The Department of microbiology started in the year 1997 in this rural area of Badnapur affliated to Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. From its establishment the department has produced many efficient Microbiologist which are well trained for the competitive world

The Department of Microbiology aspires to excellence in the education of undergraduate students interested in the basic and applied microbiological sciences. In the pursuit of our primary mission to teach and educate students, the program continues to provide a comprehensive core curriculum in the basic sciences, in General Microbiology, and in the appropriate specialty areas of bacteriology, virology, parasitological, mycology, epidemiology, immunology and industrial microbiology. The application of microbiology is in every field from Medical sciences to Applied Microbiology. It also extends its application  in other subjects to geology and environmental Science.

PROGRAMME OFFERED

Student Learning Outcomes

Microbiology Learning Outcomes

1.      Upon graduation, Microbiology students should have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the core concepts in the discipline of Microbiology.

Microbiology students will be able to:

                                i.            Describe how microorganisms are used as model systems to study basic biology, genetics, metabolism and ecology.

                             ii.            Identify ways microorganisms play an integral role in disease, and microbial and immunological methodologies are used in disease treatment and prevention.

                           iii.            Explain why microorganisms are ubiquitous in nature; inhabiting a multitude of habitats and occupying a wide range of ecological habitats.

                           iv.            Cite examples of the vital role of microorganisms in biotechnology, fermentation, medicine, and other industries important to human well being.

                              v.            Demonstrate that microorganisms have an indispensable role in the environment, including elemental cycles, biodegradation, etc.

2.      Upon graduation, Microbiology students should have mastered a set of fundamental skills, which would be useful to function effectively as professionals and to their continued development and learning within the field of Microbiology. These skills include the following:

                                i.            Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry: Microbiology students should be able to discuss science and scientific methodology as a way of knowing.  Microbiology students should make observations, develop hypotheses, and design and execute experiments using appropriate methods.  They should be able to explain how the nature of science is applied to every day problems.

                             ii.            Laboratory Skills: Microbiology students should master the following laboratory skills:  aseptic and pure culture techniques, preparation of and viewing samples for microscopy, use appropriate methods to identify microorganisms, estimate the number of microorganisms in a sample, and use common lab equipment. They should practice safe microbiology, using appropriate protective and emergency procedures. 

                           iii.            Data analysis skills: Microbiology students should be able to systematically collect, record, and analyze data, identify sources of error, interpret the results, and reach logical conclusions.  They should be able to appropriately format data into tables, graphs, and charts for presentation and publication.

                           iv.            Critical Thinking Skills: Microbiology students should be able to (1) differentiate between fact and opinion, (2) recognize and evaluate author bias and rhetoric, (3) develop inferential skills, (4) recognize logical fallacies and faulty reasoning, and (5) make decisions and judgments by drawing logical conclusions using sound quantitative and statistically-based reasoning.

                              v.            Problem-Solving Skills: Microbiology students should be competent problem-solvers. They should be able to assess the elements of a problem and develop and test a solution based on logic and the best possible information.  Microbiology students should be able to analyze and interpret results form a variety of microbiological methods, and apply these methods to analogous situations.  They should use mathematical and graphing skills and reasoning to solve problems in microbiology.

                           vi.            Communication Skills: Microbiology students will demonstrate competence in written and oral communication.

                         vii.            Cooperation/Social Responsibility: Microbiology students should understand and appreciate the value of cooperating and working effectively with peers and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the process of developing such skills.

                      viii.            Values: Microbiology students should identify and discuss the ethical issues and responsibilities of doing science

Dr.Devendra V Deshmukh Assistant Professor and Head Ph.D Microbiology

Dr. Pravin V Gadakh Assistant Professor Ph.D Microbiology