Provide to the student information on the basic bioanalytical strategies used to perform molecular analysis. The analysis will be focused on biopolymers such as nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and proteins. There will be 3 general sections to this class: (1) Introduction to biopolymer structure; (2) Macro-scale techniques for elucidating molecular structure; (3) Micro- and nano-scale techniques for analyzing molecular structure. Specific topical areas that will be covered include PCR technologies, micro-scale bioseparations (multi-dimensional as well), DNA/protein microarrays, DNA sequencing and genotyping and immunoassays. Examples using the technologies introduced to the student will come from such areas as DNA forensics, molecular diagnostics and proteomics.