Department of Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of micro organisms, which are of immense importance to mankind. This branch of science gives its practitioners, the opportunity to be in contact with all other natural sciencesand thus contributing in many ways to the betterment of human life. The laboratories are fully equipped with all the instruments needed with a competent faculty. This branch of study makes it possible to diagnose most of the infectious diseases precisely.

Separate laboratories are provided for both UG and PG students. Isolated working spaces have been provided to perform Mycology, Virology, Bacteriology, Immunology and Molecular biology experiments. All basic instruments necessary to carry out microbiological works are available. Apart from this, certain specific instruments like Phase contrast microscope with photo micrographic equipment, Dark field microscopy, Refrigerated high-speed centrifuge, ELISA washer & reader, Electrophoretic equipments, Biological safety cabinets – one class 1 & other class 3 are also available. Advance instruments like Fluorescent Microscope, UV-spectrophotometer, Gel documentation system; PCR, CO2 incubator, Batch fermentor and HPLC can be utilized at the common laboratory.

Courses Offered :

=> B.Sc Micro-Biology
=> M.Sc Immunology & Microbiology

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• Department of Biochemistry
• Department of Bioinformatics
• Department of Biotechnology
• Department of Chemistry
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• Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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• Department of Hotel Management
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• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Microbiology
• Department of Nano Science
• Department of Nautical Science
• Department of Organic Chemistry
• Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
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• Department of Physiotheraphy
• Department of Tamil