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



Genetic lesions in cancer.
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



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

Q1 : Is there any prerequisite to joining this MOOC?
A1 : It could be so helpful if you have basic biology and genetic knowledge.

Q2 : Who should join this course?
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.

Q3 : What are the things needed to attend this course?
A3 : You need a good internet connection with speed, and a computer or laptop to browse the MOOC.