BSC Microbiology Syllabus PDF – Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Proposed syllabus and Scheme of Examination for B.Sc. (Honors) Microbiology. The B. Sc. Honours Microbiology program under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is meticulously designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of microbiology. This program includes a mix of core courses, discipline-specific electives, generic electives, ability enhancement courses, and skill enhancement courses. Below is a detailed breakdown of the structure:

Structure of B. Sc. Honours Microbiology under CBCS

Core Courses

The core courses form the backbone of the B. Sc. Honours Microbiology program, offering foundational and advanced knowledge in various aspects of microbiology. These courses are compulsory for all students enrolled in the program.

1. C-1: Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial Diversity
   • Overview: Introduction to the vast diversity of microbial life and the principles of microbiology.
   • Content: History and scope of microbiology, microbial taxonomy, and classification.
2. C-2: Bacteriology
   • Overview: Study of bacteria, their structure, function, and role in various environments.
   • Content: Bacterial morphology, growth, and reproduction.
3. C-3: Biochemistry
   • Overview: Understanding the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.
   • Content: Enzymology, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
4. C-4: Virology
   • Overview: Study of viruses and viral diseases.
   • Content: Viral structure, classification, and replication.
5. C-5: Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
   • Overview: Understanding microbial cellular functions and metabolic pathways.
   • Content: Microbial growth, energy production, and regulation.
6. C-6: Cell Biology
   • Overview: Study of cell structure and function.
   • Content: Cell organization, signaling, and division.
7. C-7: Molecular Biology
   • Overview: Understanding the molecular mechanisms of gene expression and regulation.
   • Content: DNA replication, transcription, and translation.
8. C-8: Microbial Genetics and Genomics
   • Overview: Study of genetic information in microbes and their genomic organization.
   • Content: Gene structure, mutation, and genetic exchange mechanisms.
9. C-9: Environmental Microbiology
   • Overview: Role of microorganisms in the environment.
   • Content: Biogeochemical cycles, microbial interactions, and bioremediation.
10. C-10: Food and Dairy Microbiology
    • Overview: Microbial aspects of food and dairy products.
    • Content: Food preservation, spoilage, and safety.
11. C-11: Industrial Microbiology
    • Overview: Application of microorganisms in industrial processes.
    • Content: Fermentation technology, production of antibiotics, and biofuels.
12. C-12: Immunology
    • Overview: Study of the immune system and its response to pathogens.
    • Content: Immunity, immune response, and immunological techniques.
13. C-13: Medical Microbiology
    • Overview: Study of microorganisms that cause diseases in humans.
    • Content: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of microbial diseases.
14. C-14: Recombinant DNA Technology
    • Overview: Genetic engineering techniques and their applications.
    • Content: Cloning, gene editing, and therapeutic applications.

Course Code	Course Title	Overview	Content
C-1	Introduction to Microbiology and Microbial Diversity	Introduction to the vast diversity of microbial life and the principles of microbiology.	History and scope of microbiology, microbial taxonomy, and classification.
C-2	Bacteriology	Study of bacteria, their structure, function, and role in various environments.	Bacterial morphology, growth, and reproduction.
C-3	Biochemistry	Understanding the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.	Enzymology, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
C-4	Virology	Study of viruses and viral diseases.	Viral structure, classification, and replication.
C-5	Microbial Physiology and Metabolism	Understanding microbial cellular functions and metabolic pathways.	Microbial growth, energy production, and regulation.
C-6	Cell Biology	Study of cell structure and function.	Cell organization, signaling, and division.
C-7	Molecular Biology	Understanding the molecular mechanisms of gene expression and regulation.	DNA replication, transcription, and translation.
C-8	Microbial Genetics and Genomics	Study of genetic information in microbes and their genomic organization.	Gene structure, mutation, and genetic exchange mechanisms.
C-9	Environmental Microbiology	Role of microorganisms in the environment.	Biogeochemical cycles, microbial interactions, and bioremediation.
C-10	Food and Dairy Microbiology	Microbial aspects of food and dairy products.	Food preservation, spoilage, and safety.
C-11	Industrial Microbiology	Application of microorganisms in industrial processes.	Fermentation technology, production of antibiotics, and biofuels.
C-12	Immunology	Study of the immune system and its response to pathogens.	Immunity, immune response, and immunological techniques.
C-13	Medical Microbiology	Study of microorganisms that cause diseases in humans.	Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of microbial diseases.
C-14	Recombinant DNA Technology	Genetic engineering techniques and their applications.	Cloning, gene editing, and therapeutic applications.

Discipline-Specific Elective (Any Four)

Students can choose from a variety of electives based on their interests and career goals:

1. DSE-1: Bioinformatics
2. DSE-2: Microbial Biotechnology
3. DSE-3: Advances in Microbiology
4. DSE-4: Plant Pathology
5. DSE-5: Biomathematics and Biostatistics
6. DSE-6: Inheritance Biology
7. DSE-7: Microbes and Sustainable Development
8. DSE-8: IPR and Biosafety
9. DSE-9: Project Work

Course Code	Course Title
DSE-1	Bioinformatics
DSE-2	Microbial Biotechnology
DSE-3	Advances in Microbiology
DSE-4	Plant Pathology
DSE-5	Biomathematics and Biostatistics
DSE-6	Inheritance Biology
DSE-7	Microbes and Sustainable Development
DSE-8	IPR and Biosafety
DSE-9	Project Work

Generic Electives (Any Four)

These electives allow students to explore topics outside their major, promoting a well-rounded education:

1. GE-1: Introduction and Scope of Microbiology
2. GE-2: Bacteriology and Virology
3. GE-3: Microbial Metabolism
4. GE-4: Industrial and Food Microbiology
5. GE-5: Microbes in Environment
6. GE-6: Medical Microbiology and Immunology
7. GE-7: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
8. GE-8: Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology

Course Code	Course Title
GE-1	Introduction and Scope of Microbiology
GE-2	Bacteriology and Virology
GE-3	Microbial Metabolism
GE-4	Industrial and Food Microbiology
GE-5	Microbes in Environment
GE-6	Medical Microbiology and Immunology
GE-7	Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
GE-8	Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses

These courses are designed to enhance students’ abilities and include:

1. AE-1: Environmental Sciences
2. AE-2: English/MIL Communication

Course Code	Course Title
AE-1	Environmental Sciences
AE-2	English/MIL Communication

Skill Enhancement Elective Courses (Any Two)

These courses provide practical skills relevant to the field of microbiology:

1. SE-1: Microbial Quality Control in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
2. SE-2: Microbial Diagnosis in Health Clinics
3. SE-3: Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
4. SE-4: Food Fermentation Techniques
5. SE-5: Management of Human Microbial Diseases
6. SE-6: Microbiological Analysis of Air and Water

Course Code	Course Title
SE-1	Microbial Quality Control in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
SE-2	Microbial Diagnosis in Health Clinics
SE-3	Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
SE-4	Food Fermentation Techniques
SE-5	Management of Human Microbial Diseases
SE-6	Microbiological Analysis of Air and Water

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