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BIO 426 - Biology of Cancer with Lab |
Biology of Cancer with Lab Prerequisite: BIO 120, 140, 230, 240 ( All with a C- or better). NOTE: There is a $50.00 lab fee for this course. This course will focus on the cellular and molecular causes of malignancy. Topics covered will include tumor viruses, cell signaling, mutagenesis, gene expression, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, cell cycle, cancer progression and methods of cancer treatment. The laboratory portion of the course will explore many of these topics while providing students with hands on experience in cellular and molecular techniques such as PCR, sequencing, gel electrophoresis, tissue staining and microscopy. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture, Lecture and Lab Biology Department Course Attributes: Biology Molecular, Biology Senior Status Courses Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non Credit Prerequisites: Prerequisite BIO 426 General Requirements: Course or Test: BIO 120 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: BIO 140 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: BIO 230 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: BIO 240 May not be taken concurrently. |
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