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Arkistoitu opetusohjelma 2017–2018
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BTK4410 Cancer Biology 4 ECTS
Periods
Period I Period II Period II Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Advanced studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Bioteknologian tutkinto-ohjelma
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences

Learning outcomes

The students will understand the main aspects of cancer biology and how different external and internal factors contribute to cancer development. They recognize the key processes involved in cancer progression and are able to understand the principles of cancer therapy.

General description

The Cancer Biology course focuses on the basic principles of the development and progression of cancer.

Enrolment for University Studies

Enrolment time has expired

Teachers

Anne Kallioniemi, Teacher responsible
anne.kallioniemi[ät]tuni.fi
Daniela Ungureanu, Teacher responsible
daniela.ungureanu[ät]tuni.fi

Teaching

8-Jan-2018 – 26-Feb-2018
Lectures 15 hours
Lectures
Mon 8-Jan-2018 - 5-Feb-2018 weekly at 12.15-15.00, F217
Seminar 6 hours
Seminar
Mon 12-Feb-2018 at 12.15-15.00, F217, participation compulsory
Mon 19-Feb-2018 at 12.15-15.00, F217, participation compulsory
Exam
Exam
Mon 26-Feb-2018 at 12.15-15.00, F211

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Evaluation criteria

Exam and independent work.

Study materials

Lewis J. Kleinsmith: Principles of Cancer Biology (Pearson education) or

Lauren Pecorino: Molecular Biology of Cancer (Oxford University Press, third edition 2012)