Microbiology

 

Introduction

History Of The Department

The Microbiology department was started in the year 1997 with 34 students in the UG Programme. Now the department is running with 195 students. Since 1999 PG program was started. In 2004, the department has launched its Research Programme.
 

Objective

The department creates a thirst for knowledge in the young minds and paves way for better scientific environment, to bring reputed scientists and research scholars in the field of microbiology and to change the fate of our planet in the new millennium for a better future by imparting the knowledge of bioscience.
 

Opportunities

•  May specialize in study of bacteria, fungi, viruses and rickettsiae and be designated Microbiologist.
•  May specialize in particular material or product field and be designated Microbiologist in the field of Dairy, Fishery, Food, Medical, Pharmaceutical etc.

•  Develop production stable cell lines to produce therapeutic protein. Perform genetic characterizations using recombinant DNA techniques.
•  Design and construct expression vector by using various DNA analysis programs such as NTI, Sequencher, etc.
•  Develop cell culture processes.

•  Immunologists are responsible for investigating the functions of the body's immune system and applying this knowledge to work towards treating and controlling a range of diseases and disorders.
•  They are concerned with understanding the processes and effects of inappropriate stimulation, which are associated with the development of autoimmune diseases, allergies and transplant rejection.
•  Immunologists work within clinical and academic settings, as well as in industrial research. Their role often involves characterizing and measuring components of the immune system, including cells, antibodies and other proteins. They develop new therapies, looking at how to improve methods for treating different conditions.

•  Studies mechanism of life processes of edible, poisonous, and parasitic fungi to discover those that are useful to medicine, agriculture, and industry: Studies structure, affinities, classification, genetics, physiology, and growth of fungi. 
•  Applies findings to agriculture, medicine, and industry for development of drugs, medicines, molds, and yeasts. May specialize in research and development in such fields as  antibiotics or fabric deterioration.

•  May specialize in study of one variety of parasites; such as animal parasites that attack man, and be designated Medical Parasitologist of parasitic worms and be designated Helminthologist; of one celled free living and parasitic organisms and be designated Protozoologist.
• Science Writer
•  To write articles for the general public as well as for microbiology professionals. They must have a thorough understanding of language, grammar and science.
•  They can be designated as Copy editors & Editors.

•  Many microbiologists work for universities, where they teach and do research
•  To deliver lectures & conduct academic evaluation in microbiology.
•  To provide career guidance & motivate students.
•  Responsible for curriculum preparation & course covering etc.
•  Educate students about the usefulness and uniqueness of microorganisms.

•  A quality control analyst is responsible for conducting routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials and products.

•  An environmental health and safety specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring industrial safety programs within the company.
•  He or she inspects plant areas to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

•  A research associate is responsible for research and development in collaboration with others on projects.
•  He or she may also be responsible for identifying patentable inventions and acting as principal investigator in conducting his or her own experiments.

Departmental Activities

The department has an association entitled BAF V. It was started in the year 2000. For the benefits of students the association has conducted the following programmes:

CONTRIBUTIONS

•  Conducted socially relevant training workshop for urban persons in vermi composting and biofertilizers.
•  Conducted awareness Programmes on Self-Hygenic practice and Epidemic outbreaks for rural people.
•  Conducted Training Programme in Food Preservation Methods for Self help groups.

•  Defense food research lab (DFRL), Mysore
•  Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC), Chennai
•  Centre for Advanced studies in Botany, Madras University
•  Central Food Technology and Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore
•  Pasteur Institute, Coonoor.
•  Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai
•  Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi
•  Kerala Forest Research Institute, Kerala
•  Vermicompost plant, Panikkampatti
•  The Tea Factory, Coonoor.

STUDENTS TRAINING PROGRAMMES

•  Training programme on “Preparation of jams, jelly and pickle”
•  Training programme on “Training programme on molecular techniques”.
•  On collaboration with Biochemistry department DMLT Certificate courses also offered.

STAFF TRAINING PROGRAMMES

•  Staff training programme on Demonstration of cooling centrifuge, air sampler and DO meter on 05.08.08
•  Staff training programme on Gel electrophoresis on 16.12.08

Through our Department association we have organized 

•  2 International Conferences
•  1 National level symposium
•  2 State level seminar
•  1 National level workshop
•  3 personality development programmes.
•  4 State level workshops and
•  3 Intercollegiate meets.
•  Number of Guest Lectures