Keywords

General description

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

Learning outcomes

he students will be familiar with the main aspects of cancer biology and understand how different external and internal factors contribute to cancer development. They recognize the key processes involved in cancer progression and identify the principles of cancer therapy. Students are also able to critically evaluate and interpret data from cancer research literature.

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.

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Lectures
Seminar

The course will be composed of lectures, seminars, and an exam.

Teaching language

English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Will be notified later.

Other material provided during the course

Further information

The course will be organized every second year, next time during academic year 2013-2014.

Belongs to following study modules