Description

The course provides students with a combination of laboratory and theoretical experience exploring the general aspects of microbiology. It includes knowledge of microorganisms, their morphology, diversity, cell structure and , cultural characteristics, growth, metabolism, role of microorganisms in infectious diseases and microbial pathogenesis. It also clarifies different mechanisms of transport across bacterial cell membrane, metabolic pathways and physiology of bacteria. The course also covers the principles of genetic characters including DNA and RNA structures, replication, different forms of mutation and mutagenic agents. It also explores the basic concepts microbial growth, cultivation and reproduction.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

• Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge By the end of the course the student should be able to: 1.1 Outline the morphology, diversity, cell structure, and function of microorganisms. 1.2 Explain microbial growth, metabolism, and pathogenesis including examples of pathogenic organisms. 1.3 Describe the genetic structures (DNA and RNA), flow of genetic information, mutation, and mutagenic agents. Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 2.1 Perform different microscopic examination methods to identify medically important microorganisms. 2.2. Apply cultivation technique using different culture media and biochemical tests that are commonly used for bacterial isolation and identification. 2.3 Apply safe handling and disposal of microbial cultures and other biological materials with respect to ethical and legal guidelines in laboratory practice. Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care At the end of the course the student should be able to: 3.1 Apply microbiological knowledge of microbial growth to infection control and prevention in order to manage different infectious diseases. 3.2 Carry out laboratory tests for identification of infections diseases. Domain (4): Personal Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 4.1 Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team. 4.2 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express communication and time management skills. 4.3 Practice independent/self learning needed for continuous professional development.