BL 424 - Cancer Biology with Lab

(5.00 cr.)

Examines 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, with emphasis on cell culturing. Students also may read primary literature and do group assignments. Closed to students who have taken BL 394 .

Prerequisite: BL 121 , BL 126 ; or BL 152 , BL 153 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually