Forensic Physics

Paper Code: 
CFRS 612
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  

CO 1: On completion of this course, the students would be able to understand the     speech which is important in speaker identification, Causes and investigation of vehicular accidents, and its legal implications.

CO 2: Photography is another aspect that will be covered in this paper; parts of a camera, different types of photography and importance of Forensic photography used in the investigation of crime will be covered in this course.

 
12.00
Unit I: 
Unit-I: Forensic Speaker identification

Human Vocal cord anatomy, Voice Production, Speaker identification and authentication, Forensic phonetics, Voice analysis, Forensic Significance

 
Unit II: 
Unit-II: Automobile Accidents- Causes and Investigation

Vehicular accidents-Introduction, Information sources: eye witnesses, Tire and other mark, Pedestrian impacts and vehicle speed, vehicle condition, vehicle damage, curved scuff marks, Time and distance, reaction time, Vehicular Accident Photography

 

Unit III: 
Unit-III: Automobile Accidents- Legal Aspects

Relevant Provisions of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (Offenses and Penalties); Relevant Provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, (Sections 337 (causing hurt), 304 A (causing death due to negligence) and 279 (rash and negligent driving)

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV: Forensic Photography

Introduction, 35 mm film Camera, Digital SLR camera, Digital photo imaging, ISO number, Exposure Index, Photo imaging evidence: angle, scale, depth of field, light, ambient light, colour, temperature, flash/ strobe; Surveillance photography and Aerial photography and accessories used for the same; Various methods for developing photographs; High-speed photography; Image magnification, U. V. and I. R. illumination, legal aspects of visual evidence

 
12.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V: Introduction to Tool marks

Definition, types of tool marks: compression marks, striated marks, combination of compression and striated marks, repeated marks: class characteristics and individual characteristics, tracing and lifting of marks, Photographic examination of tool marks; Restoration of Erased / Obliterated Marks: methods of making-cast, punch, engrave; methods of obliteration, methods of restoration- etching (etchings for different metals), magnetic, electrolytic etc., recording of restored marks.

 

Essential Readings: 

  • Redsicker, D. R., The Practical methodology of Forensic Photography, CRC Presss, London, 1994.

  • Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Volume 1-3: Jay A Siegel, Pekka J Saukko, GeofferyKnupfer. Academic Press.

  • Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science: Richard Saferstein, 10th Edition, Pearson Education International.

  • Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques: Stuart H. James and Jon J. Nordby., 3rd Edition CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.

  • Edward M Robinson, Crime Scene Photography

  • Herbert L Blitzer, Forensic Digital Imaging and Photography

  • Tom Ang, Digital Photography, 1999

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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