GENE513 BIOLOGY OF CANCER
| Course Code: | 2190513 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET ACAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
In this course the students will learn about the causes, development, and treatment of cancer at molecular level. The molecular mechanisms by specific oncogenic mutations and supressor genes related to carcinogenesis will be discussed. Invasion and metastasis cascade of tumours in addtion heterotypic interactions within the tumour microenvironment will be covered. Lastly, rational treatment of cancer and how cancer treatments can fail will be discussed.
Course Content
Viral, chemical and physical causes of cancer, tumor types, comparison of embryonic and neoplastic cells, cancer genes, molecular and metabolic properties of cancer cells, testing of anti tumor agents and suspected carcinogens, cancer diagnosis, methods of therapy, and prevention.