Basic Science of Oncology

3 credits · Undergraduate

This is a lecture- based course designed to provide insight into the biological chemistry of cancer. Major topics include chemical carcinogenesis, genomic instability, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell growth, apoptosis, tumor progression and metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, hormones, viruses, and drug resistance. This course also provides an in-depth look at the advanced technology used in controlling the disease, including immunotherapy and therapeutic approaches for controlling gene expression. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 311-3 with a minimum grade of C