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Microbiology and Biotechnology Courses
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Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology
General Microbiology .............................................................................................. 2
Pharmaceutical Microbiology ................................................................................. 6
Immunology ............................................................................................................ 10
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology ............................................................................. 14
Parasitology ............................................................................................................ 19
Public and Environmental Health ........................................................................ 23
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General Microbiology
1. Basic Information:
Course title: General Microbiology
Course code: MB 201
Department: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Program on which the course is given: B. Pharm.
Faculty: Pharmacy
University: Delta University for Sciences and Technology
Academic level: level 2 Spring Semester 2016-2017
Specialization: Medical science
Prerequisite: General biology
Credit hours: Lecture: 2 Practical: 1 Total: 3
Approval date: 5-2-2017
2. Course Aims:
The course provides good knowledge about the cell structure (Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes). It also
describes in full details typical and atypical forms of bacteria, viruses (virology) and fungi
(mycology). It also clarifies different mechanisms of transport across bacterial cell membrane,
metabolic pathways and physiology of bacteria. This Course covers the principles of genetic
characters including DNA and RNA structures, replication, different forms of mutation and
mutagenic agents.
3. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
a. Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
A1 a1. Identify the basic structure of Prokaryotes cell & Eukaryotes cell.
A10 a2.
Describe the basic structure of bacteria, atypical forms of bacteria, fungi and viruses
(cytoplasm structures, cell wall and cell membrane).
A11 a3.
Define the different mechanisms of transport across bacterial cell membrane,
metabolic pathways, genetics and physiology of bacteria.
b. Intellectual Skills:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
B2 b1. Recommend safe laboratory practice in handling microbial preparations.
B8 b2. Develop appropriate methods for identification of microorganisms causing infections.
B17 b3.
Formulate different staining techniques for the laboratory diagnosis of common microbial
infections.
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c. Professional and Practical Skills:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
C2 c1 Handle and dispose hazardous microbiological preparation safely
C6
c2 Perform isolation and identification of microorganisms causing
microbial infections
c3 Carry out different laboratory staining and biochemical tests for
classification of microorganism's types.
d. General and Transferable Skills:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
D3 d1 Interact effectively in team working.
D10 d2 Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms.
4. Contents:
4.1.Lectures:
Week
No. Topics
No. of
hours
1. Introduction to cell structure (Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes) and
Bacterial nomenclature & morphology 2
2. Anatomy of bacteria - Structure of bacterial cell wall 2
3. Structure of bacterial cell membrane and the transport across it 2
4. Metabolism pathways in bacteria 2
5. Methods of counting, lab handling and cultivation of Bacteria. 2
6. Atypical bacteria 2
7. Mid-Term exam
8. Mycology 2
9. Virology 2
10. Introduction to genetics. 2
11. Differences between Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes nucleic acid. 2
12. Types of mutations and their replication 4
13.
14. Final Exam 14
15.
4.2.Practical/Tutorial:
Week
No. Topics
No. of
hours
1. Safety & Microscope 1
2. Simple stain 1
3. Gram stain 1
4. Gram stain 1
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5. Pour plate technique 1
6. Acid fast stain 1
7. Mid-term --
8. Spore stain 1
9. Spore stain 1
10. Media 1
11. Media 1
12. Revision 1
13. Practical Exam 1
14. Final Exam 12
15.
5. Teaching and Learning Methods:
5.1. Lectures using whiteboard and data show.
5.2. Tutorials and seminars
5.3. Videos and animation
5.4. Practical Classes
6. Student Assessment Methods:
6.1.Assessment methods:
1. Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual and professional skills
2. Practical exam to assess professional and practical skills
3. Class work to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and
confidence
3. Oral exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and
confidence
4. Quizzes to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
6.2.Assessment schedule:
Assessment 1 quiz 3 thweek
Assessment 2 Mid-term 7 thweek
Assessment 3 Practical 13th week
Assessment 4 Oral 14th &15thweeks
Assessment 5 Written 14th &15thweeks
6.3.Weighing of Assessments:
Mid-Term Exam & course work 25%
Final-Term Exam 40%
Oral Exam 10%
Practical Exam 25%
Total 100%
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7. List of References:
No. Reference Type
1. Review of medical microbiology and immunology 12th edition, 2013. Textbook
2. Journal of Microbiology and Immunology Periodical
3. http://www.microbiologybook.org/ Website
4. Videos, animations and hand out & power point lectures prepared by
the staff … etc
8. Matrix of course contents versus ILOs:
No. Course contents Study
week
ILOs
knowledge
and
understanding
intellectual
skills
professional
and
practical
skills
general and
transferable
skills
1.
Introduction to cell
structure (Prokaryotes &
Eukaryotes)and
Bacterial nomenclature&
morphology
1 a1, a2 b1, b2 c1 -
2.
Anatomy of bacteria -
Structure of bacterial cell
wall
2 a1, a2 b1, b2 c1 -
3.
Structure of bacterial cell
membrane and the
transport across it
3 a1,a2,a3 b2, b3 c2, c3 -
4. Metabolism pathways in
Bacteria 4 a2,a3 b2, b3 c3 d1,d2
5.
Methods of counting, lab
handling and cultivation of
Bacteria.
5 a2,a3, b2, b3 c3 d1 ,d2
6. Atypical bacteria 6 a1,a3 b2, b3 c1,c2,c3 d1,d2
7. Mycology 8 a1,a3 b2, b3 c1 c2,c3 d1
8. Virology 9 a1,a3 b2, b3 c1 c2,c3 d1,d2
9. Introduction to genetics. 10 a3 b3 c1 c2,c3 d1
10.
Differences between
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
nucleic acid.
11 a3 b3 c1 c2,c3 d1,d2
11. Types of mutations and
their replication 12,13 a3 b3 c1 c2,c3 d1,d2
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Course Coordinator: Dr. Abdelaziz Ahmed Elgaml
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Magda El-Sherbiny
Approval Date 5-2-2017
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology
1. Basic Information:
Course title: Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Course code: MB 302
Department: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Program on which the course is given: B. Pharm.
Faculty: Pharmacy
University: Delta University for Sciences and Technology
Academic level: level 3 Fall Semester 2016- 2017
Specialization: Pharmaceutical science
Prerequisite: General Biology & Microbiology
Credit hours: Lecture: 2 Practical: 1 Total: 3
Approval date: 15-9-2016
2- Course Aims:
The course describes different methods used for sterilization and evaluation of
disinfectants, differentiate methods used for preserving pharmaceutical dosage forms,
classify antimicrobials and explain resistance to antimicrobials, as well as the
classification of antiviral and antifungal drugs.
3- Intended learning outcomes (ILOS):
a- Knowledge and understanding At the end of this course, student should be able to:
A1 a1 Identify the basic principles of pharmaceutical microbiology
A4 a2 Enumerate the theories and principles of antimicrobial agents
standardization methods
A10
a3 Distinguish appropriate Quality Control (QC) criteria to aseptic and sterile
production facilities and other pharmaceutical industry.
a4
Describe the principles contamination sources, control of microbial
contamination, sanitation, disinfection, sterilization methods and
microbiological QC of pharmaceutical products.
A13 a5 Classify the antimicrobials including mechanism of action, therapeutic uses,
dosage, contraindications, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
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b- Intellectual skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
B2
b1 Recommend safe laboratory practice in evaluation of antimicrobial activity.
b2 Determine suitable methods of QC of antimicrobials as raw material, including
bioassay of antibiotics.
B8 b3
Develop appropriate methods for infection control and promote sterility test
for pharmaceutical products.
c- Professional and practical skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
C2 c1 Handle of microorganisms and antimicrobial preparations safely.
C14 c2 Apply quality control (QC) and assay of raw materials as well as
pharmaceutical preparations to determine MIC of various antimicrobial agents.
d- General and transferable skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
D3 d1 Interact effectively in team working.
D10 d2 Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms.
D11 d3 Support patient, pharmaceutical and health care.
4- Contents:
4.1- Lectures:
Week No Topics No. of hours
1. Introduction 2
2. Chemotherapeutic agents (Antibiotics) 2
3. Chemotherapeutic agents (Antibiotics) 2
4. Chemotherapeutic agents (antibiotics) 2
5. Evaluation of antibiotics 2
6. Sterilization-1 2
7. Mid-term exam ---
8. Sterilization-2 2
9. Anti-viral drugs 2
10. Anti-fungal drugs 2
11. None antibiotics 2
12. Revision 2
13. Revision 2
14 Final exam 24
15.
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4.2- Practical/Tutorial:
Week
No. Topics
No. of
hours
1. Laboratory Safety and introduction 1
2. Pour plate 1
3. Isolation of pure colonies 1
4. Viable count 1
5. Sensitivity test 1
6. MIC agar 1
7. Mid-Term exam --
8. MIC broth 1
9. Antibiotic assay 1
10. Sterility test 1
11. Revision 1
12. Revision 1
13. Practical Exam 1
14. Final Exam 24
15.
5- Teaching and learning Methods:
5.1. Lectures using whiteboard and data show
5.2. Tutorials and seminars
5.3. Videos and animation
5.4. Practical laboratories
6- Student Assessment: a- Assessment methods:
1. Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual and professional skills
2. Practical exam to assess professional and practical skills
3. Class work to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and
confidence
3. Oral exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and
confidence
4. Quizzes to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
b- Assessment schedule
Assessment 1 quiz 3th week
Assessment 2 Mid-term 7th week
Assessment 3 Practical 13th week
Assessment 4 Oral 14th &15th weeks
Assessment 5 Written 14th &15th weeks
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c- Weighting of assessments
Mid-Term Exam & course work 25%
Final-Term Exam 40%
Oral Exam 10%
Practical Exam 25%
Total 100%
7- List of References
N0. Reference type
1 Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews of Microbiology, 3rd
Edition, 2013
Textbook
2 Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 8th
Edition, Blackwell, 2011
Textbook
3 Prescott, Harley and Klein’s Microbiology, seventh edition,
2008
Textbook
4 www.usp.org website
8- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
No Course contents Study
Week
ILOS
Knowledge
& understanding
Intellectual
skills
Professional
and
practical
skills
General &
transferable
skills
1. Introduction 1 a1 b3 c2 d1, d2
2. Chemotherapeutic agents
(Antibiotics) 2 a1 b3 c2 d1, d2
3. Chemotherapeutic agents
(Antibiotics) 3 a1 b3 c1, c2 d1, d2
4. Chemotherapeutic agents
(antibiotics) 4 a1, a4 b3 c1, c2 d1, d2
5. Evaluation of antibiotics 5 a1 b3 c2 d1, d2
6. Sterilization-1 6 a3, a4 b1 c2 d1-d3
7. Sterilization-2 9 a3, a4 b1, b3 c2 d1-d3
8. Anti-viral drugs 10 a2, a5 b2, b3 c2 d1-d3
9. Anti-fungal drugs 11 a2, a5 b2, b3 c2 d1-d3
10. None antibiotics 12 a2, a4 b2, b3 c2 d1- d3
Name Signature
Course Coordinator: Dr. Wafaa Ezz Elarab Ahmed
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Magda El-Sherbiny
Approval Date 15-9-2016
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Immunology
1. Basic Information:
Course title: Immunology
Course code: MB 312
Department: Microbiology & Biotechnology
Program on which the course is given: B. Pharm.
Faculty: Pharmacy
University: Delta University for Sciences and Technology
Academic level: Level 3 Spring Semester 2016- 2017
Specialization: Medical science
Prerequisite: General microbiology
Credit hours: Lecture: 2 Practical: 0 Total: 2
Approval date: 5-2-2017
2- Course Aims:
The course describe the principals of the immune system and its regulation in health and disease,
describe the molecular basis of immune recognition, transplantation immunology, immune
deficiency and autoimmune diseases, and compare mechanism of host response against
pathogenic agents.
3- Intended learning outcomes (ILOS):
a- Knowledge and understanding At the end of this course, student should be able to:
A1 a1 Identify the basic principles of immunology.
A10 a2 Discuss the differences between innate and adaptive immunity.
A11 a3
Define the principles of immune cell function in health and diseases
states; as well as laboratory diagnosis, clinical features of different
autoimmune diseases.
b- Intellectual skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
B5 b1 Design appropriate methods for identification of immune system
components.
B21 b2 Interpret of serological test for the identification of diseases
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c- Professional and practical skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
C1 c1 Utilize the proper immunological terminology, to communicate with other
health care professionals.
C5 c2 Perform good pharmacy practice by proper understanding of etiology and
pathophysiology of immune diseases.
d- General and transferable skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
D2 d1
Retrieve and critically evaluate pharmaceutical information and clinical
laboratory data from different sources to improve professional
competencies.
D6 d2 Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional
development.
D10 d3 Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms.
4- Contents:-
Week No Topics No. of hours
1. Immune system in health and disease 2
2. Host defense against infection 2
3. Host response against cancer 2
4. Complement system diseases associated with
complement deficiency 2
5. Diseases associated with adaptive immunity
disorders 2
6. Hypersensitivity 2
7. Mid-term --
8. Tolerance and autoimmunity 2
9. Immunodeficiency 2
10. Serological test 2
11. Transplantation and graft rejection 2
12. open discussion 2
13. Revision 2
14. Final written & oral 24
15.
5- Teaching and learning Methods:
5.1 Lectures using white board and data show.
5.2 Research assignments (Homework)
5.3 Discussion session (Brain storming)
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6. Student Assessment:
a- Assessment methods:
1-Written exam To assess understanding, intellectual, professional
2-Oral exam To assess Knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills,
general skills and confidence
3-Quizzes To assess Knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
4. Class work to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general
skills and confidence
b- Assessment schedule:
Assessment 1 Activity 3rd week
Assessment 2 Mid-term 7th week
Assessment 3 Oral 14th &15th week
Assessment 4 Written 14th &15th week
c- Weighting of assessments:
1 Mid-term examination + Activity 25 %
2 Final-term examination 65 %
3 Oral examination 10 %
Total 100%
7 - List of References
No. Reference type
1 Immunobiology, sixth edition, copy right 2005, Publisher
Garland Science Publishing. Textbook
2 Roitt’s Essential Immunology, 13th edition, 2017 Textbook
3 http://www.roitt.com/ website
4 www.immunologyonline.com website
8- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
No Course contents Study
Week
ILOS
Knowledge
&
understandi
ng
Intellectual
skills
Professional
and
practical
skills
General &
transferable
skills
1. Immune system in
health and disease 1
a1, a2, a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
2. Host defense against
infection 2
a2, a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
3. Host response against
cancer 3
a2, a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
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4. Complement system
diseases associated with
complement deficiency
4
a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
5. Diseases associated
with adaptive immunity
disorders
5
a1, a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
6. Hypersensitivity 6 a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
7. Tolerance and
autoimmunity 8
a1, a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
8. Immunodeficiency 9 a1, a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
9. Serological test 10 a1, a3 b1,b2 c1, c2 d1, d3
10. Transplantation and
graft rejection 11
a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d3
11. open discussion 12 a1, a2, a3 b1 c1, c2 d2, d3
Name Signature
Course Coordinator: Dr. Wafaa Ezz Elarab Ahmed
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Magda Elsherbiny
Approval Date 5-2-2017
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Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
1. Basic Information:
Course title: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Course code: MB 421
Department: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Program on which the course is given: B. Pharm.
Faculty: Pharmacy
University: Delta University for Sciences and Technology
Academic level: level 4 Fall semester 2016/2017
Specialization: Pharmaceutical courses
Prerequisite: General Microbiology
Credit hours: Lecture: 2 Practical: 1 Total: 3
Approval date: 15-9-2016
2- Course Aims:
The course describes the different concepts of fermentation and industrial microbiology, describe
the different concepts of genetic engineering and gene therapy, and describe different means of
getting rid of wastes and pollutants, bioremediation and bioconversion of wastes and other cheap
under-utilized material to produce certain useful pharmaceuticals.
Intended learning outcomes (ILOS):
a- Knowledge and understanding
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
A1 a1 Explain the principles of bioremediation and genetic engineering.
A12 a2 Describe the role of genomics and biotechnology in the discovery of new
remedies.
A24 a3 Define the good manufacturing practice (GMP) and Quality Control (QC)
criteria in microbiological industry.
b- Intellectual skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
B2 b1 Assess safe manufacturing and laboratory practice guidelines in pharmaceutical
biotechnology.
B7 b2 Determine pharmacy practice requirements in handling of biotechnology
products.
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c- Professional and practical skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
C2 c1 Manage pharmaceutical instruments and equipment safely and efficiently.
C8 c2 Solve commonly encountered problems in pharmaceutical
manufacturing processes.
C14
c3 and of raw materials analysisqualitative and quantitative Apply
pharmaceuticals.
c4 Perform quality control (QC) and assay of raw materials and
.spharmaceutical
d- General and transferable skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
D3 d1 Work effectively in team.
D4 d2 Communicate effectively in a scientific language.
D7 d3
Adopt professional ethical, legal and safety guidelines in pharmacy
practice
3- Contents:- 4.1. Lectures:
Week No Topics No. of hours
1. Introduction to biotechnology, fermentation and industrial
microbiology. 2
2. Industrial microorganisms and fermentation media. 2
3. Fermentation techniques, fermenters and bioreactors. 2
4. Fermentation upstream and downstream processes. 2
5. Applications of fermentation process. 2
6. Bioremediation and bioleaching. 2
7. Mid-term -
8. Introduction to microbial genetics: DNA and RNA
structure and function.
2
9. Types of RNA, Genetic code, Protein synthesis and
methods of DNA transfer.
2
10. Cloning, DNA mutation and repair. 2
11. PCR and DNA sequencing methods. 2
12. Genetic engineering and gene therapy. 2
13. Applications of genetic engineering and gene therapy.
Revision/Open discussion
2
14. Final written & oral 24
15.
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1.1.Practical/Tutorial:
Week
No. Topics
No. of
hours
1. Safety 1
2. Biotechnology introduction 1
3. Isolation and identification of bacteria 1
4. Isolation and identification of bacteria 1
5. Biochemical test 1
6. PCR 1
7. Mid-Term exam --
8. Gel electrophorises 1
9. Extraction of Gene 1
10. Extraction of Gene 1
11. Antimicrobial activity of bacteria 1
12. Revision 1
13. Revision 1
14. Practical Exam --
15. Final Exam --
4-Teaching and learning Methods:
5.1 Lectures using white board and data show.
5.2 Practical session using laboratory equipment (Microscopes and glass wares).
5.3 Research assignments (Homework)
5- Student Assessment:
a- Assessment methods:
1. Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual and professional skills
2. Practical exam to assess professional and practical skills
3. Class work to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and confidence 3. Oral exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and confidence
4. Quizzes to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
b- Schedule
Assessment 1 Quiz 3 th week
Assessment 2 Mid-term 7 th week
Assessment 3 Practical 13th week
Assessment 4 Oral 14th &15thweeks
Assessment 5 Written 14th &15thweeks
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c- Weighting of assessments
Mid-Term Exam & course work 25%
Final-Term Exam 40%
Oral Exam 10%
Practical Exam 25%
Total 100%
6 - List of References
N0. Reference type
1 Fundamentals of Biotechnology, 2009 Book
2 Molecular biology and biotechnology 5th edition, 2012 Book
3 http://www.ms-biotech.wisc.edu/biotech-websites.cfm Website
4 http://biotechlearn.org.nz Website
7- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
No Course contents Study
Week
ILOS
Knowledge
& understanding
Intellectual
skills
Professional
and
practical
skills
General &
transferable
skills
1. Introduction to
biotechnology,
fermentation and
industrial microbiology.
1 a1,a2 b1 c1 d2
2. Industrial
microorganisms and
fermentation media. 2 a1,a2 b1 c1 d2, d3
3. Fermentation techniques,
fermenters and
bioreactors. 3 a1, a2,a3 b1 c1, c2 d1, d2, d3
4. Fermentation upstream
and downstream
processes. 4 a2,a3 b2 c3, c4 d2, d3
5. Applications of
fermentation process. 5 a1, a2,a3 b1, b2
c1, c2,
c3, c4 d2, d3
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6. Bioremediation and
bioleaching. 6 a2,a3 b2 c2, c3, c4 d1, d2, d3
7. Introduction to microbial
genetics: DNA and RNA
structure and function.
7 a1,a2 b1 c1, c2 d2
8. Types of RNA, Genetic
code, Protein synthesis
and methods of DNA
transfer.
8 a1,a2 b1 c1, c2 d2
9
Cloning, DNA mutation
and repair. 9 a1,a2 b1 c1, c2 d1, d2, d3
10 PCR and DNA
sequencing methods. 10 a1,a2 b1 c1, c2 d1, d2, d3
11 Genetic engineering and
gene therapy. 11 a1, a2,a3 b1, b2 c1, c2, c3 d1, d2, d3
12 Applications of genetic
engineering and gene
therapy.
Revision/Open discussion
12 a2,a3 b2 c1, c2,
c3, c4 d1, d2, d3
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Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Magda El-Sherbiny
Approval Date 5-2-2017
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Parasitology
1. Basic Information:
Course title: Parasitology
Course code: MB 403
Department: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Program on which the course is given: B. Pharm.
Faculty: Pharmacy
University: Delta University for Sciences and Technology
Academic level: 4 level Spring Semester 2016-2017
Specialization: Medical Sciences
Prerequisite: ----
Credit hours: Lecture:2 Practical:1 Total:3
Approval date: 5-2-2017
2. Course Aims:
The course equips students with adequate knowledge about endemic parasites, national
parasitic problems and common parasites worldwide and provides students with
knowledge concerning biological, epidemiological and ecological aspect of parasites
causing diseases to human.
3. Intended learning outcomes (ILOS):
a- Knowledge and understanding At the end of this course, student should be able to:
A1 a1 Identify the principles of medical parasitology
A10 a2 Explain the etiology and clinical features of different parasitic diseases.
A11 a3 Illustrate the laboratory diagnosis of different parasitic diseases and their
therapeutic approaches.
b- Intellectual skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
B8 b1 Develop appropriate methods for control of different parasitic diseases and
promote public health awareness
B10 b2 Apply the therapeutic principles in the proper selection and use of drugs in
various parasitic disease conditions.
B21 b3 Design a systemic approach for identification of causative agents and
organisms
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c- Professional and practical skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
C6 c1 Utilize different measures to monitor and control of parasitic infections.
c2 Apply laboratory tests for diagnosis of various diseases
d- General and transferable skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
D2 d1
Retrieve and critically evaluate clinical laboratory data from different
sources to improve professional competencies.
D3 d2 Interact effectively in team working.
D10 d3 Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms.
4. Contents:
Week No Topics No. of hours
1. - Introduction and classification of parasites. 2
2. -Trematoda 2
3-4 - Nematoda 2
5-6 - Protozoae 2
7. - Mid-term Exam ---
8-9 - Protozoae 2
10-11 - Cestoda 2
12. - Arthropoda 2
13. - Practical exam -
14. Final written & oral
15 Final written & oral
1.2.Practical/Tutorial:
Week
No. Topics
No. of
hours
1. Introduction &Trematoda 1
2. Trematoda 1
3. Cestoda 1
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4. Cestoda 1
5. Nematode 1
6. Nematode 1
7. Mid-term --
8. Protozoa 1
9. Intestinal protozoa 1
10. Blood protozoa 1
11. Arthropods 1
12. Arthropods 1
13. Practical Exam ---
14. Final Exam
---
15. ---
5. Teaching and learning Methods:
5.1 Lectures using whiteboard and data show.
5.2 Research assignments (Homework)
5.3 Practical laboratories
6. Student Assessment:
a- Assessment methods
1. Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual and professional skills
2. Practical exam to assess professional and practical skills
3. Class work to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and confidence 3. Oral exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and confidence
4. Quizzes to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
b- Assessment schedule
Assessment 1 Quiz 3rd week
Assessment 2 Mid-term 7th week
Assessment 3 Practical 13th week
Assessment 4 Oral 14th &15th weeks
Assessment 5 Written 14th &15th weeks
c- Weighting of assessments
Mid-Term Exam & class work 25%
Final-Term Exam 40%
Oral Exam 10%
Practical Exam 25%
Total 100%
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7. List of References
No Reference
Type
1. Textbook of Medical Parasitology: Protozoology and
Helminthology, 4th edition by S. C. Parija 2013.
Book
2.
Medical Microbiology by Patrick R Murray, Ken S
Rosenthal, Michael a Pfaller, MD 7th edition, 2012.
Book
8. Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
No Course contents Study
Week
ILOS
Knowledge
&
understanding
Intellectual
skills
Professional
and
practical
skills
General &
transferabl
e
skills
1. Introduction and
classification of parasites. 1st a1 b1 ..
d3
2. Trematoda 2rd
a2, a3 b1, b2,
b3
c1, c2
d1,d2
3. Nematoda 3th and 4th a2, a3
b1, b2,
b3
c1, c2
d1,d2
4. Protozoae 5th -9th a2, a3 b1, b2,
b3
c1, c2
d1,d2
5. Cestoda 10th -11th a2, a3 b1, b2,
b3
c1, c2
d1,d2
6. Arthropoda 12th a2, a3 b1, b2,
b3
c1, c2
d1,d2
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Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Magda El-sherbiny
Approval Date 5-2-2017
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Public and Environmental Health
1. Basic Information:
Course title: Public and Environmental Health
Course code: MB 505
Department: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Program on which the course is given: B. Pharm.
Faculty: Pharmacy
University: Delta University for Sciences and Technology
Academic level: level 5 Fall semester 2016/2017
Specialization: Health and environment
Prerequisite: General biology
Credit hours: Lecture: 2 Practical: --- Total: 2
Approval date: 5-2-2017
2- Course Aims:
This course is designed to discuss the fundamentals of Public Health and providing the
students with the basic information about epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, risk groups,
control and prevention. It also provides the students with the basic information about
promoting, maintaining health and preventing disease.
3- Intended learning outcomes (ILOS):
a- Knowledge and understanding At the end of this course, student should be able to:
A1 a1 Discuss the basic principles of public health
A10 a2 Define the sources of infection and sanitation
A11 a3 Describe the body function in health and disease conditions
b- Intellectual skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
B8 b1 Develop appropriate methods for infection control.
b2 Promote public health awareness.
c- Professional and practical skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
C2 c1 Handle and dispose hazardous microbiological and pharmaceutical preparations safely
C6 c2 Monitor and control microbial infections
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d- General and transferable skills
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
D3 d1 Interact effectively in team working.
D10 d2 Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms.
4- Contents:-
Week No Topics No. of hours
1. Introduction, epidemiologic characteristics of infectious
diseases and outbreak epidemiology 2
2. The dynamics of Infection and the cycle of infection 2
3. Prevention and control of communicable diseases 2
4. Non-communicable health problems 2
5. Occupational diseases 2
6. Nosocomial infections 2
7. Mid-Term Exam ----
8. Airborne diseases 2
9. Food, water and milk born diseases 2
10. Food, water and milk born diseases 2
11. Diseases transmitted primarily from animals to humans
and arthropod borne diseases
2
12 Nutrition and family health 2
13 Revision and open discussion 2
14 Final exam 24
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5- Teaching and learning methods:
5.1 Lectures using white board and data show.
5.2 Self-learning (Homework)
5.3 Open discussion (Brain storming)
6- Student Assessment:
a- Assessment methods:
1. Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual and professional skills
2. Class work to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and
confidence
3. Oral exam to assess knowledge, understanding, intellectual skills, general skills and
confidence
4. Quizzes to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
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b- Assessment schedule
Assessment 1 quiz 3th week
Assessment 2 Mid-term 7th week
Assessment 3 Oral 14th &15th weeks
Assessment 4 Written 14th &15th weeks
c- Weighting of assessments
Mid-Term Exam & class work 25%
Final-Term Exam 65%
Oral Exam 10%
Total 100%
6 - List of References
N0. Reference Type
1 Morgan, M.T. 2003. Environmental Health. California:
Thomson Learning Book
2 Raymond S. Greenberg et al., (1996) Medical
Epidemiology Book
3 Introduction to Public Health by Mary Jane Schneider
2010 Book
4 Infectious Disease: A Clinical Short Course by F.S.
Southwick, McGraw-Hill, 2007 Book
5 Pubmed, Science direct Websites
7- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
No Course contents Study
Week
ILOS
Knowledge
&
Understanding
Intellectual
Skills
Professional
and Practical
Skills
General &
Transferable
Skills
1.
Introduction,
epidemiologic
characteristics of
infectious diseases and
outbreak epidemiology
1 a1,a2 -- c1 d2
2.
The dynamics of
Infection and the cycle of
infection 2 a1,a2 b1 c1 d2
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3. Prevention and control of
communicable diseases 3 a1,a2, a3 b2 c1 d2
4. Non-communicable
health problems 4 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 c2 d2
5. Occupational diseases 5 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 c2 d2
6. Nosocomial infections 6 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 c1,c2 d2
7. Airborne diseases 8 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 c1,c2, c d2
8. Food, water and milk
born diseases 9,10 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 c1,c2 d2
9.
Diseases transmitted
primarily from animals to
humans and arthropod
borne diseases
11 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 c1,c2 d2
10. Nutrition and family
health 12 a2, a3 b1,b2 c2 d1,d2
11. Revision and open
discussion 13 a1,a2, a3 b1,b2 -- d1,d2
Name Signature
Course Coordinator: Dr. Wafaa Ezz Elarab Ahmed
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Magda El-Sherbiny
Approval Date 5-2-2017