Department of Microbiology

About the Department

The Department of Microbiology was established during the academic year 2003-04 with the aim of developing quality microbiologists to contribute  to the field of Agriculture, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences etc. This applied science positively contributes to the utilization of nonconventional energy resources, waste recycling, production of various  biological products etc. The department offers Under graduate course in Microbiology  and it  envisions educating students by offering a balance between access and excellence, enabling these students to get educated to be critically-thinking citizens in the science-influenced society of the twenty-first century.

Motto :

Microbes are ubiquitous, let’s exploit them to sustain life.

Vision :

Our Vision is to educate students to meet professional standards.

To provide a platform to excel in life science research.

To provide a exemplary learning environment and to produce highly competent students in all areas of Microbiology

Mission :

To create an innovative and  creative learning environment to the students and to excel them in both Practical and  Theoretical aspects of Microbiology.

To create eco-friendly solutions in this demanding era.

 To Promote environmental and biodiversity concerns.

Rank Holders  of our Department & Gold Medal Winners

Cynthia Adeline. S – 2009

Hamna. H -  2016

Parvathy.T- 2019

 Other Rank Holders.

 Rank Holders - Language

Outcomes

Programme Outcomes (POs)

By the Completion of the B.Sc. Microbiology Program, the students will be able to:

1. Execute their professional roles in society as Microbiology Professionals, employers and employees in various industries,  researchers and educators  in State, National and International firms.

2. Acquire in -depth analytical and Practical thinking to identify, formulate and solve the issues related to Microbiology and Biotechnology Industry, Pharmaceutical  industry, Food,Dairy, Agricultural and Medical or hospital related organizations,  & Academia.

3. Apply responsibilities to promote health and safety of the society and nation as well. 

4. Develop soft  skills, attitude and values required for self-directed, lifelong learning and Professional development.

Programme Specific Outcomes:

Other Activities

Department Activities

The department takes initiatives for overall development of students and give them  practical orientation to inculcate employability skills which will help them to face this competitive world. The department activities conducted are focused on imparting scientific knowledge, Social Awareness and Soft skill Development.

Scientific Awareness Programme

1.      Bioquest :  Inter  and intra-departmental  competitions like Poster presentations, Model Presentations and Art from waste  are conducted for the students every year to improve their creativity and innovative skills.

2.      National Science Day:  Every year on 28^th  February, National Science day is commemorated by conducting scientific sessions by resource persons from various organization which inculcate scientific interest in the students.  .

3.       Practical Training: Hands on training on Basic techniques in Microbiology are conducted for the students of department of Botany and Zoology of the neighbouring colleges every year.

4.      Health Awareness : The department of  Microbiology commemorate World Heart Day, World Cancer Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World Mosquito Day, National AIDS day,  etc to create health awareness in students, by inviting Doctors to address the students.

5.      Guest Lectures: Invited guest lectures are conducted for subjects like Bioinformatics, Marine Biotechnology  where subject experts from other colleges and universities take part to clarify the doubts of the students.

Social Awareness Programmes

1.      International Peace Day is commemorated by conductiong essay writing competitions for the students based on World peace related topics.

2.      Students and Faculty members visit the charity institutions like Orphanages and extends help and support to the inmates.

3.      Industries of scientific importance like, NIST, CSIR, TNAU, CMFRI  are visited by the students and they gain knowledge based on the structure and function of various  instruments  used over there.

The faculty of the department participate and present their research papers in the state, national and international conference and seminars. The department also engages in extension activities to the community by doing service along with Kumari Ariviyal Peravai for the development of school students by organizing and participating in various scientific awareness programmes since 2018.