BIO 417 - Biology of Cancer (3 cr.)

Cancer is a disease of cell division control. This course provides an understanding of the molecular mechanisms that control the cellular decision to divide and the DNA mutations that lead to a loss of this control (i.e., cancer). An emphasis is placed on signal transduction mechanisms of mitogens, cell cycle machinery (pRb, E2F, cyclins and CDKs), cell cycle inhibitors, and mechanisms promoting and inhibiting apoptosis. These topics are placed in the context of their exploitation by cancer cells.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): BIO 401.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall