Genetics & You: Genes and Genetic Lesions in Cancer

About this Course

  • 36 students enrolled
  • 3 instructors

Course Description

Course description Welcome to MOOC Series Genetics &You: Genes and Genetic Lesions in Cancer. In this course, you will learn about cancer and the genetic changes that can lead to cancer. The topics that we will discuss here in this MOOC include (1) Major functional classes of cancer genes, (2) Genetic lesions in cancers and (3) The genetics of common cancers in Malaysia. We will discuss the topics with you through video presentations. There are fun activities for the students to help them understand the topics better. At the end of every topic, students are required to sit for an assessment. This course will take only 2-3 hours per week and will be completed within 8-10 weeks duration.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) The genetic of common cancers in Malaysia.
2 ) Major functional classes of cancer genes.
3 ) Genetic lesions in cancer.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

describe four classes.
understand the roles of different classes.
understand the characteristics of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes.


understand the key points in genetic lesions (ie driver mutation, passenger mutation,actionable mutation and scale of mutation)
discuss the karyotypic changes in tumor ie. point mutation, gene rearrangements, deletions, gene amplifications, aneuploidy
understand the role of microRNA and epigenetic modification in cancer


identify the common cancers among Malaysians.
describe the risk factors, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of common cancers.

Our Instructor

DR. ROSE ADZRIANEE BINTI ADNAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. RUZI HAMIMI BINTI RAZALI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR FATIMAH BINTI AZMAN

 Course Instructor
Qaiwan International University

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : It could be so helpful if you have basic biology and genetic knowledge.

A2 : Anyone who is interested to know more about the role of genetic mutation in cancer and the genes mutation that can cause this disaster.

A3 : You need a good internet connection with speed, and a computer or laptop to browse the MOOC.