DEREGULATION OF CELLULAR HOMEOSTASIS AND CANCER
| Title | ΜΗΧΑΝΙΣΜΟΙ ΑΠΟΡΡΥΘΜΙΣΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΤΤΑΡΙΚΗΣ ΟΜΟΙΟΣΤΑΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΡΚΙΝΟΣ / DEREGULATION OF CELLULAR HOMEOSTASIS AND CANCER |
| Code | MCM.2.2 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024607 |
Programme of Study: PMS MORIAKOI KAI KYTTARIKOI MĪCΗANISMOI EKFYLISĪS KAI ANAGENNĪSĪS ISTŌN 2025
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600273555
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Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600273555
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide the foundational knowledge for understanding the molecular processes underlying the development of malignancies, so that students can successfully participate in related research and applications. Specifically, the following learning objectives are expected: 1. Critical understanding of the fundamental deviations from normal molecular processes in carcinogenesis: Students will gain a deep understanding of the molecular changes and processes that lead to the development of malignant cells, from excessive growth and the inability to eliminate damaged cells to the loss of normal cellular behavior.2. Designing experimental procedures to identify molecular differences between normal and malignant cells: Students will learn how to design experiments to analyze and compare molecular differences between normal and malignant cells, focusing on markers that can be used for early detection.3. Designing experimental procedures to evaluate the significance of identified molecular differences between normal and malignant cells: Students will develop the skills to assess the functional importance of the molecular differences they identify between normal and cancerous cells. 4. Critical evaluation of publications in molecular oncology: Students will acquire the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature in the field of molecular oncology, improving their ability to stay up-to-date with the latest research and advances in the field.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course is designed to provide cutting-edge theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of molecular oncology and its applications. The course focuses on the critical analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of malignancies and their deviation from normal processes. Emphasis is also placed on the impact and exploitation of the knowledge accumulated in the field of molecular oncology for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic purposes.
Course Organization
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Student Assessment
Description
Student assessment is conducted by the instructors throughout the course based on their participation in class, including asking questions and answering oral questions posed by the instructors. Students will prepare, submit, and present a Written Assignment, Report, or Paper at the end of the course, and will be graded based on this work.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
23-03-2025
