18BT32 Microbiology syllabus for BT



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Module-1 INTRODUCTION TO MICROORGANISMS 0 hours

INTRODUCTION TO MICROORGANISMS:

Scope and History of microbiology(Milestone contributions from scientists); Origin of life-: Archaea, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. Microbial Diversity and Taxonomy. Structure, Classification and Reproduction of bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Protozoa and Algae. General features of Prions, Spirochetes, Actinomycetes, Rickettsiae and Mycoplasma.

Module-2 METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN MICROBIOLOGY 0 hours

METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN MICROBIOLOGY:

Microscopy: Concepts, Light, Electron, Phase Contrast, Acoustic Microscopy, camera Lucida and Micrometry. Media preparation, types of media, Culture methods, pure culture techniques, Differential Staining Techniques. Sterilization &disinfection techniques

Module-3 MICROBIAL GROWTH AND METABOLISM 0 hours

MICROBIAL GROWTH AND METABOLISM:

Growth curve patterns, Physical conditions required for growth. Metabolism; Primary and Secondary metabolites with examples, metabolic pathways important in Microorganisms-Respiration and Fermentation.

Module-4 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 0 hours

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY:

Introduction to Medical Microbiology, Common diseases caused by microbes: Bacterial diseases: Typhoid, Diphtheria, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Plague, Syphilis, Gonorrhea; Viral diseases: Herpes, Polio, Hepatitis, AIDS, Rabies, SARS and H1N1; Protozoan diseases: Malaria: common types of fungal infections

Module-5 AIR, WATER AND SOIL MICROBIOLOGY 0 hours

AIR, WATER AND SOIL MICROBIOLOGY:

Soil Microbiology: Role of microbes and soil fertility. Biogeochemical cycles. Bio fertilizers: VAM, Rhizobium and Azotobacter. Air sampling techniques and commonly found atmospheric microbe profile. Water sampling techniques and commonly found atmospheric microbe profile.

 

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • Describe the structure and function of typical prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure like bacteria, algae, yeast & molds, protozoa, viruses, etc.
  • Understand the techniques used for the isolation, growth, identification, disinfection and sterilization of microorganisms.
  • Define the role of microorganisms towards environmental protection, industrial applications and infectious diseases.

 

Question paper pattern:

  • The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
  • Each full question will be for 20 marks.
  • There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub- questions) from each module.
  • Each full question will have sub- question covering all the topics under a module.
  • The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

 

Textbook/s

1 General Microbiology Roger Y Stanier, John L Ingraham, and Mark L Wheels Macmillan Press Ltd Fifth Edition 1992

2 Microbiology Prescott, Harley, Klein McGrawHill Seventh Edition 1996

3 Microbiology Michael J PelczarJr Chan ECS, Noel R Krieg Tata McGraw-Hill Education Pvt Fifth Edition 2013

 

Reference Books

1 The Air Spora: A manual for catching and identifying airborne biological particles Maureen E. Lacey and Jonathan S. West Springer 2006

2 Soil Microbiology N S SubbaRao Oxford and IBH 1999

3 Text Book of Microbiology Ananthanarayan and JayaramPanicker Universities Press Seventh Edition 2006

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