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CANC 440 Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Units: 3.00
A consideration of current knowledge and theories about the biology and treatment of cancer. The course will be presented in a small group format, with active student participation required.
NOTE Priority to students in the LISC Specialization Plan, CANC Sub-Plan.
NOTE Priority to students in the LISC Specialization Plan, CANC Sub-Plan.
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 4 or above and registration in a BCHM/LISC Major or Specialization, or BHSc program and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in [BCHM 218/3.0 or BCHM 370/3.0]).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the current state of knowledge of the biology, pathology and clinical outcomes of multiple forms of cancer, and relate how these factors determine established and experimental diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
- Discuss major issues related to the biology, pathology, diagnostics and therapeutics of each disease, in a small group student presentation format.
- Synthesize knowledge you have acquired through the course to propose and justify your own novel approach to cancer diagnosis or treatment.