Teaching Schedule
2018–2019
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BTK4410
Cancer Biology
4
ECTS
Periods
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Advanced studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
- BTK4410 Cancer Biology
Degree Programme in Biotechnology
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
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.
General description
The Cancer Biology course focuses on the basic principles of the development and progression of cancer.
Enrolment for University Studies
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Teachers
Anne Kallioniemi, Teacher responsible
anne.kallioniemi[ät]tuni.fi
Daniela Ungureanu, Teacher responsible
daniela.ungureanu[ät]tuni.fi
Teaching
7-Jan-2019
–
1-Mar-2019
Lectures 15 hours
Lectures
Mon 7-Jan-2019 - 4-Feb-2019 weekly at 12.15-15.00, F212
Seminar 6 hours
Seminar
Mon 11-Feb-2019 at 13.15-16.00, PAIKKA, participation compulsory
Mon 18-Feb-2019 at 9.15-12.00, PAIKKA, participation compulsory
Exam 3 hours
Exam
Mon 25-Feb-2019 at 9.15-12.00, F211
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation criteria
Exam and independent work.
Study materials
Lewis J. Kleinsmith: Principles of Cancer Biology (Pearson education) or
Lauren Pecorino: Molecular Biology of Cancer (Oxford University Press, third edition 2012)