Microbiology

Microbiology is a dynamic field which has grown rapidly both with regard to fundamental knowledge and its application to medicine, agriculture, and industry. Dozens of biotechnology companies, formed to exploit these advances, provide employment for students with suitable training at masters level. The course studies the diversity of microbial types, how microorganisms can be used and manipulated to aid mankind and the detrimental effects (for example on health) of microorganisms. New industries devoted to genetic engineering offer microbiologists excellent career opportunities. Microbiologists are also in great demand in clinical microbiology. Microbiology graduates are well equipped for a wide variety of careers. They usually secure jobs in their respective fields of interest, most in the world of science.

Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms and their close relationships with man, animals and plants. Microbiology like any other research related science field requires having scientific and analytical skills, interest in research, observant attitude, effective communication, mathematical and computational skills. Students after pursuing post graduate course can further specialize in the study of micro-organisms in the fields of their interest such as bacteriology ; study of bacteria, mycology ; study of fungi and virology ; study of viruses. Also based on its area of application can be have lucrative career as

1. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGISTS study general microbiology focusing on the fundamentals and basic features of micro-organisms including its role in maintaining ecological balance, human and animal metabolism, genetics, physiology, etc.,
2. AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGISTS study plant diseases and the role of micro-organisms on them, soil fertility and spoilage of farm produce thus contributing to the increased output.
3. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGISTS study microbes that aid in producing products such as alcoholic beverages, amino acids, citric acids, Vitamin C and antibiotics etc.
4. MARINE MICROBIOLOGISTS undertake study of marine microbes present in oceans is relatively new and promises to be an exciting one.
5. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGISTS study the role played by micro-organisms in causing various diseases to man and animals. Undertake research and investigate these organisms to find ways to cure and prevent, occurrence of diseases such as AIDS, TB, Polio, dysentery, cholera, etc.,

Affiliation

Affiliated to Bangalore University

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Admission

Duration of Course:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility:

B.Sc. Degree of Bangalore University or any other University equivalent thereto with 50% marks in all the three optionals in aggregate. The applicant should have studied Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry compulsorily as an optional subject along with anyone of the following subjects:

• Biotechnology
• Botany / Applied Botany
• Zoology / Applied Zoology
• Microbiology / Industrial microbiology
• Genetics / Applied genetics
• Sericulture
• Environmental Science
• Life Sciences / Biological Sciences
• Home Science

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Fee Structure

Tution Fee: Rs. 60,000 per Year

Admission Fee:

• For Indian Students: Rs. 8,000
• For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 12,000

Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree Institute of Information Sciencies"

Faculty

Department of Biotechnology

• Dr. M. Anuradha, M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph.D
• Mr. Kumaraswamy, M.Sc., M. Phil, (Ph.D)
• Mr. Raouf Ahmad Mir, M. Sc., (Ph.D)
• Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty, M. Sc., (Ph.D)

Department of Genetics

• Ms. L. Rekha, M.Sc.
• Mr. U.S. Upendra Sharma, M. Sc.

Department of Microbiology

• Dr. Sibi, M.Sc., Ph.D
• Mr. Naveen Kumar

Department of Biochemistry

• Dr. Dhananjaya, M.Sc., Ph.D
• Mrs. N. Dhatri Devi, M.Sc., M Phil
• Mrs. A.C. Panchami, M.Sc., B Ed.
• Mr. Pradeep S Kaushik, M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Mr. P. Lokesh, M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Ms. A. Kavitha, M.Sc.

Department of Languages

• Mr. Thammaiah

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First Semester
Microbial Diversity
Bacteriology & Virology
Phycology & Mycology
Microbiological Techniques
Practical - I Microbial Diversity, Bacteriology & Virology
Practical - II Phycology, Mycology & Microbiological Techniques

Second Semester
Microbial Genetics
Immunology
Microbial Physiology
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Practical - I Microbial Genetics & Immunology
Practical - II Microbial Physiology

Third Semester
Molecular Biology
Recombinant DNA Technology
Environmental Microbiology
Food Microbiology
Molecular Biology & Recombinant DNA Technology
Environmental & Food Microbiology

Fourth Semester
Agricultural Microbiology
Medical Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology
Fermentation Technology
Agricultural & Medical Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology & Fermentation Technology

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Calendar of Events

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Placements

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Activities

Sanat Products Ltd., New Delhi has sanctioned project entitled “Isolation, characterisation, analytical method validation and supply of 25 - 50 mg of bioactive markers Turmerin, Morindin and Pregnane glycoside from Curcuma longa , Morinda citrifolia and Caralluma fimbriata respectively”. The total cost of the project is Rs. 2,92,000/-. The isolation of bioactive compounds from Caralluma fibriata has been achieved.

NMPB sponsored research project entitled “Tissue culture and conventional propagation of Nothapodytes foetida for large-scale supply of quality saplings and comparative study with Campthotheca acuminata” has been sanctioned and first installment of Rs. 18 Lakhs has been received.

Staff Achievements

Mr. Lokesh, Lecturer, Dept. of Biochemistry attended National Level Symposium on Biodiversity Conservation organized by SDM College, Ujire, between 23-25 th January 2009 and presented a scientific poster entitled “ In vitro propagation and conservation of Nothapodytes foetida , an anti-neoplastic tree”.

Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty, Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnolgy orally presentated a paper entitled “Micropropagation of Leptadenia reticulata (Wight and ARN.) – A Threatened plant of medicinal importance” was made at National Conference on Current Trends in Medicinal Plants Research and Herbal Technology (NCMPRHT) organized by PG & Research Depat. of Botany, Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai sponsored by National Medicinal Plants Board, New Delhi.

Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty and Mr. M. Kumaraswamy, Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology presented a poster entitled “ Invitro micropropagation of Leptadenia reticulata Wight &Arn. - a threatened plant of medicinal importance”

Mr. M. Kumara Swamy, M. Sudipta Kumar and M. Anuradha faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology, presented a poster titled “Effect of different carbon sources on morphogenesis and physiology of in vitro cultures of Patchouli” in DST sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production” organized by Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore

G Swaroopa, Nimisha Nigam & Anuradha maniyam . 2007. G ermplasm conservation of selected lines of Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq by nodal segment encapsulation. Phytomorphology 57 (3&4) pp. 221-225.

Kumara Swamy, M., S. Balasubramanya and M. Anuradha , 2009. Germplasm conservation of Patchouli ( Pogostemon cablin Benth.) by encapsulation of in vitro derived nodal segments. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, Vol. 1(8): 224 – 230.

Siddalingeswar K.G., N.M.Nandini, T.Vishwanath, M.Sudipta Kumar and Syed Mohsin Mushtaq, 2009. Microbial lipase – Screening and optimization from Pencillium expansum , The Bioscan, 4: 599 – 601.

Student Achievements

Mr. Aniket Patil, Final year M.Sc. Biotechnology also attended the same symposium and presented a poster on “Conservation of Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) by encapsulation of shoot buds in calcium alginate”

Prashant S. Bhandari and Saurabh S. Oak, 1 st year M.Sc., Biotech students presented a poster entitled “ Seed cultures of selected Camptothecin (a potent anti-cancer compound) yielding plants” in DST sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production” organized by Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore was adjusted for the first prize.