1.

Course File_Pharm-2309_3M_Spring 2025_ASA

OBE, Vision, Mission of IIUC, FSE and Department of Pharmacy,

PEO, PLO, CLO and Lesson plan of Pharm-2309 (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology-I)- Spring 2025

Mohammed Abu Sayeed, Associate Professor

Department of Pharmacy

E-mail: sayeed@[Link]

Cell: 01670419435
1. Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is an approach of curriculum design and teaching that
focuses on what students should be able to do (attained) at the end of course /program. Significant development of outcome
based education approaches begins in 1960s by Carroll (1963), Bloom (1968), Spady (1988), among others. It is currently preferred
globally to promote educational revitalization and has been implemented in many countries such as Canada, the United States,
Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Malaysia. OBE has been implemented since the 1980s with various forms at different
levels of the education system, from nursery/primary schools to Universities. Also, in Bangladesh OBE has become a critical aspect
of accreditation process of Universities. OBE can be considered as a reform of the traditional education system.

The primary aim of OBE is to facilitate desired changes within the learners, by increasing knowledge, developing skills and/or
positively influencing attitudes, values and Judgment (Davis 2003, Butler, 2004). As a whole, it targets the cognitive, affective and
psychomotor domains of learning, thus, facilitating better understanding and retention of the topics learned. In the OBE
processes, anticipation of real benefits is more directed and real coherent curriculum. Over the few years, University Grants
Commission (UGC) in Bangladesh has stressed the importance of emerging the Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Accordingly, in
the 36th AC Meeting held on April 15, 2017, IIUC agreed to implement the Outcome Based Education (OBE ) from Autumn -2017.

2. Vision of IIUC: To offer nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities for learning to make this
University as the Centre of Excellence in different areas of scholarship, like Shari’ah and Islamic Studies, Business Studies, Social
Science, Science and Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Law, and such other faculties that will be introduced in future. Its door is
open to the admission seekers from all over the world, regardless of race, region and religion. This university cherishes the dream
of becoming one of the highest seat of learning and creator of knowledge in the South East Asia.

3. Mission of IIUC:

IIUC MS-1: Produce through the pursuit of education properly trained up manpower to contribute to socio-economic
development & moral upliftment of the society

IIUC MS-2: Cultivate in students’ expertise as well as ethical sensitivity and intelligence,

IIUC MS-3: Have an ability to think independently beyond their areas of study, so that they can sustain justice in all walks of life.

4. Motto of IIUC: “Combine Quality with Morality”.

5. Vision of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE):

a. To be a dynamic center of innovation and creativity dedicated to teaching, learning, professionalism, research,
entrepreneurship, and partnership with local and global communities.
b. To provide international standard quality programs of undergraduate and graduate education; to be a research active unit
advancing the knowledge of science and engineering; and
c. To serve the community and industry as an agent of technological, and educational innovation and advancement.
6. Mission of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE):

a. To foster excellence in teaching, research, and learning within a systems approach to science and engineering education.
b. To produce engineering graduates with both a strong base of technical knowledge and the complementary skills needed to be
successful professional engineers in the modern world.
7. Vision of the Department of Pharmacy, IIUC:
 a. To prepare tomorrow’s pharmacist who will professionally as well as ethically and socially responsible.
b. To provide an academic environment to think critically, lead, and work consistently across professions and fields.
c. To meet and improve society’s health, wellness and health care.
8. Mission of the Department of Pharmacy, IIUC:

To develop pharmacists through innovative pharmaceutical education, practice and research to improve the healthcare of local
and global communities.
9. Program Educational Objectives (PEO):
PEO1. To prepare graduates to be qualified pharmacists capable of working in pharmaceutical industry, community, hospital,
clinic and other pharmacy sectors.
PEO2. To produce pharmacist having skills and ability equivalent to International standards of pharmacy practice.
PEO3. To impart scientific knowledge with regard to professional code of ethics for the identification, formulations, preparation,
standardization, quality control as well as safe and effective management of drugs.
PEO4. To conduct scientific and clinical researches.
10. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): After completion of the B. Pharm (Hons) program, students should be able to:

PLO1. Acquire knowledge and scientific skills for appropriate development of pharmaceutical dosage
forms.
PLO2. Figure out the fundamental applications of modern manufacturing and analytical equipment used
in the pharmaceutical industry and research purposes.
PLO3. Evaluate the quality of different drugs and dosage forms in accordance with the standard
monographs.
PLO4. Understand the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying normal function of
the cell/organ as well as pathophysiological changes to cures underlying diseases.
PLO5. Insight into microbial pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, and immune system to defense
and prevent disease with respect to microbes.
PLO6. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of drug therapy through pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic considerations.
PLO7. Use of appropriate knowledge for the design and development of biologically and clinically
active drugs.
PLO8. Demonstrate the ability to use critical analysis and problem solving skills to provide high
quality, evidence-based pharmacy services and patient care.
PLO9. Exhibit exemplary legal, ethical and professional conducts complying with all national and
international pharmacy laws and regulations.
PLO10. Identify and describe the medicinal plants and functional foods that confer health benefits and
contain bio-active compounds.
PLO11. Conduct research and develop excellent writing (e.g., abstract, manuscripts, and project reports),
presentation, interpersonal oral communication skills, and teamwork spirit.
ISCED Code : 0511 Course Code : PHARM-2309
Course Title : Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology-I
Credit Hours :3 Notional Hours= 120
Contact Hours : 3 lecture hours per week
Course Type : Core
Prerequisite : None

Course Assessment
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Attendance 10 Marks
Class Test/Assignment/Quiz 10 Marks
Mid-term 30 Marks
Semester End Examination (SEE) Written Exam 50 Marks

To acquire knowledge on the scope, classification, historical developments,

importance and application of microbiology in pharmaceutical sciences and
Course Objectives
environment; microscopic examination of microorganisms, morphology of
bacteria as well as their culture; and basic concept of immunology.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): At the end of the Corresponding Bloom‘s

course, the student will be able to- PLOs taxonomy
domain/level
CLO1 Handle various types of microscopic techniques and PLO2 Understand
examination process of microorganisms.
CLO2 Differentiate various types of bacteria on the basis PLO2 Analyze
of morphology by various staining techniques,
bacterial growth and cultivation.
CLO3 Understand the basic concept of immunology, PLO3 Evaluation
infections, vaccines and sera.

Lecture
Week Topics CLOs
Hours
Section-A (Mid-term: 30 Marks)
1-2 1. The Scope of Microbiology: Definition, major fields, scopes of
microbiology. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. The place of
microorganisms in nature- Protista, Major groups of 6 CLO1
microorganisms, distribution of microorganisms in nature,
usefulness and harmfulness of microorganisms in pharmacy.
3-4 2. The History of Microbiology and Characterization of
Microorganisms: Important terms- spontaneous generation,
biogenesis, fermentation, Germ‘s theory of diseases etc.; discovery 6 CLO1
of causative agents of microbial diseases, pioneers of microbiology,
major characteristics of microorganisms.
5-6 3. The Microscopic Examination of Microorganisms:
Microscope-definition and types and their principles, applications
etc. important terms like Magnification, resolving power,
Resolution, Refractive index, Numerical aperture, Aperture angle
6 CLO2
etc.; Preparation for Light microscope Examinations.,
Microbiological stains, Staining procedures. Differential Staining-
Gram Staining-procedure and explanations. Difference between
Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Section-B (Semester End Examination-SEE: 50 Marks)
Group-A (20 Marks)
7-9 4. Bacteria:
a) The Morphology and Fine Structure of Bacteria: The
size, shape and arrangement of bacterial cells, bacterial 9 CLO3
structures.
b) The Cultivation of Bacteria: Nutritional requirements,
 nutritional types of bacteria, Bacteriological Media-
Definition, types, Physical Conditions required for growth.
Group-B (30 Marks)
10-12 4. c) Reproduction and Growth of Bacteria: Reproduction,
Growth, Normal growth cycle, quantitative measurement of
bacterial growth.
9 CLO2
d) Pure Culture and Cultural Characteristics: Pure cultures-
definition and methods of isolating pure cultures, Maintenance and
preservation of pure cultures.
13-15 5. Immunology: Basic concept of immunology, infections,
immunity, pathogenicity and virulence, factors influencing 9 CLO3
infections; vaccine- types and production.

References
1. Pelczar M.J, Kreig, N.R and Chan, E.C.S. (1985) Microbiology, 5th ed. Mcgraw-Hill.
2. Denye, S.P, [Link] (2004) Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 7th ed. Blackwell.
3. Reed, G. (2004) Prescott and Dunn's Industrial Microbiology, 4th ed. CBS Publishers.
4. Purohit, S.S, [Link] (2008) Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Student Edition. Agrobios.
5. Jain, N.K (2005) Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 2nd ed. Vallabh Prakashan.
6. Harris, M. (1965) Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Bailliere, Tindall and Cox.
7. Choudhury, M.R (1999) Modern Medical Microbiology. Bishwa Parichaya.
8. Stanier, R.Y (1999) General Microbiology, 5th ed. Macmillan.
9. Tortara G.J, [Link] (2016) Microbiology: An Introduction, 12th ed. Pearson.
[Link], M.T, Martinko, J.M, [Link] (2014) Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th ed. Pearson.
[Link], A.J, (2007) Fundamental Principles of Bacteriology. Envins Press.
Course Assessment Pattern (Theory courses):

Bloom’s Category Evaluations out of 100 marks

CIE (50 marks) SEE (50marks)

Cognitive Affective Mid-term Assignment/ Attendance Written Exam

learning learning (30) (50)
Class Test (10) Marks (10)

Remember - 5 - - 5

Understand - - 5 - 5

Apply - 5 - - 5

Analyze 5 - - 15

Evaluation 10 5 - 15

Create 5 - - 5

X Responding x x 10

Remarks Course teachers may change the magnitude of marks in Bloom’s category (Both for
CIE and SEE), but he/she will have to keep in mind that the % of Higher Order
Thinking Skills (HOTS) must be about 60% or more and all the Bloom’s categories to
be addressed during the semester. If necessary, a course teacher may also use
Cognitive (Knowledge), Affective (Attitude) and Psychomotor (Skills) domain of
Bloom’s Taxonomy. Question papers for semester end examination (SEE) shall be
moderated by the examination committee composed of both internal faculty and
external member.

Note: CIE=Continuous Internal Evaluation, SEE= Semester End Examination

i. Delivery methods & activities: Lecture, White Board Writing, Questions and Answers, Tutorial,
Discussions Power point Presentation.

Assessment tools: Class Attendance, Class test, Quizzes/ Assignment on problem solution, Mid-Term &
Semester End Examination. Project evaluation & Viva.
 2. Course File_Pharm-3501_3M_Atumn 2022_ASA
OBE, Vision, Mission of IIUC, FSE and Department of Pharmacy,

PEO, PLO, CLO and Lesson plan of Pharm-3501 (Pharmaceutical Technology-II)- Spring 2025

Mohammed Abu Sayeed, Associate Professor

Department of Pharmacy

E-mail: sayeed@[Link]

Cell: 01670419435

1. Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is an approach of curriculum design and
teaching that focuses on what students should be able to do (attained) at the end of course /program. Significant
development of outcome based education approaches begins in 1960s by Carroll (1963), Bloom (1968), Spady
(1988), among others. Itis currently preferred globally to promote educational revitalization and has been
implemented in many countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and
Malaysia. OBE has been implemented since the 1980s with various forms at different levels of the education
system, from nursery/primary schools to Universities. Also, in Bangladesh OBE has become a critical aspect of
accreditation process of Universities. OBE can be considered as a reform of the traditional education system.

The primary aim of OBE is to facilitate desired changes within the learners, by increasing knowledge, developing
skills and/or positively influencing attitudes, values and Judgment (Davis 2003, Butler, 2004). As a whole, it targets
the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning, thus, facilitating better understanding and retention
of the topics learned. In the OBE processes, anticipation of real benefits is more directed and real coherent
curriculum. Over the few years, University Grants Commission (UGC) in Bangladesh has stressed the importance
of emerging the Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Accordingly, in the 36 th AC Meeting held on April 15, 2017, IIUC
agreed to implement the Outcome Based Education (OBE ) from Autumn -2017.

2. Vision of IIUC: To offer nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities for learning to
make this University as the Centre of Excellence in different areas of scholarship, like Shari’ah and Islamic Studies,
Business Studies, Social Science, Science and Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Law, and such other faculties that
will be introduced in future. Its door is open to the admission seekers from all over the world, regardless of race,
region and religion. This university cherishes the dream of becoming one of the highest seat of learning and
creator of knowledge in the South East Asia.

3. Mission of IIUC:

IIUC MS-1: Produce through the pursuit of education properly trained up manpower to contribute to socio-
economic development & moral upliftment of the society

IIUC MS-2: Cultivate in students’ expertise as well as ethical sensitivity and intelligence,

IIUC MS-3: Have an ability to think independently beyond their areas of study, so that they can sustain justice in all
walks of life.

4. Motto of IIUC: “Combine Quality with Morality”.

5. Vision of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE):

 d. To be a dynamic center of innovation and creativity dedicated to teaching, learning, professionalism,
research, entrepreneurship, and partnership with local and global communities.
e. To provide international standard quality programs of undergraduate and graduate education; to be a research
active unit advancing the knowledge of science and engineering; and
f. To serve the community and industry as an agent of technological, and educational innovation and
advancement.
6. Mission of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE):

c. To foster excellence in teaching, research, and learning within a systems approach to science and engineering
education.
d. To produce engineering graduates with both a strong base of technical knowledge and the complementary
skills needed to be successful professional engineers in the modern world.
7. Vision of the Department of Pharmacy, IIUC:

d. To prepare tomorrow’s pharmacist who will professionally as well as ethically and socially responsible.
e. To provide an academic environment to think critically, lead, and work consistently across professions and
fields.
f. To meet and improve society’s health, wellness and health care.
8. Mission of the Department of Pharmacy, IIUC:

To develop pharmacists through innovative pharmaceutical education, practice and research to improve the
healthcare of local and global communities.
9. Program Educational Objectives (PEO):
PEO5. To prepare graduates to be qualified pharmacists capable of working in pharmaceutical industry,
community, hospital, clinic and other pharmacy sectors.
PEO6. To produce pharmacist having skills and ability equivalent to International standards of pharmacy practice.
PEO7. To impart scientific knowledge with regard to professional code of ethics for the identification,
formulations, preparation, standardization, quality control as well as safe and effective management of
drugs.
PEO8. To conduct scientific and clinical researches.
10. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): After completion of the B. Pharm (Hons) program, students should be able
to:

PLO12. Acquire knowledge and scientific skills for appropriate development of pharmaceutical dosage
forms.
PLO13. Figure out the fundamental applications of modern manufacturing and analytical equipment used
in the pharmaceutical industry and research purposes.
PLO14. Evaluate the quality of different drugs and dosage forms in accordance with the standard
monographs.
PLO15. Understand the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying normal function of
the cell/organ as well as pathophysiological changes to cures underlying diseases.
PLO16. Insight into microbial pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, and immune system to defense
and prevent disease with respect to microbes.
PLO17. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of drug therapy through pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic considerations.
PLO18. Use of appropriate knowledge for the design and development of biologically and clinically
active drugs.
PLO19. Demonstrate the ability to use critical analysis and problem solving skills to provide high
quality, evidence-based pharmacy services and patient care.
PLO20. Exhibit exemplary legal, ethical and professional conducts complying with all national and
international pharmacy laws and regulations.
 PLO21. Identify and describe the medicinal plants and functional foods that confer health benefits and
contain bio-active compounds.
PLO22. Conduct research and develop excellent writing (e.g., abstract, manuscripts, and project reports),
presentation, interpersonal oral communication skills, and teamwork spirit.

ISCED Code : 0916 Course Code : PHARM-3501

Course Title : Pharmaceutical Technology-II

Credit Hours :3 Notional Hours= 120
Contact Hours : 3 lecture hours per week
Course Type : Core
Prerequisite : PHARM-2401 (Pharmaceutical Technology-I)

Course Assessment
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Attendance 10 Marks
Class Test/Assignment/Quiz 10 Marks
Mid-term 30 Marks
Semester End Examination (SEE) 50 Marks

Course Objectives

To develop a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical processing and manufacturing

technologies, quality evaluation as well as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) considerations of
tablet, coating, capsule and suppository.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): At the end of the course, Corresponding Bloom’s
the student will be able to- PLOs taxonomy
domain/level

CLO1 Understand formulation and production process of PLO1 Understand

tablet, capsule and suppository.

CLO2 Describe evaluation and quality control process of PLO1 Analyze

tablet, capsule and suppository.

CLO3 Know tablet coating and microencapsulation PLO7 Evaluation

techniques.

CLO4 Explain problems and remedies associated with PLO2 Understand

 tablet and capsule production as well as tablet
coating.

Course Contents

Lecture
Week Topics CLO(s)
Hours

Section‒A (Midterm Exam: 30 Marks)

1-3 Formulation and Manufacturing of Tablets: Definition, advantages
and disadvantages of tablet dosage form, types of tablets. Evaluation
of tablets: general appearance, size and shape, organoleptic
9 CLO1
properties, hardness and friability, weight variation, disintegration
time, dissolution time; mechanism of tablet disintegration and
dissolution.

3-6 Formulation and Manufacturing of Tablets: Tablet granulations and

manufacturing: basic characteristics of granules, granulation
properties, manufacturing of granules by dry granulation method
(direct compression and compression granulation) and wet granulation
9 CLO2
method, advantages and disadvantages of different processes. Tablet
compression machines: basic components, auxiliary components,
operational process of single-punch and rotary tablet press. Tablet
processing problems (causes and remedies).

Section‒B (Semester End Exam: 50 Marks)

Group‒A (20 Marks)

7-9 Pharmaceutical Capsules: Definition and classifications of capsules,
advantages and limitations of capsule dosage form.
a) Hard gelatin capsules: Definition, types, advantages and limitations,
properties; gelatin and its manufacture, manufacture of hard
capsule shells, formulation of capsules, capsule filling machines, CLO1,
tooling and accessories, problems and remedies in capsule 9
CLO2
manufacturing, quality control, packaging of capsules etc.
Soft gelatin capsules: Definition, different size and shapes, advantages
and limitations, properties, formulation, manufacturing, quality control
and packaging of soft capsules. Problems and remedies of soft capsule
manufacturing.

10-11 Microencapsulation Technology: Purpose, fundamental 6 CLO3

considerations, core materials and coating materials of
 microencapsulation, methods of preparation, evaluation,
pharmaceutical and biological applications of microencapsulation
process. Pharmaceutical Pelletization: definition, advantages,
disadvanges, preparation techniques, future development.

Group‒B (30 Marks)

12-14 Tablet Coating: Definition and objectives of coating, classifications of
coating methods, advantages and disadvantages of coated tablets.
Methods of coating: Sugar coating (different stages of sugar coating,
problems of sugar coating), film coating (theory of film coating, film
formers, plasticizer, solvents), enteric coating (enteric coating
CLO3,
polymers, formulations of enteric coating), dry coating/compression 9
CLO4
coating; comparison between sugar coating and film coating, aqueous
film coating techniques, modern film coating materials and coating
formulations, problems of organic and aqueous film coating. Coating
machines: conventional coating machines, perforated coating
machines, fluidized coating machines etc.

15 Suppositories: Drug absorption from colon, classification of

suppositories, suppository bases, formulation of suppositories, CLO1,
3
manufacturing of suppositories, quality control of suppositories, CLO2
packaging and labeling.

References

1. Lachman, L. and Lieberman, H.A (1991) The Theory and Practice of Industrical Pharmacy, 3rd ed.
Lea and Febiger.
2. Ansel, H.C and Allen, L.V. (2003) Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery
Systems, 10th ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
3. Aulton, M.E and Taylor, K. (2013) Aulton's Pharmaceutics: The Design and Manufacture of
Medicines, 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier.
4. Carter, S. J (2005), Cooper and Gunn's Tutorial Pharmacy, CBS Publishers and Distributors.
5. Gupta, A.K (2004), Introduction to Pharmaceutics, Vol. I and II, 3rd ed. CBS Publishers.
6. Allen, L.V. (editor) (2005) Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21st ed. Lippincott.
7. Martin, E.W (1971) Dispensing of Medication (Formerly- Husa's Pharmaceutical Dispensing), 7th
ed. Marck.
8. Fishburn, A.G (1965) An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Formulations. Pergamon.
9. Martindale, W. and Reynolds, J.E.F (1996) Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference (Formerly-
The Extra Pharmacopeia), 31st ed. Pharmaceutical Press.
10. Sheskey, P.J, [Link] (2017) Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients, 8th ed. Pharmaceutical Press.
11. Dittert, L.W [Link] (1975) Sprowls’ American Pharmacy, 7th ed. Lippincott.
Course Assessment Pattern (Theory courses):

Bloom’s Category Evaluations out of 100 marks

CIE (50 marks) SEE (50marks)

Cognitive Affective Mid-term Assignment/ Attendance Written Exam

learning learning (30) (50)
Class Test (10) Marks (10)

Remember - 5 - - 5

Understand - - 5 - 5

Apply - 5 - - 5

Analyze 5 - - 15

Evaluation 10 5 - 15

Create 5 - - 5

X Responding x x 10

Remarks Course teachers may change the magnitude of marks in Bloom’s category (Both for
CIE and SEE), but he/she will have to keep in mind that the % of Higher Order
Thinking Skills (HOTS) must be about 60% or more and all the Bloom’s categories to
be addressed during the semester. If necessary, a course teacher may also use
Cognitive (Knowledge), Affective (Attitude) and Psychomotor (Skills) domain of
Bloom’s Taxonomy. Question papers for semester end examination (SEE) shall be
moderated by the examination committee composed of both internal faculty and
external member.

Note: CIE=Continuous Internal Evaluation, SEE= Semester End Examination

ii. Delivery methods & activities: Lecture, White Board Writing, Questions and Answers, Tutorial,
Discussions Power point Presentation.

Assessment tools: Class Attendance, Class test, Quizzes/ Assignment on problem solution, Mid-Term &
Semester End Examination. Project evaluation & Viva.
 3. Course File_Pharm-2407_3M_Spring 2025_ASA
OBE, Vision, Mission of IIUC, FSE and Department of Pharmacy,

PEO, PLO, CLO and Lesson plan of Pharm-2407 (Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology-II)- Spring 2025

Mohammed Abu Sayeed, Associate Professor

Department of Pharmacy

E-mail: sayeed@[Link]

Cell: 01670419435

1. Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is an approach of curriculum design and
teaching that focuses on what students should be able to do (attained) at the end of course /program. Significant
development of outcome based education approaches begins in 1960s by Carroll (1963), Bloom (1968), Spady
(1988), among others. Itis currently preferred globally to promote educational revitalization and has been
implemented in many countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and
Malaysia. OBE has been implemented since the 1980s with various forms at different levels of the education
system, from nursery/primary schools to Universities. Also, in Bangladesh OBE has become a critical aspect of
accreditation process of Universities. OBE can be considered as a reform of the traditional education system.

The primary aim of OBE is to facilitate desired changes within the learners, by increasing knowledge, developing
skills and/or positively influencing attitudes, values and Judgment (Davis 2003, Butler, 2004). As a whole, it targets
the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning, thus, facilitating better understanding and retention
of the topics learned. In the OBE processes, anticipation of real benefits is more directed and real coherent
curriculum. Over the few years, University Grants Commission (UGC) in Bangladesh has stressed the importance
of emerging the Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Accordingly, in the 36 th AC Meeting held on April 15, 2017, IIUC
agreed to implement the Outcome Based Education (OBE ) from Autumn -2017.

2. Vision of IIUC: To offer nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities for learning to
make this University as the Centre of Excellence in different areas of scholarship, like Shari’ah and Islamic Studies,
Business Studies, Social Science, Science and Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Law, and such other faculties that
will be introduced in future. Its door is open to the admission seekers from all over the world, regardless of race,
region and religion. This university cherishes the dream of becoming one of the highest seat of learning and
creator of knowledge in the South East Asia.

3. Mission of IIUC:

IIUC MS-1: Produce through the pursuit of education properly trained up manpower to contribute to socio-
economic development & moral upliftment of the society

IIUC MS-2: Cultivate in students’ expertise as well as ethical sensitivity and intelligence,

IIUC MS-3: Have an ability to think independently beyond their areas of study, so that they can sustain justice in all
walks of life.

4. Motto of IIUC: “Combine Quality with Morality”.

5. Vision of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE):

 g. To be a dynamic center of innovation and creativity dedicated to teaching, learning, professionalism,
research, entrepreneurship, and partnership with local and global communities.
h. To provide international standard quality programs of undergraduate and graduate education; to be a research
active unit advancing the knowledge of science and engineering; and
i. To serve the community and industry as an agent of technological, and educational innovation and
advancement.
6. Mission of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE):

e. To foster excellence in teaching, research, and learning within a systems approach to science and engineering
education.
f. To produce engineering graduates with both a strong base of technical knowledge and the complementary
skills needed to be successful professional engineers in the modern world.
7. Vision of the Department of Pharmacy, IIUC:

g. To prepare tomorrow’s pharmacist who will professionally as well as ethically and socially responsible.
h. To provide an academic environment to think critically, lead, and work consistently across professions and
fields.
i. To meet and improve society’s health, wellness and health care.
8. Mission of the Department of Pharmacy, IIUC:

To develop pharmacists through innovative pharmaceutical education, practice and research to improve the
healthcare of local and global communities.
9. Program Educational Objectives (PEO):
PEO9. To prepare graduates to be qualified pharmacists capable of working in pharmaceutical industry,
community, hospital, clinic and other pharmacy sectors.
PEO10. To produce pharmacist having skills and ability equivalent to International standards of pharmacy practice.
PEO11. To impart scientific knowledge with regard to professional code of ethics for the identification,
formulations, preparation, standardization, quality control as well as safe and effective management of
drugs.
PEO12. To conduct scientific and clinical researches.
10. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): After completion of the B. Pharm (Hons) program, students should be able
to:

PLO23. Acquire knowledge and scientific skills for appropriate development of pharmaceutical dosage
forms.
PLO24. Figure out the fundamental applications of modern manufacturing and analytical equipment used
in the pharmaceutical industry and research purposes.
PLO25. Evaluate the quality of different drugs and dosage forms in accordance with the standard
monographs.
PLO26. Understand the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms underlying normal function of
the cell/organ as well as pathophysiological changes to cures underlying diseases.
PLO27. Insight into microbial pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, and immune system to defense
and prevent disease with respect to microbes.
PLO28. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of drug therapy through pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic considerations.
PLO29. Use of appropriate knowledge for the design and development of biologically and clinically
active drugs.
PLO30. Demonstrate the ability to use critical analysis and problem solving skills to provide high
quality, evidence-based pharmacy services and patient care.
PLO31. Exhibit exemplary legal, ethical and professional conducts complying with all national and
international pharmacy laws and regulations.
 PLO32. Identify and describe the medicinal plants and functional foods that confer health benefits and
contain bio-active compounds.
PLO33. Conduct research and develop excellent writing (e.g., abstract, manuscripts, and project reports),
presentation, interpersonal oral communication skills, and teamwork spirit.

ISCED Code : 0511 Course Code : PHARM-2407

Course Title : Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology-II

Credit Hours :3 Notional Hours= 120

Contact Hours : 3 lecture hours per week

Course Type : Core

Prerequisite : PHARM-2309 (Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Immunology-I)

Course Assessment

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Attendance 10 Marks

Class Test/Assignment/Quiz 10 Marks

Mid-term 30 Marks

Semester End Examination (SEE) Written Exam 50 Marks

To acquire knowledge on the scope of industrial microbiology; morphology of

Course Objectives virus, Streptomyces, rickettsia, fungi and yeast and their industrial uses;
sterilization techniques and immune response of human body.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): At the end of the course, Corresponding Bloom’s
the student will be able to- PLOs taxonomy
domain/level

CLO1 Know morphology of microorganisms and PLO1 Understand

appropriate sterilization methods.
CLO2 Produce the antibiotics and related substances PLO1 Analyze
from microorganisms.
CLO3 Understand process of immune response and PLO3 Evaluation
 associated diseases.

Course Contents

Lecture
Week. Topics CLOs
Hours

Section‒A (Midterm Exam: 30 Marks)

1-2 1. Viruses: History of viruses, classification, characteristics,
reproduction and culture of viruses, virus inhibition, control of virus CLO1 &
infections, bacterial virus or bacteriophages, morphology and 9
CLO2
composition, cultivation of bacterial viruses, reproduction of bacterial
viruses, pharmaceutical importance of viruses.
3-5 2. Streptomyces: Taxonomy, morphology, genomics, biotechnology,
plant pathogenic bacteria; Medicine: antifungals, antibacterials, 6 CLO2
antiparasitic drugs and others.
6 3. Industrial Microbiology: Microorganisms and Industry,
prerequisites to practical industrial microbiological processes, Major 3 CLO2
classes of products and processes, Industrial uses of bacteria, fungi,
Bioreactors or Fermenter, production of antibiotics.

Section‒B (Semester End Exam: 50 Marks)

Group‒A (20 Marks)

7-9 4. Rickettsiae: Introduction, characteristics, classifications, CLO1 &
rickettsioses, pathogenic rickettsiae, laboratory diagnosis of 6
CLO2
rickettsial diseases, therapy and prophylaxix of rickettsial diseases.
10-11 5. Fungi and Yeasts: Types, morphology, taxonomical classifications
CLO1 &
of fungi, reproduction, pathogenic yeasts; pharmaceutical 6
CLO2
importance of fungi and yeasts.

Group‒B (30 Marks)

12 6. Sterilization Procedures and Sterility Assurance: Introduction,
sensitivity of the microorganisms, sterilization methods: Heat
sterilization, gas sterilization, Filtration sterilization, new sterilization 3 CLO1
technologies, sterilization control and sterility assurance, indicators
used for monitoring sterilization process, sterility testing.
13-15 7. Immunology: 12 CLO3
a) Introduction to immune response: Innate and acquired immunity,
complement, self and non-self-discrimination; source and
 chemistry of antigen.
b) Cells involved in immune system: Macrophage and other antigen
presenting cells, T cells, B cells etc.
c) Antibody: Classification, chemistry and function.
d) Hypersensitivity: Immediate and delayed type hypersensitivity
reactions.

References

1. Pelczar M.J, Kreig, N.R and Chan, E.C.S. (1985) Microbiology, 5th ed. Mcgraw-Hill.
2. Denye, S.P, [Link] (2004) Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 7th ed. Blackwell.
3. Reed, G. (2004) Prescott and Dunn's Industrial Microbiology, 4th ed. CBS Publishers.
4. Purohit, S.S, [Link] (2008) Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Student Edition. Agrobios.
5. Jain, N.K (2005) Pharmaceutical Microbiology, 2nd ed. Vallabh Prakashan.
6. Harris, M. (1965) Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Bailliere, Tindall and Cox.
7. Choudhury, M.R (1999) Modern Medical Microbiology. Bishwa Parichaya.
8. Stanier, R.Y (1999) General Microbiology, 5th ed. Macmillan.
9. Tortara G.J, [Link] (2016) Microbiology: An Introduction, 12th ed. Pearson.
10. Salle, A.J, (2007) Fundamental Principles of Bacteriology. Envins Press.

Course Assessment Pattern (Theory courses):

Bloom’s Category Evaluations out of 100 marks

CIE (50 marks) SEE (50marks)

Cognitive Affective Mid-term Assignment/ Attendance Written Exam

learning learning (30) (50)
Class Test (10) Marks (10)

Remember - 5 - - 5

Understand - - 5 - 5

Apply - 5 - - 5

Analyze 5 - - 15

Evaluation 10 5 - 15

Create 5 - - 5

X Responding x x 10

Remarks Course teachers may change the magnitude of marks in Bloom’s category (Both for
CIE and SEE), but he/she will have to keep in mind that the % of Higher Order
 Bloom’s Category Evaluations out of 100 marks

CIE (50 marks) SEE (50marks)

Thinking Skills (HOTS) must be about 60% or more and all the Bloom’s categories to
be addressed during the semester. If necessary, a course teacher may also use
Cognitive (Knowledge), Affective (Attitude) and Psychomotor (Skills) domain of
Bloom’s Taxonomy. Question papers for semester end examination (SEE) shall be
moderated by the examination committee composed of both internal faculty and
external member.

Note: CIE=Continuous Internal Evaluation, SEE= Semester End Examination

iii. Delivery methods & activities: Lecture, White Board Writing, Questions and Answers, Tutorial,
Discussions Power point Presentation.

Assessment tools: Class Attendance, Class test, Quizzes/ Assignment on problem solution, Mid-Term &
Semester End Examination. Project evaluation & Viva