Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
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About Program
Microbiology constitutes an important section of study of applied biological science at various levels of graduate and post-graduate education. Therefore, study of microbiology offers tremendous potential in applied sciences.The Department of Microbiology at Gandhinagar University premices established in the year 2022. The main objective and focus of the department is to guide and impart innovative education at par with International standards. The Department offers courses on General Microbiology moving ahead with specializations in Microbial Physiology, Microbial diversity, Environmental Microbiology, Water Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Fermentation Technology, Agricultural Microbiology and Industrial Microbiology to accomplish the degree in the subject.
As the microbial activities are so diverse, the microbiology programme is a multidisciplinary subject, which will have the roots of life science, environmental science, and engineering. Traditional microbiology is considered to be an important area of study in biology since it has enormous potential and vast scope in fermentation, bioremediation and biomedical technology. But the recent developments from human microbiome project, metagenomics and microbial genome projects have expanded its scope and potential in the next generation drug design, molecular pathogenesis, phylogeography, production of smart biomolecules, etc. The Department provides ample scope to Undergraduate Students, Research Scholars and Faculties for academics progress, research implementations and innovations. The smart classrooms and Modern laboratories facilitate a vibrant learning with audio-visual facilities.
Vision
Mission
- Imparting relevant knowledge and creating an atmosphere to develop innovative and critical thinking.
- Skill enhancement through hands-on training and value-added courses plus add on courses.
- Sustained focus on original high-quality research encouraging scientific thinking and approach.
- Creating an environment for holistic development of individuals with emphasis on spirit of integrity, equity, professional ethics and social harmony through the exposure and participation in co-curricular, extracurricular and extension activities
PEOs
- PEO1: To provide the graduates with knowledge in microbiology and an overview of the processes that employ or deal with microbes that enables them to handle the safe and efficient use of microbiological applications with development of competence on par with global standards and helps the graduates for life-long learning.
- PEO2: Use current microbial technologies and methods for the drug design and implementation of solution in pharmaceutical industry.
- PEO3: To train graduates to choose a decent career option either as Entrepreneur or having a high degree of employability; or pursue higher education - by empowering students with basic interpersonal skills, ability to handle critical situations allowing them to be good team members as well as training to excel in competitive examinations.
- PEO4: To impart a strong sense of social responsibility with awareness of professional and societal ethical values and scope to develop leadership capabilities.
PSOs
- PSO1: Microbiology skills: The ability to understand the basic concepts related to the relevant fields of microbiology which will enable them to analyse and develop solutions to microbiology related problems.
- PSO2: Microbiological Employment skills: The ability to use the acquired hands-on skills in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, medical microbiology and screening for useful biomolecules within employment areas.
- PSO3: Successful Career and Entrepreneurship: The ability to gainfully become an entrepreneur by using microorganisms to produce biofertilizers, mushrooms and pharmaceutically important biomolecules as well as using practical hands-on training to become employed in diagnostic, industrial, pharmaceutical, food and research and development laboratories.
POs
- PO1: Microbiology knowledge: Graduates will acquire microbiology specific knowledge including molecular biology, immunology and rDNA technology coupled with handson skills and leadership skills for a successful career.
- PO2: Problem analysis: Graduates will be able to analyse, solve and troubleshoot problems in implementation of microbiological protocols.
- PO3: Design/development of solutions: Graduates will develop creative thinking and cooperate with each other to solve problems in the field of microbiology.
- PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Graduates will acquire practical skills – which help in planning and designing protocols to validate hypothesis and execute experimental techniques independently as well as assimilate, analyse and interpret subsequent data.
- PO5: Modern tool usage and communication: Graduates will effectively be able to manage resources and time using ICT and computer enabled devices and accomplish ability to understand and communicate all ideas effectively.
- PO6: Environment sustainability and Ethics: Graduates will get adequate knowledge to use information and implement solutions for environmental protection and remediation. Graduates will be aware of their role and responsibility in handling and use of microbes including genetically modified microorganisms.
- PO7: Lifelong learning: Graduates will carry on to learn and adapt in a world of constantly evolving technology.
What The Students Learn Bachelor Degree in Basic Sciences
- English
- Isolation of Microorganisms
- Identification of Microorganisms
- LAb equipments- Principles/Mode of Action
- Sterilization Process
- Incubation concepts
- Biological Safety rules
- Wrapping/Packaging glasswares for sterilization
- Pure culture techniques
- Microscopy
- Staining Techniques
Faculty Members
Prof.(Dr.) Gautam Patel
Dr. Sneha S. Patel
Prof. (Dr.) Umang Patel
Dr. Rachana Shukla
Dr. Mihir Suthar
Dr. Nirupama Patel
Prof. Darshan Shah
Prof. Tejas Shah
Lab Facilities
The department is well-equipped with Modern Laboratories with projector and white board to provide quality teaching and research opportunities for students as well as faculties. The Laboratory has the facilities like UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Autoclave, Light microscope, Water Bath, Incubator, Bacteriological Incubator, pH meter, Weighing balance, etc. The laboratory has ample chemicals for culturing varioustypes of microorganisms and enough reagents to perform various tests.