BIO 4763 - Biology Of Cancer

Institution:

University of Central Oklahoma

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Description:

This course is designed to develop students' understanding of the structure, function and reproduction of normal cells and how cancer cells are different. Classification and naming of neoplasms (tumors and cancers) and spread of cancer (invasion and metastasis) will be discussed. Physical, chemical and biological agents responsible for transformation and mechanisms of oncogensis will be examined. The clinical aspects of cancer will be characterized and methods of treatment will be included. Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of biology including BIO 2314, and CHEM 1103/1112 or CHEM 1014.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uco.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 974-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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