BIOL 4510 Cancer Biology
The onset of cancer occurs through a multi-step process that is accompanied by the deregulation of fundamental cellular processes, including cell cycle control, apoptosis and angiogenesis. This course will provide an overview of the molecular and cellular changes associated with these processes and with the initiation, progression and metastasis of tumors. Topics covered will include tumorigenesis, tumor viruses, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, genomic instability and the current treatments for cancer. The class will draw on textbook and primary literature readings to enrich the current view of this complex disease.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- BIOL2000
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.69 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Danielle Taghian | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 42 of 47 |
| Spring 2025 | Danielle Taghian | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 53 of 68 |
| Spring 2024 | Danielle Taghian | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 36 of 43 |
| Spring 2023 | Danielle Taghian | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 55 of 72 |
| Spring 2022 | Danielle Taghian | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 31 of 55 |