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BTK4410 Cancer Biology 4 op
Organised by
Degree Programme in Biotechnology
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
BioMediTech
Curricula 2015 – 2017
BTK4410 Cancer Biology 4 ECTS

Keywords

Strategic themes: Internationalisation

General description

The Cancer Biology course focuses on the basic principles of the development and progression of cancer.

Learning outcomes

The students will understand the main aspects of cancer biology and how different external and internal factors contribute to cancer development. They recognize the key processes involved in cancer progression and are able to understand the principles of cancer therapy.

Contents

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

Further information on prerequisites and recommendations

Attendance in this course requires bachelor level knowledge on cell and molecular biology.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Book exam  Written exam 
In English
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Book exam  Written exam 
In English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

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2017–2018
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