MAKILALA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Department of Criminal Justice Education

I. VISION A dynamic and sustainable institution providing accessible, quality and responsive education for self-reliance and social transformation.

II. MISSION Pursue excellence in instruction, research and extension programs to produce skilled, competent and compassionate human resources
for the social and economic transformation of Makilala and its surrounding communities.

III. CORE VALUES Morally Responsive

Innovative
Sensitive to gender, culture and society
Transformational

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code Forensic 5

Course Title Lie Detection Technique
Prerequisite Forensic 6

Prerequisite to Forensic Ballistics

Credits 3 units

Course Description

This course includes the study of lie-detection techniques, focuses in the conducts of Polygraph examination, use of Polygraph

instrument using the standard procedures as applied in criminal investigation, detection of crime and administration of justice.

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Course Objectives
At the end of the chapter, the student should be able to:

1. Show knowledge, skills, attitudes and value essential in the practice of criminology;

2. Apply knowledge and understanding in the existence and development of crime;

3. Demonstrate scientific knowledge and skills in investigation, analysis and preserve physical evidence;

4. Demonstrate technical knowledge and adequate skills in criminalistics;

5. Apply adequate knowledge in the organization and operation of law enforcement agencies in the criminal justice system;

6. Apply and demonstrate theory and practice in self-defense and discipline;

7. Show and demonstrate patriotism, discipline and leadership;

8. Formulate and organize criminological research in the promotion of public safety and social defense;

9. Communicate effectively and express one’s thought, principles and convictions confidently.

Course Reference

Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K (2017) Polygraphy: The art and science of lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
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Instructional Objectives Topics Time Methodologie References Evaluation
Frame s Measure
(By
Week)
 Define polygraphy Chapter I – Need To Know The Concepts
 Discuss polygraph/lie
detection 1. Polygraphy
 Explain other name of 2. Polygraph/Lie Detection
polygraph 3. Other name of Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
 Describe polygraph polygraphy (2017)
examination 4. Polygraph examination
 Differentiate the uses and 5. Uses and significance of Polygraphy: The art and science of
significance of polygraph polygraph examination lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon
examination 6. Kinds of lie City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books Online Quiz;
 Identify and explain the kinds 7. Types of liars 4 Weeks Printed Digital trading inc.
of lie 8. Worldwide polygraph Module Assignment
 Identify and explain the types technology
of liars 9. Theory of lie detection Examination
 Discuss the worldwide 10. Role of ANS in Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
technology polygraph examination (2015)
 Explain the theory of lie 11. Autonomic nervous
detection system Polygraphy: The art and science of
 Recognize the role of ANS in 12. Signs and symptoms of lie detection (1st Edition). Quezon
polygraph examination lie/deception City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
 Describe autonomic nervous Non-verbal behavioral
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system assessment
 Distinguish signs and
symptoms of lie/deception
Relate the non-verbal
behavioral assessment

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 Chapter II – Methods of Detecting Deception

1. Locate the early 1. Early methods

methods of detecting 2. Methods by observation
deception 3. Forerunner of scientific Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
2. Discuss the methods by methods (2017)
observation 4. Methods by police works
3. Explain the forerunner of 5. Modern method Polygraphy: The art and science of
scientific methods Timeline of modern lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon
4. Identify and explain polygraph City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books Online Quiz;
methods by police works 3 Weeks Printed Digital trading inc.
5. Compare modern Module Assignment
methods
6. Locate and discuss the Examination
timeline of modern Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
polygraphy (2015)

Polygraphy: The art and science of

lie detection (1st Edition). Quezon
City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
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Chapter III – The Polygraph Technique

 Explain the ultimate 1. Ultimate objectives

objectives 2. Tripod foundations
 Compare the tripod 3. Accuracy and factors Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
foundation affecting it (2017)
 Differentiate the 4. Limitation and barriers
accuracy and factors 5. Modern Polygraph Polygraphy: The art and science of
affecting it Instrument lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon
 Distinguish limitation and 6. Components of the City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books Online Quiz;
barriers Instrument 3 Weeks Printed Digital trading inc.
 Show and explain the 7. Parts and Accessories Module Assignment
modern polygraph 8. Effective Polygraph testing
instrument 9. Procedures of polygraph Examination
 Identify and describe the testing Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
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 components of the (2015)
instruments
 Show and classify the Polygraphy: The art and science of
parts and accessories lie detection (1st Edition). Quezon
 Assess the effective City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
polygraph testing trading inc.
 Apply the procedure of
polygraph testing

Midterm Exam

Chapter IV – Evaluation of Polygraph Results

 Make the formulating 1. Formulating test questions

test questions 2. Types of test questions
 Identify and explain 3. Sample set of general Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
types of test questions questions test (2017)
 Show the sample set of 4. Supplementing test
general question test questions Polygraphy: The art and science of
 Apply supplementary 5. Question sequencing lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon
test questions 6. Chart marking City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books Online Quiz;
 Modify question 7. Polygram interpretation 3 weeks Printed Digital trading inc.
sequencing 8. Rules in chart interpretation Module Assignment
 Produce chart marking
 Interpret polygram Examination
interpretation Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
 Explain and show rules (2015)
in chart interpretation
Polygraphy: The art and science of
lie detection (1st Edition). Quezon
City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
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Chapter V – Legal and Ethical Issues in Polygraph

9. Recognize the validity  Validity issue of polygraph

issue of Polygraph testing

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 testing  Reliability issue of polygraph Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
10. Solve the reliability issue testing (2017)
of polygraph testing  Polygraph admissibility in
11. Recommend polygraph court Polygraphy: The art and science of
admissibility in court  Standards of admissibility lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon
12. Criticize standards of  Comparative setting City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
admissibility  State of polygraph in the 4 Weeks Online Quiz;
Printed Digital trading inc.
13. Relate the comparative Philippines
Assignment
setting  Collateral aspects of Module
14. Consider the state of Polygraph in the Philippines Examination
polygraph in the Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
Philippines (2015)
15. Compare the collateral
aspect of polygraph in Polygraphy: The art and science of
the Philippines lie detection (1st Edition). Quezon
City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
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Chapter VI – The Future Of Polygraph Testing

 Compare and contrast 1. The CQT/CIT/GKT

CQT/COT/GKT 2. Influencing Court
 Explain the influencing 3. Virtual Polygraphy Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
court 4. Necessity of Research (2017)
 Discuss virtual 5. Neuroscience
polygraphy Polygraphy: The art and science of
 Explain the necessity of lie detection (2nd Edition). Quezon
research City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books Online Quiz;
 Discuss neuroscience 3 Weeks Printed Digital trading inc.
Module Assignment

Examination
Caballero, N.S. and Manwong, R.K
(2015)

Polygraphy: The art and science of

lie detection (1st Edition). Quezon
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 City, Philippines. Wiseman’s books
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Final Exam

Total Hours 54 hours/18 weeks

Course Requirements Exam, Assignment, Recitation, Quizzes
Grading System AQR = 70%, Exam = 30%
Instructor
Semester/School Year

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