CUTM2458: Fingerprint Science
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Shruti Rajwar
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Course Name : Fingerprint Science
Code(Credit) : CUTM2458 (3-0-0)
Course Objectives
1. To learn about fingerprint science, its development and various aspects.
2. To learn about various classification systems of fingerprints.
3. To learn about development and analysis of fingerprint by various physical and chemical methods.
Course Outcomes
| CO | CO mapping with PO | |
| CO1 | To explain the concepts involving the fundamental principles on which the science of fingerprinting is based | PO1, PO8 |
| CO2 | To demonstrate the pattern types and the different systems of fingerprints classification. | PO2 |
| CO3 | To acquire the skills relating to the physical and chemical techniques of developing fingerprints on crime scene evidence. | PO3, PO7 |
Course Syllabus
MODULE -1 : HISTORY AND BASICS OF FINGERPRINTS
History of Fingerprint Science, main function of Fingerprint bureau, main function of Fingerprint bureau, Development of Fingerprint Science, Composition of sweat and secretion of sweat, Pattern types & Ridge characteristics, Ridge tracing, Ridge counting.
MODULE - 2 : CLASSIFICATION METHODS OF FINGERPRINTS
Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value, symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification, NCIC classification, AFIS classification.
MODULE - 3 : DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF FINGERPRINT
Development, Identification & Presentation of Fingerprint, Known prints & Rolled
impressions, Direct or Inked prints, Development of Latent Prints & Lifting techniques, Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post developed prints. Finger print comparison & Identification, Introduction to AFIS.
References and Suggested Readings:
1. David R. Ashbaugh; Quantitative and Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC PressE. Roland Menzel; Fingerprint Detection, with Lasers, Second edition; Marcel, Dekker, Inc. USA.
2. James F. Cowger; Friction Ridge skin CRC Press London.
3. Mehta, M.K: Identification of Thumb Impression & Cross Examination of Finger Prints, N. Tripathi (P) Ltd, Bombay.
4. Moenssens: Finger Prints Techniques, Chitton Book Co. Philadelphia, New York.
5. Chatterjee S.K., Speculation in Finger print identification, Jantralekha, Printing Works, Kolkata.
6. Cowger, James F: Friction ridge skin: Comparison and Identification of Fingerprints; CRC Press, Boca Raton, New York.
Session 7
Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value, symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification
Session 8
Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value, symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification
Session 10
Development, Identification & Presentation of Fingerprint, Known prints & Rolled impressions, Direct or Inked prints
Session 11
Development of Latent Prints: Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post developed prints.
Session 12
Development of Latent Prints: Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post developed prints.
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