1 CreditFreshman SeminarGoal 7 - Human DiversityHumanities
The objective of this seminar is to develop a basic understanding of the molecular origins of cancer, how it is currently treated, and the exciting efforts to develop new, more effective anti-cancer drugs. We will read and discuss two recent books, The Emperor of all Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Each class session will involve interactive discussions and a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas.