME & FORENSIC EVIDENCE |
PGDC1– CYBERSPACE TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION SECURITY-
- Understand the basic concept of hardware and software
- Understand the basic concept of Investigations
- Understand the Computer Security
PGDC2– COMPUTER, DIGITAL FORENSIC, CYBER CRIMES & DIGITAL EVIDENCE-
- Understand the basic concept of Cyber Crimes
- Understand the basic concept of Cyber Forensic and Computer Crimes
- Understand the concept of Speaker Identification
- Understand techniques of Image processing
PGDC3 –Cyber Law and IT Security (law)
- Analyze various types of cybercrime and formulate procedures for real world cybercrime Investigations