B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology

Program Description

B.Sc. Hons. Microbiologyprovides you with comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts, and techniques of microbiology and allied disciplines The programme equips the students with skill sets to apply microbiological principles and techniques to address the scientific challenges in agricultural, medicinal, environmental, industrial and food and dairy microbiology. It develops a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of microbiology.

Skill Sets:

• Laboratory equipment management skills,
• Good Manufacturing Practices,
• Quality Control and quality assurance,
• Environmental monitoring

Program Objectives

PO1. Disciplinary Knowledge: To be capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate programme of study."

PO2.Communication Skills: To express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally communicate with others using appropriate media confidently share one’s views and express herself/himself; demonstrate the ability tolisten carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups."

PO3. Critical Thinking: To apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge, analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis of empirical evidence identify relevant assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following scientific approach to knowledge development

PO4. Problem Solving: To extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge and apply one’s learning to real life situations.

PO5. Analytical Reasoning: To able to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; identify logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and support them with evidence and examples, and addressing opposing viewpoints.

PO6. Research-related Skills: To sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant/ appropriate questions, problematizing, synthesizing and articulating; Ability to recognize cause-and-effect relationships, define problems, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyze, interpret and draw conclusions from data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect relationships; ability to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation.

PO7. Co-operation /Team Work: To able to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams;facilitate cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group, and act together as a group or a team in the interests of a common cause and work efficiently as a member of a team. 8 Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework for Undergraduate Education

PO8. Scientific Reasoning: To able to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative/qualitative data and critically evaluate ideas, evidence and experiences from an open-minded and reasoned perspective.

PO9. Reflective Thinking: Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self awareness and reflexivity of both self and society.

PO10. Information /Digital Literacy: To become capable to use ICT in a variety of learning situations, demonstrate ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources; and use appropriate software for analysis of data.

PO11. Self-Directed Learning: To able to work independently, identify appropriate resources required for a project, and manage a project through to completion.

PO12. Multicultural Competence: To possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple cultures and a global perspective; and capability to effectively engage in a multicultural society and interact respectfully with diverse groups.

PO13. Moral & Ethical Awareness /Reasoning: To be able to embrace moral/ethical values in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument about an ethical issue from multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all work. Capable of demonstrating the ability to identify ethical issues related to one’s work, avoid unethical behaviour such as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not adhering to intellectual property rights; appreciating environmental and sustainability issues; and adopting objective, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects of work.

PO14. Leadership Readiness /Qualities: To become capable for mapping out the tasks of a team or an organization, and setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team who can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.

PO15. Lifelong Learning: To be able to acquire knowledge and skills, including ‘learning how to learn’, that are necessary for participating in learning activities throughout life, through self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives, and adapting to changing trades and demands of work place through knowledge/skill development/reskilling.

Programme Specific Outcomes