Course Overview

Microbial genetics and physiology course includes the study of Microbial genome, predominantly of bacteria and bacteriophages. It includes concepts of central dogma, DNA replication, plasmid, bacteriophage lifecycle, regulation of gene expression. The microbial physiology part includes growth parameters and nutrient requirements of microorganisms and microbial cell signalling. The Practical component include isolation of plasmid DNA, chromosomal DNA, electrophoresis, preparation of competent cell, transformation (Blue-white screening).

Course Outcomes

• Explain the structural organization of DNA, Illustrate different mechanisms of gene transfer and their application in research
• Summarize replication of different microbial genome (chromosomal DNA, Plasmid, Bacteriophage DNA)
• Interpret characteristics of different types of plasmids and their importance in microbial sustenance.
• Analyse the growth pattern, nutritional requirements of microorganisms and their interaction with the environment.

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Introduction to Microbiology &Microbial Diversity course include the study of history of microbiology, different bacterial, fungi, viral pathogens, their general characteristics, Microbes and their interaction with the environment, bioremediation ,bioleaching,. It also includes the practical component bearing the diagnostic tests, biochemical tests, isolation techniques, staining techniques for identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens.

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• Learn the basics and evolution of microbes and contribution of microbiologists. Understand the differences between the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell, bacterial cell organelles and their functions.
• Apply the knowledge of sterilization of various types of media for the cultivation of microbes and evaluate the microbe types with the skill of staining procedures. Analyze the various types of microbes present in diverse environmental habitats, extreme environments
• Create the new knowledge for the betterment of the human race by having understating the role of microbes in their natural occurrence and to draw their applications in various industries including waste water treatment and water purification.

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Biochemistry combines biology and chemistry to study living matter. It powers scientific and medical discovery in fields such as pharmaceuticals, forensics and nutrition. With biochemistry, you will study chemical reactions at a molecular level to better understand the world and develop new ways to harness these.

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• Recognize the structure and properties of simple carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids; and relate the structure and function of various important biomolecules.
• Understand the basic principles of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism to appreciate how energy is being preserved, and extracted and utilized in biological systems.
• Comprehend the importance of biomolecules in biological systems

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This subject teaches the fundamental theory, design and operational principles of instruments and the development of technologies for the measurement and manipulation of parameters within biological systems.

Course Outcomes

• To study the detail about various instruments and their principle of working.
• To apply the concept of chromatography and its need to purify compounds.
• Understand the various types of antigen, antibody, their interaction, how body fight against pathogen.

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This course is part of the Introduction to Environmental Science Specialization

Course Outcomes

• Learn new concepts from industry experts
• Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
• Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
• Earn a shareable career certificate

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Fundamentals of Statistics covers topics on the introduction, fundamentals, and science of statistics.

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• Students will have basic knowledge of Statistical methods.
• Students will gain the knowledge of organizing & Cleaning of Data.
• Students will be able to gain the Analytical Skill concept
• Students will be able to acquire the knowledge of basic Data Analysis Procedure for day-to-day use.

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To understand the concept of writing research articles and review, Students will apprehend and understand the importance of different types of scientific writing /documentation. Text Books:

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• Comprehend the format, style, layout and depth of an mini review
• Understand meticulously the research report (Mini Review, Review, Research Article etc.)
• Prepare and Publish mini review in a peer reviewed refereed, UGC care listed / Web of Science / Scopus / SCI / SCI Expanded / reputed indexed journals

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This course offers "An overview of research methodology including basic concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Includes computer applications for research.

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• Students will have basic knowledge of Research methods.
• Students will gain the knowledge of Research Methodology.
• Students will be able to gain the Skill questionnaire development. Students will be able to acquire the knowledge of basic Report/dissertation Procedure.
• Students will have basic knowledge of Research methods.
• Students will gain the knowledge of Research Methodology.
• Students will be able to gain the Skill questionnaire development. Students will be able to acquire the knowledge of basic Report/dissertation Procedure.

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The course of genomics and molecular biology includes understanding of DNA, RNA and protein molecule’s structure and variations. The course pays attention in understanding the minute events associated with central dogma of life starting from DNA being replicated to transcribed and ultimately translated. The Post transcriptional and post translational events are discussed in dept. The course also touches upon about mutation, mutagens and repair mechanisms.

Course Outcomes

• To increase the analytical and reasoning skills of the students by focusing on concept based teaching.
• These topics are of immense importance as all the competitive exams carry a higher number of questions from this section and hence special emphasis is given to prepare the students for upcoming NET/SLET/GATE/PhD programmes.
• The students will be able to corelate various molecular, genetic and biochemical phenomenon studied previously

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The student will use the scientific literature to write a review that includes: relevant background on the research topic; good coverage of important literature and key concepts; a critical analysis of current research in the field and potential future research directions.

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• Create and implement a plan to bridge the gap
• Find the gap and evaluate solutions
• Identify the ideal future state/action plan
• To analyse the current state/work of research
• To implement the strategies to meet the research gap under supervision.

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Through the Bioinformatics course, students will have both theoretical and practical knowledge on different computational techniques employed in analyzing biological data focusing on Genomics and Proteomics. The course will also give a brief idea on different computational approaches in the area of drug designing.

Course Outcomes

• A basic concept on Bioinformatics and its significance in the field of biological data analysis
• Knowledge on various biological databases which provides more knowledge on nucleic acid and proteins sequences as well a structure.
• A good knowledge on sequence submission tools as well as sequence alignment and analysis.
• Learn the concept of drug designing

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this course is intended to provide a much needed orientational input in value education to the young enquiring minds.

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• To help the students appreciate the essential complementarily between 'VALUES' and 'SKILLS' to ensure sustained happiness and prosperity, which are the core aspirations of all human beings
• To facilitate the development of a Holistic perspective among students towards life and profession as well as towards happiness and prosperity based on a correct understanding of the Human reality and the rest of Existence. Such a holistic perspective forms the basis of Universal Human Values and movement towards value-based living in a natural way
• To highlight plausible implications of such a Holistic understanding in terms of ethical human conduct, trustful and mutually fulfilling human behavior and mutually enriching interaction with Nature

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Immunology course includes description of the components of the Immune system and their functions, concepts of Immunity and immune response, altered immune responses like hypersensitivity and autoimmunity. It also includes concepts of cancer immunology, transplant immunology and immunodeficiency. The practical component includes immunological diagnostic tests.

Course Outcomes

• Describe and evaluate the immune system and its components and their mode of action in defence mechanism aiding in understanding different infectious and non-infectious diseases.
• Infer different immunological diagnostics tests, their principle and interpretation aiding in detection of the underlining cause of the diseases.
• Correlate immunological defects like, Auto immunity and hypersensitivity, their prevention strategies, management and treatment.
• Interpret transplantation and cancer immunology findings and their role in research.
• Design vaccine strategies aiding in research in associated field.

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This course brings the students an opportunity to create awareness about the Mushroom among the people. They can also able to explore the cultivation of mushroom in Assam.

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• The students are able to specify in the Marketing aspects-make profit with consumer satisfaction, financial aspects-arrange the financial support, and Socio-economic aspects make people aware about good or bad products with reasonable price.
• Mushroom cultivation for agripreneurship
• Awareness about the Mushroom among the people.

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This class describes the science of global warming and the forecast for humans’ impact on Earth’s climate. Intended for an audience without much scientific background but a healthy sense of curiosity, the class brings together insights and perspectives from physics, chemistry, biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and even some economics—all based on a foundation of simple mathematics (algebra).

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• Students will understand the causes of global warming
• Generate awareness about global warming
• Devise strategies to mitigate global warmimg

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This course is presented with short lectures offering a wide range of issues related to the principles and practice of herbal medicine in cancer care. The course includes interviews with leading world experts from the field of Integrative Oncology, from the U.S. and Canada, as well as Europe, the Middle East, China and Japan.

Course Outcomes

• Understand core concepts in Integrative Oncology, as they relate to the supportive/palliative cancer care setting
• Acquire effective communication skills which will foster a better understanding of patients' views on herbal medicine, while providing guidance on the safe and effective use of these products
• Be able to design, together with patients, caregivers and healthcare providers, a patient-tailored and cultural-sensitive integrative oncology treatment program, including the use of herbal medicine

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This course provides an introduction to the production, application, and benefits of biofertilizers, which are eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers. It covers the microbial strains used in biofertilizers, such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms, and mycorrhizae. Participants will learn about the processes involved in mass production, quality control, and the effective use of biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture. The course also highlights the environmental advantages and economic potential of biofertilizers in improving soil fertility and crop yield.

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• Explain the Importance of biofertilizers in plant development.
• Describe mass cultivation and inoculation.
• Explain the importance of Azolla as a biofertilizers.
• Describe the importance of phosphate in biofertilizers.
• Apply the knowledge on the use of Fungi and Mycorrhiza.

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This course aims to lay a foundation for empirical research and make students aware of relevant guidelines, policies, and codes relating to ethical research, as well as to provide, via a study of ethical theories, concepts.

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• Describe and apply research ethics theories and methods
• Explain research ethics issues such as responsibility, vetting, and misconduct
• Illustrate arguments and results in ethical research inquiries
• Identify and apply procedures for sampling, data collection, and reporting
• Apply ethical principles to research design and evaluation

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This course enables the students to learn the principles of designing effective surveys, including question formulation and sampling techniques and to gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting research experiments to test hypotheses

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• Formulate research methodology
• Prepare research tool(s)
• Apply the knowledge of sampling methods in sample collection
• Design experiment using scientific method
• Investigate the research Problem

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This course provides an overview of microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, focusing on bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Key topics include the mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-microbe interactions, diagnostic methods, and antimicrobial treatments. Participants will also explore the immune response to infections, emerging pathogens, and the challenges of antibiotic resistance. This course is designed for students, healthcare professionals, and those interested in the role of microbes in human health and disease prevention.

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• Explain the normal flora of the human body, virulence factors of pathogens, epidemiology of infection, and host-pathogen interaction.
• Describe the general characteristics, biochemical traits, virulence factors, pathogenicity, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of various pathogenic bacteria
• Describe the general properties, antigenicity, pathogenicity, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of various viruses
• Characterise fungi with respect to epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment of various fungal infections
• Summarize different types of parasites, their life cycle, pathogenesis and diagnosis.

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This course explores the role of microorganisms in natural ecosystems and their impact on environmental processes. Topics include microbial interactions, nutrient cycling, biodegradation, and the use of microbes in environmental management. Students will learn how microbes influence soil, water, and air quality, and how microbial ecology can be applied in fields like bioremediation and sustainable agriculture. Ideal for students and professionals interested in environmental science and microbiology.

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• Discuss various ecosystems and inhabiting microbial diversity with special reference to ecological niches, limiting factors, ecological pyramid, energy flow, trophic levels, etc.
• Asses the microbial diversity in aquatic ecosystems, wastewater treatment techniques, and microbial water quality.
• Establish the role of microorganisms in soil fertility with reference to biological nitrogen fixation through leguminous plants and genes involved in nitrogen fixation.
• Describe microbial Bioremediation and their role in the degradation of environmental pollutants.
• Illustrate microbial interactions and various biogeochemical cycles

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This course explores the role of microorganisms in soil health and agricultural productivity. It covers the interactions between microbes and plants, nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and the use of beneficial microbes such as biofertilizers and biopesticides. Students will learn about the importance of microbes in sustainable agriculture, including how they contribute to soil structure, plant growth, and disease suppression. This course is ideal for those interested in agricultural sciences, environmental sustainability, and soil health management.

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• Describe soil profiles and dynamics of positive and negative interactions between microbes and plants.
• Explain the nitrogen cycle, the role of genes and enzymes in nitrogen metabolism
• Discuss the principles and applications of biofertilizers, biopesticides, and plant gene modification.
• Analyze host-parasite interactions, and the role of R and r genes in disease development in plants.
• Identify post-harvest diseases to implement effective control measures.

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The course is based on an individual research work including literature studies according to the study plan. An individual study plan will be commonly written by the supervisor and the student which serves as a project description. At the end of the practical work, the students will write a research report.

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• Introduction to Research Methods and Methodology
• Format of thesis and dissertation
• Research article publication

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Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Technology course includes the study of different types of fermenter and different processes of fermentation. It includes the isolation, selection and improvement of industrially important microorganisms. The course will provide the knowledge about different industrial products produced by microorganisms

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• Understanding the different processes of fermentation.
• Students will learn about the different microorganisms used in fermentation.
• Explain the different techniques of isolation and preservation of industrially important microorganisms.

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The course provides students with both a knowledge of general scientific methods and contents of the food microbiology field and specific professional skills. The aim of the course is to provide an integrated overview of the field of food microbiology covering issues of food preservation and food production. In particular, the course provides insights concerning aspects of microbial ecophysiology, determination and control of food microorganisms, and the distribution of spoilage and pathogen microorganisms in plantand animal-based food.

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• Students will learn about the significance and activities of microorganisms in food.
• Students will learn about the characteristics of food borne, waterborne and spoilage microorganisms, and methods for their isolation, detection and identification.
• Students will learn about importance of microbiological quality control programmes in food production.