# BIOL 261 — Biology of Cancer (AUB)

> BIOL 261 Biology of Cancer at American University of Beirut. 2 student reviews · 2 shared files.

Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/498
Retrieved: 2026-09-20

## Facts

- Course code: BIOL 261
- Title: Biology of Cancer
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Biology
- Department: Biology
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Diana Jaalouk

## Catalogue description

This course compares the basic biology of normal versus the malignant neoplastic state and provides a comprehensive overview of the basic biology of cancer.

## Quick answers

### What is BIOL 261 at AUB?

BIOL 261 Biology of Cancer is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This course compares the basic biology of normal versus the malignant neoplastic state and provides a comprehensive overview of the basic biology of cancer.

### How many credits is BIOL 261?

BIOL 261 Biology of Cancer is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is BIOL 261 hard?

2 AUB students have written about BIOL 261 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches BIOL 261 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for BIOL 261: Diana Jaalouk. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### What are the prerequisites for BIOL 261?

BIOL 261 lists 1 prerequisite: BIOL 223 Genetics.

### Are there past papers for BIOL 261?

Yes — 2 files for BIOL 261 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Final
- Has Cumulative Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Participation
- Original Book Necessary

## Prerequisites

- [BIOL 223 — Genetics](https://studiety.com/aub/course/506)

## Shared course material

2 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabi: 2

## Student reviews

2 of 2 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2021-08** — Biology of Cancer is one of the most interesting courses you can take at AUB as you'll get to know more about cancer at the molecular level. It's easy if you study on a weekly basis (the slides on moodle are very important). There is an assignment where you get to research more in groups about a topic of interest and generally speaking Dr. Jaalouk is very generous in grading if you show her how hard you are working for it.. Good Luck!

- **2019-08** — Difficult course, but VERY interesting material

## See also

- [All Biology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/biology.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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