BMB528: Microbiology for Pharmaceutical Science
Study Board Pharmacy
Teaching language: Danish
EKA: N560036112, N560036102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: Internal
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Spring
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N560036101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 13-10-2022
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Entry requirements
The course cannot be chosen by students who has passed the exam of BMB507.
The course may not be taken by students who have passed BB509, or where BB509 is included as a constituent part of your Curriculum
The course may not be taken by students who have passed BB509, or where BB509 is included as a constituent part of your Curriculum
Academic preconditions
The students are expected to have knowledge of fundamental molecular biology principles obtained from FA508.
Course introduction
To introduce the students of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science to essential microbiology. The selected topics cover characteristics of microorganisms, microorganisms and the treatment of infections by antibiotics, and microorganisms in the manufacturing of medicines.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in the courses [FA508], and gives an academic basis for studying the topics [FA504, production of medicins], that are part of the degree.
At the end of the course the students will have gained knowledge about the most important aspects of microbiology and they will have practical experience and be competent to:
- Study microorganisms by microscopy.
- Work in the laboratory under sterile conditions.
- Use and understand the growth conditions for bacteria.
- Determine the level microbial/contamination content of air and water.
- Assay antimicrobial compounds.
Expected learning outcome
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- Describe the structure and molecular components of bacterial cells.
- Know the properties of virus and protozoa.
- Understand how microbes can cause infections and how the immune response reacts to pathogens.
- Describe the function of antibiotics and understand how the use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
- Explain the role of microbes in the manufacturing of medicines and how microbes give rise to contaminations.
- Describe sterilization processes and methods.
Content
- Microbial growth
- Cell structure and function
- Microorganisms and the treatment of infections
- Antibiotics and the development of resistance
- Antiviral and antifungal agents
- Detection and identification of microorganisms
- Microorganisms and the manufacture of medicines: Antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives
- Design of sterilization processes
- Elementary laboratory methods in microbiology
Literature
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a)
Timing
Spring
Tests
Laboratory exercises and report
EKA
N560036112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
June
Tests
Written examination
EKA
N560036102
Assessment
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
3 hours
Examination aids
The exam is without digital aids. All common aids on paper are allowed e.g. books, notes. However, standard build in calculator in Windows/MAC are allowed. It is also allowed to use Maple, Mathematica, Mathcad, MathLab, GeoGebra Apps, R, R-Studio, CAS TI-Nspire, Ms Excel og LibreOffice Calc. WordMat is allowed but not recommended. Use of WordMat is at your own risk and no support is provided for errors caused by the program. Furthermore, it is also allowed to use "ordbogsprogrammet" (the dictionary programme) from http://www.ordbogen.com/ in electronic form. The browser version is not allowed.
Internet is not allowed during the exam. However, you may visit system "DE-Digital Exam".
ECTS value
5
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
These teaching activities are reflected in an estimated allocation of the workload of an average student as follows
These teaching activities are reflected in an estimated allocation of the workload of an average student as follows
- Intro phase (lectures) - 14 hours
- Training phase: 27 hours
- Studyphase: 85 hours
There will be a close correlation between the preparation of the theoretical assignment in the study phase and the training phase. There will therefore be ample opportunity to get guidance on the preparation of assignments as part of the training phase. In addition, a written report is prepared during the study phase as part of the completion of the laboratory work.
Activities during the studyphase:
- Curriculum reading
- Completion of theoretical assignments
- Writing a report in groups of 2
Teacher responsible
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Mikkel Girke Jørgensen | mikkelj@bmb.sdu.dk | Institut for Biokemi og Molekylær Biologi |
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
Transition rules
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