The purpose of this IQP was to investigate the topic of DNA fingerprinting as an example of the effects of technology on society. The goal was accomplished by investigating the proper techniques for collecting and storing DNA evidence from crime scenes to prevent contamination and degradation, and by describing several landmark court cases that helped set standards for determining whether DNA evidence can be accepted in court. The author provides his own conclusions based on his research.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Hyde, John Judson

Subject

• Community
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082611-173916

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-08-26

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright