THINK 23:
The Cancer Problem: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
How has our approach to cancer been affected by clinical observations, scientific discoveries, social norms, politics, and economic interests? Approximately one in three Americans will develop invasive cancer during their lifetime; one in five Americans will die as a result of this disease. This course will expose you to multiple ways of approaching the cancer problem, including laboratory research, clinical trials, population studies, public health interventions, and health care economics. We will start with the 18th century discovery of the relationship between coal tar and cancer, and trace the role of scientific research in revealing the genetic basis of cancer. We will then discuss the development of new treatments for cancer as well as measures to screen for and prevent cancer, including the ongoing debate over tobacco control. Using cancer as a case study, you will learn important aspects of the scientific method including experimental design, data analysis, and the difference between correlation and causation. You will learn how science can be used and misused with regard to the public good. You will also learn about ways in which social, political, and economic forces shape our knowledge about and response to disease.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA, College
2018-2019 Spring
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THINK 23 |
4 units |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30761
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Section 01 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
LEC |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 72 / 120
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Tue, Thu 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM at Shriram 104 with Lipsick, J. (PI)
Exam Date/Time: 2019-06-10 12:15pm - 3:15pm (Exam Schedule)
Instructors: Lipsick, J. (PI)
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30762
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Section 02 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 16 / 15
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Tue, Thu 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM at Sweet403 with Ruiz-Jones, L. (PI)
Instructors: Ruiz-Jones, L. (PI)
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30763
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Section 03 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 15 / 15
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Tue, Thu 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM at Sweet403 with Ruiz-Jones, L. (PI)
Instructors: Ruiz-Jones, L. (PI)
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30764
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Section 04 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 16 / 15
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Wed, Fri 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM at Lathrop 294 with Sankaran, S. (PI)
Instructors: Sankaran, S. (PI)
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30765
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Section 05 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 13 / 15
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Wed, Fri 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM at Lathrop 294 with Sankaran, S. (PI)
Instructors: Sankaran, S. (PI)
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30766
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Section 06 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
| Students enrolled: 12 / 15
04/01/2019 - 06/05/2019 Wed, Fri 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM at Sweet303 with Ko, M. (PI)
Instructors: Ko, M. (PI)
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
30767 (CANCELLED)
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Section 07 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
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Notes: This class section has been cancelled!
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
34288 (CANCELLED)
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Section 08 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
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Notes: This class section has been cancelled!
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THINK 23 |
UG Reqs: College, THINK, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA |
Class #
34289 (CANCELLED)
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Section 09 |
Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP) |
DIS |
Session: 2018-2019 Spring 1
| In Person
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Notes: This class section has been cancelled!
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