Introduction to Cancer Biology Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025

Module name: Introduction to Cancer Biology
Module code: W4-BF-S1-6-23-49A
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Introduction to cancer biology module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of cancer biology and physiology. The module addresses and consolidates knowledge of the latest trends in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows and understands the key issues in cancer biology, including the genesis, stages of cancer development and their characteristics. [E1]
 W01 [1/5]
The student has a basic knowledge of cancer development's physiological and molecular mechanisms. Can list and describe recent trends in aspects of cancer treatment and diagnosis. [E2]
 W04 [1/5] W05 [1/5] W06 [1/5]
The student can read with comprehension any scientific publication in the field of cancer biology in Polish and English and can look critically at the content and draw conclusions. [E3]
 U08 [1/5] U09 [1/5]
Students can acquire information from scientific literature, databases and other sources on a selected topic; they can integrate the data obtained, interpret them and draw conclusions. [E4]
 U07 [1/5] U08 [1/5] K01 [1/5] K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [FZ1] 30 Activating methods: a case study [b07]  course work E1 E2 E3 E4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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