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CANC 380 Evolutionary Biology of Cancer Units: 3.00
This online course is designed to introduce students to cancer as an evolutionary problem. The material is unique in that it emphasizes the impact of the immune system in fighting cancer while at the same time shaping tumour cell evolution. Students will need to synthesize the impact of factors present in the tumour microenvironment.
NOTE Also offered online.
NOTE Also offered online.
Learning Hours: 120 (72 Online Activity, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Minimum 3rd year (Level 3) standing and one of (MICR 270/3.0; MICR 360/3.0; MICR 386/3.0) and one of (BCHM 270/3.0; BCHM 218/3.0).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Acquire a basic understanding of the evolutionary nature of cancer to recognize and evaluate the contribution of tumour heterogeneity and plasticity to cancer progression.
- Analyze the tumour microenvironment to define its role in tumour invasion and its link to metastasis.
- Characterize the role of immunity and inflammation in cancer and to define their contributions to cancer control or progression.
- Recognize the impact of cancer on society and major milestones in cancer research to appreciate the successes of therapies and to assess the need for further development.
- To apply an understanding of therapeutic selectivity to identify and evaluate the potential benefits and adverse effects of different therapeutic interventions in cancer.