BT3352 Microbiology Syllabus:

BT3352 Microbiology Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 To introduce students the principles of Microbiology to emphasize structure and biochemical aspects of various microbes.
 To impart knowledge to the students to solve the problems in microbial infection and their control.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Basics of microbial existence; history of microbiology, classification and nomenclature of microorganisms, microscopic examination of microorganisms, light and electron microscopy; principles of different staining techniques like gram staining, acid fast, capsular staining, flagellar staining.

UNIT II MICROBES- STRUCTURE AND MULTIPLICATION

Structural organization and multiplication of bacteria, viruses, algae and fungi, with special mention of life history of actinomycetes, yeast, mycoplasma and bacteriophages.

UNIT III MICROBIAL NUTRITION, GROWTH AND METABOLISM

Nutritional requirements of bacteria; different media used for bacterial culture; growth curve and different methods to quantify bacterial growth; aerobic and anaerobic bioenergetics and utilization of energy for biosynthesis of important molecules.

UNIT IV CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS

Physical and chemical control of microorganisms; host-microbe interactions; anti-bacterial, antifungal and anti-viral agents; mode of action and resistance to antibiotics; clinically important
microorganisms.

UNIT V INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Primary metabolites; secondary metabolites and their applications; preservation of food;production of penicillin, alcohol, vitamin B-12; biogas; bioremediation; leaching of ores by microorganisms; biofertilizers and biopesticides; microorganisms and pollution control; biosensors

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, the students would be able to understand about
CO1: Microorganisms and examination of microorganisms
CO2: Structural organization of microorganisms
CO3: Nutritional requirements of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism
CO4: Control of microorganisms
CO5: Metabolites, bioremediation, biofertilizers, biopesticides and biosensors

TEXT BOOKS

1. Pelczar MJ, Chan ECS and Krein NR, Microbiology, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, New Delhi, India,2009
2. Prescott L.M., Harley J.P., Klein DA, Microbiology, 3rd Edition, Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1996.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Black, Text book of microbiology. Freeman Publishers,2016
2. Talaron K, Talaron A, Casita, Pelczar and Reid. Foundations in Microbiology, W.C. Brown Publishers, 1993.
3. Ananthanarayan, CK Jayaram Panikars. Text book of Microbiology, 2005, Orient Blackswan Publishers.