Academic Catalog

GENE482 INTRODUCTION TO CANCER BIOLOGY

Course Code:	2190482
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
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.
Prerequisite:	Set 1: 2380351 Set 2: 2190366
One of the sets above should be completed before taking GENE482 INTRODUCTION TO 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.