BMB528: Microbiology for Pharmaceutical Science
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish
EKA: N200025112, N200025102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: External
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Spring
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N200025101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 23-10-2018
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Comment
01011301(former UVA) is identical with this course description.
The course cannot be chosen by students who has passed the exam of BMB507.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
The students are expected to have knowledge of fundamental molecular biology principles obtained from FF503.
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 [FF503], 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
N200025112
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
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a) | N200025101, BMB528: Microbiology for Pharmaceutical Science |
Tests
Written examination
EKA
N200025102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
3 hours
Examination aids
All written, none digital exam aids are allowed. A closer description of the exam rules will be posted under Course Information on Blackboard.
ECTS value
5
Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.