Appendix D1
Templates for course specifications
[Microbiology and Immunology]
University: Helwan.
Course specifications:
Faculty: Pharmacy.
Program(s )on which the course is given :Bachelor of pharmaceutical sciences.
Major or minor element of program: --- -- -- --Department responsible for the course: Microbiology and immunology
Department teaching the course: Microbiology and immunology
Academic year/ level: Second /first year
Date of specification approval: 10/4/2005
A-Basic Information
Title: Microbiology and immunology
Code: none
Credit hours:4+1/ w
Lectures: 4/ w
Tutorial: - Practical:2/w Total:48+30/s
B- Professional information:
1-overall aims of course:
The purpose of this course is to enhance the understanding the biology of
microorganisms and their most important advancements in pharmacy and medicine in
our practical work. This course is intended to present view of the overall scope of
pharmaceutical microbiology and biotechnology.
Understanding how to use the biochemical test in identification of microorganisms.
Learn the methods used in development of biotechnological trials.
2-Intendead Learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
A-Knowledge and understanding:
a1. Basic microbiology including the microbial anatomy and physiology
a2. Identification of microbiological strains
a3. Design of biotechnological trial
B-Intellectual skills:
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
b1. Define the science of microbiology and demonstrate an
understanding of the importance of microorganisms in ecology, disease
and industry.
b2. Explain how microorganisms are classified, describe the basic
structure of bacteria and archea, and understand differences from
protista.
b3. Demonstrate understanding of the morphological, physiological,
and genetic diversity of microorganisms.
C-Professional and practical skills:
c1. Use the basic microbiological methods for identification of
microorganisms
c2. Able to handle the microorganism and the aseptic transfer.
c3. Able to design a microbiological assay method for anti,icrobial
agents.
D-General and transferable skills:
d1. Write reports and adequate presentation.
d2. Study independently to explore and browsing for a given search points.
3-Contents:
Topic
Introduction and History of
Microbiology
Bacterial structure
Bacterial classification
Bacterial genetics
Bacterial growth and death
Antibiotics
Disinfectant, Antiseptics and
Preservative
Evaluation of antimicrobial
agents
Sterilization and QC&QA
Biotechnology
No of hours
Lectures
Practical
2
1
-
2
2
6
2
6
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
6
6
3
4
6
3
8
6
6
3
3
2
-
4-Teaching and learning methods:
1- Direct lectures
2- Laboratory practical
3- Seminar for small groups to presents the activity research points.
5-Student assessment methods:
1- MCQ for assessment of theoretical learning of a1-a3; b1-b3; d1-d2
2- Oral examination for assessment of theoretical learning of a1-a3;
b1-b3; d1-d2
3- Practical examination for assessment of the hand skills of c1-c3.
6-Assessment schedule:
Assessment 1 (Mid-term examination)
Assessment 2 (Final term examination)
Assessment 3 (Oral examination)
Assessment 4 (Practical examination)
Weighting of Assessment:
Mid-term examination
Final term examination
Oral examination
Practical examination
Other types of assessment
Total
week: 6
week: 13
week: 13
week:11
8.3 %
43.3 %
23.3 %
25 %
%
100%
7-List of references:
6.1- Course Notes: Three course notes
6.2Essentail Book (text books): Biology of microorganisms
6.3- recommended books: Pharmaceutical microbiology
6.4- Periodicals, web sites,…etc.
8-Facilities required for teaching and learning:
Lectures sales, Overhead Projector
Equipped laboratories for microbiology
Course coordinator:
Dr. Hesham H. Radwan
Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. M.M.A. Elmazar
Date: / /