M.Sc APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
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- Programme Outcomes
- Eligibility Criteria
- Programme Structure
- Credits & Evaluation
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Program Overview
The program prioritizes the principles of applied microbiology and microbial technology with a perspective of how microbes are used for the benefit of humans and how these technologies have been developed. The program gives an overview on the utilization and application of microbes in different products and processes, and the importance of disease-causing organisms as they relate to these processes and public health. Topics include identification of microorganisms and diagnostics, food and beverage fermentations, microbial metabolites, biofuels, environmental biotechnology. Students have the opportunity to practice and advance their microbiology skills by collecting, isolating, and characterizing microbes from different kinds of samples. Students will also have the opportunity to work independently on a semester project isolating unknown microbes and establishing a culture collection for further analysis.
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 to students to improve entrepreneurship skills.
Programme Outcome
MICROBIOLOGY
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 candidate who has passed Degree Examination in Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Medical Laboratory Technology / Environmental Science / Life Science/Medical Microbiology as main subject and secured 50% marks in concerned subject. B.Sc. Microbiology with Nanotechnology/ Industrial Microbiology & Zoology
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:
- Human Nutrition.
- Vermicomposting
- Mushroom cultivation.
- Organic Farming
- Plant Tissue Culture
- First Aid and Safety
- Herbal Technology
- 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
- Core Course I: Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Core Course II: Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
- Core Course III: Microbiology of Food and Dairy products
- Core Course IV: Molecular Genetics
- Core Course V: Practical I- Microbial physiology, Molecular genetics and Food microbiology
- Elective I Bioethics, Biosafety, TQM and IPR
- Modular- Module I – Course I- Concepts in Clinical Laboratory Technology and Management
- Modular- Module I – Course II – Methods in Clinical Laboratory Technology
- Core Course VI: Microbial Techniques
- Core Course VII: Industrial Microbiology
- Core Course VIII: Genetic Engineering
- Core Course IX: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Bioanalytical Techniques
- Core Course X: Practical II: Microbial Techniques, Industrial Microbiology, Genetic Engineering and Computational Biology
- Elective II Computational Biology
- Modular- Module II- Course I – Physiology of Human System
- Modular- Modular-II– Course II – Diagnostic Biochemistry
SEMESTER III
- Core Course XI: Medical Microbiology
- Core Course XII: Applied Virology
- Core Course XIII: Immunology and Immunotechnology
- Core Course XIV: Genomics and Proteomics
- Core Course XV: Practical III: Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology
- Elective III Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Industrial / Institutional training.
- Extra Disciplinary Course
- Modular- Module II – Course III – Diagnostic Microbiology
- Modular- Module III – Course I – Endocrinology and Tumour markers
SEMESTER IV
- Core Course XVI: Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology
- Core Course XVII: Plant pathology and Disease management
- Core Course XVIII: Practical IV: Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology
- Project & Viva voce
- Modular- Module III – Course II – Immunology, Serology and Parasitology
- Modular- Module III– Course III – Molecular Diagnostics
Assessment and 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.
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