The main objective of the course is to introduce to students the several growth models of tumours based on differential equations and to give a better mathematical explanation and understanding of the proposed models.

Upon completion of this course, students are going to be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the foundational concepts of cancer biology.
2. Understand the processes of tumour growth and factors that affect the tumour growth.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of basics of mathematical modelling of tumour growth.
4. Communicate correctly using scientific terminology in regard to cancer biology.

1. Cancer – types, impact on society, mathematics and tumours.
2. Biological study of models – types of growing, proliferation and quiescence, cytotoxic and cytostatic drugs, angiogenesis, invasion and metabolism.
3. Mathematical study of models – growth models: deterministic and stochastic, diffusion models.
4. Mathematical modelling of tumour growth.