Learning Outcomes | Department of Microbiology

• Implementation of the National Education Policy with flexibility through the Choice-Based Credit System, offering multidisciplinary electives and multiple exit options with certificate, diploma, or degree awards after each academic year.
• Strong focus on theoretical foundation through a well-structured curriculum encompassing core and foundational subjects in microbiology.
• Integration of Value-Added and Ability Enhancement Courses such as Professional Communication, Environmental Studies, and Disaster Management.
• Emphasis on hands-on training in well-equipped laboratories to develop technical proficiency and experimental skills.
• Inclusion of allied disciplines like Food Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, and Molecular Biology for a multidisciplinary learning experience.
• Promotion of research orientation through the introduction of scientific writing, project work, and minor research during the final semester.
• Provision of short-term training or internships in research laboratories, hospitals, and relevant industries to enhance practical exposure.

• Comprehensive and in-depth study of core subjects in Microbiology.
• Strong emphasis on research methodology, including a semester-long dissertation or project under faculty supervision.
• Extensive hands-on laboratory training in advanced microbiological techniques.
• Mandatory internship or project work in reputed research institutes or industries for practical exposure.
• Promotion of scientific communication through seminars, journal clubs, and participation in academic conferences.
• Inclusion of specialized courses or workshops on scientific writing, patent filing, entrepreneurship, and career preparation for roles in academia and industry.

1. B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: To produce students employable towards building a successful career based on sound understanding of theoretical and applied aspects as well as methodology to solve multidisciplinary real-life problems.

PEO2: To produce professional graduates ready to work with a sense of responsibility, ethics and efficiency, both individually and also as a team.

PEO3: To impart competency in students so that they are able to pursue higher studies and research in areas of life sciences and other professionally related fields.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1. Problem-solving: Students will acquire basic knowledge of principles and processes underlying Microbiology and will apply the learning to real life situations as well solve different problems in the field.

PO2. Critical thinking and creativity: Students will develop essential analytical skills and apply reasoning/thought to innovate and conduct independent work in Microbiology areas.

PO3: Research-related skills: Student will be able to appropriately use statistical and other analytical tools and techniques, to develop methodology which enable the student to problematize, synthesize, and articulate issues and design research proposals.

PO4: Team work and leadership qualities: Student will function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO5: Skill development: Student will acquire knowledge and skills necessary for working independently, acquire organizational skills, and time management to set self-defined goals and targets with timeline. Student will acquire skills necessary for pursuing learning activities throughout life aimed at personal development, meeting social, economic, and cultural objectives, and adapting to changing demands of the workplace.

PO6: Modern tool usage: Student will be able to demonstrate the capability to create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern IT tools and software for data analysis in a variety of learning and work situations.

PO7. Multicultural competence and inclusive spirit: Student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of multiple cultural values and beliefs with perspective to respect, honour cultural diversity,

gender sensitivity, adopt gender neutral approach, as well as empathy for the less advantage/ differently-abled or learning disabilities. 

PO8: Value inculcation: The students will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and attitude that are required to embrace and practice constitutional humanities, ethics, human and moral values and perform responsible global citizenship. Also, the student will acquire knowledge to understand regulatory norms, and will adopt ethical practices in the pursuit of science.

PO9: Autonomy, responsibility and accountability:  The student will be able to apply knowledge, understanding or skills independently and exercise responsibility as well as accountability in applying knowledge and or skills in work.

PO10: Society, Environment and sustainability: Students will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of and ability to apply the knowledge, skills, attitude and values for mitigating the problems related to society, health, environment, food security, sustainable development.

PO11: Communication: Students will acquire oral and communication skills and will be able to ccommunicate effectively with the community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO12:  Community engagement and service: The student will be able to demonstrate the capability to engage in community-services/activities for promoting the wellbeing of society.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

In addition to these twelve POs, three Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are formulated.

PSO1. Students will possess basic knowledge of principles and processes involved in classification, evolution and growth of various microorganisms and acquire essential skills in handling and processing microbial cultures and strains.

PSO2. Students will be aware of both problems and benefits associated with microbes in relation to society, health, environment, agriculture and food, and possess problem solving ability.

PSO3. Students will acquire scientific temper, communication and writing skills and follow ethical and biosafety guidelines in the pursuit of science.

2. M.Sc. Microbiology

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: To develop students employable towards building a successful career based on a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and applied aspects as well as methodology to solve multidisciplinary real-life problems.

PEO2: To produce professional graduates ready to work with a sense of responsibility, ethics and efficiency, both individually and as a team.

PEO3: To impart competency to students so that they are able to pursue higher studies and research in areas of life sciences and other professionally related fields.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Students will know the principles and processes underlying microbiology.

PO2: Graduates will develop essential skills to conduct research in microbiology.

PO3: Students will understand problems related to microbial impacts on health, environment, food security, and sustainable development.

PO4: Students will be able to understand regulatory norms and will adopt ethical practices in the pursuit of science.

PO5: Students will acquire eligibility for higher studies.

PO6: Students will acquire oral and communication skills.

PO7: Students will acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

In addition to the seven POs, four Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are formulated.

PSO1. Students will possess basic knowledge of principles and processes involved in the classification, evolution, and growth of various microorganisms.

PSO2. Students will acquire essential skills in handling and processing microbial cultures and strains (isolation, culturing and preservation of microbes).

PSO3. Students will be aware of both the problems and benefits associated with microbes in relation to society, health, environment, agriculture and food, and will possess problem- solving abilities.