BIO 338 - Biology of Cancer

Credits: 3

This lecture course is designed to explore the various concepts and mechanisms associated with the origins, elaborations, and future developments in cellular transFormation and carcinogenesis. Emphasis is placed on the molecular biology and physiology of these processes; thereFore, a solid background in basic biology is required. Oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and the disruption of homeostasis are covered in detail, while the medical phenomena typically receive a more general level of coverage.

Pre-Requisites: BIO 121- BIO 122, BIO 226, CHM 231-CHM 232.