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BIOL1005A-W14

Cancer in American Society

Cancer in America: History, Biology and Social Impact
There were over 1.5 million new diagnoses of invasive cancer in the United States in 2010. While our overall approach to treating this ancient disease is still somewhat rudimentary, current treatment regimens have resulted in nearly two of three patients being cured. Despite this, a diagnosis of cancer remains a life altering event that can forever alter self-image and family dynamics. In this course students will be introduced to the history, basic biology, screening, and public policy of cancer. We will also explore the place that cancer holds in American society and how we, as individuals and society, approach this disease.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11254
Subject Code:
BIOL
Course Number:
1005
Section Identifier:
A

Course

BIOL 1005

All Sections in Winter 2014

Winter 2014

BIOL1005A-W14 Lecture (Ozimek, Ozimek)