B_KrMe Criminalistic Methodology

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Opalecká (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Ivo Polanský, PhD. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Zdeněk Sadílek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Zdeněk Sadílek, Ph.D.
Department of Criminology and Forensic Sciences – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Franců
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_KrMe/cKKV: each odd Monday 14:00–14:44 KV310, each odd Monday 14:45–15:30 KV310, I. Polanský
B_KrMe/c1KPH: each odd Tuesday 14:00–14:44 S14, each odd Tuesday 14:45–15:30 S14, P. Opalecká
B_KrMe/c2KPH: each even Tuesday 14:00–14:44 S14, each even Tuesday 14:45–15:30 S14, P. Opalecká
B_KrMe/c3KPH: each odd Tuesday 15:45–16:29 S14, each odd Tuesday 16:30–17:15 S14, P. Opalecká
B_KrMe/c4KPH: each even Tuesday 15:45–16:29 S14, each even Tuesday 16:30–17:15 S14, P. Opalecká
B_KrMe/pKKV: each odd Monday 10:30–11:14 KV310, each odd Monday 11:15–12:00 KV310, each odd Monday 12:15–12:59 KV310, each odd Monday 13:00–13:45 KV310, I. Polanský
B_KrMe/pKPH: each odd Monday 15:45–16:29 S01, each odd Monday 16:30–17:15 S01, each odd Monday 17:30–18:14 S01, each odd Monday 18:15–19:00 S01, Z. Sadílek
B_KrMe/vKKV: Sat 14. 2. 14:00–15:30 KV206, 15:45–17:15 KV206, Sat 28. 2. 14:00–15:30 KV206, 15:45–17:15 KV206, Sat 25. 4. 9:45–11:15 KV204, 11:30–13:00 KV204, Z. Sadílek
B_KrMe/vKPH: Fri 20. 2. 14:00–15:30 E306, 15:45–17:15 E306, Fri 20. 3. 14:00–15:30 E306, 15:45–17:15 E306, Fri 24. 4. 17:30–19:00 E306, 19:15–20:45 E306, I. Polanský
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim is to shape students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge in solving typical problems forming in the forensic practice. Then shape the students the necessary skills necessary for the analysis of investigative situations, the choice of adequate means for their solution.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes of the course unit are the student's knowledge acquired at the oral exam.
Syllabus
1. Introduction and theoretical issues methodology for investigating various types of crimes 2. Methods of investigation of thefts 3. Methodology fraud investigation 4. Methodology investigating robbery 5. Methodology homicide investigation 6. Methodology investigation of crimes against currency 7. Practice of forensic methodology 8. Methodology investigation of fires, explosions and accidents 9. Methodology investigating road traffic accidents 10. Methodology investigation of illegal acts committed by youth 11. Philosophy investigation of sexual crimes 12. Philosophy investigation of organized crime
Literature
    required literature
  • Straus, J. a kol. Kriminalistická metodika. Plzeň: A. Čeněk, 2008, ISBN 978-80-7380-124-3
Teaching methods
Theoretical training, lectures, seminar exercises, seminar work, practical exercises
Assessment methods
The course is concluded by credit and an oral exam. Credit will be given to active participation in seminars. Required attendance at seminars is at KS 50%, and at PS 75% of all exercises. The criterion for an oral exam is successfully answering   2 out of 15 test questions.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2017, Winter 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025, Summer 2027.
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