University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

BIO 447 Cancer Biology

Exploration of the molecular, cellular, and genetic changes that are thought to cause tumors by disrupting normal cell division and function. Students will apply basic concepts they mastered in previous course work, such as principles of evolution, metabolism, and gene regulation, by critically evaluating a variety of primary literature articles in areas of current research in cancer biology.

Prerequisite

BIO 208 and BIO 278 or BIO 206 and 276, all with a C- or higher, and Bio 330 or 354.
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