| Course Objectives: |
The purpose of this course is to inform pharmacy students on the basic concepts in pharmaceutical microbiology, the general characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites), the main diseases they cause and their treatments, the use of beneficial microorganisms in industrial areas, antimicrobial substances (especially antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants) and their effects; sterilization, antisepsis, disinfection methods evaluating current research about these topics. |
| Course Content: |
The aim of the course is to inform and evaluate current research about the basic concepts in pharmaceutical microbiology, the general characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites), the main infectious diseases and their treatments, the use of beneficial microorganisms in the industry, antimicrobial agents (especially antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants) and their mechanisms of action, sterilization, disinfection, the role and applications of microbiology in the pharmaceutical industry. |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
1. Warren Levinson (Çeviri editörleri: Burçin Şener, Berrin Esen), Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji ve İmmünoloji, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri 2017
2. Patrick R. Murray (Çeviri editörleri: A. Dürdal US, Ahmet BAŞUSTAOĞLU), Temel Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Elsevier, 2018
3. Ahmet Başustaoğlu, Dürdal Us, Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon, Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2019
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| References: |
1. Warren Levinson, Review of Medical microbiology and Immunology, Lange, 15th edition, 2016
2. Patricia Tille, Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th Edition, Elsevier, 2021
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Access, evaluate and apply up-to-date scientific knowledge in the field of pharmacy |
5 |
| 2) |
It conveys information to patients, health personnel and society on all matters related to drugs. |
3 |
| 3) |
Has the necessary knowledge about the therapeutic effects, drug forms, pharmacokinetic properties, stability and incompatibilities of drug active substances and can use this information. |
3 |
| 4) |
Recognizes, controls and standardizes quality assurance issues and processes of all pharmaceutical-related products. |
3 |
| 5) |
Has knowledge and equipment about the administration and use of the drug to the patient, advises on rational and safe drug use, and supports pharmacovigilance practices. |
3 |
| 6) |
Has knowledge about the production and production technologies of natural and synthetic pharmaceutical raw materials. |
3 |
| 7) |
Have knowledge about the concepts related to the functioning, maintenance and pathology of biological systems that form the basis of human health. |
4 |
| 8) |
Has sufficient knowledge and application skills on research, development and production of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. |
2 |
| 9) |
Plans and implements all subjects within the scope of pharmacy services in the hospital. |
1 |
| 10) |
Has knowledge about licensing conditions, data protection, patent and pharmacoeconomics in pharmaceuticals. |
1 |
| 11) |
She/He is administratively and technically equipped in every field where the pharmacy profession is responsible by law, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data / evidence. |
1 |
| 12) |
Combines basic and applied sciences with pharmacy profession practices and uses them in the field of pharmacy. |
4 |
| 13) |
Has sufficient knowledge and application skills on physical, chemical, biological and toxicological analyzes of pharmaceutical, biotechnological and radiopharmaceutical products. |
3 |
| 14) |
Acts in accordance with ethical and legal principles in the field of pharmacy. |
5 |
| 15) |
Has the necessary competencies to work with colleagues and other health professionals in terms of communicative, managerial and social skills. |
3 |
| 16) |
Provides consultancy on medicinal plants, herbal supplements and food supplements. |
2 |
| 17) |
Knows pharmaceutical care practices, understands and evaluates drug interactions. |
1 |
| 18) |
Knows the risks associated with the use of drugs and other chemical substances and laboratory practice. |
4 |
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