What is cancer, and why is it a leading cause of death in many countries like Australia? This course covers the Hallmarks of Cancer as described by Hanahan and Weinberg in their seminal papers of 2000 and 2011. Normal cell biology and genetics and how it goes wrong in cancer will be presented, with principles being illustrated through clinically relevant examples. Classes will cover genetic, epigenetic, molecular biology, cell biology, cell signalling, immune, clinical and treatment aspects of cancer. Practicals / tutorials will also cover technologies and models used for studying cancer.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Explain the major hallmarks of cancer and the underlying molecular mechanisms.
- Illustrate the hallmarks with specific examples.
- Apply knowledge of the hallmarks to critically assess current and potential therapies.
- Critically analyse experimental models used to study cancer.
- Critically read a scientific journal article and present it in an appropriate scientific format.
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial Tests / Online Quizes – 15% (LO 1-3)
- Written assignment / Lab reports – 30% (LO 1-4, with special focus on LO 4)
- Final exam – 35%. (LO 1-4)
- Journal article analysis – 20% (LO 5)
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Workload
2 lectures per week, a one hour tutorial per week, and up to seven laboratory sessions of 3 hours each.Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
The Biology of Cancer, (2nd Edition, 2014). Robert Weinberg.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9512 | 23 Jul 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 31 Aug 2018 | 26 Oct 2018 | In Person | N/A |
