The Biology of Cancer and New Tools in Oncology
This course provides a brief explanation of the biology of cancer, including its biological and molecular causes and advances in treatment tools that have been used in oncology.
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Dr. Mallakin MSc, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(146)
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. If the students have some previous knowledge about the topic and review the materials before the class the comprehension questions should be easy for them.Assessment
I evaluate the students in this class based on their attendance and in-class discussion.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The discipline of Cancer Biology studies the complex interplay of genes, proteins, and biological processes that results in the development and growth of cancers. This course introduces the biology of cancer (oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes) as well as the biological characteristics of cancer. It designed for learners to develop an understanding of cancer and how it is prevented, diagnosed and treated. The course also describes the risk factors for major cancers worldwide. We explain how cancer is diagnosed and how the major cancers are treated. As we live longer, the incidence of cancer is also rising worldwide. I hope that this course gives you a basic understanding of cancer biology and different methods of treatment in general (e.g. surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy). I highly recommend learners that take this course also take 'DNA: Decoding the Universal Language of Life', as a core aspect of cancer study is based on DNA and gene regulation.
Learning Goals
. Be able to describe the biological characteristic of cancer.
. The learner should be able to identify the major types of cancer that occur worldwide.
. Understand how some specific genes contribute to the risk and growth of cancer.
. Define benign and metastatic tumors, and identify the metastatic process.
. Understand how cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
146reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Master's Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
I am a Ph.D. and cancer biologist in Training.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-7 learners per class
