BSc Microbiology

Program Overview

Microbes are vitally important to all life on Earth. As versatile organisms, they play a major role in various biochemical processes such as biodegradation, bio deterioration, climate change, food spoilage, epidemiology and biotechnology. By applying microbes in a range of controlled settings, microbiologists can harness their power for beneficial use in areas as diverse as healthcare, food production and agriculture. Microbiology research has been and continues to be, central to meeting many of the current global aspirations and challenges, such as maintaining food, water and energy security for a healthy population on a habitable earth. Microbiology research will also help to answer big questions such as ‘how diverse is life on Earth’, and ‘does life exist elsewhere in the Universe’

Programme USPs

Updated & detailed syllabus to meet the demand in society for Microbiologists.
Fully equipped and state of art of laboratory with DBT STAR college status.
VAP, EDC, IDC & Modular courses for the enhancement of the student’s skill.
Qualified , experienced faculty and excellent placement record exclusively in the food industry.
Hands on training programs for students to improve entrepreneurship skills.

Programme Outcome

Microbiology is a branch of Biology that includes the study of growth characteristics and various other aspects related to the microorganism, since microorganisms provide the model used in agricultural, industrial, medical and molecular biology. There is a growing recognition of the potential of microorganisms in a range of applied areas. Microbiologists find jobs in many places like research organization, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries, Universities, Research Institutes etc.

The essential on going work of microbiologists includes making agriculture more sustainable, cleaning up pollution, manufacturing biofuels, and processing food and drink. With the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and global pandemics on the rise, microbiologists are also helping to produce the vital life-saving drugs that many people around the world rely on for their survival.

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in Higher secondary examination with Biology / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Nursing as subject or DMLT or Diploma in Pharmacy / Pharmacology / Natural Science.

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMMES

Certificate program in HACCP offered by NIST, Chennai.
UGC-CSIR, NET coaching.
Certificate Course in Clinical Lab Technology.
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Lab Technology.
Modular Curriculum included with Clinical Laboratory Technology.
Placement based crash course on Bioprocess Technology.
EDC courses:
1. Human Nutrition.
2. Vermicomposting
3. Mushroom cultivation.
4. Organic Farming
5. Plant Tissue Culture
6. First Aid and Safety
7. Herbal Technology
8. Algal Technology

Career Opportunities

Students from the School have career opportunities in the following companies and sectors:

Aavin Dairy
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cytiva, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Milma Dairy
Nandhini Dairy
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
Accenture, Bangalore
Azhooba, Chennai,
Biocon, Bangalore
Biomed Solutions, Salem.
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Cognizant Technologies, Bangalore.
DELL, Chennai.
EPI-Source Pvt. Ltd.
Focus Edumatics
Human Biological Institute, Ooty
Icon, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Infosys, Bangalore
Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
NCBS, Bangalore.
NIO, Goa
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor.
PPTS, Coimbatore.
TCS, Chennai
Thermo Fischer Scientific, Bangalore.
TNQ books, Coimbatore.
VWR International, Coimbatore
Wipro Technologies, Chennai
Zifo R&D Solutions
Zifo Technologies, Chennai.

Programme Structure

SEMESTER I

Language –Tamil I/Malayalam I/ Hindi I/ French I/Arabic I
English – Communicative English-I
Core Course I – Cell Biology
Core Course II – BioChemistry
Core Course III: Practical I – Cell Biology, BioChemistry and Basic Microbiological techniques
Allied Course I – Chemistry
Allied Course II: Practical I – Chemistry
Value Education: Ethics and Culture

SEMESTER II

Language – Tamil II/Malayalam II/ Hindi II/ French II/Arabic II
English – Communicative English- II
Core Course IV – Introductory Microbiology
Core Course V- Bioanalytical Techniques
Core Course VI: Practical II- Microbiology &Bioanalytical techniques
Allied Course II: Practical II– Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Modular- Module I – Course I – Principles of Clinical Laboratory Technology and Management

SEMESTER III

Language- Tamil III/Malayalam III/ Hindi III/ French III/Arabic III
English- Communicative English- III
Core Course VII – Microbiology
Core Course VIII: Practical III – Microbiology Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
Allied Course III – Basic Mathematics & Computer applications
Elective I : Food and Agro Biotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) I: Bio-entrepreneurial development course 1- Mushroom cultivation technology
Non-Major Elective (NME) I – Basic Tamil /Women’s Rights / Advanced Tamil /Basic Hindi/ Basic Malayalam
Commercial Practice
Modular-Module I – Course II – Techniques in Clinical Laboratory Technology

SEMESTER IV

Language – Tamil IV/Malayalam IV/ Hindi IV/ French IV/Arabic IV
English- Communicative English -IV
Core Course IX – Molecular biology
Core Course X: Practical IV- Molecular biology and Environmental Biotechnology
Allied Course IV: Practical III- Fundamentals of Computers, MS office and C Programming
Elective II : Environmental Biotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) II: Bio-entrepreneurial development course 2- Bioinformatics
Non-Major Elective (NME) II – Basic Tamil /General Awareness/ Advanced Tamil/ Basic Hindi/Basic Malayalam
Interdisciplinary Course – Bioinstrumentation
Modular-Module II – Course I-Fundamentals of Human Physiology

SEMESTER V

Core Course XI- Human Physiology
Core Course XII – Recombinant DNA Technology – I
Core Course XIII – Plant Biotechnology
Core Course XIV– Immunology
Core Course XV: Practical V – Microbial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Immunology
Elective – III : Bionanotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) III: Bio-Entrepreneurial development course
Organic farming
Practicum
Extra Disciplinary Course
Modular-Module II – Course II – Clinical Biochemistry

SEMESTER VI

Core Course XVI – Animal Biotechnology
Core Course XVII – Industrial Biotechnology
Core Course XVIII – Recombinant DNA Technology – II
Core Course XIX: Practical VI – Bioprocess Technology, Animal Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA Technology – II
Elective – IV : Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) IV: Bio-entrepreneurial development course 4 – Medical coding and Medical transcription
Extension Activities-NCC/NSS/Sports/DEA
Modular-Module II – Course III – Clinical Microbiology

Credits & Evaluation

Student progression and knowledge gaining process were assessed by giving curricular based activities like seminars, assignments and report writing about their industrial visit, educational tour, seminars, symposium, training and workshops attended.

By conducting Internal test-I, Internal test-II and Model exam the student’s progression in their subject with prescribed syllabus was evaluated and proper credits were given to every subject they study.

The final year under graduate and post graduate students research knowledge was assessed by offering the research project work submitted along with a research report containing proper scientific data in prescribed format and also with their publications in well renowned, indexed and high impact factor containing scientific journals.