Microbiology is the study of cellular and cellular microscopic organisms that are too small to be seen by unaided eye. One way or another, microorganisms affect and support all other forms of life, and therefore microbiology can be considered the most fundamental of the biological sciences. B.Sc. Microbiology offers broad range of core and interdisciplinary papers that include introduction to microbiology and biochemistry, virology and metabolism. Besides, students get also an opportunity to study skill enhancement papers. This course not only imparts students with an in-depth knowledge of the subject, but enables them to gauge the huge possibilities and practical application of microorganisms in Microbial quality control in food and pharmaceutical industries, Microbial diagnosis in health clinics, bio fertilizers and bio pesticides.
Department of Microbiology provide up-to-date and holistic theoretical and practical training for the B.Sc. students. The Microbiology laboratory is equipped with colorimeter, UV visible Spectrophotometer, Incubator, Rotatory Shaker, Microscopes and Autoclave etc. On completion of this course, students may pursue master's degree in microbiology and other interdisciplinary courses such as biotechnology, biochemistry, lifesciences, forensic sciences, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, genetics, plant molecular biology etc. Students may carry forward their research in various universities and institutes in India and abroad. Course offers a broad spectrum of jobs in various pharmaceuticals and related companies.
Departmental activities:
• Lectures by eminent professors
• Seminars
• State level Workshop sponsored by GUJCOST
• Short term in house research projects for students
• Institutional and industrial tours
• Scientific competitions