Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, cyanobac- teria, protozoa and prions. They are extremely important as their diverse activities range from causation of deadly diseases in humans, animals and plants to production of highly useful products like antibiotics, enzymes, alcohol, fermented foods, and recycling of dead and decaying organic matter in the nature. Thus, the science of microbiology has an important role to play in health, agriculture, environment and industry. Several discoveries in the last two to three decades, which significantly impact these areas have put Microbiology on the center stage of teaching, research and development all over the globe.
A new system called Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) under the recommendations and guidance of University Grants Commission (UGC) has envisioned the programme learning outcomes of the B.Sc. (Hons) program in Microbiology as well as the learning outcomes of the courses under this programme, keeping in view the graduate attrib- utes of the subject. The curriculum was thus developed in tune with the learning outcomes. It is envisaged that the students trained under this curriculum will have the required attributes of knowledge, skills, temperament and ethics related to the subject of Microbiology.
B.Sc. Microbiology Program Structure
B.Sc. Microbiology Syllabus
2023-24
- Semester - 1
- Semester - 2
- Semester - 3
- Semester - 4
- Semester - 5
- Semester - 6
2021-22
Note: The above syllabus is only for the Regular Examinations of the respective academic year. For the ATKT Examinations syllabus, students must refer to the academic year in which they had studied that semester.
B.Sc. Microbiology Course Instructor
Semester - 1
| Sr No. | Code of Course | Name of the Course | Course Type | NCrF | Instructor Name |
| 1 | MBM201-1C | Fundamentals of Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Swati Patel |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Swati Patel | |
| 3 | MBM202-1C | Basic Techniques in Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Nimita Umretiya |
| 4 | Basic Techniques in Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Swati Patel | |
| 5 | BTE201-1C | Introduction to Biotechnology (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Jinal Naik |
| 6 | Introduction to Biotechnology (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Jitendrakumar Pal Dr. Jinal Naik | |
| 7 | CHE201-1C | Fundamentals of Chemical Science-I (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Suchitra S. Savant |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Chemical Science-I (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Suchitra S. Savant | |
| 9 | PHE201-1C | Fundamentals of Physics-I (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai Dr. Sanjay Patel |
| 10 | Fundamentals of Physics-I (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 11 | MDC201-1C | Agricultural Techniques (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Dr. Jitendrakumar Pal |
| 12 | Pharmaceutical Products (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Dr. Shital D. Modi | |
| 13 | Cosmic Explorations: Interdisciplinary Space Science (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai Dr. Sanjay Patel | |
| 14 | Food Tourism and Sustainability (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Ms. Srishti Madaan | |
| 15 | AEC201-1C | Functional English-I (Theory) | Ability enhancement | 4.5 | Ms. MahimaPanjabi |
| 16 | SEC201-1C | Mathematics for Biologist (Practical) | Skill enhancement | 4.5 | Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia |
| 17 | IKS201-1C | Indian Knowledge System (Theory) | IKS | 4.5 | Dr. Urjita Sheth |
Semester - 2
| Sr No. | Code of Course | Name of the Course | Course Type | NCrF | Instructor Name |
| 1 | MBM203-1C | Microbial Growth, Nutrition & Control (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Padmshree Patel |
| 2 | Microbial Growth, Nutrition & Control (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Swati Patel Dr. Gunjan Patil | |
| 3 | MBM204-1C | Microbial Diversity (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Nimita Umretiya |
| 4 | Microbial Diversity (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 4.5 | Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Swati Patel Dr. Gunjan Patil | |
| 5 | BTE202-1C | Cell Biology (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Gunjan Patil |
| 6 | Cell Biology (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Urjita Sheth Dr. Jitendrakumar Pal Dr. Jinal Naik | |
| 7 | CHE202-1C | Fundamentals of Chemical Science-II (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Suchitra Savant |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Chemical Science-II (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Suchitra Savant | |
| 9 | PHE202-1C | Fundamentals of Physics-II (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai |
| 10 | Fundamentals of Physics-II (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 4.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 11 | MDC202-1C | Applied Sciences in Everyday Life (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Dr. Shital Modi |
| 12 | Nanotechnology and Applications (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Dr. Ratnakar Chitte | |
| 13 | Reproductive Health (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Ms. Neha Solanki | |
| 14 | Cosmic Odyssey: Navigating Space Science Frontiers (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 4.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 15 | AEC202-1C | Functional English-II (Theory) | Ability enhancement | 4.5 | Dr. Mohini Bachani |
| 16 | SEC202-1C | Bioanalytical Tools & Techniques (Practical) | Skill enhancement | 4.5 | Dr. Avani Shah Dr. Ruchi Jariwala Dr. Gunjan Patil |
| 17 | VAC201-1C | Environmental Studies (Theory) | Value added | 4.5 | Dr. Sanjay Patel |
Semester - 3
| Sr No. | Code of Course | Name of the Course | Course Type | NCrF | Instructor Name |
| 1 | MBM205-2C | Microbial Taxonomy and Systematics (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Avani Shah |
| 2 | Microbial Taxonomy and Systematics (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Swati Patel Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia | |
| 3 | MBM206-2C | Soil and Agriculture Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Padmshree Patel |
| 4 | Soil and Agriculture Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Swati Patel Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia | |
| 5 | MBM207-2C | Environmental Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Nimita Umretiya |
| 6 | Environmental Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Swati Patel Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia | |
| 7 | MDC203-2C | Fundamentals of Personal Finance (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 5 | Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia |
| 8 | Food Service Management (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 5 | Ms. Neha Solanki | |
| 9 | Material Recycling and Waste Management (Theory) | Multidisciplinary | 5 | Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 10 | AEC203-2C | Communication Skills- I (Theory) | Ability enhancement | 5 | Ms. Uma Raman |
| 11 | SEC203-2C | Life Skills (Theory) | Skill enhancement | 5 | Dr. Ishita Desai and Dr. Ruchi Jariwala |
| 12 | IKS202-2C | Indian Knowledge System: Vigyan (Theory) | IKS | 5 | Dr. Hardik Desai |
Semester - 4
| Sr No. | Code of Course | Name of the Course | Course Type | NCrF | Instructor Name |
| 1 | MBM208-2C | Microbial Physiology and Metabolism (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Avani Shah Dr. Nimita Umretiya |
| 2 | Microbial Physiology and Metabolism (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani, Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Gunjan Patil Dr. Swati Patel | |
| 3 | MBM209-2C | Immunology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Ruchi Jariwala |
| 4 | Immunology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani, Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Gunjan Patil Dr. Swati Patel | |
| 5 | MBM210-2C | Food and Dairy Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Gunjan Pati |
| 6 | Food and Dairy Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani, Dr. Nimita Umretiya Dr. Gunjan Patil Dr. Swati Patel | |
| 7 | BTE203-2C | Biomolecules: Structures & Functions (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5 | Dr. Urjita Sheth |
| 8 | Biomolecules: Structures & Functions (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5 | Dr. Urjita Sheth Dr. Jitendrakumar Pal Dr. Jinal Naik | |
| 9 | CHE203-2C | Organic Chemistry-I (Th) | Core Course – Minor | 5 | Dr. Shital Modi |
| 10 | Organic Chemistry-I (Pr) | Core Course – Minor | 5 | Dr. Shital Modi | |
| 11 | PHE203-2C | Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5 | Dr. Sanjay Patel Dr. Hardik Desai |
| 12 | Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5 | Dr. Sanjay Patel Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 13 | AEC204-2C | Communication Skills-II (Theory) | Ability enhancement | 5 | Dr. Mohini Bachani |
| 14 | SEC204-2C | Leadership Skills (Theory) | Skill enhancement | 5 | Dr. Ishita Desai Dr. Ruchi Jariwala |
| 15 | VAC202-2C | Yoga for Healthy Living (Theory) | Value added | 5 | Ms. Shrishti Madan |
Semester - 5
| Sr No. | Code of Course | Name of the Course | Course Type | NCrF | Instructor Name |
| 1 | MBM301-3C | Fermentation Technology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani |
| 2 | Fermentation Technology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Harshvadan Patel Dr. Jinal Naik | |
| 3 | MBM302-3C | Molecular Biology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Nimita Umretiya |
| 4 | Molecular Biology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ratnakar Chitte Dr. Ishita Desai | |
| 5 | MBM303-3C | Microbial Genetics and rDNA Technology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ruchi Jariwala |
| 6 | Microbial Genetics and rDNA Technology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ruchi Jariwala | |
| 7 | BTE301-3C | Bioinformatics (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Jinal Naik |
| 8 | Bioinformatics (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Jinal Naik | |
| 9 | BTE302-3C | Haematology and Blood Banking (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Padmshree Patel |
| 10 | Haematology and Blood Banking (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Ishita Desai | |
| 11 | CHE301-3C | Organic Chemistry in Biology (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Suchitra S. Savant |
| 12 | Organic Chemistry in Biology (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Navnit J. Chothani | |
| 13 | CHE302-3C | Quantitative Methods of Analysis (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Yogesh K. Kadam |
| 14 | Quantitative Methods of Analysis (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Yogesh K. Kadam | |
| 15 | PHE301-3C | Optics and Spectroscopy (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Sanjay Patel |
| 16 | Optics and Spectroscopy (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Sanjay Patel | |
| 17 | PHE302-3C | Solid State Physics (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai |
| 18 | Solid State Physics (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 19 | SEC301-3C | Molecular Diagnostics (Theory) | Skill enhancement | 5.5 | Dr. Avani Shah Dr. Ruchi Jariwala |
Semester - 6
| Sr No. | Code of Course | Name of the Course | Course Type | NCrF | Instructor Name |
| 1 | MBM304-3C | Medical and Clinical Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Padmshree Patel and Dr. Avani Shah |
| 2 | Medical and Clinical Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ishita Desai and Dr. Ruchi Jariwala | |
| 3 | MBM305-3C | Industrial Microbiology (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Hiteshkumar Jasani |
| 4 | Industrial Microbiology (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ishita Desai and Dr. Ruchi Jariwala | |
| 5 | MBM306-3C | Indian Knowledge System in Microbial Sciences (Theory) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ishita Desai |
| 6 | Indian Knowledge System in Microbial Sciences (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | Dr. Ishita Desai and Dr. Ruchi Jariwala | |
| 7 | MBM307-3C | Internship (Practical) | Core Course – Major | 5.5 | All Faculties |
| 8 | BTE303-3C | Enzymology (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Pinakin Dhandhukia |
| 9 | Enzymology (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Ishita Desai and Dr. Ruchi Jariwala | |
| 10 | CHE303-3C | Inorganic Chemistry of Life (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Suchitra Savant |
| 11 | Inorganic Chemistry of Life (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Suchitra Savant | |
| 12 | PHE303-3C | Elements of Modern Physics (Theory) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai |
| 13 | Elements of Modern Physics (Practical) | Core Course – Minor | 5.5 | Dr. Hardik Desai | |
| 14 | AEC301-3C | Scientific Communication (Theory) | Skill enhancement | 5.5 | Dr. Jitendrakumar Pal and Dr. Jinal Naik |