BIOL 421 Cancer Biology

A study of the molecular, cellular, biochemical, and genetic basis of cancer. Topics will include the hallmarks of cancer, cell cycle, signal transduction, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, angiogenesis, genome integrity, programmed cell death, and metastasis. Primary research literature will be reviewed. (College Place campus – 3 quarter hours; Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory – 5 quarter hours.) Offered alternate years.

Credits

3-5

Distribution

Biological science