Department of Microbiology

B.Sc. Microbiology with minor in Biotechnology and Biochemistry

This bachelor-level programme of B.Sc. in Microbiology is developed incorporating contents that are required for employability and to facilitate progression into higher education. The self- directed learning component challenges the students to experience the concept of life long learning. The students of this programme will experience various methods for learning the concepts, practical skills, and competencies. The training and learning from field visits and internships provide possibilities for increasing their skills. The courses focusing on soft skills are aimed to prepare the students to incorporate professionalism and teamwork with higher levels of emotional and social empathy.

B.Sc. Microbiology with minor in Biotechnology and Biochemistry

This B.Sc. Microbiology programme is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The programme imparts in-depth knowledge in microbiology and allied subjects such as biochemistry and biotechnology. The programme focuses on employability and progression into higher education. The emphasis is on sharpening the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary in industries or academia. The teaching-learning processes in the classroom, laboratory training, exposure to industries, interaction with industry experts, and research projects aid in achieving competency by the students of this programme.

B.Sc. Microbiology with minor in Biotechnology and Biochemistry

• Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of original microbiological concepts, theories, and techniques.
• Enhance students' critical thinking abilities to analyze scientific literature and current research trends in microbiology.
• Promote awareness of the societal and environmental impacts of microbiology, encouraging students to contribute positively to their communities.

B.Sc. Microbiology with minor in Biotechnology and Biochemistry

The student graduating with the Degree of B.Sc. Microbiology should be able to acquire the following competencies and skills

• Disciplinary knowledge
• Skills
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving Research & scientific reasoning
• Reflective thinking
• Attitudes Communication and collaboration
• Lifelong learning
• Moral and ethical awareness
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Hence, the following programme outcomes are defined.

• PO 1: Knowledge Acquisition: Describe systematically and coherently the fundamental concepts in microbial diversity, microbial physiology, microbial metabolism, and cell and molecular biology.
• PO 2: Interdisciplinary Integration: Explain the basic concepts in biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical biochemistry and principles of instruments used for laboratory investigations.
• PO 3: Research and Analytical Skills: Perform experimental laboratory techniques and methods in the areas of microbiology, biotechnology and biochemistry.
• PO 4: Technical Proficiency: Practice the technical skills in various domains of biotechnology.
• PO 5: Laboratory Management: Employ biotechnology processes and products in biosafety, environment safety and quality control approach suitable for industry and research practices.
• PO 6: Ethical Conduct: Demonstrate teamwork, ethical responsibility, societal and environmental impacts of microbiology through innovative approaches.
• PO 7: Collaboration and Communication: Develop critical thinking ability to solve problems related to operational and technical issues about analytical approaches in microbiology.
• PO 8: Application of Microbiology :Optimize the experiments to explore in different fields of microbiology including soil, agricultural, medical microbiology and immunology.

M.Sc. Microbiology

• PO1: Integrate knowledge from microbiology with other applied disciplines such as food microbiology, industrial microbiology, soil and agricultural microbiology and genetic engineering.
• PO2: Apply interdisciplinary approaches to address global and societal challenges related to microbiology.
• PO3: Demonstrate skills in laboratory management from various sub-disciplines of microbiology, including molecular biology, microbial genetics, microbial physiology, immunology, medical microbiology and environmental microbiology.
• PO4: Implement quality control and quality assurance measures in microbiological processes.
• PO5: Apply microbiological knowledge and skills to real-world problems in healthcare, industry, agriculture, and environmental management
• PO6: Develop oratory, scientific conversation, analytical, problem-solving and writing skills.
• PO7: Assemble their knowledge in to an industry involving isolation of microbes from natural sources, drug discovery, contract research, Product development, standardization techniques etc.
• PO8: Engage in outreach activities and contribute to public education on microbiological issues and their impact on health and the environment.

M.Sc. Microbiology

• PSO 1 Define microbial taxonomy, diversity, distribution in natural environment and other sources.
• PSO 2 Describe microbial physiology, metabolism and their role in production of economically important products.
• PSO 3 Operate various instruments employed for sterilization, growth and to study metabolism of microorganisms.
• PSO 4 Classify various microbial infections, their transmission, control, prevention and treatment.
• PSO 5 Formulate various consortia of bacteria and fungi to be applied in fields Like food, soil, agriculture and medicine
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