2026-2027 Catalog

BIO-360 Cancer Biology

An examination of molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to the development of cancer. Factors contributing to tumorigenesis, angiogenesis, and metastasis will be discussed; these factors, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and signal transduction networks. In addition, an investigation of current strategies for cancer prevention and treatment will be considered.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Student has completed any of the following course(s) BIO 274 - Genetics, CHEM 331 - Biochemistry I

Offered

Fall