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General Microbiolgy

Summary

Course Status :

Enrollment Open

Course Type :

Not Applicable

Language for course content :

English

Duration :

02 weeks

Category :

General Microbiology

Credit Points :

No Credits

Level :

Undergraduate

Start Date :

18 January 2025

End Date :

18 February 2025

Enrollment Ends :

31 Jan 2025

 

ABOUT THE COURSE

Microbiology is the study of a diverse group of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. They are generally too small to be seen without the use of microscope and hence these life forms are called the microorganisms or the microbes. They are almost everywhere and affect almost all aspects of our lives. This is a general microbiology course that is intended for students to impart the knowledge of microbial life. The course structure is based on presenting the Basics and Historical Developments of microbiology. The students will also be given insights to contributions of various scientists who contributed in development of microbiology and application of microbiology in modern world along with the role of microorganisms as useful and harmful, discussing about germ theory of diseases.


INTENDED AUDIENCE : All UG Students (MICROBIOLOGY)

 

Course layout

Week 1:              
1. Microbiology: Introduction
2. Microscopy: History


Week 2:              
3. Dispute on Spontaneous Generation Theory
4. Germ Theory of Diseases

REFERENCES:
Pelczar, M.J., Chan, E.C.S. and Krieg, N.R. 1998. Microbiology. Tata, McGraw-Hill.

Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P. and Klein, D.A. 1999. Microbiology. 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill.

Schlegel, H.G. 2006. General Microbiology. 7th edition, Cambridge University Press.

 

Instructor CV

Dr. Shinde Vinod Anantrao

Assistant Professor

Department of Microbiology

Shankarrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya,

Ardhapur, Dist. Nanded (Maharashtra)

Dr.Shinde Vinod is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Shankarrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya, Ardhapur, Dist. Nanded, affiliated to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India. He has completed M. Phil in the year 2008 and received PhD from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India in the year 2016. He has 2 years of teaching experience. He has Published 20 Research Papers in National and International Research Journal and 01 Book .

 

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 30% of average of assignments given in the course.

Exam score = 70% of the final Certification exam score.

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

 

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF YOU SECURE 40% IN ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZ AND  THE FINAL CERTIFICATION EXAM RESPECTIVELY.

Air Microbiology

Summary

Course Status :

Enrollment Open

Course Type :

Not Applicable

Language for course content :

English

Duration :

02 weeks

Category :
  • General Microbiology

Credit Points :

No Credits

Level :

Undergraduate

Start Date :

13 Jan 2025

End Date :

13 June 2025

Enrollment Ends :

31 Jan 2025

 



Course layout

Week 1:              
1. Air Microbiology: Introduction
2. Air Microscopy: Enumeration Techniques

Week 2:              
3. Application
4. control of Microorganisms in Air

Books and references

REFERENCES:
Pelczar, M.J., Chan, E.C.S. and Krieg, N.R. 1998. Microbiology. Tata, McGraw-Hill.

Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P. and Klein, D.A. 1999. Microbiology. 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill.

Schlegel, H.G. 2006. General Microbiology. 7th edition, Cambridge University Press.

 

Dr.Shinde Vinod is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Shankarrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya, Ardhapur, Dist. Nanded, affiliated to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India. He has completed M. Phil in the year 2008 and received PhD from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India in the year 2016. He has 2 years of teaching experience. He has Published 20 Research Papers in National and International Research Journal and 01 Book .

Course certificate

30 marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment and 70 Marks will be allocated for Quiz Conducted. Securing 40% in both separately is mandatory to pass the course.