BIO 155 Cancer and Society

This course will survey factors involved in cancer development and examine the disparities in cancer incidence around the world.  Students will analyze the molecular, environmental, and nutritional causes linked to cancer and compare them between the US and other parts of the world.  Students will read available literature and apply the scientific method to critically evaluate what they read.  This course will also equip students with effective oral and written presentation skills.  Lecture 3 hours. Not for Biology majors. GS-IIID, GS-VI