Microbiology & Formulation Technology of Liquids & Topicals
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The official GTU curriculum for Microbiology & Formulation Technology of Liquids & Topicals (subject code 2153605) as prescribed for Chem. Tech. · Semester 5 divides the course into 6 units, covering 30 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (2153605)Unit 1 Microbiology
- Microscopy concept of magnification resolution
- basic of light microscopes
- Dyes & stains
- Observation of microorganism under light microscopy-wet mount
- hanging drop
- gram staining & acid fast stains
- Cultivation & growth requirements
- nutritional aspects & other conditions
- Basis of growth media classification-principles & application. 4 Concept of pure culture
- preservation & maintenance of pure cultures. 4
Unit 2 Basis of identification & characteristics of microorganisms , its
- relevance: Basis morphology of a typical prokaryotic cell
- Appendages external to cell wall
- cell membrane
- cytoplasm & cell inclusions
Unit 3 Study of bacteria, yeast, mold, algae & viruses
- Reproduction isolation
- cultivation & metabolism
- Immunology-basic classification of antigen/antibody immunoglobulins
- concept of allergy-antigen & antibody reaction
Unit 4 Concept of vaccines
- Manufacture of bacterial & viral vaccines
- Sterilization-methods & validation
- aseptic techniques
- sterility testing
- Disinfections & disinfectants
- phenol coefficient tests
Unit 5 Technology of Liquid and Topicals
- Preparation and evaluation of oral syrups
- ear drops
- nasal drops Preparation and evaluation of suspensions/ dry syrup/emulsions of containing hydrophilic and hydrophobic drug
- Preparation and evaluation of topical Iiniments and lotion
- Preparation and evaluation of ointments representing each type of base, and gel, Preparation of suppositories (any 2 base)
Unit 6 Pharmaceutical Production Facilities
- Design and Applications