BACHELOR IN MICROBIOLOGY
The Mission of our department is to contribute to the holistic development of students. The primary objective is to provide an educational and research environment in basic and applied concepts of microbiology relevant to the living systems, environment, and industries. Diverse aspects of science and technology will be utilized to impart fundamental knowledge and to solve challenging problems. The preliminary focus of our department will be to acquaint students with the world of microbiology with hands-on practical training on fundamental techniques of microbiology. Our program will encompass theoretical and practical aspects of advances in scientific research along with interactive sessions with subject experts and regular industrial visits. This training will enhance the problem-solving capability of students. Research projects will be an integral part of our course and will help our students to think out of the box and work in a team.
Educational Objectives Program Specific Outcomes
- The students should have an understanding of the basic concepts and scope of microbiology
- The course should enable the students to understand the general tools and techniques commonly used in academic or industrial microbiological enterprises.
- Graduates will be gaining the critical concepts and understanding of the subject that would help them solve the industry-related technological problems
- The course desires to make the students thorough professional or entrepreneurs engaged in technology advancement or implementation in industry
- The course would enable students to come up with creative or innovative ideas with the hope to create future leaders in the field
- Students should be able to work with a sense of responsibility towards social awareness and follow the ethical standards in the industry
- The course would empower students to pursue higher studies, to interact effectively with their peers and society as well as contribute to the economic growth of the country
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Upon completion of B.Sc. Microbiology program, the students will be able to:
- Attain a fundamental and advanced understanding of the underlying principles of microbial life.
- Comprehend the deep understanding of microbial cross-talk for the betterment of the environment, health, and the production of economically important products.
- Acquire the necessary technical and experimental skills of microbiology enhancing their employability in the private and government sectors.
- Get trained to qualify National level and International level competitive exams to build their career in the reputed institutes of global importance.
- Develop critical thinking abilities by getting exposure to small research projects and internships which will be also instrumental in developing entrepreneurial initiatives.
DISCOVER DIMENSIONS
- Exciting career opportunities exist as researchers in laboratories of various universities & institutes, biotechnology companies, agricultural, veterinary institutes, hospitals, universities, medical schools, and a wide variety of other industries ranging from agriculture to the space industry
- Clinical Microbiologists at public or private science laboratories and pathology labs at various levels
- Research Microbiologists at national and international levels
- Industrial Microbiologists at microbiology-based industries like pharmaceutical, dairy, breweries, distilleries, enzyme, etc at different positions
- Environmental Microbiologists working for water & wastewater treatment plants.
RESEARCH CAPABILITY AND FOCUS AREA
- We have state-of-the-art laboratories to conduct basic and applied experiments in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology.
- Our labs are well-equipped with all the modern instruments to meet the standards of 21st-century research.
- Our faculties have extensive teaching as well as research experience from prestigious institutes.
- Our department has tie-ups and MoUs with the academic and research institutes/industries of national as well as international importance.
- Analytical studies in Molecular and Cancer Biology, Plant Microbial Interaction, Environmental Microbiology, Nano-biotechnology.
Instruments
- BINOCULAR MICROSCOPES: 50
- MICROWAVE: 1
- REMI ORBITAL SHAKER INCUBATOR: 4
- REMI (ZCIS) CYCLO MIXTURE: 2
- VS-02 STABILIZER REMI: 4
- BLUE STAR DEEP FRIDGE (-20 ͦC): 1
- BIO-RAD T100 THERMAL CYCLER: 1
- BIO-RAD EZ GEL DOC SYSTEM: 1
- BIO-RAD BASIC POWER PACK: 1
- BIO-RAD SDS PAGE UNIT: 2
- BIO RADAGAROSE GEL ELECTROPHORESIS UNIT:2
- LABFIT MAGNETIC STIRRER:3
- LG REFRIDGERATOR: 4
- THERMO SORVALL COOLING CENTRIFUGE: 1
- SWISS WEIGHING BALANCE: 3
- EQUITRON FULLY AUTOMATIC AUTOCLAVE: 1
- VERNACULAR AUTOCLAVE: 1
- LAMINAR AIR FLOW:2
- SHIMADZUUV1800 SPECTROPHOTOMETER: 1
Department of Microbiology!
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Marwadi University. Our department offers excellent teaching/training at all levels including undergraduate (B.Sc.), Post Graduate (M.Sc.), and Doctoral (Ph. D.) Programs. The program covers a wide variety of topics in microbiology while offering hands-on laboratory training and research projects.
Department of Microbiology believes in ‘Our Student Our Asset’ philosophy. The department is augmented with faculty members having specializations in diverse fields of Biology. The extensive breadth and scope of our scientific program acts as a vital component of faculty responsibilities and contribute significantly to the scientific teaching program. At the Department of Microbiology, we thrive to provide learners with the best experience through research-led teaching and excellent academic support.
We look forward to giving you a great learning experience to pursue your academic aspirations.