Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | ||
Cellular Biology of Cancer | |||
Learning Activity |
Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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M-ANBC-004 |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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Anglais | Anglais | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) |
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Description of the modifications to the Q3 2020-2021 assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
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Organisational arrangements for the end of Q1 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
Description of the modifications to the Q1 2020-2021 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
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Content of Learning Activity
The course describes the molecular and cellular basis of cancer. It covers the following topics: cancer genetics, cell cycle, causes of cancer, classification, staging, tumor biology, stem cells, tumor suppressor genes, mechanisms of DNA repair, viruses, alteration of the immune system, environmental factors, detection and diagnosis of cancer, conventional treatments and new therapies, cancer prevention, screening and genetic testing.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
PDF file of the course.
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Scientific articles. For example: Hanahan, Cell, 2011. Mumm, Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, 2011. Kreso, Cell Sterm Cell, 2014.
Other Recommended Reading
Not applicable
Mode of delivery
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)