INTRODUCTION TO CANCER BIOLOGY

Course Description

Cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue and may lead to multiple organ failure; therefore, this course aims to identify the major types of cancer and the rate of incidences worldwide, list and describe the hallmarks of cancer, while also differentiate the contribution of genes to the risk and growth of cancer. Furthermore, the course aims to define metastasis and identify the major steps involved in the metastatic process. The role of imaging and screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatments of cancer will be described thoroughly. Finally, this course aims to build a platform for basic cancer biology understanding in preparation for more detailed molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumor biology.

INTRODUCTION TO CANCER BIOLOGY

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Biology of Cancer (3rd edition), Robert Weinberg ; ISBN: 978-0393887655
2. 02 Molecular and Cell Biology of Cancer : When Cells Break the Rules and Hijack Their Own Planet , Rita Fior, Rita Zilhão ; ISBN 10: 3030118118 ISBN 13: 9783030118112

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify the major types of cancer worldwide and discuss the basic terminology SOLO 0
2. L02 List and describe the hallmark of cancer SOLO 0
3. L03 Define metastasis and describe the role of imaging and screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatments of cancer SOLO 0

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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