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 Topic Learning objective(at the end of session student should be able to) Teaching guidelines Methodology
1 Introduction to general microbiology Explain the development of microbiology as a subject, its application, physiology and metabolism To cover the history of microbiology, meaning of biogenesis, role of microbes in disease and industry, bacterial physiology and metabolism A lecture through powerpoint presentation
2 Classification, morphology, reproduction of microorganisms Enumerate differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, general characteristics of important microorganisms  along with bacteriophages To classify important groups of microbes focussing on their occurrence, morphology, reproduction A lecture through powerpoint presentation
3 Role of microbes in soil and food microbiology Explain microbial habitats and interactions, biogechemical cycles. Food spoilage and preservation To discuss role of microbes across all habitats and their role in nitrogen, sulphur, carbon and phosphorus cycle. Discussing food microbiology – spoilage and preservation techniques A lecture through powerpoint presentation
4 Role of microorganisms in Agriculture Discuss beneficial microbes in agriculture. Plant disease, biodegradation and biogas. Role of genetically modified organisms in agriculture To cover the role of microorganism in agriculture. Role of microorganisms in plant disease and plant  microbial interactions along with genetically modified organism for development of crops. A lecture through powerpoint presentation
Admission Open- 2018