BIO 4763 - Biology Of Cancer

This course is designed to develop students’ understanding of the structure, function and reproduction of normal cells and how cancer cells are different. Classification and naming of neoplasms (tumors and cancers) and spread of cancer (invasion and metastasis) will be discussed. Physical, chemical and biological agents responsible for transformation and mechanisms of oncogenesis will be examined. The clinical aspects of cancer will be characterized and methods of treatment will be included.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: BIO 1224 AND BIO 3203 both with a minimum grade of C.