Programme Information(PhD)

Name of the Programme: Ph.D Microbiology

Scheme of the Programme:

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.

Syllabus of the Programme: Click to View 

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.

Time table:  Click to View

Facilities:

Class rooms

Two well equipped Smart class rooms are available in the department.

 Library

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.

Computer Lab

A well furnished Computer lab with Computers with internet facility is available for students and staff.

Teaching and Research Labs

1. Well-equipped Laboratories for M.Sc. (Previous and Final) students.
2. Well-equipped Research Laboratories and some of the notable instruments which are available in addition to basic facilities are:
   1. PCR Machine
   2. UV visible spectrophotometer
   3. Lyophilizer
   4. Water purification system
   5. Refrigerated Centrifuges
   6. Laboratory Fermenter
   7. CO₂ Incubator
   8. LCD projector
   9. Gel Documentation system
   10. Sonicator
   11. Muffle Furnace
   12. ELISA reader
   13. Bosafety cabinet

Other Amenities

Common room is available for students.

Fire extinguishers are installed in each and every corner of the department.

RO water facility for drinking water.

Research projects sanctioned to the faculty

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)