Curricula Guides
2011–2012
Archived Curricula Guide 2011–2012
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:
BIKE2050
Cell Biology
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
EnglishModes of study
Attendance mandatory at 80% of the seminars
Evaluation and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.70% exam and 30% seminars
Recommended year of study
4. year spring3. 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 Biomedical Technology
Optional studies
(Biochemistry)
2011–2012
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Institute of Biomedical Technology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics