VCP2062

Pharmaceutical Microbiology I ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Helen Irving and Dr Megan Waldhuber

Offered:
Parkville Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Introductory microbiology. Elementary microbial genetics. Host-parasite relationships. Systematic microbiology. Immunology. Anti-infective agents. Epidemiology.

Objectives: The principle aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of microbiology and microbiological concepts as a basis for later work in other subjects within the pharmaceutical and formulation sciences. In this teaching program, students are expected to develop: 1. understanding basic microbiology including basic classification and principles of microbial genetics, ecological role of microorganisms including interaction with humans, principles of immunology and epidemiology 2. abilities in handling, culturing and identifying micro-organisms 3. an appreciation of factors involved in contamination control and infectious diseases

Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 70% On-going assessments 20% Practical Work 10% The examination and on-going assessments will test all three major objectives whereas the practical component will be more focussed on assessing objective 2 although the material relates to the other objectives.

Contact Hours: The subject will have 39 (13 weeks of 3) lectures and 9 x 3 hour practical sessions. It is expected that this unit will require participants to allocate an average of 3-5 hour per week for 13 weeks (a total of 1-2 hours per study period [lecture]) to successfully complete this unit.

Prerequisites: Successfully completed level 1 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy

Corequisites: The other core compulsory subjects of the Bachelor of Pharmacy