BISHOP KURIALACHERRY COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Amalagiri

Affiliated to M G University
Re-accredited by NAAC with A+ grade

Microbial World- Part I

1. Understand the  history and  scope of microbiology
2. Study the basic cell structure
3. Study the different types of microorganisms
4. Understand the reproduction  mechanism  in microorganisms

Microbial World – Part II

1. Understand the metabolic diversity of microorganisms
2. Understand  nutritional and physical requirements of microorganisms
3. Study the methods for quantification of microbial growth
4. Inculcate knowledge about the concepts of mutation and genetic recombination
5. Gain practical skill about use of microscope, working of instruments

Applied Microbiology – Part I

1. Understand the principles of sterilization and disinfection
2. Gain knowledge about microbial growth types
3. Understand  the significance and applications of bacterial staining
4. Study about media and  media components
5. Understand  the basics of bacterial  culturing techniques

Applied Microbiology – Part II

1. Understand  the relation of microbes to environment and the concepts related to microbial interactions
2. Understand the significance of  water microorganisms and water quality testing
3. Understand the basics of  immunity and the various mechanisms of immune response
4. Understand the biological properties and diseases caused by bacteria and virus
5. Gain practical skill for identification of bacteria by staining methods

Principles of Food Microbiology

1. Explain the factors influencing the growth of  microorganisms in food and
2. Understand the significance and activities of microorganisms in foods
3. Understand the various principles of food preservation
4. Practical skill for identification and culturing of fungi

Contamination, Spoilage and Preservation of Food – Part I

1. Understand the different sources of contamination of food from natural sources
2. Gain knowledge about food spoilage and its causes
3. Learn about the contamination, preservation and spoilage of sugars, fruits and vegetables
4. Develop skills for isolation of bacteria in pure culture

Contamination, Spoilage and Preservation of Food – Part II

1. Understand the spoilage types and preservation methods for meat and fish products
2. Gain knowledge about the contamination sources, preservation methods and spoilage types of for poultry and egg products
3. Develop idea about canned products and their spoilage types
4. Develop skills for quantitative estimation of microorganisms

Food Fermentation, Food Infection and Foodborne Diseases

1. Gain knowledge about fermented products and the microorganisms involved
2. Inculcate knowledge about foodborne diseases and their control
3. Understand the significance of food sanitation and the mechanisms used
4. Understand the various food laws and standards
5. Develop skills for checking yeast fermentation system
6. Analyse and study biochemical properties of microorganisms

        i.            Understand the importance and scope of the discipline

      ii.            Inculcate interest  and love for  nature with its myriad living forms, particularly the 

miniature ones

    iii.            Impart knowledge of Science as the basic objective of education

    iv.            Develop a scientific attitude and an ability to work on their own so as to make them fit for the society

      v.            Develop skill in experimental design, use of equipments, interpretation and analysis of data

    vi.            Develop ability for the application of the acquired knowledge in day to daylife

  vii.            Build up professionals in food analysis, teaching and R&D work

1. Formulate new technologies and newer food products and its extension to industry level

    ix.            Emerge as successful entrepreneurs

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

1. Understand basic microbial structure and function
2. Analyze and interpret results from a variety of microbiological methods and to apply these methods to analogous situation.
3. Master laboratory skills in Microbiology.
4. Demonstrate that microorganisms have an indispensible role in the environment.

PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY

1. Understand the basic concepts related to enzymes.
2. Study the structure and function of biomolecules.
3. Understand various metabolic pathways and regulation of biochemical processes.
4. Apply the theoretical basis to carry out experiments.

MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY, METABOLISM AND GENETICS

1. Understand the structural and metabolic diversity of microorganisms.
2. Understsand genetic and physiological regulation in microorganisms.
3. Understand the concept of microbial metabolism
4. Know the concepts of molecular basis of mutation and repair mechanisms.

FOOD CHEMISTRY

1. Explain the properties and reactions of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins during storage and processing of foods and the effect of these on the quality and property of foods.
2. Give an account of the main factors influencing the colour and flavour of food.
3. Understand the composition of foods and the effect of these factors on foods.
4. Study large scale and profit motivated production of microorganisms or their products for direct use or as inputs in the manufacture of other products

BIOANALYSIS AND INSTRUMENTATION

1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques for the separation and analysis of macromolecules.
2. Understand the particle and wave property of electromagnetic radiation.
3. Master the techniques and instruments used in the laboratory and thereby develop experimental, observational and computational skills.
4. Understand and demonstrate advanced microscopic techniques.

FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY

1. Study various upstream, downstream processes and product recovery.
2. Understand the design and application of fermentor/bioreactor.
3. Demonstrate the production of microbial products.
4. Understand and explain the science underlying the conversion of raw materials to final products.
5. Evaluate the quality of raw materials and their influence on the properties of final products

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

1. Understand the concepts of microbial genome.
2. Explain the emergence of mutations and new gene variations.
3. Understand the concepts, methods and applications of rDNA technology.
4. Independently execute laboratory experiments using standard methods and techniques in molecular biology, with the appropriate analysis and interpretation of results.

FOOD AND MICROORGANISMS

1. Explain the interactions between microorganisms and food and the factors influencing their growth and survival.
2. Understand the significance and activities of microorganisms in foods.
3. Explain the effects of fermentation in food production

MICROBIAL PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS

1. Understand the production of enzymes, recombinant proteins and vaccines.
2. Study the industrially useful microbial enzymes, their applications in food and pharmaceutical industry.
3. Learn about the production of primary and secondary metabolites.
4. Understand the steps involved in the production of wine, cake, cookies

MICROBIAL SPOILAGE AND PRESERVATION OF FOODS

1. Understand the different food preservation methods.
2. Learn about the contamination, preservation and spoilage of perishable foods.
3. Demonstrate canning procedure.

Understand the different sources of contamination of food from natural sources

FOOD PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

1. Understand the fundamentals of packaging technology.
2. Understand the safety evaluation of materials used for packing.
3. Apply and examine the knowledge of properties for selection of packaging materials for foods & food product.
4. Select between different techniques of food packaging

BASICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

1. Study the impact of microorganism on global ecology.
2. Understand the human ecology and evolution.
3. Study about biodiversity and its management.
4. Gain awareness about environmental pollution and control measures

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

1. Understand the biological properties and diseases caused by bacteria, virus,fungi and protozoa.
2. Describe the epidemiology of infectious agents including how infectious diseases are transmitted.
3. Evaluate methods used to identify infectious agents in the clinical microbiology lab.
4. Explain general and specific mechanisms by which an infectious agent causes disease.

NUTRACEUTICALS

1. Understand about probiotic microorganisms, prebiotic foods.
2. Explain the potential health benefits of food components.
3. Study about novel foods, value added foods, Genetically Modified Foods.
4. Understand the risks and side effects of probiotics.

ENZYME TECHNOLOGY AND BIOSENSORS

1. Understand the basics of Enzymology.
2.  Explain the concept and applications of enzymes in biotechnology-related industries
3. Understand the kinetics of enzymes.
4. Propose a new application for the use of enzymes in biosensor approach to benefit human life

FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY

1. Understand the immune response and mechanisms.
2. Study about immunological disorders.
3. Understand the concepts related to cells and organs related to immune system.
4. Describe the basis structure of the cellular receptors and discuss their interactions during an immune response.
5. Understand the principles governing vaccination and the mechanisms of protection against disease.

FOODS IN RELATION TO DISEASE

1. Demonstrate the different sensory methods used for the quality determination of various foods.
2. Perform various tests to detect the presence of adulterants in foods.
3. Understand the various food laws and standards.
4. Understand the importance of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

1. Develop skills in different computational methods used in basic Biostatistics.
2. Study about different softwares used in Bioinformatics.
3. Demonstrate the biological databases for protein and nucleic acids.
4. Get familiar with various research institutes, schemes, funding agencies

BIOSAFETY, IPR AND PATENTS

1. Familiarize with regulatory practices and policies.
2. Study about international marketing and trade.
3. Comprehend benefits of GM technology and related issues
4. Recognize importance of protection of innovative ideas and its role in business

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

1. Understand the relation of microbes to environment.
2. Know concepts related with microbial interaction.
3. Understand the use, importance and recycling of liquid and solid waste.
4. Study diversity, composition, and function of microbial communities

DAIRY MICROBIOLOGY

1. Understand the pathogenic microorganisms transmitted through raw milk.
2. Know about various preservation techniques in milk.
3. Describe the composition of starter cultures and their use in dairy products
4. Display knowledge on culture dependent and culture independent techniques for quantification of microorganisms from dairy products.