School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Cancer Biology
  • Unit Code

    MMS6504
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Favil SINGH

Description

This unit examines the principles and mechanisms of cancer disease processes and progression. Students will examine the biological differences between normal cells and cancer cells, the transformation process and explore metastasis (the spread of cancer), to gain a deeper understanding of cancer disease processes. Students will explore the tumour microenvironment, morphology, pathogenesis and the effects of cancer on the body, to gain insights into the disease and build specialised knowledge of cancer.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret complex cancer biology and pathology to understand the systemic effects of cancer upon an individual.
  2. Apply knowledge of cancer biology and pathology to evaluate cancer therapies and clinical scenarios.
  3. Justify opinions on the clinical course of cancer using correct cancer biology language and terminology.

Unit Content

  1. Hallmarks of cancer.
  2. Cell biology of cancer.
  3. Fundamentals of cancer genomics.
  4. Dysregulation of cell signalling in cancer.
  5. The tumour micro-environment and immunology.
  6. Pathological and clinical concepts of cancer.
  7. Cachexia and systemic effects of cancer.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

e-learning materials are available via Blackboard and students are expected to login and participate in collaborative online discussions with peers, during specific weeks.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCancer Biology Assignment30%
Case StudyCancer Biology Collaborative Discussion20%
TestOnline Assessments50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Cancer Biology
  • Unit Code

    MMS6504
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Favil SINGH

Description

This unit examines the principles and mechanisms of cancer disease processes and progression. Students will examine the biological differences between normal cells and cancer cells, the transformation process and explore metastasis (the spread of cancer), to gain a deeper understanding of cancer disease processes. Students will explore the tumour microenvironment, morphology, pathogenesis and the effects of cancer on the body, to gain insights into the disease and build specialised knowledge of cancer.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret complex cancer biology and pathology to understand the systemic effects of cancer upon an individual.
  2. Apply knowledge of cancer biology and pathology to evaluate cancer therapies and clinical scenarios.
  3. Justify opinions on the clinical course of cancer using correct cancer biology language and terminology.

Unit Content

  1. Hallmarks of cancer.
  2. Cell biology of cancer.
  3. Fundamentals of cancer genomics.
  4. Dysregulation of cell signalling in cancer.
  5. The tumour micro-environment and immunology.
  6. Pathological and clinical concepts of cancer.
  7. Cachexia and systemic effects of cancer.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

e-learning materials are available via Blackboard and students are expected to login and participate in collaborative online discussions with peers, during specific weeks.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCancer Biology Assignment30%
Case StudyCancer Biology Collaborative Discussion20%
TestOnline Assessments50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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