HBIO 411 - Cancer Biology

Credit Hours: 3

An integrative, discovery-centered exploration of the (genetic, molecular, cellular, biochemical, and physiological) events and molecules involved in the onset, maintenance, and progression of neoplastic disease. Using the Hallmarks of Cancer as a conceptual framework, the course topics will include oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, growth factors, receptors, pRB and control of the cell cycle, p53 and apoptosis, cell immortalization, multi-step tumorigenesis, metastasis, and anti-cancer therapies. Concurrent registration for the laboratory component is required.

Prerequisites: HBIO 111, 112, 114, 215, 351. HBIO 315 and 316 recommended. Concurrent enrollment in either HBIO 315 or 316 required or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite: HBIO 411L