Microbiology

DEPARTMENT  OF MICROBIOLOGY

About the Department

The Department of Microbiology was established in the year 1998-99. It was started as the restructured course with the combination of Botany and Chemistry at Under Graduate level. The Department is offering UG programme B. Sc C.B.MB with 30 intake of the students. From 2024-25 academic year, B.Sc (Honours) Microbiology is offerred with intake of 40. The asset of the Department is its well equipped Laboratory with  sofisticated culture room facility. The Department gives importance to the student centric & skill oriented courses.

The Microbiology department has adopted Choice Based Credit System since 2015-2016. The Department every year revises the syllabus according to the demands of local, Global community/industry needs and opportunities through Board of Studies meetings. Student Centric teaching-learning methods are part of regular teaching practices. It encourages students in participatory - experiential learning such as Industrial visits, Assighnments, Seminars, Quiz programs, model making and through extension activities. The department integrates ICT based teaching, learning and evaluation for effective curriculum transaction. It uses LCD projector and Digital TV with a good number of ICT resources. We also implement RBPT ( Research Based Pedagogy Tools) to inculcate research attitude among the students. 

The Department is committed to promoting scientific awareness and curiosity among students by encouraging the reading of scientific newsletters, organizing workshops and seminars with renowned experts in the field, and celebrating significant days in Microbiology. These initiatives aim to foster a deeper understanding of science and inspire students to actively engage with the latest developments in the field. It fosters social responsibility in students by engaging them in extension activities, such as raising awareness about seasonal diseases and participating in events like the AIDS Day Rally.

The Department fosters a strong partnership with parents by holding regular parent-teacher meetings, ensuring they stay informed about their child's development and provide support for both academic and social growth. It has Tutor-Ward/Mentor-Mentee system for counscelling and mentoring the students, address any concerns and it supports students in advancing to higher education and securing placements by offering personalized guidance-career advice.

The Department library has a good number of reference books, text-books, question banks utilized by faculty members and students. The department also provides handouts and study materials for the benefit of the students. The faculty and students make use of e-learning resources available through NLIST and DELNET. We encourage students in enrolling in certificate courses, MOOCs on the SWAYAM and NPTEL platforms also we access to Amrita Virtual Labs.

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