GENE482 INTRODUCTION TO CANCER BIOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2190482 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET ACAR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
You will learn about the basic terminology and molecular mechanisms of cancer biology
Course Content
Genetic changes that lead to cancer; rewiring of cells in many aspects including the cell cycle, cell signaling, cell architecture, and cellular communication; hallmarks and phenotypes of cancer cells; role of immune system in cancer biology and treatment.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who took the course satisfactorily will be able understand the following concepts:
What is Cancer?
Hallmarks of Cancer
Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes
Growth Factors and Receptors
Cancer Signaling
The Tumor Microenvironment
Multistep Tumorigenesis
Invasion and metastasis
Drug Resistance
Experimental Model Systems
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Apply the most advanced and current experimental techniques in genetic engineering, molecular biology and molecular genetics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Practice and defend the work safety rules | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Have a commend of scientific processes; critique; design experiments and ask questions leading to theorizing | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Communicate in English and Turkish with high proficiency | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read and interpret the current worldwide literature in molecular biology and genetics | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Pursue the most recent advances in molecular biology and genetics; explain and relate the advances to colleagues | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Challenge technical and technological riddle and welcome life-long education | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work individually or as a team member, easily start and propagate brain storm in a work group | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Employ and defend scientific ethic rules and make them motto for their team | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution