CRIMINOLOGY

Syllabus
I.

PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINOLOGY
1. Meaning, Definition, Scope and Objectives of Criminology
2. Relationship of Criminology with Police Science, Penology, Forensic
Science, Criminal Law, Victimology, Sociology and Psychology
3. Meaning, Definitions and Classifications of Crime
4. Classification of Criminals
5. Patterns of Criminals
6. Organized Crimes & Corporate Crimes
7. Terrorism & Laws related to Terrorism
8. Cyber Crimes & Cyber Law
9. Environmental Crimes
10. Victimology, Classifications, Compensation, Restitution & U.N.
Declaration on Victims
11. Juvenile Delinquency Meaning, Concept, Causes & Preventive Measures
12. Criminological Research, Sources of Data & SPSS

II.

CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORIES (SCHOOLS & THOUGHTS)

1. Classical (Demonological, Classical & Neo-Classical)
2. Biological (Lombrosian, Goring, Hoten)
3. Psychological (Psychological, Psycho-Analytical & Psychiatric)
4. Geographical (Thermic, Ecological & Neutralization)
5. Sociological - A (Imitation, Differential Association, Anomie & Deviance)
6. Sociological - B (Economic, Delinquent Sub-Culture, Differential
Opportunity)
7. Social Process Theory (Labeling, Containment, New-Deviance)
8. Multiple Factor Approach (Cyril Burt, William Healy & Cohen)
9. Radical & Critical Approach

III.

CRIMINALISTICS
1. Meaning, Definition, Scope, History and Development of Forensic Science
2. Pioneers & Their Contributions
3. Forensic Science Laboratories, Branches & Their Functions
4. Instrumentations

5. Trace Evidences (Hair, Fiber, Glass, Paint, Soil & Tool Marks)
6. Forensic Ballistics & Explosives
7. Examinations of Documents, Notes & Coins
8. Finger Prints, Foot Prints & Tyre Impressions
9. Forensic Psychology (Polygraph, Brain Mapping &Narco-Analysis)
10. Meaning of Forensic Medicine, Inquest & Personal Identification
11. Medico-Legal Importance of Wounds & Injuries
12. Examination of Human Skeleton & Skeletal Remains- Age & Sex
13. Meaning & Modes of Death, Changes after Death, Asphyxial Death
14. Body Fluids (Blood & Semen) & DNA Profiling
15. Toxicology, Classification of Poisons & Medico-Legal Importance

IV.

POLICE SCIENCE & ADMINISTRATION

1. Historical Development of Police System - Ancient, Medieval, British &
Post Independence
2. Organizational set up & Hierarchy of Karnataka Police
3. Central & State Police Units
4. Police Station-Functions, Types & Records Maintained in a Police Station
5. Crime Prevention- Police Methods & Role of Voluntary Agencies
6. Investigating Officer-Qualities & Duties
7. Investigation Tools & Techniques, Methods & Scientific Aids
8. Procedure of FIR, Charge Sheet & Final Report
9. Scene of Crime-Importance, Types & Methods of Search
10. Reconstruction of Crime Scene Sketching, Photography & Videography
11. Scientific Interview & Interrogation
12. Portrait Parle, MO-Index & Identification Parade

V.

PENOLOGY & CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

1. Penology- Meaning, Definition, Nature, Scope and Importance
2. Punishment-Theories & Types
3. Capital Punishment, Relevance, Modes of Execution & Related Laws
4. Prison System In India & Abroad (Ancient & Modern)
5. Prison-Types, Classification, Open Air Prison
6. Prison Administration, Legislation, Manuals, NHRC Intervention
7. Problems of Inmates-Usual & Unusual Problems & Remedies
8. Corrections-Meaning, Scope, Objectivity & Non-Institutional

9. Correctional Institutions Types & Programmes

10. Historical Perspectives of Juvenile Justice
11. Salient Features of JJ Act.(Care & Protection) 2000 & 2006
12. Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPU)-Sensitization & Help Lines
13. Aftercare and Rehabilitation Services-Institutional & NGOs

VI.

LAW OF CRIMES
1. Criminal Law-Meaning, Importance
2. Indian Penal Code- General Explanations, General Exceptions
3. General Considerations of IPC-Punishments, Abatement & Criminal
Conspiracy
4. Offences Against Human Body & Property
5. Organization & Powers of Criminal Courts under Cr. P. C.
6. Police Powers & Procedures of Arrest, Search & Seizure
7. Procedure of Issuing Summons, Warrants & Proclamations
8. Provisions of Appeal, Bail & Bond
9. Meaning & Importance of Indian Evidence Act
10. Admission, Confession & Dying Declaration
11. Evidence- Expert, Oral & Document
12. Protection of Human Rights Act & Human Rights Commissions
13. Protection of Civil Rights Enforcement Act
14. Prevention of Immoral Traffic in Women & Girls Act
15. Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act
16. Probation of offenders Act.
17. Dowry Prohibition Act
18. Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Prevention Act