DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Curriculum and Syllabus for Model III BSc Industrial Microbiology and Zoology (Double Core) Programme (with effect from 2015 admissions) PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES The programme is designed to help the students to: 1. Impart basic knowledge in Microbiology, Zoology and related subjects meant both for a graduate terminal course and for higher studies. 2. Acquire basic knowledge and skills for employment in the field of Microbiology especially Industrial Microbiology. 3. Inculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living creatures. 4. Understand the unity of life with the rich diversity of microorganisms and their ecological significance. 5. Acquire basic skills for the utilization of microbes for human welfare. 6. Acquire basic skills in the observation and study of nature, biological techniques, experimental skills and scientific investigation. 7. Acquire basic knowledge and skills in applied branches to enable them for self- employment. 8. Impart awareness about the conservation of the biosphere. MISSION Provide quality education and impart futuristic scientific skills VISION  Our vision is to produce highly qualified and competent students in all the selected area of Microbiology  Cooperation with other scientific departments and faculties for establishing interdisciplinary specialization such as biophysics, bioinformatics, medical microbiology, etc.  Continuous strengthening of the scientific and cultural relationships with the scientific organizations  Preparation of graduates who can fulfill the needs of the scientific research laboratories, and the national projects  Provision of an educational system that faculty’s preparation for young and brilliant scientists who contribute in the development of the society.  Focusing on the studies and researches in both academic and applied fields that aim at development and community services. MEMBERS OF BOARD OF STUDIES 1. Chairperson Dr. Jose D. Kaipallil Associate Professor Department of Zoology S. B College Changanassery 2. Dr. Jisha M. S. Associate Professor School of Biosciences M.G University Kottayam 3. Dr. Radhakrishnan E. K. Assistant Professor School of Biosciences M.G University Kottayam 4. Dr. Lincy Sara Varghese Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam 5. Dr. Girilal M. Adjunct Faculty School of Biosciences M.G University Kottayam 6. Dr. Saji Varghese Managing Director Mangalam Diagnostic Centre Kottayam 7. K. J. Jacob Director Agro Bio-Tech Research Centre Ltd, Industrial Area, Poovanthuruthu P.O. Kottayam 8. Dr. Jomon K. V. Assistant Professor Department of Zoology S.B College Changanassery 9. Jeena M John Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology & Biochemistry S.B College Changanassery 10. Sweety K Ennacheril Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology & Biochemistry S.B College Changanassery 11. Jiji Jacob Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology & Biochemistry S.B College Changanassery 12. Dr. Vincy Mary Varghese Assistant Professor Department of Zoology S.B College Changanassery 13. Anju Susan Joy Assistant Professor Department of Zoology S.B College, Changanassery