PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Catalog description

Pharmaceutical microbiology is a branch of microbiology that involves the study of microorganisms related with the generation of pharmaceuticals products. This course is a general study of microbiology that will introduce students to the fundamental biology of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses, and its relevance to pharmacy. The content will emphasize in the understanding the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance development, as well as the relevance to discovery of new biological drugs and human health. The students will learn the importance of use microorganisms in pharmaceutical industry to produce antibiotics, vaccines, and immunological products. Also, the students will be introduced to diagnostic tests and assays in which microorganisms, or their products are major constituents in them. The course is designed to prepare students for advanced study in microbiology, pharmacology, and the health sciences. In addition, the course will help students be able to make knowledgeable decisions, when events in which microbiological organism impact our daily life.