DNA Structure Course
Gain mastery over DNA structure essentials including the double helix, base pairing, melting temperature calculations, GC content, and reverse complements. Understand how replication fidelity, base mismatches, and primer design influence PCR, cloning, and sequencing processes—perfect for progressing in molecular biology and related scientific fields.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a quick and practical understanding of DNA double helix basics, base pairing principles, and thermodynamics, applying them to real-world lab tasks. You will learn to analyse sequences, compute GC content and melting temperature, create reverse complements, spot structural issues, and grasp replication accuracy. By the end, you will be equipped to design primers, fix PCR problems, enhance sequencing precision, and execute cloning strategies effectively.
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Develop skills
- DNA sequence analysis: rapidly calculate GC content, Tm, and identify potential problem motifs.
- Complement strand design: produce precise complementary and reverse-complement sequences efficiently.
- PCR primer optimisation: create reliable primers while preventing dimers and hairpins.
- Replication accuracy: analyse base mismatches and effects of proofreading and mismatch repair.
- Cloning techniques: use base pairing for sticky ends, blunt ends, and adapter ligations in the lab.
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