Molecular Carcinogenesis

Catalog description

This course will explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cancer development by examining the mechanisms of growth regulation of normal vs. neoplastic cells. It will include an examination of the mechanisms that are responsible for maintaining DNA fidelity, signal transduction in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis.Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to review scientific literature and case studies related to the course topics. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3200 >= C or BIOL 3400 >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.