Microbiology

About the Department: The department of Microbiology was established in the year 1993 and has been guided and nurtured by the authorities of JSS Mahavidyapeeta, Mysuru and distinguished academicians. Since its inception, the department has been engaged in imparting the highest level and quality of academic education. The department also offers a career oriented course in“Industrial Microbiology’. It was started in the year 2004. Under each program, we offer a broad spectrum of courses that enable students to critically think, apply, analyze, evaluate and create. The department is well equipped with one laboratory, two Inoculation chamber and one preparation room. The laboratory can accommodate strength of 30 students at a time. The syllabus is periodically modified to lodge advanced trends in Microbiology. As part of the curriculum, educational visits to microbiology research and pathology laboratories and microbiology-based industries are organized for the students for experimental learning and in order to give a practical exposure of the subject and its applications.

Programme offered:

Sl.No.	Programme	Duration
NEP
1	B.Sc –Mb-Bt	4 years
2	B.Sc –Mb-Bc	4 years
CBCS
1	B.Sc-BMBt	3 years
2	B.Sc-BBM	3 years
COC
1	Industrial Microbiology	3years

Microbiology Syllabus 2017-2018

Microbiology Syllabus 2018-19

Microbiology Syllabus 2019-20

Microbiology Syllabus 2020-21

NEP I B.Sc Syllabus 2021-22

Microbiology syllabus 2021-22

COC syllabus - Industrial Microbiology 2021-22

Programme Objectives:

Course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills required to practice Microbiology.
Inculcating proficiency in all experimental techniques and methods of analysis
Acquire, articulate, retain and demonstrate laboratory safety skills applicable to microbiological research or clinical methods, including accurately reporting observations and analysis
Communicate scientific information effectively, especially relating to microbes and their role in ecosystem and health related issues

Programme Outcomes:

PO1	Knowledge and understanding of concepts of microbiology and its application in pharma, food, agriculture, beverages, nutraceutical industries.
PO2	Understand the distribution, morphology and physiology of microorganisms and demonstrate the skills in aseptic handling of microbes including isolation, identification and maintenance.
PO3	Competent to apply the knowledge gained for conserving the environment and resolving the environmental related issues.
PO4	Learning and practicing professional skills in handling microbes and contaminants in laboratories and production sectors.
PO5	Exploring the microbial world and analyzing the specific benefits and challenges.
PO6	Applying the knowledge acquired to undertake studies and identify specific remedial measures for the challenges in health, agriculture, and food sectors.
PO7	Thorough knowledge and application of good laboratory and good manufacturing practices in microbial quality control.
PO8	Understanding biochemical and physiological aspects of microbes and developing broader perspective to identify innovative solutions for present and future challenges posed by microbes
PO9	Understanding and application of microbial principles in forensic and working knowledge about clinical microbiology.
PO10	Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical issues related to recombinant DNA technology, GMOs, intellectual property rights, biosafety and biohazards.
PO11	Demonstrate the ability to identify key questions in microbiological research, optimize research methods, and analyze outcomes by adopting scientific methods, thereby improving the employability.
PO12	Enhance and demonstrate analytical skills and apply basic computational and statistical techniques in the field of microbiology.

Eligibility for Admission:

The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing B.Sc.( BMBt and BBM) degree is qualifying 10+2 /PUC or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics as subjects with a minimum of 40%.

Infrastructure Facilities:

Total number of class rooms	03
Laboratories Preparation room Inoculation chamber	01 01 02
Number of Computers	02
Department Library	80 Books

Learning resources:

Central Library with Reference Books 485 /Journals and INFLIBNET services
Biovisual charts
Live and preserved specimen
Laboratory equipments
Department library
Special lectures, Lecture Workshops, Seminars
Animated video lectures

Placements

Batch	Sl. No	Name of the Company/ Organization/ Department	No. of candidates placed
2013-14
	1	Molecular Connections, Bangalore	01
	2	Bioclinica , Mysuru	01
	3	Wiprogen Lab, Mysuru	1
2014-15	1	Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore	01
	2	Kemwell Biopharma,Bengalore	02
	3	Teacher, SCPS, Pandavapura	02
2015-16	1	Teacher	02
	2	Kemwell Biopharma Bangalore	01
2016-17	1	Yoga therapy & Gym trainer, Vijayanagar Mysuru	01
	2	Research associate Mazadhur shaw medical foundation Bangalore	01
	3	ITC company, Mysuru	01
	4	Griha soft technologies, JP Nagar, Bangalore	01
	5	Molecular connections, Basavanagudi, Bangalore	01
	6	Assistant professor Department of Biochemistry Vidyanidhi,College Tumkur	01
	7	KMR Central public school,Bangalore	01
	8	Hindhuja global solutions,Mysuru	01
2017-18	1	John Distilleries, Kengeri, Bangalore	01
	2	Cipla, Bangalore	01
	3	Covance, Bangalore	01
	4	Medgenome, Bangalore	02
	5	Labcorp Development ,Bangalore	01
	6	Kidwai, Bangalore	01
	7	Paper boat,Mysore	02
	8	Leader’s PU College,Mysore	01

2018-19	1	Scaler Academy,Bangalore	01
	2	BTC Food and Beverages,Nanjungud	02
	3	Thanre Diagnostic centre, Bangalore	02
	4	Orig Pharmaceuticals,	01
	5	Hector Beverages,Mysore	01
	6	Starmark Software,Pvt ltd, Mysore	01
	7	Jubilant , Nanjungud	02
	8	Biovet Pvt Limited,Malur	01
	9	Indira IVF Hospital, Hyderabad	0

Student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)

Batch	Sl. No	Name of the University/Institution	candidates admitted
2013-14	1	PG Diploma at DFRL, Mysuru	01
	2	Gulbarga University, Gulbarga	01
	3	University of Mysore, Mysuru	02
	4	Mangalore University, Mangalore	02
	5	JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysuru	04
2014-15	1	JSS Academy of higher education and research , Mysuru	05
	2	JSS College, Ooty road, Mysuru	01
	3	Jain university, Bangalore	01
	4	Davangere university, Davangere	02
	5	University of Mysore, Mysuru	03
	6	Teresian College, Mysuru	01
2015-16	1	University of Mysore, Mysuru	02
	2	JSS Academy of higher education and research , Mysuru	03
	3	JSS College, Ooty road, Mysuru	05
	4	Maharani’ s College, Mysuru	01
	5	Mahajana’s College Mysuru	01
2016-17	1	JSS Academy of higher education and research , Mysuru	06
	2	JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysuru	04
	3	University of Mysore, Mysuru	01
	4	Hemagangotri Hassan	01
	5	Bangalore University	01
	6	Kuvempu University, Shivamoga	01
	7	Mangalore University, Mangalore	01
2017-18	1	JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research , Mysuru	05
	2	JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysuru	06
	3	University of Mysore, Mysuru	09
	4	Mahajana’s College, Mysuru	01
	5	Bangalore University	01
2018-19	1	NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TamilNadu	01
	2	JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysuru	12
	3	University of Mysore, Mysuru	07
	4	Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	01
	5	Jnanasahyadri, Shankaragatta, Shivamoga	01
	6	Jnanakaveri, Mangalore University,Somwarpet	02
	7	Mahajana’s College, Mysuru	01
2019-2020	1	JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysuru	10
	2	University Of Mysuru	3
	3	JSS AHER	10
	4	Dayanand Sagar University, Bangalore	2
	5	Shivagangothri, Davanagere	2
	6	Mahajana College, Mysuru	6
	7	University Of Mysuru	3
	8	Jnana Kaveri,Mangalore	4
	9	Vidyavardaka College, Mysuru	1
2020-2021	1	JSS College, Ooty Road Mysuru	6
	2	University Of Mysuru	3
	3	JSS AHER Mysuru	14
	4	Mahajana’s College, Mysuru	2
	5	Maharani's College, Mysuru	2
	6	St.Philomena's College	2
	7	Manipal Academy, Mangalore	2
	8	St.Aloysius College, Mangalore	2
	9	Jain University, Bangalore	1
	10	Adhichuchanagiri University	1
	11	KSOU, Mysuru	2
	12	Garden City College, Bangalore	1
	13	Kastrubha Medical College, Mangalore	1
	14	NATTE Meenakshi Institute	1
	15	Padmashree Group Of Institute, Bangalore	2
	16	New Horzin Institute Of Management, Bangalore	1