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GENETICS 662

CANCER GENETICS

3 credits.

Focuses on the genetic basis by which cancer manifests. Provides a comprehensive overview of how cancer is generated as a result of abnormalities at the DNA level, paying special attention to oncogenes, tumor suppressors, DNA mutations, DNA repair mechanisms, chromosomal instability, and tumor heterogeneity. Stresses the role of the immune system in combating cancer, the phenomenon of cancer resistance, anti-tumor strategies, and epigenetic influences on tumorigenesis. Highlights connections between course material and clinical relevance.

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Requisites: GENETICS 466 , 467 or BIOCORE 383 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe major research advances in cancer genetics Audience: Undergraduate 2. Discuss the promises and challenges that await the field of cancer genetics. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply your understanding of cancer genetics to generate research questions and improve hypothetical patient care Audience: Undergraduate 4. Critically evaluate primary literature regarding cancer genetics Audience: Undergraduate 5. Organize and deliver a scientific presentation to your peers Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe major research advances in cancer genetics Audience: Undergraduate 2. Discuss the promises and challenges that await the field of cancer genetics. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply your understanding of cancer genetics to generate research questions and improve hypothetical patient care Audience: Undergraduate 4. Critically evaluate primary literature regarding cancer genetics Audience: Undergraduate 5. Organize and deliver a scientific presentation to your peers Audience: Undergraduate

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