CBLG 850 - What is Cancer?
4114029
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous
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Course Description
Cancer is the most prevalent disease in contemporary world. The basic biology of cancer as well as relevant clinical and therapeutic aspects of the disease will be covered. This knowledge will be then integrated with current public health issues in cancer prevention and treatment. Students will learn how to critically evaluate cancer claims in the news and explore common myths about cancer. Students will also have an opportunity to effectively communicate information about cancer to general public through current forms of media. This course is designed for non-science majors and as such does not require any university level science courses as prerequisites.Notes
On-campus exam requirement for online offerings: For online sections of this course, your midterm and final exam will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.Requisites
Not available to Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, and Medical Physics studentsAntirequisite: BMS 850
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