- Docente: Alessandro Ripalti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: MED/07
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Advanced Cosmetic Sciences (cod. 9225)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will acquire the basic knowledge about the characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and viruses, the cellular and molecular basis of microbial and viral pathogenicity and the characteristics of microorganism / host interactions. The students will also learn the microbiological control methods applied to field of cosmetic products.
Course contents
biology of microbes
• bacteria, fungi/yeasts, viruses
• contaminant microbes in cosmetic ingredients
• microbial content and product safety
• sanitary practices in cosmetic manufacturing
• cosmetic microbiology test methods
• molecular biology test methods
• preservation of cosmetics from infectious agents and hurdle technology
• antimicrobial mechanisms of selected preservatives and the bacterial response
• ingredients affecting preservatives
• safety and toxicological properties of preservatives
• considerations of cosmetic preservation from the consumer point of view
• microbiology of the skin and factors modifying cutaneous microflora
• governmental regulations and microbiological aspects of manufacturing cosmetics and drugs
• global regulation of preservatives and cosmetic preservatives
Readings/Bibliography
TY - BOOK
AU - Geis, Phil
PY - 2020/06/06
SP -
T1 - COSMETIC MICROBIOLOGY THIRD EDITION Geis Cosmetic Microbiology A Practical Approach Third edition Cosmetic Microbiology A Practical Approach Third edition Philip A Geis
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Presentations
Video tutorials
Laboratory
As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend online Modules 1 and 2 on health and safety in study and intnership areas [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas], while Module 3 is to be attended in class. Information about Module 3 attendance schedule is available on the website of your degree programme.
Assessment methods
Written test: questions with multiple choice answers
Teaching tools
Web tutorials
Video presentations
Practical work at the lab bench
Office hours
See the website of Alessandro Ripalti