Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Pharmaceutical Microbiology ECZ207 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face Education
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Demet ERDÖNMEZ
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Demet ERDÖNMEZ (Güz)
Goals The main purpose of this course is To teach the role of microorganisms in the production, control and application processes of pharmaceutical products; sterilisation, aseptic techniques, prevention of microbial contamination and antimicrobial agents, microbial infections that threaten human health and microorganism-host interaction.
Course Content Within the scope of the Pharmaceutical Microbiology course, the fundamental concepts of microbiology, infectious diseases and antibiotics used in treatment, the effects of microorganisms on the pharmaceutical industry, the standards required for the production of medicines in relation to microorganisms, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and sterilisation and disinfection methods used to protect against harmful microorganisms are covered.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Conducts stability studies.
2 Performs quality control on raw materials/semi-finished products/finished products for medicines/medical devices/vaccines/cosmetic products.
3 Performs microbial contamination control in pharmaceuticals/medical devices/surgical instruments/cosmetics/herbal medicinal products.
4 It carries out the production and analysis of biological/biotechnological products.
5 Provides decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and antiseptic conditions.
6 Prepares medicines under aseptic conditions.
7 Provides medication and health counselling for central nervous system disorders.
8 Provides medication and health counselling for musculoskeletal disorders.
9 Provides medication and health counselling for circulatory system diseases.
10 Provides medication and health counselling for respiratory system diseases.
11 Provides medication and health counselling for immune system disorders.
12 Provides medication and health counselling for gastrointestinal system diseases.
13 Provides medication and health counselling for urinary system disorders.
14 Provides medication and health counselling for genital diseases.
15 Provides medication and health counselling for dermatological conditions.
16 Provides medication and health counselling for infectious diseases.
17 Informs patients and relevant healthcare personnel about rational and safe medication use in specific patient groups.
18 Provides advice on the sensible and safe use of dietary supplements.
19 It assesses common symptoms and provides the necessary referrals.
20 Provides healthy living counselling within the scope of their professional qualifications.
21 Provides consultancy on matters related to public health.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Microbiology, History of Microbiology, Classification and General Properties of Microorganisms Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
2. Week Fine structure of bacteria, Reproduction, metabolism and enzymes of microorganisms, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Changes seen in microorganisms, transfer of genetic material between bacteria. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Structure, Classification and Production of Viruses, Protection and Control Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study
5. Week Chemotherapeutic agents, effects on microorganisms Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
6. Week Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Infectious Diseases and Pathogenesis, Disease Making Pathways of Microorganism, Infectious Diseases and Role of Pharmacist Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Eye and Orbital Infections Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Drama, Case Study, Role Playing
9. Week Central Nervous System Infections, Cardiovascular Infections Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Case Study, Role Playing
10. Week Respiratory Tract Infections (Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Drama, Case Study, Role Playing
11. Week Digestive System Infections and Microbiota, Prebiotic / Probiotic, Urinary System Infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Drama, Case Study, Role Playing
12. Week Microbial infections in special patient groups, Hospital Infections, Zoonotic Infections Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Role Playing
13. Week Pharmaceutical Industry and Microbiology, GMP-GLP Rules, Microbial Contamination in Pharmaceutical Industry Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Simulation and Modeling
14. Week Artificial Intelligence Application Areas in Pharmaceutical Microbiology Interview, Practice, Demonstration
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Uses the knowledge and skills acquired by completing the pharmacy undergraduate programme in the application areas of the profession by taking initiative when necessary within the framework of ethical and deontological rules in line with the current laws, regulations and legislation.
2 Has sufficient knowledge and application skills about the physical and chemical structure, synthesis, microbiological and toxicological analysis, effects, structure-effect relationships, design and development, therapeutic dose determination, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of active and excipients, pharmaceutical preparations and medicinal products.
3 By adopting lifelong learning, pharmacy professional practices, science, technology, contemporary thinking and behaviour in the dimension of current information in the dimension of technological tools, databases and information resources. Develops, deepens, evaluates and uses this information for the benefit of society.
4 Takes an active role in the preparation, production, quality assurance and control, bioavailability and bioequivalence, licensing and patent studies, supply chain management and presentation of pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, biotechnological, nanotechnological and cosmetic/cosmeceutical products containing natural or synthetic active ingredients.
5 Takes an active role in pharmacovigilance practices; uses the adverse effect reporting system; contributes to risk management and audit to ensure safe drug use.
6 Informs the patient, patient relatives and other health professionals to increase awareness of drug safety.
7 He/she has sufficient knowledge about the preparation of major medicines, the use and legislation of all original or generic preparations and medicinal products.
8 Has knowledge about the indications, route of administration and incompatibilities of the drugs prescribed to the patient, evaluation of clinical laboratory results in order to ensure and promote the most appropriate use of drugs within the framework of rational drug use.
9 Food supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmetics / cosmeceuticals, OTC, etc. has the competence to provide practical and useful information to the public about products.
10 Integrates and develops pharmacy professional knowledge with knowledge from different disciplines within the framework of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy practice.
11 To be able to communicate effectively with the relevant legal authorities, physicians and health personnel, pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders in order to improve the health level and quality of life of the society, and to be able to bring suggestions and solutions to the problems related to the field.
12 Has knowledge about the properties, usage areas, production, quality assurance, legislation and legal regulations of medical devices used for chronic diseases and other purposes.
13 They take part in the supply and presentation of pharmaceuticals and medical products and provide counselling services to patients on rational and safe use.
14 To be able to follow the information and developments in pharmacy practice areas by using at least one foreign language, to communicate with patients and colleagues, to express himself/herself verbally and in writing by participating in national and / or international activities and projects.
15 Has sufficient knowledge and application skills about various technological tools, information resources, software and artificial intelligence supported technologies required by pharmacy professional practice areas.
16 As a health professional providing primary health care services, provides healthy living counselling by managing patient records; promotes healthy living and fulfils professional responsibilities to protect public health.
17 He/she pays attention to the occupational safety of the employees under his/her responsibility and plans and manages their vocational training for their development within the framework of a project and monitors and evaluates the process.
18 Takes part in the development processes of the pharmacy profession and application areas related to pharmaceutical and health management; conducts research and development activities in accordance with scientific and ethical principles; analyses, evaluates, interprets and applies data.
19 Participates in quality management processes by documenting professional activities and practices effectively and safely in accordance with quality management and processes.
20 Be a role model for his/her colleagues and an example to the society with his/her attitude, behaviour and professional identity.
21 Has knowledge about anatomy, immunology, physiology, physiopathology and biochemistry of biological systems. Knows and relates the basic concepts of cognitive states and behaviours, mental and physical diseases, symptoms and treatments that affect human health.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12 DK13 DK14 DK15 DK16 DK17 DK18 DK19 DK20 DK21
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PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
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Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology. 9th edition. 2023 Blackwell Science Ltd. UK
  • Lecture notes (slides), lecture videos
  • Mims` Medical Microbiology and Immunology, 7th Edition, Authors: Richard Goering,Mark Zuckerman,Hazel M. Dockrell,Peter L. Chiodini, Elsevier Publishing, 2024
  • Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences, Enhanced Edition 11th Edition, Authors: Paul G. Engelkirk, Janet Duben Engelkirk, Robert Fader, Jones & Bartlett Learning Publishing House, 2020
  • Essential Microbiology for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Author: Geoff Hanlon, Dr Norman A Hodges, Wiley-Blackwell Publisher, 2013
  • GMP in Pharmaceutical Industry: Global cGMP and Regulatory Expectations, Author: Trupti Patil Dongare, PharmaMed Publishing House, 2019
  • Farmasötik Mikrobiyoloji, Edt: Ufuk Abbasoğlu, Adile Çevikbaş, Efil Publishing House, 2011
  • Endüstri 'de ve Farmasötik Ürünlerde Mikrobiyoloji, Author Assoc. Dr. Emir TAN, Pharm. Harika ÇAPAN, Istanbul Medical Bookstore, 2019
  • Farmasötik Mikrobiyoloji ve İmmünoloji Uygulamaları, Author: Prof. Dr. Yağmur TUNALI, Dora Basım Publishing House, 2021
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Demet ERDÖNMEZ Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Demet ERDÖNMEZ Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 8 8
Homework Preparation 1 10.5 10.5
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0