Certificate / Add-on Courses
Add-On Course on Introduction to Research Writing
Date: 08 to 19 December 2025
An Add-On Course on Introduction to Research Writing was conducted for M.Sc. Forensic Science students from 08 December 2025 to 19 December 2025, benefiting 59 participants. The programme aimed to strengthen students’ research and academic writing competencies, enabling them to classify different forms of research writing, prepare well-structured academic manuscripts, and evaluate journals using appropriate research metrics for informed publication decisions.
In this course, sessions on research writing, essential research resources such as books, journals, online databases, and virtual libraries were delivered and key aspects of academic writing—including research topic selection, literature review, proposal drafting, citation styles (MLA and APA), research planning, and plagiarism avoidance—were comprehensively covered.
Overall, the programme successfully equipped students with the foundational skills required for effective research writing and meaningful engagement in academic publishing.
Value Added Course - Firearms and Ammunition
Date: 08 to 12 December 2025
A 30-hour Value Added Course on Immunological Techniques on Forensic Science was conducted for IV Semester B.Sc. Forensic Science, Criminology, and Biochemistry students with the aim of strengthening their understanding of immunological principles relevant to forensic and biomedical applications. The course covered core topics such as innate and adaptive immunity, humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, immune cells and organs, antigens and antibodies, and various antigen–antibody reactions. Emphasis was placed on the relevance of immunology in disease diagnosis, forensic investigations, and public health. The programme effectively integrated theoretical concepts with practical relevance, promoted analytical thinking, and enhanced students’ preparedness for advanced studies and interdisciplinary applications in forensic science and related fields.
Value Added Course - Firearms and Ammunition
Date: 19 to 24 July 2025
A 30-hour Value Added Course on Firearms and Ammunition was conducted for III Semester FSCRBC students, offering a strong foundational understanding of forensic ballistics that is highly relevant for V Semester Forensic Science students exploring advanced forensic topics. The course covered the structure and operation of firearms, classification of ammunition, and forensic techniques for collecting and analyzing ballistic evidence. Students were also introduced to the principles and procedures of gunshot residue (GSR) analysis. This initiative bridged theoretical concepts with practical applications, encouraging scientific thinking and preparing students for future roles in crime scene investigation and law enforcement.
Value-Added Course on "Research Writing and Publication"
Date: 10 to 15 July 2025
The Department of Forensic Science organized a Value-Added Course (VAC) titled "Research Writing and Publication" from 10th to 15th July 2025 for the III Semester M.Sc. Forensic Science students. The course was conducted in Room M412, Main Block, 4th Floor and aimed to equip students with essential skills in academic writing and the research publication process.
The sessions were conducted by faculty members who guided the students through various aspects of research writing. Key topics included the types and structure of academic writing, with focus on diction, tone, sentence construction, punctuation, and logical coherence. Students were trained in the complete research writing process, from gathering information and creating bibliographies to drafting and formatting a research paper with standard components such as abstract, introduction, methodology, and conclusion.
Special emphasis was placed on the importance of proofreading, ethical research practices, and proper citation methods. The participants were also introduced to globally recognized indexing and citation databases like Web of Science, Scopus, and UGC CARE, along with research impact metrics including impact factor, h-index, and SJR.
The course also featured practical sessions on journal selection tools such as JANE and Elsevier Journal Finder and provided insights into the submission processes of reputed journals like Springer, Elsevier, and SAGE.
This intensive, week-long program was well received by the participants, who found it highly informative and instrumental in developing their academic and research writing competencies. The VAC proved to be a valuable initiative in preparing students for future scholarly contributions and successful engagement with the academic publishing world.
Value Added Course - Firearms and Ammunition
Date: 08 to 12 July 2025
The Department of Forensic Science organized a five-day Value Added Course on Firearms and Ammunition for III Semester B.Sc. Forensic Science Criminology Biochemistry students, offering 30 hours of focused learning in forensic ballistics. The course introduced the structure, classification, and working of standard and improvised firearms, components and types of ammunition, and methods for identifying and analyzing ballistic evidence. Students gained practical insights into the forensic handling of projectiles and cartridge cases, along with exposure to gunshot residue (GSR) analysis using both chemical and instrumental techniques. This initiative strengthened their foundational knowledge and investigative skills, aligning with the curriculum’s emphasis on experiential learning and forensic application.
