CIM 205 - Cancer Pathophysiology

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a focused study of the major histological cell types in which cancer arises. This course defines cancer and how it develops and spreads. Students will learn about the many types of cancer and how to classify these tumors by cell type and body organ of origination. Students will study advanced terminologies used by pathologists on gross and microscopic pathology reports. Students will study cancer epidemiology, diagnostic work up, and current therapies.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 173, HSC 113, and HIT 170.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop an understanding of the biological principles of cancer.
Discuss cancer pathology, metastasis, carcinogenesis, genetics, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, epidemiology, and the biologic basis of cancer treatment.
Enhance professional communication in the healthcare environment of cancer registry data collection.