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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of history, nature, parts and classification of firearms, weapon types and their operations; Sciences 268 New
describe different types ballistics and their forensic significance
describe velocity and theory of recoil, ballistic coefficient, barrel pressure measurements, and angle elevation of the barrel
reconstruct sequence of events in a shooting case; and
present evidence on use of ballistics in court
Course contents
Firearms: introduction, brief history of fire arms, weapon types and their operations, proof marks. Ammunition: a brief history, components, non-toxic shots, propellants, priming compounds and primers, head stamp marking on ammunition. Bullet comparisons, cartridge case examination, class and individual characteristics of identification.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study FRS 403.