Introductory Pharmaceutical Microbiology

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. discuss the definition, scope and founding fathers of Microbiology; 2. list the morphology, classification and nomenclature of microorganisms of pathogenic organisms; 3. discuss the nutritional needs of microorganisms; 4. divide bacteria into classes based on Gram staining and use biochemical techniques in differentiating bacterial species; 5. state the sources, modes of transmission and describe the pathogenesis of the diseases produced by the microorganisms; 6. conduct the cultivation of and isolation methods for microorganisms; 7. explain the bacterial growth curve and the log phase; 8. describe the mechanisms of immunity of infection; 9. define parasitology and identify classes of parasites of public health importance; and 10. apply the methods of sterilisation and disinfection to prevent and control infections.

Historical development of microbiology and the effects on health. Morphology of bacteria and fungi. Nutritional needs of microorganisms. Cultivation and isolation methods for microorganisms. Diagnostic techniques in relation to culture determination. Bacteria growth in culture and respective phases including death. Formation of colonies. Metabolism in microbial systems. Genetics (introductory). Introductory parasitology.