Page 127 - Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

MIC2022: Cancer Biology (Core: 3 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply biological and molecular aspects of cancer in the topics discussed.
2. Report practical results involving techniques used in cancer study.
3. Use digital resources and technology effectively to acquire information required for
presentation /assignment.

Course Synopsis
The course provides an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of cancer initiation and
progression, the different types and classification of various cancers and also the roles played by
tumour suppressors and oncogenes. Various genetic and cellular changes leading to
tumourigenesis will be discussed as well as the techniques commonly used in cancer research.

Reference Texts

1. Pezzella, F., Tavassoli M., and Kerr, D. (eds). (2019). Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology.
Oxford University Press.
2. Fior, R. and Zilhão, R. (eds). (2019). Molecular and Cell Biology of Cancer. Springer
Nature Switzerland.
3. Weinberg, R. (2014). The Biology of Cancer. (2nd Edition). Garland Publishing.

Course Coordinator
Dr. Chai Hwa Chia

hccha18@um.edu.my

03-79677522

Course Assessment
Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (60%) and a Final Exam (40%)

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