F.Y.B.Sc. NEP2.0 Microbiology
F.Y.B.Sc. NEP2.0 Microbiology
F.Y.B.Sc. NEP2.0 Microbiology
Learning Outcomes-Based
Curriculum
for 3/4 years B.Sc. / B. Sc. (Honours)
Programme as per guidelines of
NEP-2020
for
F. Y. B. Sc. (Microbiology)
With effect from Academic Year
2024-2025
Program Outcomes (POs) for B.Sc. Microbiology
2 30 / 60 2/4 50 20 30
3 45 / 90 3/6 75 30 45
Eligibility: As per the rules and regulations of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester I
Evaluation Criteria for (Major- Theory)
Discipline Specific Course
MIC – 1001 : Introduction to the Microbial World
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Sr. Course Outcome Blooms Weightage Exam
No. Taxonomy in % type
level
1 CO-1: Describe the evolution of the Remember 20 CE+ESE
microbiology field and the early scientific
discoveries relating to each field. Write about the
different characteristics of various groups of
microorganisms.
2 CO-2: Diagrammatically explain the principle, Understand 20 CE+ESE
working and applications of different types of
microscopic techniques. Explain different types
of aberrations in objective lens. Discuss different
methods of sterilization & disinfection
3 CO-3: Outline various physical & chemical Apply 20 Only CE
methods of sterilization. Demonstrate the diversity
of microbial world
4 CO-4: Classify different species according to the Analyze 20 CE+ESE
six kingdom classification system and write about
the morphological and differential characteristics of
different groups of microorganisms. Explain the
diversification of microbiology into different fields.
5 CO-5: Determine the mode of action and Evaluate 10 CE+ESE
application of various methods of sterilization &
disinfection. Compare various types of
microscopic techniques.
6 CO-6: Design models of different types of Create 10 Only CE
microscopes. Write scientific contributions in the
field of microbiology by different scientists.
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester I
MIC - Discipline Specific Course Credits:
1001 Introduction to the Microbial World 2
(Major- Theory) Hours:
30
Course Outcome (COs) Bloom’s
On completion of the course, the students will be able to: cognitiv
e level
CO1 Describe the evolution of the microbiology field and the early scientific 1
discoveries relating to each field. Write about the different characteristics of
various groups of microorganisms.
CO2 Diagrammatically explain the principle, working and applications of 2
different types of microscopic techniques. Explain different types of
aberrations in objective lens. Outline different methods of sterilization &
disinfection.
CO3 Outline various physical & chemical methods of sterilization. Demonstrate 3
the diversity of microbial world
CO4 Classify different species according to the six kingdom classification system 4
and write about the morphological and differential characteristics of different
groups of microorganisms. Explain the diversification of microbiology into
different fields.
CO5 Determine the mode of action and application of various methods of 5
sterilization & disinfection. Compare various types of microscopic
techniques.
CO6 Design models of different types of microscopes. Write scientific 6
contributions in the field of microbiology by different scientists.
Learning Resources:
1. Fundamental Principles of Bacteriology by Salle, A.J. McGraw Hill Book Company Inc.
2. Experiments in Microbiology, Plant Pathology and Biotechnology Aneja, K.R.
3. Benson's Microbiological Applications, Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology, Short
Version Alfred Brown; Heidi Smith.
4. Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, 10th Edition James G. Cappuccino
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester I
MIC - Open Elective I - Microbiology In Everyday Life Credits: 2
1021 Hours: 30
Course Outcome (COs) Bloom’s
On completion of the course, the students will be able to: cognitive
level
CO1 Cite examples of various types of useful and harmful microorganisms and 1
their ubiquitous nature.
CO2 Discuss the applications of microorganisms in various fields. 2
CO3 Outline the relatedness of the different upcoming areas of biological 3
sciences to the field of Microbiology.
CO4 Classify the microorganisms into different types and compare their 4
characteristic features.
Learning resources:
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester II
MIC - Open Elective II - Human Microbe Interactions Credits: 2
1022 Hours: 30
Course Outcome (COs) Bloom’s
On completion of the course, the students will be able to: cognitive
level
CO1 Describe the normal flora of the human body. Define the various types of 1
associations between host and microorganisms.
CO2 Give examples of different pathogens. Cite the significance of immune- 2
privileged sites in the human body
CO3 Explain the origin and importance of normal flora of the human body. 3
Chart different routes of transmission of diseases
CO4 Differentiate between different types of host- microbe interactions. 4
Compare and contrast between air- borne and water-borne infections,
food borne, zoonotic and vector borne infections.
Learning resources:
1. Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R., Case, C.L, 2016. Microbiology: An introduction. 12th Edition,
Benjamin Pub. Co. NY
2. Indira T. Kudva, Nancy A. Cornick, Paul J. Plummer, Qijing Zhang, Tracy L. Nicholson, John
P. Bannantine, Bryan H. Bellair 2016. Virulence mechanisms of bacterial pathogens. 5th edition.
ISBN: 978-1-555-81927-9.
3. Ananthanarayan, R. and C.E, Jayaram Panikar, 2020. Ananthnarayan and Panikar’s Textbook
of Microbiology, 10th edition, Universities Press.
4. Cruickshank K.R., 2005, Medical Microbiology Vol I & II Livingstone, Longman. (Topic II
AND IV)
5. Chakraborty P. 2009, Textbook of Medical Parasitology, Central Publications, Kolkata, India.
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester II
Evaluation Criteria for
Skill Enhancement Course 1
MIC1032: Techniques in Haematology
Credits: 2
Hours: 30
Sr. Course Outcome Blooms Weightage Exam
No. Taxonomy in % type
level
1 CO-1: Describe steps involved in blood Remember 16 Only CE
collection and storage, define different blood
components and state their uses.
2 CO-2: Identify and interpret different blood Understand 16 Only CE
groups in human beings, Summarize different
blood group systems in human
3 CO-3: Demonstrate hemoglobin estimation, Apply 20 Only CE
determination of ESR, PCV and blood group
classification
4 CO-4: Explain biochemistry of blood group Analyze 16 Only CE
antigens.
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester II
MIC Skill Enhancement Course 1:Techniques in Haematology Credits: 2
1032 Hours: 30
Course Outcome (COs) Bloom’s
On completion of the course, the students will be able to: cognitive
level
CO1 Describe steps involved in blood collection and storage, define different 1
blood components and state their uses
CO2 Identify and interpret different blood groups in human beings, 2
Summarize different blood group systems in humans
CO3 Demonstrate hemoglobin estimation, determination of ESR, PCV and 3
blood group classification
CO4 Explain biochemistry of blood group antigens 4
CO5 Assess and analyze presence of pathogens from body fluids using rapid 5
diagnostic tests
CO6 Compile the hematological data and prepare the report 6
E. Components of blood
Learning Resources:
1. Chakraborty, P., 2003. A textbook of Microbiology, 2 nd Edition New Central Book Agency,
India.
2. R.S. Satoskar, S.D. Bhandarkar, 2007.Pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics, Popular
Prakashan, 20th edition.
3. Kanai L. Mukherjee, 2006. Medical laboratory technology.
4. Medical Physiology by John E. Hall and Michel E. Hall 3rd South Asia Edition, Elsevier
Publications.