Program Outcomes (POs) are attributes of the graduates of the programme that are indicative of the graduates’ ability and competence to work as a forensic scientist upon graduation. Program Outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time of graduation. They must relate to knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme. The achievement of all outcomes indicates that the student is well prepared to achieve the program educational objectives down the road. The following 12 POs have been chosen by the Forensic science department of Chandigarh University. The Forensic Science Department curriculum at CU has been designed to fully meet all the 12 Program Outcomes:
PO-1: Forensic KnowledgeApply the knowledge of Forensic Science fundamentals, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, and Physics for the solution of complex forensic problems.
PO-2: Practice for SocietyApply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional practice in forensic examinations.
PO-3:Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, and analyse different exhibits of crime using principles of Forensic Science, and natural sciences.
PO-4: Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the forensic practices.
PO-5: Design/Development of Solutions Design solutions for complex problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO-6: Modern tool usage Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools with an understanding of the limitations.
PO-7: Environment and sustainability Understand the impact of the science in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of and the need for sustainable development.
PO-8: Communication Communicate effectively to direct and guide interdisciplinary team members and present opinions in courts; write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO-9: Individual and Teamwork Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO-10: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO-11: Function Effectively Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Forensic Science and its different specializations to identify the modus operandi of criminals and investigate complex crimes.
PO-12: Life-long Learning Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of modern era and technological change.
PO-13: Leadership Readiness To explore the roles of Science in Forensic investigations, criminal behavior, society & using management skills to guide people to the right destination.
PO-14: Knowledge Application To be aware of Forensic Science and its utilization all over the world and hindrances in achieving crime free society.
PO-15: Interpersonal Skills To apply skills of Forensic Science in the criminal investigation and use the knowledge of various domains of forensics to examine the crime scene and criminal behavior to protect the society.
PO-16: Project Management Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the crime, criminal investigation, and management principles and apply these to one’s work as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO-17: Creativity To investigate the methods of crime examination, its requirements and effect on society and newer advances in Forensic Science.
