MCRO06012 2019 PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY

General Details

Full Title
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Transcript Title
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Code
MCRO06012
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MCRO - Microbiology
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
John Barrett Phd.
Programme Membership
SG_SPHAR_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development SG_SPHAR_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development SG_SPHAR_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Science in Pharmaceutical Science
Description

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to both the theory and practical aspects of microbiology related to the production of a range of biomedical products, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and immunodiagnostic materials. Students will be provided with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the subject matter through a variety of lecturer led activities and self-directed study. Such activities will include traditional and interactive lectures, problem solving and revision tutorials and laboratory practical classes. Theoretical and practical problems will be employed to assist students in the development of their analytical and problem solving capabilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Understand microbial ecology and its relationship to biomedical products manufacture.

2.

Understand the importance of environmental monitoring as a regulatory and quality control requirement.

3.

Collect, manipulate and  interpret  numerical  data  relating  to  microbiological analysis.

4.

Understand  the  importance  of,  and  work  in compliance with, health and safety policies  and good laboratory practice as it pertains to microbiology laboratories.

5.

Be able to design and execute experiments, systematically collect and analyze data, identify sources of error, and interpret the results and reach logical conclusions. 

6.

Operate basic laboratory instruments used in industrial microbiological monitoring.

7.
Cooperate and work effectively with peers and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the process of developing such skills.

Module Dependencies

Prerequisites
Analytical Microbiology
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None

Indicative Syllabus

Indicative Theory:

 

•1.      Ecology of micro-organisms in industrial environments.

•2.      Methods of control of micro-organisms in industrial environments.

•3.      Sterile products manufacture,  non-sterile products manufacture.

•4.      Bioburden and pyrogen testing.

•5.      Sterility testing (sampling, test methods, repeat test criteria).

•6.      Industrial water treatment systems.

•7.      Industrial water quality standards (water for injection, sterile water for injection, water for inhalation, water for irrigation, purified water).

•8.      Air quality in industrial environments.

•9.      Environmental monitoring - water, air, personnel and work surface monitoring.

•10.  Identification of micro-organisms - genus level, species level.

 

Indicative Practical:

•1.      Bioburden testing - contact, surface swab and rinse method.

•2.      Air sampling - standard methods for sampling.

•3.      Personnel monitoring - garment sampling, finger sampling.

•4.      Water sampling - standard methods for sampling, cultivation, enumeration and identification of contaminants.

•5.      Pyrogen test - LAL and turbidometric test.

•6.      Sterility testing - USP and EP sterility test standard methods.

•7.      Environmental monitoring - test methods, interpretation of results and action limits.

•8.      Identification of micro-organisms.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
65 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
35 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Mid term assessment Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 15 % Week 7 1
2 Health and safety compliance - safe handling of microbes, safety glasses compliance Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 5 % OnGoing 4
3 Post practical assessments Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 30 % OnGoing 3,5,7
4 Practical skills assessment Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 10 % OnGoing 6
5 Report preparation and submission Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 5 % OnGoing 5

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final theory examination Final Exam UNKNOWN 35 % End of Term 1,2
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Tiered Classroom Lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Practical / Laboratory Science Laboratory Laboratory Work 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning UNKNOWN Self Study 4 Weekly 4.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Brock Biology of Microorganisms -

Michael T. MadiganKelly S. Bender and Daniel H. Buckley

Edition: 15TH Copyright: 2018 Publisher: Pearson, Published: 2018

Text Only - 15th edition. ISBN13: 9780134261928

 

Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application, - 3rd edition

Michael J. Leboffe and Burton E. Pierce
Edition: 3RD 16 Copyright: 2016  Publisher: Morton Publishing Co.
Published: 2016.
 ISBN13: 9781617314773

 

Microbiology - 2nd edition

Anthony Strelkauskas

Edition: 2ND 16 Copyright: 2016  Publisher: Garland Publishing
Published: 2016. 
ISBN13: 9780815345138

 

 

Medical Microbiology - 8th Edition                                                                          Patrick R. Murray PhD (Author), Ken S. Rosenthal PhD (Author), Michael A. Pfaller MD (Author)                                                                                               Published: 2019. ISBN-13: 978-0323299565

 

Medical Microbiology - 8th Edition                                                                         Patrick Murray Ken Rosenthal Michael Pfaller.  Elsevier                                         Published Date: 28th October 2015.  ISBN: 9780323299565 

 

Other Resources

Journals:

Annual Reviews in Microbiology

Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews

Nature Reviews in Microbiology

Trends in Microbiology