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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Reference PH2134 Version 4
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved March 2013 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical microbiology and its integration into healthcare.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Describe microorganisms of relevance to healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry as causative agents of infection and contamination.
2 Explain the action of antimicrobial agents.
3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the practical aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology.
4 Perform practical procedures to demonstrate competence of aseptic manipulation.

Indicative Module Content
An application of the impact of microorganisms upon health and production of pharmaceuticals, and the role antimicrobials within this. Topics include: structure and function of components of microorganisms as infective agents of pharmaceutical relevance; antimicrobial agents and factors influencing activity; microbial genetics and antibiotic resistance; infectious diseases and the immune system for host defence; infection control; microbial contamination; product spoilage and antimicrobial preservation.

Module Delivery
Lectures and coursework (which include practical laboratory experiments, tutorials and problem solving exercises). Directed study includes directed reading in support of lectures and coursework.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 52 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 98 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: A written examination comprising multiple-choice and essay type questions.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: Competency assessment based on experiments undertaken during coursework.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module grade represents Component 1 (EX1) weighted as 100% and Component 2 (CW1) is pass/unsuccessful. A minimum module of grade D or better is required to pass the module. Non-submission of any component will result in an NS grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A EX1: a score of 70% or above is required and a Pass in CW1.
B EX1: a score of between 60-69% is required and a Pass in CW1.
C EX1: a score of between 50-59% is required and a Pass in CW1.
D EX1: a score of between 40-49% is required and a Pass in CW1.
E EX1: a score of between 35-39% is required and a Pass in CW1.
F EX1: a score of less than 35% and/or an unsuccessful attempt (i.e. Fail) in CW1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 DENYER, S.P., HODGES, N.A. AND GORMAN, S.P. Hugo and Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Current edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

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