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About

Department of Microbiology

Vision

To achieve dynamic equilibrium within the Social, Economic, Cultural and Ecological environment and to strive continuously for providing research and technological service to the nation.

Mission

To create and sustain an environment of learning in which students acquire knowledge and learn to apply it professionally with due concern for social, ecological and economic issues.
To pursue research and disseminate findings.
To provide knowledge based services to satisfy the needs of society and the industry
To help in building national capabilities in Science, technology and research.
To inculcate and promote moral ethical and cultural values.

The Department of Microbiology was established in the year 1999 with the able leadership and guidance of Prof. Chandrika. K.

The Department of Microbiology strives to educate students about the exciting world of microorganisms and the research involving microorganisms in day-to-day activities with a team of enthusiastic and dedicated teaching faculty.

The faculty are highly qualified, with consistent research involvement. They upgrade their knowledge through enhancement of academic qualifications, paper presentations in conferences, publications and curriculum development. They orient students regularly towards higher studies, research and placements. The faculty as apart of their responsibilities also counsel the students with moral values of life with holistic approach. They also encourage students towards participation in several inter-class and inter-collegiate co-curricular activities

The department has a good consistent performance with respect to academics, art & culture, Value based education, research inculcation and has contributed enormously for the growth of the college since its inception.

Best Practices

Consistent 90-95% results from the dept.
70-80% of the students regularly pursue higher studies
Inter-class Competitions “Learn with Fun”, Hands-on Workshops, Guest-lecture & Alumni Talk under ‘Microgenei Forum’ of the Department
Scientific Reference writing classes for First year BCZMB students
Industrial visits/ farm visits and interaction with farmers
Voluntary internship/ projects/training
Holistic approach towards insight into festival celebrations/participation(Janapada mela theme exhibits/stalls, Dasara doll exhibits)
General Discussion on several national and international days, Current Affairs, Health Awareness
Platform for students to showcase Co-curricular activities: Inter-house Activity

Industrial visits

2021-22

DFRL -DRDO, Mysuru
Sula Wines , Chennapatna
Akshayapatra, Kanakapura, Bangaluru

2020-21

BAMUL ,Koramangala, Bangalur
National Institute of Virology(NIV), Pune
IISER, Pune

2019-20

• Amul India Ltd. Anand district, Gujarat

• Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) Gandhinagar, Gujarat

• Institute of Advanced Research(IAR) Gandhinagar, Gujarat

• Agricultural farm visit at GKVK , Bengaluru

• Mother Dairy, Yelahanka, Bengaluru

2018-19

• MRD Life Sciences Ltd, Lucknow

• Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research(IISR) Lucknow

2017-18

• Indian Institute of Scientific Education and Research (IISER), Pune

• Vasantdada Sugar Institute(VSI), Pune

• National Centre for Microbial Resource (NCMR) at Pune

• Agricultural farm at Nelamangala, Bengaluru

2016-17

• Institute of Life Sciences(ILS) Bhubaneswar

• National Institute of Scientific and Education Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar

• Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (CIWA) Bhubaneswar

2015-16

• National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) New Delhi

• National Institute of Plant Genome Resources(NIPGR) New Delhi

2014-15

• Directorate of Rice Research(DRR) Hyderabad

• National Institute of Nutrition(NIN) Hyderabad

• Directorate of Oil seed Research (DIR) Hyderabad

• Bangalore Dairy(BAMUL) Bangalore

Student Achievements

Consistent 90-95% results from the dept.

Student participation in conferences and intercollegiate events :

• Priyanka Mahana, Yoshitha Bhargav, Bhavana (IV sem CZM) Science expo- 2014, Jain University, Model making; special appreciation prize

• Yashaswini. G and Priyanka N (VI sem CZM) National Seminar towards Student Research: October 2012 MES College, Best Poster Award

JAM rankings in 2015-16: Anushree.S & Bhavana

Consistent voluntary internship programmes enrolled by students :

• Lavanyashree S. (IV sem BCZMB 2019-20) Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry, Venture diagnostics

• Jayashree N.Hegade (IV sem BCZMB 2019-20) Clinical Biochemistry and Phlebotomy, Infant Laboratories.

• Sowmya.A & Sreelakshmi B. (IV sem BCZMB 2019-20) Biochemistry, Microbiology, Phlebotomy, Isha Diagnostics

• Vaishnavi P. (IV sem BCZMB 2019-20) Clinical Biochemistry(SRL Diagnostics)

• Fortis Hospital

• Anusha M. and Bhaje Ishika Pramod (IV sem BCZMB 2019-20) Microbiology Dairy Technology

• Priyanka.M,Kiranmayi,Nayana.B.Kagal,Asha.N.S,Sneha.S,Lavanya.E,Chandana,& Hemavathi.K.N (IV sem BCZMB 2018-19) Internship in Microbiology, Hepatology, Serology & Biochemistry, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital's Laboratory.

• Bhagya shree. H, Kavya shree. K, Ramya.S, T. Mercy scorlet, & Sujee. S (IV sem BCZMB 2018-19) Microbiology, Pathology, Serology laboratory department of "People Tree hospitals".

• Neha C.S Narmadha .C K,& Sujee S(IV sem BCZMB 2018-19) Microbiology and Immunology ChanRe Diagnostic Center, Malleshwaram

• Anushree B.S (IV sem BCZMB 2018-19) Microbiology, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

• Nisha Singh.A (IV sem BCZMB 2017-18) Project work in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pathology BGS Global hospitals, Ramanagaram

• Nandini.C & P.Niroja (IV sem BCZMB 2017-18) Isolation and detection of yeast and mold using smart phone, Foundation for Environmental Monitoring

• Tejashwini.R Ashwini Bhat (IV sem BCZMB 2017-18) Microbiological and biochemical analysis of water samples, Foundation for Environmental Monitoring

• Tejashwini.R (IV sem BCZMB 2017-18) Project work in “Preparation and Analysis of Microbiological and Biochemical contamination in Water Samples from Various Localities in the city”. Pure Pani LLC, Water Treatment Plant

• Lakshmi.N (II sem BCZMB: 2015-16) Clinical Microbiology and Pathology, Mumbai

• Damini, Pavithra, Rekha.N (III sem BCZMB: 2014-15) Clinical Lab techniques, patient profiling Vagus hospitals

• Sneha. P.G (III sem BCZMB: 2014-15) Hematology, Histopathology and clinical Microbiology BGS Apollo Hospitals – Mysore

Conferences/Workshops/Guest Lectures/Seminars conducted by the Department forum “Microgenei”

• Workshop on “General first Aid Procedures” by Dr. Prabhavathi R.M,Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bangalore on 22.02.2020

• Guest lecture on “Indoor air flora and occupational hazards in hospital environment" ” by Dr. Prabhavathi R.M,Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bangalore on 27-7-19

• Alumni Talk by Ms. Anagha (M.Sc, Applied microbiology, VIT, Vellore) regarding career opportunities and research in Microbiology in March,2018

• Alumni Talk by Ms. Bhavana S. (M.Sc, Microbiology, Mysore University) regarding preparations for competitive exams & M.Sc Entrance Exams and research in Microbiology in April,2018

• Guest lecture on “Plant host defense mechanism in air” by Dr. Radhika Venkatesan on 25-2-17

• One day lecture workshop “Importance of terrace gardening and cultivation of mini home garden” by Times of India, Mr Mohan(Vijaya Karnataka) & Mrs. Nagaveni (Eastern Masala) Group on 20.8.16

• Alumni Talk by Ms. Ramya Badrinath (M.Sc, Life Science, Bangalore University) regarding Research Internship in reputed laboratories and research in Microbiology in August, 2015

Prominent Alumni

• Vani K.M – Faculty, Dept. of Biochemistry, mLAC

• Usha .T – Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology, mLAC

• Jayashree. N -- Faculty, Dept. of Biochemistry, mLAC

• Vandana. P --- Faculty, BISEP, mLAC

• N.S. Phalguni Bhat—Faculty, Dept. of Microbiology, mLAC

• Supriya Shekar – Co-founder & CEO ,Medbiomarkers, USA

• Supriya Suresh – Faculty, Biology, Daffodils English School

• Ramya Badrinath Research Associate--- Gubbi Labs, Tumkur

• Shalini K.S--Research Scholar---- ACTREC, Mumbai

• Poornima N-- Faculty (PU Biology)----Jain College; Cleared UGC-NET

• Aishwarya M ---- ITC

• Priyanka.N --Biocon India Ltd

• Anagha--Research Assistant R&D unit ---- Hindustan Unilever

• Priyanka Mahana---- ITC

• Shripriya --- Principal , Dr. M V Shetty College of Medical Laboratory Technology,Mangalore

• Kavya Bai – Head Mistress, Cluny School, Jalahalli

• Ruchitha. C-- Faculty – Akash Tutorials, New Delhi

• Sparsha R.K--Theatre personality, Movie Playback Singer

• Dr. Lilly Eluvathingal-- Occidental College • Department of Biology, Los Angeles

• Noor Ayesha – ICSC Faculty, Chikkamagalur

Syllabus

Title	Year	Download
Microbiology NEP Syllabus	06 Jan, 2024	Download
B.sc BCZMB (2019-2021)	03 Jul, 2019	Download

Course Outcome

Course Outcomes – Microbiology

1st Year

I Sem MIC.T1-1 (Fundamentals of Microbiology) [CO1.1 Students will acquire basic knowledge about microorganisms, the historical contributions of scientists to microbiology with a fundamental understanding of different branches of microbiology and scope of microbiology inclusive of beneficial aspects and harmful effects of microbes]

I Sem MIC.T1-1(Fundamentals of Microbiology) [CO1.2 There will be thorough understanding on principles and tools of microscopy and a detailed insight into the types, construction and application of several microscopes.]

I Sem MIC.T1-1(Fundamentals of Microbiology) [CO1.3 Learning the importance of staining techniques in microbiology; views on different properties and types of stains; understand the theories of staining; systematic protocol of different staining methods]

I Sem MIC.T1-1(Fundamentals of Microbiology) [CO1.4 Depth knowledge on the basics of sterilization; significance and application of sterilization in microbiology; learning of various modes and methods of sterilization]

I Sem MIC.T1-1(Fundamentals of Microbiology) [CO1.5 Understand the different features of bacterial taxonomy; ultra structure of bacterial cell and reproductive mechanisms in bacteria]

I Sem MIC.P1-1(Fundamentals of Microbiology) [Students are trained for handling of microscope; use of oil immersion objectives;]

I Sem MIC.P1-1(Fundamentals of Microbiology) [Practical skills such as aseptic methods, bacterial staining methods and sterilization procedures are taught as preliminary procedures in microbiology]

II Sem MIC.T2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [CO2.1 Students will obtain basic awareness about different groups of microorganisms (Viruses, Cyanobacteria, Fungi, Miscellaneous bacteria) with respect to their salient features, structural details and taxonomy)]

II Sem MIC.T2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [CO2.2 There will be in-depth understanding on principles of media design and preparation, different types of media and their significance in microbiology; an overview is provided regarding isolation and preservation procedures followed for microbes]

II Sem MIC.T2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [CO2.3 A detailed insight into the nutritional requirements, nutrient uptake mechanisms, growth parameters, growth curve, quorum sensing methods and enumeration techniques]

II Sem MIC.T2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [CO2.4 Depth Knowledge on antibiotics, their origin and mode of action and to understand the threat of drug resistance]

II Sem MIC.P2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [Students are accomplished for aseptic techniques of isolation of microbes from soil/water; identification of bacteria and fungi by staining techniques]

II Sem MIC.P2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [Type study of algae and fungi are taught through specific staining methods]

II Sem MIC.P2-2 (Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques) [The unit orients towards applications of microscopic principles through techniques of haemocytometry & micrometry for bacterial enumeration and dimension study respectively.]

2nd Year

III Sem MIC.T3-3 (Microbial Physiology, Microbial Genetics and Biostatistics) [CO3.1This component details about physiological characteristics of microorganisms; biomolecules (properties, classification and significance) metabolic pathways leading to energy yield; fermentation and photosynthesis in bacteria]

III Sem MIC.T3-3 (Microbial Physiology, Microbial Genetics and Biostatistics) [CO3.2 There will be comprehensive understanding on principles of microbial genetics, mutation, genomic organisation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Students shall understand the different methods of bacterial recombination.]

III Sem MIC.T3-3 (Microbial Physiology, Microbial Genetics and Biostatistics) [CO3.3 Fundamentals of biostatistics is taught to understand the theoretical aspects of sampling methods, statistical data, tabular and graphical representation of data. This component provides an introductory insight into biostatistics. Problem solving is supported to follow the central measures of tendency and deviation]

III Sem MIC.P3-3 (Microbial Physiology, Microbial Genetics and Biostatistics) [Students are taught identification of bacteria through several biochemical tests; they learn to estimate biomolecules such as protein and reducing sugar]

III Sem MIC.P3-3 (Microbial Physiology, Microbial Genetics and Biostatistics) [Problem solving in biostatistics is another component that signifies the quantifying and interpreting biological data]

IV Sem MIC.T4-4 (Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biophysics) [CO4.1 This section deals with molecular understanding of protein synthesis inclusive of events like transcription and translation. Students shall also have knowledge on operon concepts and different operon models]

IV Sem MIC.T4-4 (Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biophysics) [CO4.2 There will be wide-ranging understanding of principles of genetic engineering, transformation techniques an screening of recombinant microbes with a view on hazards and safeguards of recombinant DNA technology. Students shall understand the different applications of genetic engineering]

IV Sem MIC.T4-4 (Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biophysics) [CO4.3 Fundamentals of biophysics is taught to comprehend the interdisciplinary approach between physical sciences and biological sciences. Several analytical techniques(Paper chromatography and TLC, UV-visible spectrophotometry and centrifugation Electrophoresis - SDS-PAGE, Blotting and PCR,), are focussed with principle and applications]

IV Sem MIC.P4-4 (Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biophysics) [Learners are taught for basic techniques related to genetic engineering such as isolation of DNA/plasmids;]

IV Sem MIC.P4-4 (Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Biophysics) [Estimation of DNA/RNA , processing of electrophoresis is taught]

3rd Year

V Sem MIC.T5-5(Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [CO5.1 This section deals with providing basic knowledge about the microorganisms in agriculture and soil; plant microbe interactions and applications of soil microbes(Bioleaching, Biodegradation and biogeochemical cycles)]

V Sem MIC.T5-5(Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [CO5.2 This component enriches on role of soil microbesin agriculture in arrears related to nitrogen fixation, Biopesticides and biofertilizers]

V Sem MIC.T5-5(Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [CO5.3 Essentials of plant pathology highlights on pathology terms, disease triangle and few examples based studies of plant diseases regarding causative organism, pathogenesis, symptoms, and treatment]

V Sem MIC.T5-5(Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [CO5.4 There will be basic knowledge about the microorganisms in water and air; understand the significance of air and awareness about water sampling analysis; one needs to know the standard parameters of water and air quality index]

V Sem MIC.P5-5 (Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [Students are accomplished for isolation and identification of bacteria and fungi from various sources such as root, leaf, soil;]

V Sem MIC.P5-5 (Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [Estimation of BOD and water quality assessment is taught]

V Sem MIC.P5-5 (Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [Air sampling methods are understood and air borne microbes are isolated through plate exposure method]

V Sem MIC.P5-5 (Agricultural Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology) [Filed visits to agricultural fields /institutes inculcates the practical understanding of farming practices associated with interaction of farmers/ agricultural scientists]

V Sem MIC.T6-5 (Food and Dairy Microbiology) [CO6.1 This unit conveys fundamental knowledge about the microorganisms in food; highlights the principles of spoilage and preservation of food; food surveillance system and associated food control agencies; it also helps to recognize the significance of microbes connected to food borne diseases]

V Sem MIC.T6-5 (Food and Dairy Microbiology) [CO6.2 This component enriches on role of microbes in development of fermented foods and its significance]

V Sem MIC.T6-5 (Food and Dairy Microbiology) [CO6.3 This section deals with the composition of milk; its physical and chemical properties and sources of milk contamination. The unit also describes about testing(enumeration) methods for milk and preservation techniques of milk]

V Sem MIC.T6-5 (Food and Dairy Microbiology) [CO6.4 There will be knowledge about the microorganisms involved in fermented dairy products; typical examples are studied with respect to production protocol; significance of pro & prebiotics is highlighted]

V Sem MIC.P6-5 (Food and Dairy Microbiology) [Students are trained to understand the food spoilage causing micro flora and microbes involved in fermentation of food]

V Sem MIC.P6-5 (Food and Dairy Microbiology) [Practical skills to develop knowledge on enumeration techniques of food and milk samples for quality control]

VI Sem MIC.T7-6 (Immunology and Medical Microbiology) [CO7.1 This unit comprehends the basic concepts of immune system and immune molecules; an insight into antigen-antibody reactions is deliberated; Immune specific reactions like hypersensitivity and autoimmunity is highlighted]

VI Sem MIC.T7-6 (Immunology and Medical Microbiology) [CO7.2 This component appreciates the role of microbes as normal flora and enriches factors for microbial pathogenicity. This unit discusses on awareness of several examples from bacterial, fungal, viral and protozoan diseases with respect to causative agents, pathogenesis, symptoms, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis]

VI SemMIC.P7-6 (Immunology and Medical Microbiology) [Perform serological and immunological tests for disease diagnosis with clinical significance]

VI SemMIC.P7-6 (Immunology and Medical Microbiology) [Students are skilled for handling and processing of clinical samples for several microbial isolations]

VI Sem MIC.T8-6 (Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Technology) [CO8.1 This unit monitors essential knowledge about the applications of microorganisms in fermentation technology; this component makes one to understand design of industrial media, fermentors]

VI Sem MIC.T8-6 (Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Technology) [CO8.2 This component provides the study of various methods of industrially vital fermentation products inclusive of organic acids, antibiotics, enzymes, vitamins, etc.; it provides an insight into aspects related to alcoholic beverage production, mushroom cultivation, biotransformation and immobilization]

VI SemMIC.P8-6 (Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Technology [Skill development on mushroom cultivation and wine production; this component has entrepreneurship significance]

VI SemMIC.P8-6 (Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Technology [Industrial visits to reputed research institutes/ industries provide a visual insight to understand concepts of R&D in applied microbiology]