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Archived Curricula Guide 2010–2011
Curricula Guide is archieved. Please refer to current Curricula Guides
BIKE4410 Cancer biology 4 ECTS
Organised by
Biochemistry
Person in charge
Anne Kallioniemi
Preceding studies
Recommended:
Basic and subject studies
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Institute of Medical Technology
Curricula 2009 – 2010
BIKE4410 Cancer biology 4 ECTS

Learning outcomes

The students will acquire basic knowledge on the main aspects of cancer biology.

Contents

The course will cover basic information on various aspects of cancer biology including initiation and progression of cancer, cancer genetics, cancer diagnosis and pathology, cancer epidemiology, and cancer etiology.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures
Exercises

The course will be composed of lectures, demonstrations, literature seminars, homework assignments and an exam.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

4. year spring

3. or 4. period, Course will be arranged every second year, next time spring 2012.

Study materials

Roger JB King, Cancer biology. 2nd or newer edition
Robert A. Weinberg, The Biology of Cancer
Other material provided during the course

 

Belongs to following study modules

Institute of Medical Technology
Optional studies (Biochemistry)
2010–2011
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Institute of Medical Technology