MICROBIOLOGY
Department of Microbiology
Sanctioned Strength: 44
About the Department
The Department of Microbiology, an integral part of Centre for Biological Sciences of K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science offers UG, PG and Research Programs in Microbiology. The department has a history of unstinted, untiring and meticulous efforts for displaying many spectacular events such as National Seminars, Workshops and training programs. It is well equipped with good infra structure facility and modern instruments namely PCR, Gel documentation system, Fermentor etc. The young scholars and students are motivated by eminent guest lectures and hands on experience. The department has a trend setting of research which is exemplified by the reputed publications. The department has completed a DST funded Major Research Project and also running a Major Research Project funded by DST.
Alumni occupied great positions in different arena. In order to acquire and orient new skills and dimensions in microbiology field, good laboratory practices are inculcated among the students. Students received grants and fellowships from TNSCST and Indian Academy of Sciences. Faculty of the department is also consistently submitting research proposals to fetch Government funded projects from agencies like DST, DBT, UGC and TNSCST.
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
PEO 1: To build graduates professionally competent in Microbiology to solve problems in society.
PEO2: To demonstrate proficiency and practice bio techniques through lifelong learning.
PEO3: To perform as an individual or team with professional and ethical behavior.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO)
After completion of the programme, the graduates will be able to
PO1: Apply the knowledge of domain and fundamental science to solve problems relevant to the needs of the society.
PO2: Identify, formulate and review research literature for providing substantial conclusion for complex problems.
PO3: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse team and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO4: Demonstrate knowledge and understand the principles and apply these to once own work as a member in a team to manage projects and come with solutions for multidisciplinary environment.
PO5: Apply the ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities in multidisciplinary practices.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)
After completion of the programme, the graduates will be able to
PSO1: Design and execute industry oriented experiments in microbiology using standard techniques. PSO2: Apply the domain knowledge and technology to develop research skill for commercialization of microbial products.
PSO3: Evaluate the need and impact of scientific solutions for sustainable development of society.
PSO4: Analyze the conceptual domain knowledge for innovative research and lifelong learning. PSO5: Create and develop the employable, entrepreneur and socially responsible
Eligibility(B.Sc., Microbiology)
A candidate who has passed higher secondary examination in any one of the biological sciences (Botany/ Zoology, Biology) (Academic/ Vocational Stream-Agri, Home Science, Poultry) under higher secondary board examination, Tamil Nadu or as per norms set by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an examination accepted as equivalent there to by the syndicate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed there to are permitted to appear and qualify for the B.Sc., Microbiology degree examination of this University after a course of study of three academic years.