PHT-324

PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY – I

COURSE PLAN

1436-1437H (2ND SEMESTER)

2015-2016 M

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rasheeda Hamid Abdalla Ahmed

OFFICE HOURS:8 AM TO 2 PM ( MONDAY – WENSDAY)

EMAIL ADDRESS: /

CLASS HOURS:Lecture:10:00 –3:00 Pm (Monday-Wednesday)

Practical Hours : NO PRACTICAL

Introduction and Course Goals

PHT 324=General Immunology,2(2+0)

Welcome to General Immunology PHT324.The course gives a general introduction about the basic principles of the immune system and its components which include :central lymphoid tissue, thymus gland ,bone marrow stem cells , peripheral lymphoid tissue , lymph nodes and immune cells namely T and B cells lymphocytes. The fundamentals of the following topics are discussed: description of the innate and acquired (humoral and cellular)immune responses, structure and function of the various immunoglobulins (antibodies) , histocompatibility system and its relation to the immune response ,complement system and its role in defense situations as well as in pathological conditions. Various cytokines as mediators of the immune system , immunity to infections and vaccines, immunopathologyincluding: Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, tumor and transplantation immunology,immunopharmacology and immunotherapy and immunosuppressants and their clinical application

Evaluation:

The main purpose of an evaluation is to "determine the quality of the education in a student”. By evaluating a student one can clearly understand how well the student has understood the subject taught how much topic can be covered in time period. As a result of Process of Evaluation we get Quality Education.

S.No / Type / Credits
Theory
1 / Midterm - II / 20
2 / Midterm - I / 20
3 / Quizzes / 15
4 / Assignments, Homework, and other activities / 5
5 / Final Exam / 40
Total / 100

Grading Scale:

Grades will be determined from the percentage of points earned by the student from the total number of possible points (100 Points).

A+ = 100 – 95%A = 94 – 90%B+ = 89 – 85%B = 84 – 80%

C+ = 79 – 75%C = 74 – 70%D+ = 69 – 65%D = 64 – 60%

F = Below 60%

Students Behaviour:

Students have key responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Mobile phones are not allowed in the class room. Students who fail to adhere to behavioral standards may be subject to discipline.

Examination Rules:

All the students should attend the examination on the date scheduled. Students will be allowed to reappear for the examination with proper permission from the higher authorities

Reference Book

  1. Biology of Microorganisms, Brock. Latest edition
  2. Pharmaceutical microbiology, Hugo & Russell, Latest edition
  3. International Journal of Microbiology
  4. The Journal of Microbiology

Electronic Resources:

All class materials including the course schedule, syllabus, learning objectives, lecture outlines, practice exams, grades are available online.

ALL THE BEST

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Dr.RASHEEDA HAMID ABDALLA AHMED