PHSC 5560 — Nanotoxicity
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: FBostonTraditional
Studies nanotoxicity, the adverse health effects of nanoparticles. Due to their small size, nanoparticles easily cross biological barriers, entering body fluids and cells. Nanoparticles toxicity may cause chronic and acute pathologies. Offers students an opportunity to develop and understand the principles of nanotoxicity. Focuses on mechanisms of cellular and organ damage by nanoparticles. Discusses ports of nanoparticle entry and detrimental effects upon blood, CNS, lungs, and GI system. Stresses mechanisms of intracellular degradation of nanoparticles and toxic effects of nanoparticles upon human cells and major organ systems. Reviews mechanisms of cellular and organ damage including oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA, as well as toxic effects on nonmammalian cells.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 83% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 23 | 30 | 77% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 22 | 45 | 49% | 23.0 |
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 40% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 60%
Common patterns: F (60% of sections), M (40% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Eugene Bernstein (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