Course Catalog » Biomedical Sciences 230

Subject: Biomedical Sciences
Course Number: 230
Course Title: Advanced Topics in Cancer Research
Units: 0.5
School: Graduate Division
Department: Biomedical Sciences Program

Course Description: Lectures will guide understanding of the epidemiologic, molecular genetic, cell and pathobiological aspects of cancer focusing on 1) regulatory and effector mechanisms, 2) the cells constituting tumor microenvironments, and 3) relationships between basic biomedical research and their clinical applications. In Advanced Topics, students will present literature reports based on Lecture content supported by a Faculty Discussion leader who will pose an interesting/controversial spin on the topic.
Prerequisites: None.
Restrictions: None.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Seminar, Student - Lecture, Student - Seminar

Instructor of Record: T. Bivona
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Fall
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade, P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No