BIOL 131: The Basics of Cancer Biology

Credits 4
Degree Attributes
CLAS: (F-II) Scientifc Knowldg,
CLAS: (F2) Nat Sci-no Lab,
CoB: Natural Science
This course is designed for a broad spectrum of students from different academic backgrounds and interests; who would like to learn more about cancer; its biology; mechanisms of action; therapeutics; ethical aspects of chemotherapeutics treatments and alternative approaches to malignances. Students learn how to communicate scientific basics of cancer etiology to society and their community members in an approachable language.