Natural Science 0364 - Cancer: the Emperor of All Mal

Cancer is currently the second largest cause of death in the United States. One would think that science would have developed a cure for cancer by now, but it hasn't. Why is developing treatment options so difficult? This course will address the biology of malignancy and treatment including some traditional and cutting-edge strategies. We will cover some of the ethical and social justice considerations of disease research including some of the darker examples from cancer research's past. We will also work in the laboratory to study cancer first-hand. Students will begin to learn to independently read primary literature, write papers, and perform presentations.

Independent Work Quantitative Skills Students are generally expected to spend at least 8 hours per week on preparation and work outside of class time.