BIOL0331A-S12
The Genetics of Cancer
The Genetics of Cancer
In this course we will examine the molecular and cellular mechanisms that serve to regulate normal cell proliferation, survival, and senescence in order to understand how alterations in these mechanisms can lead to cancer. Students will develop and propose research projects based on their own specific interests. Topics covered may include: classification of cancers, animal models, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, mitogenic signals, genetic and epigenetic alterations, external causes of cancer, and current treatment protocols. We will also examine cancer’s far-reaching influence outside the confines of molecular and cell biology. (Approval Required; BIOL 0140 and BIOL 0145; BIOL 0314 is recommended) 10-15 hrs/ week
In this course we will examine the molecular and cellular mechanisms that serve to regulate normal cell proliferation, survival, and senescence in order to understand how alterations in these mechanisms can lead to cancer. Students will develop and propose research projects based on their own specific interests. Topics covered may include: classification of cancers, animal models, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, mitogenic signals, genetic and epigenetic alterations, external causes of cancer, and current treatment protocols. We will also examine cancer’s far-reaching influence outside the confines of molecular and cell biology. (Approval Required; BIOL 0140 and BIOL 0145; BIOL 0314 is recommended) 10-15 hrs/ week
- Term:
- Spring 2012
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 148(MBH 148)
- Schedule:
- 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Jeremy Ward
- Subject:
- Biology
- Department:
- Biology
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW DED SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22132
- Subject Code:
- BIOL
- Course Number:
- 0331
- Section Identifier:
- A