SCI2299 Special Topics in Biological Sciences

Special Topics in Biology classes (SCI X299) typically cover a specific topic in Biology and are intended to enhance and expand the selection of offerings from semester to semester.

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Variable Credits SCI

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FA14:  Emerging Technologies in Cancer Research and Treatment; 4 credits (Pratt)

More than thirty years have passed since the declaration of a ?War on Cancer?, yet nearly 600,000 Americans are predicted to die from cancer this year. This course will examine the environmental and biological causes of cancer and recent advancements in cancer treatments. We will also explore the ?hype vs hope? of cancer breakthroughs reported in the news. This class will include a laboratory component that will provide hands on experience with current cancer research techniques.