NRS 710 - Understanding Cancer

Institution:

Dutchess Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course is intended to introduce the student to various aspects of cancer, including the biological events leading to cancer; chemical, genetic, and behavioral risk factors; cancer treatments; and future trends in dealing with the United States' second leading killer. As a result of taking this course, students will be able to: 1. describe the biological events involved in the transformation of a normal cell to a cancer cell; 2. identify and critically analyze risk factors for cancer; 3. describe, compare and contrast mechanisms of current and future cancer treatments. The course will untilize case studies and video interviews with cancer survivors.

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunydutchess.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 431-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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