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Cancer Biology (MEDI90084)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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The subject will address the key molecular, genetic and cellular characteristics of cancer. Students will gain an appreciation for the various approaches that have been used to understand the biological processes that underpin cancer and be informed of the current biological paradigms and challenges in cancer research and care.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to immerse students in the research literature that has constructed the current biological paradigms in cancer biology. Students will understand the complexity in pathways and drivers that result in dys-regulated biological processes and disease. Research literature will support critical examination of the interplay between these biological processes, past and current treatments and the evolution of cancer in an individual.
At the completion of the subject, students should possess:
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of the concepts behind complex biological processes in cancer.
- Describe the complexity of carcinogenesis
- Demonstrate an understanding of the “hallmarks of cancer” and the complex genetic and cellular processes that underpin these characteristics.
- Critically evaluate research publications and transform their relevance in the broader context/ field of cancer.
- Critically analyse different experimental systems and methodological approaches that underpin the current understanding of cancer biology and genetics.
- Integrate knowledge from individuals’ professional experience into the current understanding of cancer biology
- Demonstrate well developed judgement in evaluating the evidence base for the current paradigms in cancer
- Critically analyse the biological basis of rational therapeutics and demonstrate an understanding of the practical challenges these processes place on future therapeutic approaches
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences (GC-CANCRSC). This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Oral Presentation group format, 30 minutes 1,000 word equivalent, due week 4, (15%)
- Cancer Biology Assignment 1,500 words, due due week 8, (25%)
- Critical Opinion Assignment 1,000 words, due week 10, (20%)
- Short answer assessment 2 hours, 2,000 word equivalent, due week 12, (40%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 point subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Selected readings and resources will be made available to students via the leaning management system used for the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022