PG COURSES

M.Sc MICROBIOLOGY

OBJECTIVES

Microbiology is branch of science which deals extendedly deals with the study of microbes directly or indirectly effect health, food, agriculture and industrial process. The masters program is oriented for those who have inculcation to research. This is a evergreen course providing job opportunities all along in various sectors like pharma, healthcare, Agriculture, Horticulture research institutions, Brewery industries, microbial testing labs, food processing industries, Bioinformatics related companies environmental industries etc. At various position. This program provide an understanding of medical, agriculture, industrial, food , diary and general microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, biophysics and space microbiology.

RESEARCH CENTER

The Bangalore city college has a research center for creating opportunities for students and scientists to take up advanced research programs in bioscience. The institute has setup a modern  in laboratory with advanced equipment and other facilities for conducting research in the following areas of biotechnology.

Biodegradation as a means of alternate energy sources Medical plants collection, conservation and evaluation of their properties Plant tissues culture propagating disease resistant plant.

COURSE INFORMATION

A quality institution can play a catalytic role shaping the minds and careers of students. What gives BCC a cutting edge is its progressive approach to its programmes. The need of the hour is to charge with time and teach what is relevant. The students are encouraged to take up short term dissertation work under guidance of an experienced faculty member. visit to national and international research institutions are arranged regularly for the students to recognize their future interests.

ELIGIBILITY

B.Sc. degree with 50% marks in all the three optional in aggregate and should have studied chemistry/ Biochemistry compulsory along with at least one of the following optional subjects. A. Microbiology B. Botany C. Biotechnology D. Applied Botany E. Zoology F. Applied Zoology G. Industrial Microbiology H. Environmental Science L. Genetics .J. Applied Genetics K. Sericulture I. Home Science M. Life Science N. Biological Science O. Agricultural Science P. Biochemistry. Diary science R. Horticulture S. Forestry and T. fisheries.

DURATION OF THE COURSE

Four Semester (Two Years)

COURSE CONTENTS

I SEMESTER
MBP 101 Microbial Diversity
MBP 102 Bacteriology and Virology
MBP 103 Psychology and Mycology
MBP 104 Microbiological Techniques
MBP 105 Microbial diversity, bacteriology and virology practicals
MBP 106 Phycology and mycology and microbiological techniques practical
II SEMESTER
MBP 201 Microbial Genetics
MBP 202 Immunology
MBP 203 Microbial Physiology
MBP 204 Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
MBP 205 Microbial Genetics and Immunology Practicals
III SEMESTER
MBP 301 Molecular Biology
MBP 302 Recombinant DNA Technology
MBP 303 Environmental Microbiology
MBP 304 Food Microbiology
MBP 305 Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology Practical
MBP 306 Environmental and Microbiology Practical
IV SEMESTER
MBP 401 Agricultural Microbiology
MBP 402 Medical Microbiology
MBP 403 Industrial Microbiology
MBP 404 Fermentation Technology
MBP 405 Agricultural and Medical Microbiology practical
MBP 406 Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Technology practical