Nucleic Acid Chemistry.

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This course surveys fundamental and advanced knowledge and current biotechnological applications in nucleic acid chemistry. Students completing this course will be able to improve critical thinking skills, oral communication, and technical writing skills. Topics related to structures of DNA and RNA, synthesis of DNA using and automated method, small molecule and nucleic acid interactions, DNA damage and repair, representative anticancer drugs, and nucleic acids used in real-life applications are discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 121 and CHEM 123 with a grade of C- or better or instructor approval.