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Programme Overview

M.Sc. in Microbiology is a 2-year postgraduate programme which deals with more detailed and advanced study of the microorganisms, including microbial cellular processes, their harmful and beneficial aspects, microbes for human welfare, molecular details of microbial cells and develops knowledge and understanding for applying it for societal benefits which may include sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, soil and environment, food processing, pharmaceutical etc. The objective of this programme is to produce intellectual and proficient microbiologists by enhancing the abilities and skills of students for application of microbiology theories and expertise in the live problems faced by the industry.

Programme Educational Outcomes

To understand and illustrate the basic and applied knowledge leading to the demand of academic, research and industrial fields.
To develop proficient problem solving skills in students thereby inculcating innovative research ideas
To develop skilled professionals in the field of microbiology aiding in the holistic development of knowledge creation contributing to sustainability and progress of science and society at large
To inculcate the sense of social responsibility as well as impact for microbial applications.

Programme Outcomes

Scientific Knowledge: Apply scientific knowledge for innovation solving microbiological, biotechnological, nutritional, botanical, zoological, chemical or mathematical issues
Laboratory skills: Develop skills with scientific, systematic experimental learning in respective field of study and discipline
Analytical skill: Ability to understand and analyse problems related to socioeconomics, environmental, health etc.
Problem solving skills: Ability to find solutions to the problems and threats faced with the help of scientific research.
Proficiency: Develop proficiency in respective branch of science and scientific tools and equipment.
Communication skill: Develop communication skill to communicate among the peer and society to promote scientific thinking and research outcomes.
Professional ethics: Knowledge of professional ethics and their strict application in respective profession.
Research: Temperament to take up research as a career to develop new knowledge in thrust areas.
Social Responsibility: Sense of responsibility to do utmost possible for development of society by educating mass, solving problems, enhancing natural resources, removing superstitions and there by contributing to nation building as a whole.
Environmental responsibility: Sense of responsibility to maintain ecological balance. To be able to develop sustainable eco friendly approaches favouring livelihood of all the components of nature.
Life-long learning: The knowledge gathered enhances the overall applications of microbes in day to day activities as well as its societal impacts.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Understand the nature, classification of microorganisms, adaptations and environmental stability.
Understand the biochemical, physiological, molecular biological aspects of microbes.
Understand about various pathogenic microorganisms, infection process, human microbial interactions and immune response against the pathogens.
Understand the harmful impacts of microbes as well as their potential applications in Industries, Agriculture and Environment and development of entrepreneurship.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY & MICROBIAL DIVERSITY

Course Overview

To familiarize the students with those concepts those are basic to prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. To emphasize on distribution, morphology and physiology of microorganisms in addition to skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and identification. To study the structure, function, diversity of microorganisms in different habitats, ecosystem, and microbial associations, microbial interactions.

Course Outcomes

Learn the basics and evolution of microbes and contribution of microbiologists.
Understand the differences between the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell, bacterial cell organelles and their functions.
Apply the knowledge of sterilization of various types of media for the cultivation of microbes and evaluate the microbe types with the skill of staining procedures.

MICROBIAL GENETICS & PHYSIOLOGY

Course Overview

To analyze the biological processes that ensures a balance between stability and variability of genetic material. To discuss the application of the knowledge of microbial genetics and genetic engineering techniques in order to produce strains applicable in biotechnology. To study the structure, function, energy metabolism, growth and regulatory mechanisms of microorganisms.

Course Outcomes

Explain the structural organization of DNA, Illustrate different mechanisms of gene transfer and their application in research.
Summarize replication of different microbial genome (chromosomal DNA, Plasmid, Bacteriophage DNA).
Interpret characteristics of different types of plasmids and their importance in microbial sustenance.

BIOCHEMISTRY

Course Overview

To study the structures of biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids To know the functions and interactions of biomolecules, which will provide the knowledge of the structure of cells and the various functions performed by them which are associated with life. To study the metabolic pathways of biomolecules like carbohydrate, amino acids etc.

Course Outcomes

Recognize the structure and properties of simple carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids; and relate the structure and function of various important biomolecules.
Understand the basic principles of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism to appreciate how energy is being preserved, and extracted and utilized in biological systems.
Comprehend the importance of biomolecules in biological systems.

BIOINSTRUMENTATION

Course Overview

To study the detail about various instruments and their principle of working.

Course Outcomes

To study the principles of operation of biological equipments for detecting biomolecules.
To recollect the techniques of separation of biomolecules. and the needs to purify them.
To relate the practical applications of analytical techniques of biomolecules.

EFFECTIVE ENGLISH

Course Overview

To introduce thetypes of sentences and theirsignificance. To strengthen thestudents' vocabulary to enhance theirspeaking and writingskills. To familiarize the students with the importance of dress codes in various organizations. To introduce the3 P’s (Planning, prioritizing &performing) of TimeManagement. To give insight into English pronunciation and into central concepts in phonetics.

Course Outcomes

This course will enable students to analysis and identify the different types of sentences.
Learners will be able to integrate the skills of reading and speaking in professional communication.
Dress code Etiquette sessions will boosts their confidence and morals.

MOOCS- 1

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.

Course Outcomes

Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
Gain insights from different perspectives
Exposure to different ways of learning platform

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

BIOINSTRUMENTATION & BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Course Overview

To introduce the students various concept of Biophysical chemistry like thermodynamics, chemical bonding, protein folding etc and their importance in biological system.

Course Outcomes

To study the concept of various chemical bonding, thermodynamics etc and their importance in biological system.
Understand the various types of protein folding and its importance
To apply the concept of chromatography and its need to purify compounds

IMMUNOLOGY

Course Overview

To make students understand the key topics like antigen, antibody, immunity, hypersensitivity, complement system etc

Course Outcomes

To make students aware of various diagnostic techniques like RIA, ELISA, IMMUNOFLOROSCENCE etc.
Understand the applications of various diagnostic tool to detect disease
Understand the various types of antigen, antibody, their interaction, how body fight against pathogen. Understand the concept of cell line

BIOINFORMATICS, BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Course Overview

To give basic ideas on different statistical programs for data collection, sample survey and sample distribution and also to give knowledge for research designing

Course Outcomes

Knowledge on different biological database and their application
Knowledge on prediction of protein structure through computer
• Knowledge on different bioinformatics tools for health and drug discovery

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Course Overview

To teach in dept about genome and its arrangement in eukaryotes and microbes

Course Outcomes

To increase the analytical and reasoning skills of the students by focusing on concept based teaching.
To teach students about Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Transcription
To teach students regarding the Translation machinery

RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY

Course Overview

To make students understand the key topics like cloning, vectors, transformation and transgenic plants and animals

Course Outcomes

To make students aware of various molecular biology techniques.
To explain the applications of Recombinant DNA technology in plant genomics and clinical research
To explain the various possibility of recombinant DNA technology like prevention of genetic diseases, better medicine and improved crops etc

IMMUNOLOGY & BIOINFORMATICS

Course Overview

The students would be taught to learn minutely about antigen antibody interactions and their applications in various diseases.

Course Outcomes

The student learns various applications of disease diagnosis and interpretation, their applications in healthcare industry and drug designing
The students would be taught about various databases and applications of bioinformatics in drug designing, molecular biology
The students would be learning about different Blood group determination

BIOINSTRUMENTATION, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND RDT

Course Overview

To train the students in the areas of molecular techniques and learn the operation of sophisticated instruments

Course Outcomes

The students would learn about vectors, probes and their various approaches in the field of research
The students would learn about Recombinant DNA technology
The students would learn about Isolation of genomic DNA

IMMUNOLOGY

Course Overview

To make students understand the key topics like antigen, antibody, immunity, hypersensitivity, complement system etc.

Course Outcomes

Understand the applications of various diagnostic tool to detect disease
Understand the various types of antigen, antibody, their interaction, how body fight against pathogen. Understand the concept of cell line
• To make students aware of various diagnostic techniques like RIA, ELISA, IMMUNOFLOROSCENCE etc

MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES

Course Overview

To make students aware of various molecular biology techniques

Course Outcomes

To explain the various possibility of molecular techniques like prevention of genetic diseases, better medicine and improved crops etc.
Important topics like mutation, DNA damage and repair are explained
To help students understand about DNA Replication and Recombination

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENOMICS

Course Overview

To teach in department about genome and its arrangement in eukaryotes and microbes

Course Outcomes

To increase the analytical and reasoning skills of the students by focusing on concept based teaching
To teach the central dogma of life (replication, transcription, translation and post transcriptional modifications) with the best possible teaching tools (explanation/power point presentation/seminar/assignment) and with utmost attention
Important topics like mutation, DNA damage and repair are explained.

BIOINFORMATICS

Course Overview

Knowledge on computational database management system and basic idea on the structural biology using computer.

Course Outcomes

Knowledge on different bioinformatics tools for health and drug discovery
Knowledge on prediction of protein structure through computer
Knowledge on to collect ,store and analyze biological data

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, BIOETHICS & IPR

Course Overview

Knowledge on computational database management system and its application ion Biology and also to give knowledge for research designing

Course Outcomes

Knowledge on different biological database and their application
Knowledge on prediction of protein structure through computer
Knowledge on research designing

PRACTICAL - II (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS)

Course Overview

The students would be taught to learn minutely about antigen antibody interactions and their applications in various diseases and applications of bioinformatics in drug designing, molecular biology.

Course Outcomes

The student learns various applications of disease diagnosis and interpretation, their applications in healthcare industry and drug designing
The applications in healthcare industry and drug designing
The students would be taught about various databases

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY

Course Overview

To learn about normal microflora of the body and its impact. To familiarize about the different diseases caused by bacteria and prevention and control measures of the diseases.

Course Outcomes

Understand about the normal microbial population of human body and its relation to health
Knowledge about different diseases caused by bacteria
Comprehend bout the prevention and control measures of the diseases

MEDICAL VIROLOGY

Course Overview

The objective of this paper is to familiarize the students about the types of viruses and their morphology, methods of virus cultivation, different diseases caused by viruses and prevention and control measures of the diseases

Course Outcomes

Students will learn about the pathogenesis of viral diseases
Students will learn about the different diseases caused by viruses
Students will learn about the prevention and control measures of the viral diseases.

MEDICAL MYCOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

Course Overview

The objective of this paper is to familiarize the students about the different diseases caused by fungi and parasites and prevention and control measures of the diseases

Course Outcomes

Students will learn about the various disease causing parasites
Students will learn about the different diseases caused by fungi
Students will learn about the different laboratory tests done for diagnosis of parasitic and fungal diseases.

FOOD AND DAIRY MICROBIOLOGY

Course Overview

The course provides students with both a knowledge of general scientific methods and contents of the food microbiology field and specific professional skills. The aim of the course is to provide an integrated overview of the field of food microbiology covering issues of food preservation and food production. In particular, the course provides insights concerning aspects of microbial ecophysiology, determination and control of food microorganisms, and the distribution of spoilage and pathogen microorganisms in plant- and animal-based food

Course Outcomes

Students will learn about the significance and activities of microorganisms in food
Students will learn about the characteristics of food borne, waterborne and spoilage microorganisms, and methods for their isolation, detection and identification.
Students will learn about importance of microbiological quality control programmes in food production

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Overview

To introduce basic principles and application relevance of clinical disease. To study and identify the bacteria and fungi based on its culture, morphological and biochemical characteristics.

Course Outcomes

It will provide the conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic microorganisms and particularly address the fundamental mechanisms of their pathogenicity
Knowledge for diagnostic skills in microbiology, including the practical application
Comprehend the interpretation of laboratory tests for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.

FOOD AND DAIRY MICROBIOLOGY

Course Overview

To teach techniques to identify the normal and pathogenic microbes present in beverages and fruit juices. To teach techniques to identify the normal and pathogenic microbes present in milk and milk products. Techniques to prepare fermented food.

Course Outcomes

Enable to detect the quality of food samples
Understand and able to detect the quality of milk samples
Knowledge of preparation of fermentation food.

MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY & VIROLOGY

Course Overview

The objective of this paper is to familiarize the students about the different diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, their prevention and control measures of the diseases

Course Outcomes

Students will learn about the different diseases caused by bacteria and viruses
Students will learn about the prevention and control measures of the diseases caused by virus and bacteria
Students will learn about the various methods of virus cultivation

MEDICAL MYCOLOGY & PARASITOLOGY

Course Overview

The objective of this paper is to familiarize the students about the different diseases caused by fungi and parasites and prevention and control measures of the diseases

Course Outcomes

Students will learn about the various disease causing parasites.
Students will learn about the different diseases caused by fungi.
Students will learn about the prevention and control measures of the diseases.

SOIL, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Overview

The objective of this paper is to familiarize the students about the different types of microorganisms found in soil and their application in improvement of soil fertility

Course Outcomes

Students will learn about the different types of soil
Students will learn about the process of nitrogen fixation by microorganism
Students will learn about the different types of biopesticides and biofertilizer

PRACTICAL PAPER III: MEDICAL & AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Overview

Introduction to basic principles and application relevance of clinical disease for students and ability to identify the bacteria and fungi based on its culture, morphological and biochemical characteristics.

Course Outcomes

It will provide the conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic microorganisms and particularly address the fundamental mechanisms of their pathogenicity.
It will also provide opportunities for a student to develop diagnostic skills in microbiology
The practical application and interpretation of laboratory tests for the diagnosis of infectious diseases

Even Semester

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