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.
Prerequisite
Student has completed all of the following course(s) BIO 111 - Introduction to the Cell, BIO 114 - Organismal Biology, BIO 274 - Genetics, BIO L111 - Intro to the Cell Laboratory, BIO L114 - Organismal Biology Laboratory, BIO L274 - Genetics Lab