BIOMEDE 5560
Transcript Abbreviation:
BME App Cancer Bio
Course Description:
Introduction to cancer biology and the application of biomedical engineering disciplines, such as biomaterials, biomechanics, bioimaging, cell and tissue engineering, to fundamental and applied cancer research.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Biology 1113; and BiomedE 4110, or 4310, or 4410, or 4510; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
to apply quantitative eng approaches to cancer biology (a)
to identify challenges in the field and communicate them effectively (g)
to identify current problems at the interface of eng and cancer biology; to propose solutions to these problems (l)
to identify challenges in the field and communicate them effectively (g)
to identify current problems at the interface of eng and cancer biology; to propose solutions to these problems (l)
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Cancer: terminology, epidemiology, history, treatment | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cell signaling in Cancer: growth factors, mathematical modeling, Apoptosis | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Tumor Microenvironment: biomaterials, tissue eng apps, fluid mechanics, drug delivery, imaging | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| participation in in-class discussion about a current paper from the primary literature and attendance | 30% |
| project in the style of a short grant proposal with written and oral portions | 25% |
| Homework - reading assignments from text | 15% |
| 2 Midterm Exams & 1 Final Exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Biology of Cancer 2nd Edition, Garland Science, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-0815342205 | Weinberg, R. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: