B.Sc. program in Microbiology
The Bachelor of Science in Microbiology provides a thorough introduction to microorganisms and their roles in different environments. Students learn the fundamentals of microbiology and gain practical experience through laboratory work. The program offers hands-on research opportunities and internships, preparing students for careers in research, industry, or further studies. The curriculum ensures graduates are well-rounded and ready for professional challenges in microbiology. The Department is recognized under the ‘STAR College Scheme’ by Govt. of India (GOI)’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
Program Objectives
- Graduates will identify and study microorganisms and their environmental interactions.
- Graduates will apply microbiological methods to address real-world challenges.
- Graduates will conduct and present independent research.
- Graduates will exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills.
Course Curriculum framework under Autonomy
Program: B.Sc.
Department: Microbiology
| Semester I | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC 101 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology Introduction to Microbiology and Prokaryotic cell structure Biosafety and Biomolecules Nucleic Acid Structure and Chemistry |
2 |
| SMIC 102 |
Basic Techniques in Microbiology Microscopy & Staining Controlling Microbial Growth in the environment Microbial Nutrition, Cultivation, Isolation and Preservation |
2 |
| SMIC1PR | Practicals based on Fundamentals of Microbiology and Basic techniques in Microbiology | 2 |
| Semester II | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC 201 |
Microbial Diversity Study of Different Groups of Microbes-I Study of Different Groups of Microbes-II Microbial growth |
2 |
| SMIC 202 |
Exploring Microbiology Tools of the Laboratory Microbial Interactions Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection and Disease |
2 |
| SMIC2PR | Practicals based on Microbial Diversity and Exploring Microbiology | 2 |
| Semester III | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC301 |
Essentials of Molecular Biology Principles of Inheritance Molecular techniques based on nucleic acids Replication in prokaryotes & eukaryotes |
3 |
| SMIC302 |
Research methodology, Biostatistics and Analytical techniques Estimation of biomolecules and Instrumentation-I Instrumentation-II Research methodology and Biostatistics |
3 |
| SMIC303 |
Environmental and Applied Microbiology Aero microbiology and Soil microbiology Aquatic and Wastewater Microbiology Applied Microbiology |
3 |
| SMIC3PR | Practicals based on SMIC301, SMIC302, SMIC303 | 3 |
| Semester IV | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC401 |
Microbial Biochemistry Thermodynamics and Introduction to Metabolism Enzyme Kinetics Transcription and Translation |
3 |
| SMIC402 |
Taxonomy and Basics in Immunology Non –specific Host resistance Diagnostic Microbiology Classification and taxonomy |
3 |
| SMIC403 |
Food and Industrial Microbiology Food microbiology Dairy microbiology Industrial Microbiology |
3 |
| SMIC4PR | Practicals based on SMIC401, SMIC402, SMIC403 | 3 |
| Semester V | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC501 |
Microbial Genetics and Cell Biology Mutation and DNA Repair Genetic Exchange & Homologous Recombination Cell Biology Cell Signaling |
04 |
| SMIC502 |
Medical Microbiology &Immunology: Part-I Bacterial Strategies for Evasion and Study of a Few Diseases (Respiratory Tract and Urinary Tract) Study of G.I Tract and Skin Infections General Immunology-I General Immunology-II |
04 |
| SMIC503 |
Microbial Biochemistry: Part – I Biological Membranes & Transport Bioenergetics & Bioluminescence Methods of Studying Metabolism & Catabolism of Carbohydrates Fermentative Pathways and Anabolism of Carbohydrates |
04 |
| SMIC504 |
Bioprocess Technology: Part – I Strain Improvement and Inoculum Development Types of Fermenters and Sterilization Scale up, Scale down of Fermentation and Downstream Processes Traditional Fermentations |
04 |
| SMIC5PR1 | Practicals Based on SMIC501 and SMIC502 | 04 |
| SMIC5PR2 | Practicals Based on SMIC503 and SMIC504 | 04 |
| Semester VI | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC601 |
rDNA TECHNOLOGY, BIOINFORMATICS & VIROLOGY Recombinant DNA Technology Applications of rDNA Technology & Bioinformatics Regulation & Basic Virology Advanced Virology |
04 |
| SMIC602 |
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY PART-II Study of vector borne, sexually transmitted and CNS infections Chemotherapy of infectious agents Immunology –I Immunology –II |
04 |
| SMIC603 |
MICROBIAL BIOCHEMISTRY: PART-II Lipid Metabolism & Catabolism of Hydrocarbons Metabolism of Proteins and Nucleic Acids Metabolic Regulation Prokaryotic Photosynthesis & Inorganic Metabolism |
04 |
| SMIC604 |
BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY- PART-II Advances in bioprocess technology Pharmaceutical microbiology Instrumentation and IPR Industrial fermentations |
04 |
| SMIC6PR1 | Practicals Based on SMIC601 and SMIC602 | 04 |
| SMIC6PR2 | Practicals Based on SMIC603 and SMIC604 | 04 |
Applied Component: Food Production and Processing
| Semester V | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SMIC5AC |
FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING (General Principles) Food Science and Nutrition Traditional Production Methods Principles of Food Processing Principles and Methods of Food Preservation |
2.5 |
| SMIC5ACPR | Practicals based on SMIC5AC | 2.5 |
| Semester VI | ||
| SMIC6AC |
Food Production and Processing (Applications and Q.A) Modern Methods of Food production Production of Fermented Food and Beverages Food Safety and Quality Assurance Food Packaging and Marketing |
2.5 |
| SMIC6ACPR | Practicals based on SMIC6AC | 2.5 |
The minor electives will be offered from the following domains: – Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.