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Cancer Biology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0423 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0423
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course will examine selected molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms that lead to cancer formation. Specific topics that will be covered include the regulation of signal transduction pathways; genomic instability and gene mutation; oncogenes; tumor suppressor genes, and cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Prerequisites

BIOL 252/254 and BIOL 210/212

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0423

Enrolled / Capacity

15 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Shailja Pathania

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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