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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.
On completion of this course, the successful students should be able to:
S. NO | DESCRIPTION | MAPPING |
CO-1 | To demonstrate an understanding of the history and development of fingerprint science, recognizing its significance in forensic science. | PO1, PO2, |
CO-2 | To understand the various ridge patterns and characteristics in fingerprints, which are fundamental in forensic fingerprint analysis. | PO1, PO2, PO3 |
CO-3 | To classify fingerprints using various systems, including the Henry classification system, numerical values, and symbols. | PO1, PO3 |
CO-4 | To develop, analyze, and present various types of fingerprint impressions using both physical and chemical methods. | PO2, PO3, PO4, PO10 |
CO-5 | To understand the basics of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and their role in Fingerprint analysis. | PO4, PO7, PO8 |
MODULE I :
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 II :
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 III :
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 :
1.J.E. Cowger, Friction Ridge Skin, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1983).
2. D.A. Ashbaugh, Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC Press, Boca
Raton (2000).
3. C. Champod, C. Lennard, P. Margot an M. Stoilovic, Fingerprints and other Ridge Skin
Impressions, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2004).
4. Lee and Gaensleen’s, Advances in Fingerprint Technology, 3rd Edition, R.S.
Ramotowski (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)
Basics of Fingerprinting
Introduction and history, with special reference to India.
Formation of ridges
Automated Fingerprint Identification System.
Development of Fingerprints
Latent prints. Constituents of sweat residue
Mechanism of detection of fingerprints by different developing reagents
Developing fingerprints on gloves
Other Impressions
Importance of footprints
Electrostatic lifting of latent foot prints
Ear prints and their significance
Palm prints
Palm prints and their historical importance