Syllabus
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Course Code: B-BTY -301 Course Name: Microbiology-I |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Fundamentals, History and Evolution of Microbiology. Classification of
microorganisms: Microbial taxonomy, criteria used including molecular approaches,
Microbial phylogeny and current classification of bacteria. Microbial Diversity:
Distribution and characterization Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells, Morphology and
cell structure of major groups of microorganisms eg. Bacteria, Algae, Fungi, Protozoa
and Unique features of viruses. Cultivation and Maintenance of microorganisms: Nutritional categories of microorganisms, methods of isolation, Purification and preservation. |
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| 2 | Microbial growth: Growth curve, Generation time, synchronous batch and continuous
culture, measurement of growth and factors affecting growth of bacteria. Microbial
Metabolism: Metabolic pathways, amphi-catabolic and biosynthetic pathways
Bacterial Reproduction: Transformation, Transduction and Conjugation. Endospores
and sporulation in bacteria. Control of Microorganisms: By physical, chemical and chemotherapeutic Agents Water Microbiology: Bacterial pollutants of water, coliforms and non coliforms.Sewage composition and its disposal. Food Microbiology: Important microorganism in food Microbiology: Moulds, Yeasts, bacteria. Major food born infections and intoxications, Preservation of various types of foods.Fermented Foods. |
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