Molecular biology: basic terms and techniques

This is an introductory course which concentrates on the following three main themes of modern molecular biology:
DNA and Nucleic Acids
Basic methods of DNA analysis (including restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis) Further analysis methods (Southern blots and (PCR)
Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Concepts of gene probes, hybridisation, gene libraries, cDNA and cloning
Sequencing of DNA and its applications e.g. Human Genome
Project Proteins and Protein Structure
Basic methods of protein analysis (including SDS-PAGE and 2-D gels)
Further analysis methods (Western blotting, immunodetection)
Concepts of proteomics and applications of two-dimensional gels
Protein discovery and Proteomics
Computer based Bioinformatics
Basic introduction to gene and protein databases
Use of browsers to access information on DNA and Proteins
Searching sequences over the internet
Molecular modelling and three-dimensional protein structures