Babu Jagjivan Ram Government Degree College

Narayanaguda, Hyderabad – 500029

Affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad.

(Re-Accredited by NAAC with B++ Grade)

Dept. of Microbiology

Microbiology Dept.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Microbiology was  established in the college in the year 2019-20 with two UG course: Microbiology , Botany, and Zoology(MBZ), Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry (MZC) . In 2020-21, new combinations have been introduced with Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology ( MBT Z), Microbiology, Applied nutrition, Zoology (MANZ), Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry( MBTC) & Microbiology, Zoology, Computer science( MZCs),Microbiology, Applied nutrition, Chemistry(MANC) . In 2021-22 Microbiology with Psychology combination has also been introduced. Currently the department offers the above courses to 106 students.

The department works with high dedication and commitment towards overall development of the students. Student centric methodology is being adopted by the faculty to encourage the students in interactive and participative learning. The faculty continuously upgrades themselves in ICT teaching methodologies by attending different FDPs and orientation programmes for the benefit of the students.

VISION

  • To impart quality education through exploration ,experimentation and establish  a platform to access information on current  emerging trends in Microbiology.

MISSION

  • The Mission of the Department is to promote good quality education and inspiring training in different disciplines of Microbiology.
  • To create an innovative, creative study environment for the students.
  • To train the student to excel in both practical and theoretical aspects of Microbiology.
  • Motivate and guide the students to develop new techniques in Microbiology.
  • Elementary knowledge in clinical, immunological, biochemical techniques for the graduates.

OBJECTIVES

  • To impart quality education through well balanced curriculum and equip students with knowledge and skills for research and professional careers.
  • To train students and help them gain experience in higher learning through discussions, debates, and power point presentations.
  • To create awareness about possible scope and range of research activities in the field of lifesciences.
  • To enlighten the students with necessary and appropriate laboratory skills and techniques.
  • To organize outreach activities to promote scientific culture.

Courses Offered:

BSc Courses Year
Bsc CMBZ Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry 2019-2020
BSc MBZ Microbiology, Botany,Zoology 2019-2020
BSc MBTZ Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology 2020-2021
BSc MCAN Microbiology, Chemistry, Applied Nutrition 2020-2021
BSc MZCs Microbiology, Zoology, Computer Science 2020-2021
BSc MBTC Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry 2020-2021
BSc MZAN Microbiology, Zoology, Applied Nutrition 2020-2021
BSc MZPs Microbiology,Zoology,Psychology 2020-2021
BSc MCCs Microbiology, Chemistry, Computer Science 2020-21
BSc MBTPSyc Microbiology, Biotechnology,Psychology 2020-21

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

 The Department offers UG-BSc –MICROBIOLOGY programmes in English medium

      Program outcomes and Program Specific outcomes

S.No Programs Offered Program Outcomes Program Specific Outcome
1 MZC Objective:

To inculcate enthusiasm in the core subjects Microbiology, Zoology & Chemistry along with the languages to meet the curriculum designed by University.

Outcome:

Provides a strong foundation in the subject.

Generating students with overall skill ability catering wide career opportunities globally and also meeting the requirements of industries.

PSO1.Advanced learning techniques for students aiming to be a part of various research institutes of Microbiology were carried out by the science faculty.

 

2 MBZ,MBTZ,MBTC,

MANZ,MANC,MZPSY, MCCs, MBTPsych

           Objective:

1.To inculcate enthusiasm in the core & applied subjects Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Applied Nutrition, Biotechnology & Chemistry along with the languages to meet the curriculum designed by University.

Outcome:

Ability to create innovative and related knowledge through inquiry, critical reflection and synthesis.

Encourages and provides platform for higher education

Increases the ability to face the world with confidence and courage in the competitive world.

 

PSO1.Advanced learning techniques for students aiming to be a part of various research institutes of Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Applied Nutrition, Biotechnology and chemistry were carried out by each of the science faculty.

 

COURSES OFFERED

ALLOCATION OF CREDITS

 B.Sc. – Microbiology

Semester Paper Theory and Practical Title Contact Hours per week Max. Marks Credits
I Paper – I Theory General Microbiology 4 100 4
Practicals – I 2 50 1
II Paper – II Theory Microbial Diversity 4 100 4
Practicals – II 2 50 1
III Paper – III Theory Food & Environmental Microbiology 4 100 4
Practicals – III

 

Food & Environmental Microbiology 2 50 1
SEC-1 Haemotology 2 50 2
SEC-2 UGC Given 2
IV Paper – IV Theory Medical microbiology & Immunology 4 100 4
Practicals – IV Medical Microbiology& Immunology 2 50 1
SEC-3 Mushroom Cultivation 2 50 2
SEC-4 UGC Given 2
V Paper – V A (DSE) Theory Molecular Biology& Microbial Genetics 4 100 4
Practicals – V A 2 50 1
Paper – V B (DSE) Theory Microbial Omics 4 100 4
Practicals – V B 2 50 1
GE – I Theory Microbiology and Human Health 4 100 4
VI Paper – VI A

(DSE)

Theory Industrial Microbiology 4 100 4
Practicals – VI A 2 50 1
Paper – VI B (DSE) Theory Pharmaceutical Microbiology 4 100 4
Practicals – VI B 2 50 1
Project Work/Applied Microbiology Experiment/Theor y 3+2

 

 

100 4
Total credits 56

COURSE OUTCOMES  

S/NO COURSE CODE/COURSE TITLE COURSE OUTCOMES
1 SEMESTER I

 PAPER – I

General Microbiology

Course Code: BS

 

On completion of this Semester, the students will be able to:

 

CO1: Study the History and Contributions of different scientists in the field of Microbiology.

CO2: Illustrate the structure and function of microbial cells.

CO3: Utilize the principles and applications of different types of microscopes.

CO4: Apply various staining procedures for visualizing microorganisms under microscope.

CO5: Knowledge about the structure of prokaryotes and Viruses and its classification.

CO6: Develop thorough knowledge on different methods of isolation of pure culture and preservation of pure culture.

CO7:  Identify the various physiological groups of bacteria and describe the nutrients required for cell synthesis and growth as well as explain the various transport systems involved in the uptake of nutrients by bacteria.

CO8: Devise and prepare media for isolation and growth of microorganisms.

CO9: Assess various metabolic pathways occurring in microorganisms and their significance.

CO10: Understand the implications of various sterilization procedures and biosafety procedures in microbiology lab.

CO11: Learn about the different phases & methods of measurement of microbial growth.

2 SEMESTER II-PAPER – 2

Microbial Diversity

COURSE CODE: BS

 

On completion of this Semester, the students

CO1: Understand the concept of Biodiversity & its Conservation & also describe the elements of Biodiversity.

CO2: Classify Bacteria as per the second edition of Bergeys manual of Systemic Bacteriology and understand the Haeckel’s, Whittaker’s & Carl Woese system of classification of Living Organisms.

 

CO3:Study the comparative characteristics of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

C04: Assess the Ecology, physiology and Metabolic diversity of Archaea bacteria (Extremophiles),Gram Negatives & Gram positives.

 C05: Describe the structural, physiological & metabolic characteristics of Eukaryotic Organisms. (Algae, Fungi, Protozoa).

CO6: Understand the different microbial interactions like Symbiosis, Neutralism, Commensalism, Antagonism, Synergism & Parasitism.

CO7: Insight into the diversity of cultivated & uncultivated microorganisms & Great Plate Count Anomaly.

3 SEMESTER III PAPER – III

Food and Environmental Microbiology

COURSE CODE: BS

 

On completion of this Semester, the students will be able to:

CO1: Gain knowledge about food as a substrate for various microbes, the role of factors and its importance.

CO2: Understand the beneficial role of microorganisms in food processing and the production of  different types of fermented foods – Pickles, Sauerkraut, Kimchi,Idli, etc.

CO3: Study the different types of microorganisms in milk and their activities – fermented dairy products (cheese, yogurt, Bulgarian milk) and their applications as Probiotics and Prebiotics.

CO4:Assess the principles and applications of different food preservation techniques.

CO5: Equip themselves the pragmatic understanding of food spoilage.

CO6: Acquire thorough understanding of food borne diseases, testing methods.

CO7: Knowledge about different microorganisms in water and analyze the methods for purification &treatment of water.

CO8: Study  about the hygienic practices to control water borne diseases.

CO9: Know about the physical ,chemical ,biological properties, and interactions of microorganisms with soil.

CO10: Assess the role of microbes in biodegradation and bioremediation of environmental pollutants.

4 SEMESTER IV PAPER – IV

Medical Microbiology & Immunology

COURSE CODE: BS406

 

On completion of this Semester, the students will be able to:

CO1: Know the conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic microorganisms and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in the human body transmitted by air water and through contact.

C02: Provides opportunities to develop informatics and diagnostic skills including the use and interpretation of laboratory tests in diagnosis of infectious diseases.

CO3:To understand the importance of pathogenic bacteria which are causing food borne, Insect borne, Zoonotic mode of infections.

CO4: Acquire knowledge on key concepts in immunology and overall organization of the immune system.

C05: Analyze graft rejection in transplantation by learning the MHC molecules and functions.

CO6: Comprehend the salient features of antigen antibody reactions & its uses in diagnostics.

CO7: Illustratively assess the hypersensitivity and autoimmune disorders.

5 SEMESTER V PAPER –V

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE-A

Molecular Biology & Molecular Genetics

COURSE CODE: BS

 

On completion of this Semester, the students will be able to:

CO1: Refresh the knowledge about Mendelian laws, Structure  and replication of DNA.

CO2:Understand about the Extrachromosomal genetic elements-Plasmids, Transposons.

CO3: Know  about mutations &  the agents responsible for  the mutations to occur.

CO4: Gain the knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression and control of gene expression in prokaryotes by Lac operon concept.

CO5: Basic understanding of role of enzymes as a tool in biotechnology.

CO6: Learn the significance of vector as a tool in construction of new gene product.

C07: Provide scientific aptitude in understanding the application of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture and industry.

 

6. SEMESTER V PAPER –V

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE-B

Microbial Omics

COURSE CODE: BS

 

On completion of this Semester, the students will be able to:

CO1: Refresh the knowledge about the structure of DNA, RNA.

CO2: Give basic understanding about Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Metagenomics and their applications.

CO3:Acquire knowledge about different structures of proteins.

CO4: Explore the principles and applications of NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography.

CO5: Create awareness about functional applications of genomics in vaccine and drug designing.

CO6: Evaluate the role of bioinformatics in maintaining the primary, secondary and structural database.

CO7: Get to know the importance of bioinformatics in Phylogenetic analysis and tree construction.

7. SEMESTER VI

PPAPER VI

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC

ELECTIVE –A

Industrial Microbiology

COURSE CODE:

BS

CO1: Understand the role of microorganisms in Industrial production of products.

CO2:  Gain an insight into the methods of screening used for selection of industrially useful microbes.

CO3: Acquire knowledge about strain improvement and immobilization methods.

CO4:  Understand the design of Fermentor , types of Fermentors, factors affecting the fermentation process.

CO5:Know about the different raw materials used in preparation of inoculation and fermentation media.

CO6: Analyze the role of microorganisms in production of Vitamins, Vaccines, Beverages, Biofuels, Enzymes, Antibiotics, Aminoacids, Organic acids.

CO7:  Explains the process of disposal of industrial waste.

7 SEMESTER VI PAPER-VI

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE-B

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

COURSE CODE: BS

 

On completion of this Semester, the students will be able to:

CO1: Brief  introduction to concept of chemotherapy.

CO2: Gain an insight into Origin, Definition, Development, types of antibiotics and their classification.

CO3: Understand the clinical basis, phenomenon, biochemistry , genetics of drug resistance.

 

 CO4: Analyze the mode of action of important drugs.

CO5: Develop awareness about different microbiological assays.

 

8. PROJECT/

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

CO1: Understand the concept of patenting and IPR.

CO2: Acquire knowledge about microorganisms involved in production of Biofertilizer and Biopesticides.

CO3: Explore the importance of biotransformation and metabolic engineering to produce microbial compounds.

CO4:Identify methods of collecting, transporting and processing of clinical samples in diagnostic microbiology.

CO5: Analyze the serological methods for detection of bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens.

CO6: Describe the techniques used for diagnosis of hospital acquired infections and multidrug resistant forms.

CO7: Explain the concept of biohazard disposal.

 

CERTIFICATE COURSES:

S/NO CERTIFICATE COURSE ACADEMIC YEAR
1. Cell Designing

Certificate course done by Dept of Biotechnology and Microbiology under MOOCS

2020-21

 

Total Faculty Members in Microbiology department : 1

Sl.No. Photo Name Designation Profile
1 P.Archana Mary M.Sc, M.Phil,B.Ed Lecturer (Contract) Profile

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES (2019-20 TO 2020-21)

Academic Year: 2019-20

S/NO ACTIVITY

CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CONDUCTED
 

 

 

 

1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Trip

 

 

 

 

 

 

Osmania University –Department of Microbiology

 

 

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

 

 

Science Day Celebrations

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared questions for Quiz Programme

3. Extension Lecture

On Topic “Recombinant DNA Technology”

Given by

Dr.Y.Venkateshwarlu

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology GDC, Khairatabad .

Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology

 

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES-2020-21

Sl.No Month Date Departmental Activities- Curricular and Co-Curricular activities with photos
 

1.

 

 

February 04/02/21 Induction Programme to First year Life Science Students

 

2. 04/02/21 Extension lecture on Fermented Foods by Dr.N.Harikrishna , Assistant Professor of Microbiology , GDC , Gajwel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

 

 

 

March

 

 

 

22/03/21

World waters day-BSC Students participated in Rally and poster presentation on the importance of saving water, and usage of pure water for protecting from water borne diseases on  22/03/2021

 

 

 

SWOT ANALYSIS OF MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Strengths:

⮚       Qualified and Experience faculty.

⮚       Faculty actively involved in Administrative, Academic work and Research coordinator.

 

Weakness:

⮚       Insufficient infrastructure

⮚       Less collaboration with industries.

⮚       Less awareness among the students towards competitive examination.

 

 Opportunities:

⮚      To start  Free PG Entrance Coaching in Microbiology

⮚      To increase Industry Academia interaction. 

 

Challenges:

⮚      Improve communication skills of students

⮚      To meet the need of industries by using existing curriculum

⮚      Creating awareness about self-employment.

 

 

TRAININGS/WORKSHOP/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY FACULTY

S/NO NAME OF THE TEACHER DETAILS OF THE TRAINING/WORKSHOP YEAR
1. P. Archana Mary –Conducted Workshop on “ New Trends and Early Detection of Pathogens using Chromagar media” on 14-09-2016 at Govt City College, Hyderabad.

— Conducted Seminar on Rivers and SDG’S series-River Musi an example on 15-07-2017 at Government City College Hyderabad.

—-Conducted Work shop on “Sampling and identification of Food Contaminants ” on 25-01-2018 at Govt City College, Hyderabad.

—Conducted One day National Seminar on “Ecosystem Restoration” on 29th June 2021.

 

   2016-2021

Faculty Development Programs —–   Attended Seven days Online FDP (National Webinar) in “Online Teaching ,Learning,& Assessment in Higher Education” organized by Examination Branch, University College For Women, Koti , from 25th June -1st July 2020

-Attended online 5 days FDP programme on “NAAC Accreditation and ICT tools” organized by DSGDC Ongole& GDC  Chebrole , Andhra Pradesh from 26th June -30th June 2020.

—Attended One Week Online FDP programme on “Digital Teaching Tools” organized by Government City College, Hyderabad from 29th June -5th July 2020.

—-Attended One Week Online FDP Programme on “Sustainability of institutions in higher learning in context of COVID 19, Challenges and Pespectives” organized by GDC Narsampet from 6th July-11th July 2020.

—-Attended Seven days FDP Programme on “The Role of  aTeacher in Nation Building” Keshav Memorial Institute of Commerce and Sciences from 3rd August-9th August 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     2020

Webinars —Attended International Webinar on “ ICT enabled education-Teaching, Learning & Evaluation” organized by Examination Branch Nizam College, from 13th -19th July 2020.

—-Attended 2 day National Webinar on “Preparing Young Women for the World” in collaboration with Kaam4u foundation organized by Women Empowerement Cell, GDC, Khairatabad on 7th& 8th August 2020.

—Conducted Webinar on “ Emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence in Sciences ”on 19.03.2021 in Government Degree College, Khairatabad.

 

 

 

 

2020-21

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE- RESULT ANALYSIS

 

October 2021

4th Semester

 

Course Subject No. of Appeared No. of Passed Pass Percentage
B. Sc MBZ

 

Paper IV 15 13 90%

 

2nd Semester

Course Subject No. of Appeared No. of Passed Pass Percentage
B. Sc MZC,MBTC,MBTZ,MZCs,MCAN,MZAN,MZPSy,MCCs, MBTPsych

 

Paper II    36 23 50%

 

BEST PRACTICES:

  • Blood grouping
  • Pasting Weird diseases information on notice board

Future Plans
  • To Strenghten Collaborative research
  • To Organize National seminars
  • Awareness campaign regarding health benefits of using probiotic foods & also about the need for vaccination among college students.

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