BIOMS 5660

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BIOMS 5660
Social Issues in Community Engagement by Cancer Scientists

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

The goal of this intensive weekend workshop is to provide students an understanding of social issues of relevance to cancer patients. Topics to be covered may include but are not limited to psychological and economic impacts of cancer; health disparities; cancer advocacy; clinical trial access and patient rights; and public communication of science.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: COMM 5665.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

Outcomes
  • Evaluate and integrate the many challenges faced by cancer patients, including physical, emotional, financial, and legal issues.
  • Apply their new understanding of social issues in cancer to effectively and comfortably communicate with cancer patients.
  • Critically assess the interface between the community and academic research establishment, judge where there could be improved connectivity, and design effective strategies to bring the two together.

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18326 BIOMS 5660   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Recommended prerequisite: COMM 5665
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.