20 215 - Macroepidemiology, Population Genetics, and Stem Cell Biology of Human Cancers

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Studies the logic and technology needed to discover genetic and environmental causes and accelerating factors for common human cancers. Includes an introduction to metakaryotic stem cell biology. Analyzes large, organized historical public health databases using quantitative carcinogenesis cascade computer models. Means to test hypotheses that certain genes carry mutations conferring risk for common cancers via genetic analyses in large human cohorts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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