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Forensic Technique
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:7.00
Study Course Accepted:17.08.2022 15:46:03
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | JF_349 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 3.00 | ECTS: | 4.50 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Law; Theory of Forensic Science and Investigation Field Work | Target Audience: | Person and Property Defence | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Aelita Zīle | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Faculty of Law | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Faculty of Law, Dzirciema Street 16, jf rsu[pnkts]lv, LV-1007, +371 67409218 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 18 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 36 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 48 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 3 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 6 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 18 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Forensic Tactics and Methods | ||||||||
| Objective: | Gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills of theoretical and organisational basis for the forensic investigation, understanding the basic principles of conducting forensic investigation and modern possibilities. Tasks: 1. Develop students’ understanding of forensic technique; 2. Develop students’ understanding of theoretical and organisational basis of forensic investigation; 3. Develop students’ understanding of technical devices and methods for examination of evidence; 4. Develop students’ understanding of the possibilities of various types of forensic investigation. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | General characterisation, concept, types and application of the forensic technique. Technical devices and methods for examination of physical evidence. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Traces at the scene, the mechanism of their formation. Technical tools and techniques for detecting, documenting, removing and packing individual types of trace evidence. Collecting comparison samples. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 3 | Peculiarities for conducting scene assessment of various types of criminal offences (murders, sex offences, fires, etc.) Forensic databases, their creation and use. Theoretical and organisational aspects of forensic investigations. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 4 | Basics of forensic dactyloscopy. Basics of biological forensic investigation. Basics of forensic odontology. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 5 | Basics of trace investigation. Basics of forensic ballistics. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 6 | Basics of habitology (identification of individuals according to their appearance features) in forensic investigation. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Basics of forensic document examination. Basics of forensic handwriting and signature analysis. Basics of forensic linguistics. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Basics of forensic information technology. Basics of audio forensic examination. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 9 | Basics of forensic chemistry. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | General characterisation, concept, types and application of the forensic technique. Technical devices and methods for examination of physical evidence. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Traces at the scene, the mechanism of their formation. Technical tools and techniques for detecting, documenting, removing and packing individual types of trace evidence. Collecting comparison samples. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||||
| 3 | Peculiarities for conducting scene assessment of various types of criminal offences (murders, sex offences, fires, etc.) Forensic databases, their creation and use. Theoretical and organisational aspects of forensic investigations. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||||
| 4 | Basics of forensic dactyloscopy. Basics of biological forensic investigation. Basics of forensic odontology. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||||
| 5 | Basics of trace investigation. Basics of forensic ballistics. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||||
| 6 | Basics of habitology (identification of individuals according to their appearance features) in forensic investigation. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Basics of forensic document examination. Basics of forensic handwriting and signature analysis. Basics of forensic linguistics. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Basics of forensic information technology. Basics of audio forensic examination. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||||
| 9 | Basics of forensic chemistry. | Lectures | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.50 | auditorium | |||||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Analysis of literature and the research conducted, a report, completion of practical assignments. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | A successfully written and presented report on the research carried out, successfully completed practical assignments, participation in seminars. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | - The student has acquired knowledge of forensic technique and theoretical and organisational basis for forensic investigations; - The student has acquired knowledge of technical tools and methods for examination of physical evidence; - The student has acquired knowledge of the possibilities of various types of forensic investigation; - The student has acquired knowledge of collecting various types of samples for comparative study; - The student has acquired knowledge of creation and possibilities of forensic databases. - The student is able to demonstrate basic and specialised knowledge of forensic techniques, part of which is in line with the level of highest achievements of the relevant field of science; - The student is able to demonstrate understanding of the most important concepts and regularities of the forensic techniques. | ||||||||
| Skills: | - Students are able to continuously structure their learning, analyse their level of knowledge and rationally improve it; select and evaluate the sources of literature and are able to develop their scientific research skills; - Students are able to demonstrate a scientific approach to tackling problems by making decisions and creative solutions in problem solving with responsibility and initiative, by doing work both individually and in a team and by managing other people’s work; - Students are able to use the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired in formulating and analytically describing the information obtained, the problems identified and possible solutions in a particular sector of science, explaining, arguing and discussing both with professionals and non-professionals in the area concerned; - Students are able to take responsibility for their decisions and activities, take critical decisions and find solutions under unforeseen and changing circumstances, adapt to new situations and be open to change, take leadership and initiative and respond to consequences, comply with ethical standards and demonstrate broad general knowledge and competence. Improve the ability to listen to different opinions. - The student is able to take decisions independently on the application of technical tools and methods for detecting , documenting and removing physical evidence; able to apply independently various technical tools and methods in detecting, documenting and removing physical evidence; able to take decisions independently on transportation of various types of examination objects and traces for further examination at an institution of forensic investigation; able to independently take samples for comparative analysis; able to take full advantage of forensic databases in the detection of criminal offences. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | - The student is able to use theoretical knowledge and skills in professional and personal development; - The student is able to offer not only formal solutions to the challenges of forensic sector but to find solutions that serve the wishes and priorities of the community (local community) and improve public administration in general, by demonstrating professional ethics; - The student is able to independently obtain, select and analyse the information, participate in the development of the relevant professional field and find solutions to the situation in the relevant scientific field. - The student is able to take decisions independently on the application of the technical tool and method concerned in detecting, documenting and removing physical evidence; able to independently take samples for comparative analysis; able to take decisions independently on transportation of various types of examination objects for further examination at an institution of forensic investigation; able to use forensic databases in the detection of criminal offences. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | EIROPAS PARLAMENTA UN PADOMES REGULA (ES) 2016/679 (2016. gada 27. aprīlis) par fizisku personu aizsardzību attiecībā uz personas datu apstrādi un šādu datu brīvu apriti un ar ko atceļ Direktīvu 95/46/EK (Vispārīgā datu aizsardzības regula) | ||||||||
| 2 | Biometrijas datu apstrādes sistēmas likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 90 (4076), 10.06.2009. | ||||||||
| 3 | Krimināllikums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr.199/200 (1260/1261), 08.07.1998. | ||||||||
| 4 | Kriminālprocesa likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr.74 (3232), 11.05.2005. | ||||||||
| 5 | DNS nacionālās datu bāzes izveidošanas un izmantošanas likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 106 (3054), 07.07.2004. | ||||||||
| 6 | Operatīvās darbības likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 131, 30.12.1993. | ||||||||
| 7 | Par narkotisko un psihotropo vielu un zāļu likumīgās aprites kārtību: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 89 (574), 23.05.1996. | ||||||||
| 8 | Tiesu ekspertu likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 42 (5614), 01.03.2016. | ||||||||
| 9 | DNS nacionālajā datu bāzē iekļaujamo ziņu sniegšanas, kā arī bioloģiskā materiāla un bioloģiskās izcelsmes pēdu izņemšanas kārtība: Ministru Kabineta 23.08.2005. noteikumi Nr. 620. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 135 (3293), 26.08.2005. | ||||||||
| 10 | Biometrijas datu apstrādes sistēmas noteikumi: Ministru kabineta 06.05.2014. noteikumi Nr.234. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 87 (5147), 08.05.2014. | ||||||||
| 11 | Kārtība, kādā pazudušu personu tuvi radinieki dod rakstveida piekrišanu salīdzināmo paraugu un ziņu iekļaušanai DNS nacionālajā datu bāzē un to apstrādei: Ministru kabineta 10.05.2005. noteikumi Nr.319. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 76 (3234), 13.05.2005. | ||||||||
| 12 | Noteikumi par DNS nacionālajā datu bāzē iekļautās informācijas sniegšanu: Ministru kabineta 13.06.2005. noteikumi Nr. 698. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 147 (3305), 15.09.2005. | ||||||||
| 13 | Noteikumi par rīcību ar lietiskajiem pierādījumiem un arestēto mantu: Ministru kabineta 27.12.2011. noteikumi Nr.1025. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 205 (4603), 30.12.2011. | ||||||||
| 14 | Noteikumi par tiesu ekspertīžu iestāžu sarakstu un tiesu ekspertu specialitāšu klasifikatoru: Ministru kabineta 20.12.2016. noteikumi Nr. 835. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 251 (5823), 23.12.2016. | ||||||||
| 15 | Tiesu ekspertīžu organizēšanas kārtība: Ministru kabineta 13.09.2016. noteikumi Nr. 606. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 179 (5751), 15.09.2016. | ||||||||
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| 44 | Robinson, E.M. Crime Scene Photography. Elsevier, 2010. | ||||||||
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| 52 | Бастыркин, А.И. Криминалистика. Техника, тактика и методика расследования преступлений. Cанкт-Петербург, Издательство ,,Проспект”, 2011. | ||||||||
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| 55 | Карлов, В.Я. Криминалистика. Тезаурс – словарь. Схемы. Москва: Альфа – Пресс, 2011. | ||||||||
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| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Forensic Evidence in Canada. Ed.by G.M. Chayko, E.D. Gulliver, D.V. Macdougall. Ontario, Canada Law Book INC, 1991. | ||||||||
| 2 | Indulēns, I. Kriminālistika. Rīga, ,,Zvaigzne", 1978. | ||||||||
| 3 | Saferstein, R. Criminalistics an Introduction to Forensic Sciene. New Jerrsey, Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, 2001. | ||||||||
| 4 | The Fingerprint Sourcebook. Ed.by E.H. Holder, L. O. Robinson, J.Laub. Lexington, National Justice of Justice USA, 2013. | ||||||||
| 5 | Torvalds, J. Kriminālistikas simt gadu.Rīga, “LIESMA”, 1973. | ||||||||
| 6 | Zauers, A. Kriminālistiskā ekspertīze Latvijā laikmetu griežos. Rīga, Latvijas Policijas akadēmija, 2001. | ||||||||
| 7 | Белкин, Р.С. Криминалистика. Краткая энциклопедия. Москва, Научное издательство ,,Большая Российская Энциклопедия, 1993. | ||||||||
| 8 | Грановский, Г.Л. Основы трасологий. Общая частъ. Москва, 1965. | ||||||||
| 9 | Грановский, Г.Л. Основы трасологий. Особенная частъ. Москва, 1974. | ||||||||
| 10 | Палий, В.М. Криминалистическое исследование документов, изготовленных на знакопечатающих устройствах. Киев: Редакционно-издательский отдел МВД УССР, 1989. | ||||||||
| 11 | Сосенушкина М.Н.и др. Технико-криминалистическая экспертиза документов (основные термины и понятия). Справочное пособие. Москва: ЭКЦ МВД России, 2005. | ||||||||
| 12 | Справочные данные об орудиях письма, используемые при криминалистических исследованиях / Под ред. В. А. Снеткова. - М., 1987. | ||||||||
| 13 | Судебно-техническая экспертиза документов. Учебно-методическое пособие. Выпуск 5 – М., 1973. – 95 с. | ||||||||
| 14 | Судебно-техническая экспертиза документов. Особенная часть (особен¬ности исследования отдельных специфических объектов судебно-техниче¬ской эксперизы документов). Вып. 3. Метод, нос. Москва: [b.i.], 1995. | ||||||||
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