Course: Cosmetics and Biomaterial Microbiology

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Course title Cosmetics and Biomaterial Microbiology
Course code TUTTTK/TE7MK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pleva Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Růžička Jan, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Čermáková Iva, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Prokaryotic microorganisms significant for cosmetics and biomaterials. 2. Eukaryotic microorganisms significant for cosmetics and biomaterials. 3. Microbial catabolism and anabolism. Processes significant for spoilage and production of cosmetics. 4. Growth and multiplication of microorganisms. Biofilm. 5. Factors influencing the growth of microorganisms in cosmetic products. 6. Fundamentals of biotechnology. Biotechnological production of cosmetic raw materials. 7. Microbiological quality of cosmetic products. Sampling and processing of samples for microbiological analysis. 8. Methods of detection of microorganisms in cosmetic products. 9. Microbial risks of production of cosmetic raw materials and preparations. 10. Hygiene and sanitation in the production of cosmetic products. Control of contamination of industrial plants. 11. Basic principles of sterilization. Methods and procedures. Disinfection and disinfectants. 12. Preservation of cosmetic products. Sources of microbial contamination. List of preservatives. 13. Preservation agent selection, conservation system design. Conservation and contact dermatitis. 14. Physiological and pathogenic microflora of the skin.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Analysis of a presentation, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs
  • Preparation for examination - 120 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Significant properties of bacteria, yeasts and molds from the point of view of their ability to damage biomaterials and products of the cosmetic industry
Significant properties of bacteria, yeasts and molds from the point of view of their ability to damage biomaterials and products of the cosmetic industry
The most important production properties of microorganisms
The most important production properties of microorganisms
Basic sources of microbial contamination in the production of cosmetic products and biomaterials
Basic sources of microbial contamination in the production of cosmetic products and biomaterials
Basic options for limiting the occurrence of microorganisms during production and in final products
Basic options for limiting the occurrence of microorganisms during production and in final products
Base methods of preserving products and most important agents for such purpose
Base methods of preserving products and most important agents for such purpose
Skills
Search for professional information needed for the given field in Czech and English
Search for professional information needed for the given field in Czech and English
Preparation of a professional presentation on a selected topic within the focus of the field
Preparation of a professional presentation on a selected topic within the focus of the field
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
assessment methods
Knowledge
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Oral examination
Oral examination
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • ANEJA, K.R., JAIN, P., ANEJA, R. A. Textbook of Basic and Applied Microbiology. New Delhi: New Age Int'l (P), 2009. ISBN 8122423671.
  • BAIRD, R.M., BLOOMFIELD, S.F. Microbial Quality Assurance in Cosmetics, Toiletries and Non-Sterile Pharmaceuticals. 2nd Ed.. Bristol, PA: Taylor & Francis, 1996. ISBN 0748404376.
  • GEIS, P.A. Cosmetic Microbiology: A Practical Approach. 2nd Ed.. New York: Taylor & Francis, 2006. ISBN 9780849314537.
  • SEDLÁČEK, I. Taxonomie prokaryot. Brno: MU, 2007. ISBN 978-80-210-4207-0.
  • SCHINDLER, J. a kol. Rukověť autora testových úloh. . Praha: Centrum zjišťování výsledků testování, 2006. ISBN 80-239-7111-5.
  • ŠILHÁNKOVÁ, L. Mikrobiologie pro potravináře a biotechnology. Praha: Academia, 2008. ISBN 978-80-200-1703-1.


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