The Biology of Cancer

Harvard Summer School

BIOS S-150

Section 1

CRN 33128

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This course provides students with a basic understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to cancer. Lectures primarily focus on the role of growth factors, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, angiogenesis, and signal transduction mechanisms in tumor formation. The fundamental principles behind cancer diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic management are also discussed.

Registration Closes: June 20, 2024
Credits: 4

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Term

Summer Term 2024

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Field not found in response.

Instructor Info

Steven Theroux, PhD

Professor of Biology, Assumption University


Meeting Info

TTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Additional Time Commitments

Optional sections Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 pm.

Prerequisites

BIOS S-1a and BIOS S-1b, or the equivalent, plus an additional college-level biology course.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. Not open to Secondary School Program students. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

Syllabus

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Tuition

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
17135 1 Online Synchronous Ryan Lee Open T 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 Sep 3 to Dec 21
33128 1 Online Synchronous Steven Theroux Field not found in response. TTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm
 Jun 24 to Aug 9

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