BIOS 5270 - Cancer Biology

This course will cover advanced topics in cellular and molecular biology of cancer. Topics to be covered will include oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle, and pathology. New and developing treatments for cancer will also be discussed.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and at least 12 credits in biology, including BIOS 2300 and BIOS 2500 with grades of “C” or better in all prerequisites, or instructor approval; CHEM 3550 recommended.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course is approved for the capstone requirement for the Biology and Biomedical Sciences majors. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall, alternate years