B.Pharm Semester 3

Pharmaceutical Microbiology
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BP303T

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Unit 1

Introduction to Microbiology and Bacterial Growth

Unit 2

Identification of Bacteria and Sterilization Methods

Unit 3

Fungi, Viruses and Disinfectants

Unit 4

Aseptic Techniques and Microbiological Assays

Unit 5

Microbial Spoilage, Preservation and Cell Culture

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Practical 1

Microbiology Equipment and Processing

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Practical 2

Sterilization of Glassware and Culture Media Principles

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Practical 3

Subculture Stabs and Slants Demonstration Study

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Practical 4

Simple Gram and Acid Fast Staining

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Practical 5

Pure Culture Isolation by Streak Plate Demonstration

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Practical 6

Antibiotic Assay by Cup Plate and Related Methods

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Practical 7

Motility by Hanging Drop Demonstration

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Practical 8

Sterility Testing of Pharmaceuticals Result Interpretation

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Practical 9

Bacteriological Analysis of Water Data Interpretation

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Practical 10

Biochemical Tests Teaching Panel Interpretation

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Important Questions

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  1. Compare the structural features of bacteria, fungi and viruses at a conceptual level.
  2. Explain why microbial contamination is a pharmaceutical quality concern.
  3. Distinguish asepsis, disinfection and sterilisation by their purposes and limitations.
  4. Discuss what sterility assurance and contamination-control documentation aim to demonstrate.
  5. Explain professional responsibilities for biosafety, waste management and reliable microbiological records.
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