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CANCER GENETICS

GENETICS/MDGENET 662
Course Description

Focuses on the genetic basis by which cancer manifests. Provides a comprehensive overview of how cancer is generated as a result of abnormalities at the DNA level, paying special attention to oncogenes, tumor suppressors, DNA mutations, DNA repair mechanisms, chromosomal instability, and tumor heterogeneity. Stresses the role of the immune system in combating cancer, the phenomenon of cancer resistance, anti-tumor strategies, and epigenetic influences on tumorigenesis. Highlights connections between course material and clinical relevance.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.89

2.62% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.28% from Historical

A Rate
82.61%

14.81% from Historical

Class Size
46

17.28% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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