SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO CANCER BIOLOGY
CRN: 53002
Section: BIOL 219-701
Credits: 3 credit hours
Availability: 6 (Capacity: 6)
Dates: 07-06-2026 – 08-11-2026
Instructor: Joel Humphrey
SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES:
Online Study (Asynchronous)
Study online anytime; no mandatory meeting time
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: High School Biology or BIOL 100 or BIOL 101. Appropriate for science majors and non-majors, this course provides a general introduction to the nature and pathology of cancer with emphasis on the cellular, genetic, and molecular events that transform normal cells into cancer cells. Cancer etiology, staging, classification, detection and diagnostics, epidemiology, societal impact, risk assessment, and classical and emerging targeted therapeutics will be discussed.
INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSE?
There are several ways to register for this course, depending on the type of student you are.
- If you wish to attend Cayuga as a first-time student seeking a degree, you can review the Admissions process to get started.
- If you are a returning Cayuga student from the previous semester, you can log into your myCayuga account and self-register.
- If you are interested in taking this individual course for transfer credit, view our Non-Degree Student page for information on how to register.