There will be three papers having 4 credits (100 Marks) each as under:
Paper-I Research Methodology : 4 credits (100 Marks)
Paper-II Subject Elective : 4 credits (100 Marks)
Paper-III : 4 credits (100 Marks)
Paper-III will comprise of the following two activities:
(a) Research & Publication ethics: : 2 credits (50 Marks)
(b) Seminar in thrust area/ Research
Assignment/ Literature/ Survey, etc. : 2 credits (50 Marks)
Marks will be converted into letter grade and grade point as per following table:
Marks |
Letter Grade |
Grade Point |
85-100 |
O |
10 |
75-84 |
A+ |
9 |
65-74 |
A |
8 |
55-64 |
B+ |
7 |
50-54 |
B |
6 |
41-49 |
C |
5 |
40 |
P |
4 |
Less than 40 |
F |
0 |
Example to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA)
Paper |
Credit |
Letter Grade |
Grade Point |
Credit Point
|
Paper-I: Research Methodology |
4 |
A |
8 |
4×8 = 32 |
Paper-II: Subject Elective |
4 |
A+ |
9 |
4×9 = 36 |
Paper-III: Term Paper |
4 |
B+ |
7 |
4×7= 28 |
Total |
12 |
|
|
96 |
GPA: 96/12
A candidate requires minimum grade point of 6 in each paper and minimum GPA of 7 to qualify the course work.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
PO1. To acquaint students with recent knowledge and techniques in basic and applied biological sciences.
PO2. To develop understanding of organismal, cellular, biochemical and environmental basis of life.
PO3. To provide insight into ethical implications of biological research for environmental protection and
good laboratory practices and biosafety.
PO4. To develop problem solving innovative thinking with robust communication and writing skills in
youth with reference to biological, environmental and nutritional sciences.
PO5. To understand applications of biotic material in health, medicine, food security for human well
being and sustainable development.
PO6. To impart practical and project based vocational training for preparing youth for a career in research
and entrepreneurship in fields of life sciences for self reliance.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
PSO1– Analyse the fundamental concepts and biodiversity of microorganisms (bacteria fungi,
actinomycetes, viruses, algae), enabling critical thinking in different fields of Microbiology. Understand
prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetic systems & physiology, metabolism and biochemistry of
microorganisms. Acquire basic Microbiology laboratory skills, techniques and expertise in the use of
instruments applicable to research, clinical methods and analysis of the observations.
PSO2- Demonstrate the importance of immunity, pathogenesis, cultivation, diagnosis and control of
pathogens through therapeutics and prophylaxis in various health and pharmaceutical domains.
PSO3- Evaluate and Identify the needs, potentials and impact of microorganisms relevant to food, soil
and agriculture, ensuring environmental conservation and food safety.
PSO4- Design appropriate strategies in bio-processing and fermentation technology, with emphasis to
gain familiarity with applications of microbes for industrial production of biomass and synthesis of
valuable products through fermentation.
PSO5- Understanding ofbasics of recombinant DNA technology (RDT) and explore the application of
genetic engineering to create GMO, transgenic plants, animals, gene therapy, etc. Apply the concepts of
Genomics and Proteomics through analytical, molecular techniques for the betterment of society.
PSO6- Examine the significance of research using statistical tools and communicate the findings in
research forums. Ensure bio-safety and bioethics for social responsibility, environmental sensitization and
obtain Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for various research findings. Apply computing, communicative
and entrepreneurial skills for employability and lifelong learning.
Two well equipped Smart class rooms are available in the department.
Library of the department is well furnished with a good no. of Foreign and Indian author books. Library is annually upgraded through purchase of new titles out of various grants. Books are issued to students.
A well furnished Computer lab with Computers with internet facility is available for students and staff.
Common room is available for students.
Fire extinguishers are installed in each and every corner of the department.
RO water facility for drinking water.
Name of the Faculty Member |
Year |
Name of the project |
Name of the funding agency |
Dr Neelam |
2003 |
1.Bioconversion of lignocellulosic feedstock into ethanol as biofuels |
DBT,India |
Dr Neelam |
2008 |
2.Evaluation of xylanases and laccases of pilot and mill scale in pulp and paper industry |
DBT,India |
Dr Baljeet Singh |
2010 |
3.Isolation and characterization of pant growth promoting Rhizobacteria from cotton rhizosphere |
DST, India |
Dr Neeraj Kumar |
2010 |
4.Low cost production of Microbial bioplastic from sugar industry waste water and its degeneration in various ecological niches- a dual strategy for environment management and pollution control |
DST, India |
Dr Neeraj Kumar |
2019 |
5.Parthenium hysteroporus: Biomass valorization for bioethanol production. |
HSCSIT |
Dr Baljeet Singh |
2011 |
6.Production of Biosurfactant and Bacteriocin by Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria using whey as a conventional nutrient source |
UGC,India |
Dr Neelam |
2012 |
7. Exploitation of microorganisms for production of Chitin deacetylase |
UGC, India |
Dr Baljeet Singh |
2012 |
8.Bioremediation and simultaneous bio plastic production from textile industrial effluent in Haryana state through PHB |
DST, India |
Dr Neeraj Kumar |
2013 |
9.Bioethanol from Rice Straw – The new Generation’s Ecofriendly Solution to reduce agricultural waste and to manage energy crisis |
HSCST, Haryana |
Mr Vijay Kumar |
2013 |
10.Isolation of novel fungi from hot springs and their bio-prospecting for novel enzymes |
KUK |
Dr Neeraj Kumar |
2015 |
11. Parthenium hysterphorus: Biomass valorization for bioethanol production |
HSCSIT |
Mr Vijay Kumar |
2022 |
12. Molecular characterization of Bacillus sp. ND6D produced thermostable keratinase: A green approach in feather waste management |
KUK |
Dr Neeraj Kumar |
2022 |
13. Green approach for synthesis of pohydroxy butyrate with ZnO nanoparticles for food packaging by using coconut waste |
KUK |
Noteworthy achievement:
One of the Faculty member got Singh-Obama fellowship during 2013-14
Thrust area of research:
Utilization of lignocellulosic and industrial wastes for production of some value added products like enzymes, bionanocomposites, bioethanol, polybetahydroxylbutyrare.
The understand the mechanism of urogenital tract infection in male infertility which affects sperm parameters (like sperm motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation, oxidative stress, etc)
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