This course presents the basic cell and molecular biology of cancer cells. The roles of signal transduction pathways, chemical carcinogens, oncogenes and viruses in carcinogenesis is discussed. The processes of apoptosis, angiogenesis and metastasis is also covered. Strategies and mechanisms of cancer treatment is introduced. The laboratory component of the course involves the maintenance and use of cancer cell lines in guided laboratory exercises and an independent research project. Laboratory work will require some student availability outside of regularly scheduled laboratory time. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in BIOL 244.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
老澳门六合彩开奖记录 adheres to all policies of non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, disability, religion or any other characteristic protected by the current federal, state, and local statutes. Further, the college prohibits discrimination based on genetic information and non-job related arrest record or conviction records for employment purposes.
@2023 老澳门六合彩开奖记录