BIOMG 4880

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BIOMG 4880
Cancer Genetics

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

This course will focus on the fundamentals of cancer genetics and genomics. Main topics include the genes and pathways that are mutated in various cancer types, mechanisms leading to cancer mutations and cancer development, current genetic and genomic methods used to study and to diagnose cancer, and how genetics and genomics are informing cancer treatment.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800.

Outcomes

  • Explain the basic pathways and genes that lead to the development of cancer.
  • Describe the various factors and complexity of genetic mutations in cancer.
  • Be able to interpret genomic data and graphs relating to cancer mutations and cancer biology.
  • Be able to read, understand, critically evaluate and summarize primary literature in cancer genetics and genomics.
  • Articulate a research plan based on cancer genetics and genomics techniques and knowledge.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, BIO-AS)

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2783 BIOMG 4880   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16976 BIOMG 4880   LEC 002

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    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Koren, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent This section is for individuals who are not in the Ithaca area.