Molecular Biology of Cancer
BIOL 4366
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Cancer biology and anti-cancer therapeutics are among the most rapidly advancing fields in life sciences. This course aims to teach the latest knowledge germane to the molecular biology of cancer. The following areas of cancer molecular biology will be covered: oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes and functions, metastasis, angiogenesis, tumor metabolism, tumor microenvironment, tumor immunology and immunotherapy, clonal evolution and tumor heterogeneity, tumor hypoxia and therapy resistance. Students will also read and discuss the primary literature in this field. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3402 or equivalent.
Offering Frequency: Based on student interest and instructor availability
Grades: 64
Median GPA: A
Mean GPA: 3.490