BIO 396 - Cancer Biology

4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 123, BIO 200, BIO 222, CHM 121, CHM 122
This course explores the molecular pathology of human cancers. Topics covered include oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, metastasis, angiogenesis and abnormal regulation of cell signaling and the cell cycle in cancer. Rationale behind molecular therapies in cancer treatments is also discussed. In the laboratory, students learn techniques often used in cancer research and conduct an independent research project. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week.