BL 424 - Cancer Biology with Seminar/Lab

(5.00 cr.)

An examination of the biological and clinical aspects of cancer. Topics include normal cells versus cancer cells; cancer disease progression; studying clinical outcomes, and diagnosing, detecting, and treating cancer. Laboratory work focuses on current techniques used in cancer biology research. Students also read primary literature and do group oral presentations related to a specific cancer type of interest.

Prerequisite: BL 118 , BL 119 , BL 121 , BL 126 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
Years Typically Offered: Annually