Details of LS3103 (Autumn 2012)

Level: 3 Type: Theory Credits: 3.0

Course CodeCourse NameInstructor(s)
LS3103 Microbiology Punyasloke Bhadury,
Rupak Datta

Syllabus
Microbiology



SYLLABUS



MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY

Morphological characteristics and reproduction strategies of various microorganisms like bacteria, fungus, algae, protozoa and virus

Microbial metabolism



ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiology of soil

Aquatic microbiology

Microbiology of domestic and waste water



DISEASE MICROBIOLOGY

Types of symbiosis and basic concepts of host-pathogen interactions

Resistance and susceptibility to infectious diseases

Recognition and entry mechanism of pathogens into host cells

Immune responses to pathogens

Host cell damage and alteration of host cell behaviour by pathogens

Nutritional status of the host in determining susceptibility to infectious diseases

Viral diseases and virus-induced cell transformation

Discussion on pathogenesis of various infectious diseases



CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS

Control of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents

Antibiotics and targeted therapeutic approaches against pathogens





References
RECOMMENDED TEXT



1. Microbiology by Pelczar et. al. Fifth edition; Tata McGraw Hill.

2. Schaechters Mechanism of Microbial Disease by Engleberg et. al. Fourth edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

3. Brock Biology of Microorganisms by Madigan et. al. 13th edition; Benjamin Cummings.





Course Credit Options

Sl. No.ProgrammeSemester NoCourse Choice
1 IP 1 Core
2 IP 3 Not Allowed
3 MS 5 Core
4 RS 1 Not Allowed