VCP3061 - Pharmaceutical microbiology II

Leader: Ms Suzanne Caliph

Offered

Parkville First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Antisepsis. Sterilisation. Contamination control. Anti-infective agents. Chemistry of anti-infective agents. Applied immunology. Pharmacy of anti-infective agents. Practical classes, workshops and tutorials related to the lecture topics.

Objectives

Students will develop an:

• Understanding of the structure, chemistry, function and classification, and pharmacy of a range of antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents; the nature and uses of antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives; the role of the immune system in hypersensitivity reactions, auto-immune disease, and the development of immunity, sterilisation methods and contamination control
• Ability in the areas of preventing contamination of pharmaceutical products and promoting rational use of antimicrobial agents.
• Appreciation of the need to have well developed strategies for controlling infectious diseases and preventing contamination of pharmaceutical products.

Assessment

Examination 80% (3 hours)
Practical work including assignment: 20%.

Contact hours

39 lectures; 34 hours of practical classes and workshops; no tutorials

Prerequisites

All 2nd year B. Pharm units.