Department of Microbiology Course Outcomes (COs)

B.Sc. Microbiology – Course Outcomes

Course Code

Course Title

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MCR 101

Introduction to Microbiology

Understand basic concepts and tools of microbiology

Identify major groups of microorganisms

Explain microbiological methods effectively

Explore the scope and applications of microbiology

MCR 101

Introduction to Microbiology Lab

Operate microbiology lab instruments

Practice good lab techniques and biosafety

Prepare and sterilize culture media

Assess presence of microflora in air

MCR 111

Microbial Taxonomy and Systematics

Explain microbiology history and contributions

Classify microorganisms using five kingdoms and three domains

Analyze bacterial taxonomy and classification

Describe structure and importance of algae

MCR 112

Microbial Taxonomy and Systematics Lab

Apply sterilization techniques

Understand lab rules and instrumentation

Isolate and identify microorganisms

Evaluate microflora in the environment

MCR 103

Microbial Diagnosis in Health Care

Understand clinical sample collection and handling

Examine samples using staining techniques

Perform serological diagnostic methods

Apply nucleic acid-based diagnostic tools

MCR 103

Microbial Diagnosis in Health Care Lab

Prepare and stain bacterial smears

Perform specialized staining techniques

Prepare differential diagnostic media

Conduct blood agglutination tests

MCR 104

Safe Lab Practices

Understand good laboratory practices

Follow lab safety rules and hierarchy

Handle laboratory animals safely

Manage biosafety levels and biological hazards

MCR 105

Microbiological Techniques

Explain staining and microscopy techniques

Understand isolation techniques

Analyze microbial growth

Apply sterilization methods

MCR 105

Microbiological Techniques Lab

Practice biosafety and good lab practices

Isolate and preserve bacteria

Prepare culture media and measure microbial growth

Examine environmental air microflora

MCR 106

Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry

Understand microbial metabolism and energy production

Analyze respiration and fermentation pathways

Study amino acid and nucleotide biosynthesis

Explain lipid and polysaccharide metabolism

MCR 106

Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry Lab

Detect microbial enzymes and biochemical activities

Perform fermentation product analysis

Identify organic compound utilization

Test sugar fermentation and hydrogen sulfide production

MCR 201

Molecular Biology

Understand nucleic acid structures and functions

Study replication, transcription, and translation

Analyze gene regulation and expression

Apply knowledge to molecular biology techniques

MCR 202

Molecular Biology Lab

Extract DNA and RNA from microbes

Conduct agarose gel electrophoresis

Perform PCR and restriction digestion

Analyze gene expression techniques

MCR 203

Microbial Genetics

Understand genetic material organization

Analyze mutation and DNA repair

Study gene transfer mechanisms

Apply advanced genetic tools (plasmids, transposons, CRISPR)

MCR 204

Microbial Genetics Lab

Demonstrate bacterial transformation and conjugation

Conduct mutagenesis experiments

Identify recombinants

Perform replica plating and Ames test

MCR 205

Bioinstrumentation

Understand principles of analytical instruments

Operate colorimeters, spectrophotometers

Learn chromatography and electrophoresis techniques

Apply microscopy and centrifugation for microbial analysis

MCR 205

Bioinstrumentation Lab

Use spectrophotometers and centrifuges

Perform paper and thin layer chromatography

Use UV-Vis spectroscopy

Apply microscopy techniques

MCR 206

Virology

Understand virus morphology and classification

Study virus replication cycles

Analyze viral diseases and pathogenesis

Learn about antiviral therapy and vaccination

MCR 206

Virology Lab

Prepare viral media and maintain sterility

Study cytopathic effects in cell culture

Perform serological tests for viruses

Examine virus structure using electron microscopy

MCR 207

Food and Dairy Microbiology

Learn about food spoilage microbes and control

Understand dairy product fermentation

Analyze foodborne pathogens and safety regulations

Evaluate microbial standards and food preservation methods

MCR 207

Food and Dairy Microbiology Lab

Isolate and enumerate microbes from food

Conduct tests for milk quality and adulteration

Prepare fermented dairy products

Analyze food contamination and preservatives

MCR 208

Environmental Microbiology

Study microbial ecology and environmental interactions

Understand biogeochemical cycling

Apply microbes in wastewater treatment

Examine microbial role in pollution and biodegradation

MCR 208

Environmental Microbiology Lab

Analyze water and soil microbial quality

Isolate microbes involved in nitrogen and sulfur cycles

Test biological oxygen demand (BOD)

Measure pollutants and degradation by microbes

MCR 209

Agricultural Microbiology

Understand soil microbial diversity and function

Study plant-microbe interactions

Learn about biofertilizers and biopesticides

Apply microbes in sustainable agriculture

MCR 209

Agricultural Microbiology Lab

Isolate soil microorganisms

Identify nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria

Prepare and apply biofertilizers

Assess microbial benefits in plant growth

M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology – Course Outcomes

Course Code

Course Title

CO1

CO2

CO3

CO4

MIC101

Fundamentals of Microbiology

Understand the fundamentals of microbiology

Classify microorganisms and explain their characteristics

Describe microbial structure and function

Apply microbiological techniques for identification

MIC102

Microbial Biochemistry

Understand the biochemical basis of microbial life

Analyze enzyme function and kinetics

Explain metabolic pathways in microbes

Explore microbial bioenergetics and nutrient cycles

MIC103

Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

Understand statistical concepts in biology

Apply statistical tools for data analysis

Explore bioinformatics databases

Use bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis

MIC104

Laboratory Course I

Perform microbiological techniques

Handle and culture microorganisms safely

Conduct biochemical tests for microbes

Interpret microbiological experimental data

MIC201

Microbial Physiology

Understand microbial cell structure and function

Explain microbial growth and nutrition

Describe microbial metabolic diversity

Analyze stress responses in microbes

MIC202

Molecular Biology

Understand structure and function of nucleic acids

Explain replication, transcription, and translation

Analyze gene expression and regulation

Apply molecular techniques in microbiology

MIC203

Immunology

Understand immune system components and functions

Explain antigen-antibody interactions

Describe immune responses to pathogens

Apply immunological techniques

MIC204

Laboratory Course II

Perform molecular biology techniques

Conduct immunological assays

Analyze physiological properties of microbes

Interpret results from advanced microbiological experiments

MIC301

Medical Microbiology

Understand pathogenic microorganisms

Describe disease mechanisms and host-pathogen interactions

Explain diagnostic microbiology

Explore antimicrobial agents and resistance mechanisms

MIC302

Industrial Microbiology

Understand industrial applications of microbes

Describe fermentation processes

Apply microbial production of industrial products

Understand quality control and regulatory aspects

MIC303

Research Methodology

Understand research design and methodology

Apply tools and techniques for research

Analyze scientific data

Prepare scientific reports and presentations

MIC304

Laboratory Course III

Perform medical microbiology techniques

Conduct industrial microbiology experiments

Design and execute research experiments

Analyze and present experimental results

MIC401

Environmental Microbiology

Understand microbial roles in ecosystems

Analyze biogeochemical cycles

Describe microbial interactions with environment

Explore bioremediation and waste treatment

MIC402

Food and Agricultural Microbiology

Understand microbes in food production

Describe spoilage and foodborne diseases

Explain agricultural microbiology applications

Apply microbiological techniques in food and agriculture

MIC403

Dissertation/Project Work

Design and conduct independent research

Analyze and interpret scientific data

Prepare dissertation/report

Present findings effectively

 

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