General Program Courses - Pharm D
PM 201 - Cell Biology ( 1+1 )
The cell theory and cell structure (membranous and non-membranous organelles -
cell inclusions and the nucleus - macromolecules of the cell) - DNA and genetic
code - Cell cycle and control of cell number – From gene to protein (transcription,
protein synthesis, folding of peptides) – Transport of biomolecules across
membranes – Cellular energetics - Ions and voltages – Intercellularcommunication.
PM 402 - General Microbiology and Immunology (2+1)
The course provides students with a combination of laboratory and theoretical
experience exploring the general aspects of microbiology. It includes knowledge
of microorganisms, their morphology, diversity, cell structure and function,
cultural characteristics, growth, metabolism, role of microorganisms in infectious
diseases and microbial pathogenesis. It also clarifies different mechanisms of
transport across bacterial cell membrane, metabolic pathways and physiology of
bacteria. The course also covers the principles of genetic characters including
DNA and RNA structures, replication, different forms of mutation and mutagenic
agents. It also explores the basic concepts microbial growth , cultivation and
reproduction.
Moreover it introduces the modern concepts of medical immunology, with an
emphasis onHost parasite relationship, Non-specific and specific immunity,
Mechanism of protective immunity. Molecular and cellular immunology,
including antigen and antibody structure, function and reaction between them,
effector mechanisms, complement, and cell mediated immunity. Active and
passive immunization. Hypersensitivity and in vitro antigen antibody reactions,
Immuno-deficiency disorders, Autoimmunity and auto-immune disease, organ
transplantation.
PM 503 - Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2+1)
This course describes in detail the physical and chemical methods of bacterial
eradication and how to effectively control microbial growth in the field of
pharmaceutical industry / hospitals. It further describes the means of preservation
of pharmaceutical products, as well as cosmetics, followed by the proper tests of
quality control and sterility assurance. Sterilization, sterilization indicators,
sterility testing, aseptic area, the microbiological quality of
pharmaceuticals.Validation of sterilization process. Moreover, it explains the
different groups of antimicrobials, their mechanism of action and resistance of
microbes to biocides. Microbiological evaluation of antiseptics, disinfectants and
preservatives.Antibiotics, classification and mechanism of action, Antiviral and
antifungal agents, different classes of antibiotics including the new categories and
new approaches to overcome bacterial resistance & antibiotics clinical abuse.
PM 604 - Parasitology and Virology (2 +1)
Part of this course will focus on parasitic infections of humans with knowledge
concerning biological, epidemiological and ecological aspects of parasites causing
diseases to humans. It concerns with different parasitological related diseases in in
Egypt causing serious health problems.
This part of the course will discuss medical helminthology, protozoology and
entomology concerning their morphological features, life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, different diagnostic techniques, the most recent lines of
treatment and prevention with control strategy for each parasitic infection.
Moreover, it also cover laboratory diagnosis of human parasitic infections.
The other part of the course provides students with the essential knowledge to
recognize the epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, clinical picture,
methods of laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control measures of
RNA and DNA viral infections in humans.
PM 705 - Medical Microbiology (2+1)
The course aims at studying microorganisms causing infectious disease in human
beings. The infectious diseases, their etiology and clinical manifestation, routes of
transmission, treatment and techniques in detection and identification of
pathogenic microorganisms caused by Gram positive cocci & bacilli, Gram
negative cocci& bacilli and mycobacteria of major significance to public health
will be studied.
PM 906 - Biotechnology (2+1)
The course aims to provide students with fundamentals, scope and applications in
biotechnology through studying fermentation technology, upstream, downstream,
scaling up and down processes, use of molecular techniques for production of
recombinant products and other major biotechnological products,
biotransformation, bioremediation, bioleaching, bioinsecticides, biosurfactants and
biopolymer production.
PM 907 - Public Health ( 2+0)
This course aims at understanding all scientific disciplines required for health
education and promotion directed to the community health.How epidemiology acts
as the bases of public health actions will be taught. Detailed scientific information
and practices programs will be provided for control of communicable, noncommunicable diseases, improving mental, social, environmental, occupational,
geriatric and family health, use of sufficient and balanced food and nutrition,
supplying safe drinking water, treating and disposing wastesand proper
intervention during disasters
PM E08 - Antimicrobial stewardship (1+1)
It is designed to introduce students to the principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship
to facilitate rational antimicrobial selection; stewardship interventions that have
been reported in the literature; quality improvement methods; as well as program
development, implementation and evaluation. The basic clinical science of
antimicrobial use. Practical Aspects of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Application
to Special Circumstances and Populations. Infection prevention and antimicrobial
stewardship. Surgical site prophylaxis. Out-patient parenteral therapy. Antimicrobial stewardship in pediatrics. Antimicrobial stewardship and transplant
infectious diseases. Antimicrobial stewardship and long-term care.
PM E09 - Infection Control (1+1)
Course includes infection prevention and control practices, the chain of infection,
standard and transmission-based precautions, barriers and use of personal
protective equipment (PPE), and strategies for preventing the spread of infectious
disease to healthcare workers and patients. Students will be encouraged to explore
aspects of clinical governance, prevention of infection and outbreak/exposure
management.
PM E10 - Bioinformatics (1+1)
Introduces bioinformatics concepts and practice of biological databases, sequence
alignment (DNA, RNA and protein analysis), gene and protein structure
prediction, molecular phylogenetics, genomics and proteomics. Students will gain
practical experience with bioinformatics tools and develop basic skills in the
collection and presentation of bioinformatics data.
PM E11 - Gene regulation and epigenetics (1+1)
This course will give an introduction to the fundamentals of epigenetic control.
This will examine the interplay between epigenetic control and the environment
and finally the role of aberrant epigenetic control in disease. An introduction to
and definition of epigenetic control of gene expression, and its importance in
normal development. Cancer epigenetics and understanding how the epigenome is
affected, and can also affect, cancer development and progression.
PM E12 - Proteomics (1+1)
The course focuses on current methodology used to analyze and identify proteins.
This includes protein electrophoresis, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and
protein database analysis. This course will handle new approaches to analyze
metabolic pathways, and the comprehensive analysis of protein-protein
interactions in different cell types.