2.34903 PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY

The course is designed to introduce students to the classification, identification and control of micro-organisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites (protozoa and helminths). On completion, the student should be able to: understand the relevance of microbiology in the pharmacy profession; recognise different types of micro-organism and their classification; and describe the different diseases produced by them and the application of anti-microbial drugs to control them. Topics include the following: Introduction and history of Microbiology, structure of bacterial cell; bacterial growth and metabolism; classification and name of the common parasites, fungi, bacteria and viruses; culture and staining of bacteria; sterilisation and disinfection; introduction to mycology and virology; introduction to immunology and defence mechanisms of the body; infection and cross-infections; characteristics of major taxonomic family groups - micrococcus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, niesseria, pseudomonas, enterobacteriaceae, spore bearers, diphtheria, mycobacteria, haemophilus, bordetella, chlamydia, ricketssia, mycoplasma and spirochaetes; host-parasite relationship especially for diseases such as malaria and other diseases common in PNG; and vaccines and related products.

Contact hours: 6 hours per week (2 Lectures, 1 Tutorial and 3 hours practical).

Assessment: Tests, assignments, practicals (60%), final exam (40%).