BIOL1911
BIOL 1911 - Curing Cancer (1 Cr.) Freshman Seminar
College of Biological Sciences - Adm (10845)
TCBS - College of Biological Sciences
BIOL 1911 - Curing Cancer (1 Cr.) Freshman Seminar
Course description
The objective of this seminar is to develop a basic understanding of the molecular origins of cancer, how it is currently treated, and the exciting efforts to develop new, more effective anti-cancer drugs. We will read and discuss two recent books, The Emperor of all Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Each class session will involve interactive discussions and a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Minimum credits
1
Maximum credits
1
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
001475
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall