MCELLBI132

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MCELLBI 132 - Biology of Human Cancer

Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MCELLBI

Course Number

132

Department

Molecular and Cell Biology

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Biology of Human Cancer

Course Description

The course is designed for students interested in learning about the molecular and cell biology of cancer and how this knowledge is being applied to the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of cancer. Topics covered include tumor pathology and epidemiology; tumor viruses and oncogenes; intracellular signaling; tumor suppressors; multi-step carcinogenesis and tumor progression; genetic instability in cancer; tumor-host interactions; invasion and metastasis; tumor immunology; cancer therapy.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Staff

Prerequisites

Biology 1A, 1AL, 1B and MCELLBI 102; MCELLBI 110 or 104 (may be taken concurrently)

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8