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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 1 (Cont.)

BSGC1101 General Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---
To equip students with a good foundation in chemical knowledge that allows students to

make qualitative and quantitative inquiries into topics in health science. Contents:
Introduction; Stoichiometric chemistry; Thermal chemistry - chemical equilibrium and
chemical kinetics; Gas-ideal gas and their calculations; Solution – concentration and
properties; Acid, base and salt; Oxidation, Reduction and Electrochemistry; Basic
structures of material-atom and molecule; Chemistry and life – atmosphere, pollution
and its environmental relationships; Water – purification and pollution; Daily chemistry.

BSIM1102 Immunology 3 45 hrs ---
To enable students to understand the fundamental principles of immunology and basic
immunological techniques through lectures and practical sessions. Contents: Innate and
adaptive immunity in human; Structures and functions of complements and antibodies; T
cell receptor structure and function of T lymphocytes; Antigen presentation to T
lymphocytes and B cells, cytokines, auto-immune diseases, transplantation and
hypersensitivity.

BSMB1102 Microbiology 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with the knowledge in microorganisms and their clinical significance,
which enable students to understand and manipulate basic microorganism analysis
techniques, and to establish their aseptic concept. Contents: Definitions, features and
classifications of microbes including bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites; Role of
microbes in human’s health and diseases; Host immunity, disinfection and sterilization;
Common bacteria, viral, fungal, and parasitic infection; Analytical techniques include
microscopy, culture and biochemistry characterization, aseptic techniques, and
microbiology laboratory safety.

BSOC1102 Organic Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---
To equips students with the knowledge in basic structures, properties and reactions of
organic compounds. Contents: Introduction; Properties and Structure of organic
compounds; Classification of organic compounds – hydrocarbons (aliphatic and aromatic
compounds) and their derivatives (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amine,
carboxylic acids and their derivatives-acid anhydrides, amide, ester); Reactions of organic
compounds; Organic compound analysis; Organic chemistry and daily life.
BSPP1101 Introduction to Pharmacy Profession 1 15 hrs ---
To equip students with an enhanced understanding of pharmacy profession. Contents:

Introduction of pharmacy profession; Current trend in pharmaceutical science and
pharmacy practice; Role of pharmacy profession in Macao; Current situation of
healthcare system in Macao; Professional ethics.
BSPP1102 Pathophysiology 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with the knowledge in mechanisms and laws about occurrence,

process, prognosis of different diseases and to explain the relationships among
pathophysiology, biology, genetics, anthropotomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry,
biophysics, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology, and parasitology.
Contents: Disease introduction; Disorders of water and electrolyte metabolism; Acid-
base disturbances; Hypoxia; Fever; Stress; Edema; Shock; Disseminated intravascular
coagulation; Ischemia-reperfusion injury; Cellular signal transduction and disease;
Apoptosis and diseases; Cardiac insufficiency; Respiratory insufficiency; Hepatic
insufficiency; Renal insufficiency.
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