PHSC 1001 — Introduction to Contemporary Pharmaceutical Sciences
1 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: WBostonTraditional
Introduces multiple aspects of the contemporary pharmaceutical sciences. Explores how these disciplines are used to solve real-world medical problems. Offers students an opportunity to learn about foundational concepts in pharmacology; drug development and translational medicine; and the nexus of biotechnology, engineering, industry, entrepreneurship, and the career landscape for scientists. Discussion-based classes that introduce fundamental concepts are followed by student-driven classes that explore the real-world application and societal context of the material. Seeks to help students interested in pharmaceutical sciences to identify and interact with like-minded students and faculty researchers.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 68% | 6.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 76% | 6.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 20 | 22 | 91% | 2.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 25% · W 75% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: W (75% of sections), T (25% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Leigh Plant (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PHSC course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PHSC courses · Plan it at numap.app