Duration of the Course
The course for the degree of Master of Applied Microbiology shall consist of two academic years.
Eligibility for the Admission
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor degree in Science with Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Home Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / B.Sc., MLT / Genetics / Bio-informatics / Marine Biology or a Bachelor degree in Agriculture / Animal Science / Medicine or Veterinary Science / Pharmacy and including Indian Forms of Medicines and Homeopathy degree of this University or any of the above degree of any other university accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed thereto shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M.Sc., Microbiology degree examination of this University after a course of study of two academic years.
Course of Study
The course of study shall comprise instruction in the following subjects according to the syllabus and books prescribed from time to time.
I – Year
- Main Paper 1 - General Microbiology
- Main Paper 2 - Microbial Genetics and Immunology
- Main Paper 3 - Applied Microbiology
- Main Paper 4 - Biostatistics and Bioinstrumentation
- Main Practical – I
II – Year
- Main Paper 5 - Medical Microbiology
- Main Paper 6 - Soil and Environmental Microbiology
- Main Paper 7 - Biotechnology
- Main Practical – II
- Project Work
Examinations
The theory examination shall be three hours duration to each paper at the end of the each year. The candidate failing in any subject(s) will be permitted to appear for each failed subject(s) in the subsequent examinations. The practical examinations for PG course should be conducted at the end of the year.
At the end of the second year viva-voce will be conducted on the basis of the Dissertation / Project work submitted by the student. The viva – voce will be conducted by one internal and one external examiner jointly.
Scheme of Examinations
| Sl. No. |
Paper |
Title of the Paper |
Exam Duration |
Max. Marks |
| I Year |
| 1 |
Main Paper 1 |
General Microbiology |
3 hrs |
100 |
| 2 |
Main Paper 2 |
Microbial Genetics and Immunology |
3 hrs |
100 |
| 3 |
Main Paper 3 |
Applied Microbiology |
3 hrs |
100 |
| 4 |
Main paper 4 |
Biostatistics and Bioinstrumentation |
3 hrs |
100 |
|
|
Main Practical – I |
8 hrs / day, two consecutive days |
100 |
| II Year |
| 5 |
Main paper 5 |
Medical Microbiology |
3 hrs |
100 |
| 6 |
Main paper 6 |
Soil and Environmental Microbiology |
3 hrs |
100 |
| 7 |
Main paper 7 |
Biotechnology |
3 hrs |
100 |
|
|
Main Practical – II |
8 hrs / day, two consecutive days |
100 |
|
|
Project Work |
|
100 |
| Total |
1000 |
Question paper model for theory and practical
M.Sc., MICROBIOLOGY
Question Paper Pattern (Non-semester)
(Theory Paper)
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Part – A 5x5=25
Answer all questions
(Two Questions from each unit with internal choice)
Part – B 5x15=75
Answer all questions
(Two Questions from each unit with internal choice)
|
QUESTION MODEL FOR PRACTICALS
(Non-semester pattern)
Time 8 Hours / Day
2 Consecutive days Max. Marks : 100
3 Major questions, each carry 25 marks (3x 25 = 75 marks)
For both year Record 25 marks
Project work (100 Marks)
Project Report (075 Marks)
Viva – voce (025 Marks)
|
Format to be followed in dissertation
The formats / certificate for dissertation to be submitted by the students are given below.
Format for the preparation of project work
- Title Page
- Bonafide certificate
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
CONTENTS
| Chapter No. |
Title |
Page No. |
| 1 |
Introduction |
|
| 2 |
Review of Literature |
|
| 3 |
Materials and Methods |
|
| 4 |
Results |
|
| 5 |
Discussion |
|
| 6 |
Summary |
|
| 7 |
Reference |
|
Format of the Certificate
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the dissertation entitle _________ (title of the dissertation)
__________ submitted in part fulfillment of the requirement of the
degree of Master of Science in Microbiology to the Periyar University,
Salem is a record of bonafide research work carried out by_____ (name of the candidate)___
under my supervision and guidance and that no part of the dissertation
has been submitted for the award of any degree, diploma, fellowship or
other similar titles or prizes and that the work has not been published
in part of full in any scientific or popular journals or magazines.
Signature of the Co-ordinator Signature of the Guide
Examiner(s)
1.
2.
Passing Minimum
The
candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the
candidate secures not less than 50 marks in the University examination
in each theory paper.
For
the Practical paper, a minimum of 50 marks out of 100 marks in the
University examination and the record notebook taken together. There is
no passing minimum for record note book. However submission of a record
note book is a must.
For
the project work and viva-voce the candidate should secure 50% of the
marks for pass. The candidate should compulsorily attend viva-voce
examination to secure pass in that paper.
Candidate who does not obtain the required minimum marks for a pass in
a paper / project report shall be required to appear and pass the same
at a subsequent appearance.
Classification or successful Candidates
Candidates who secure not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole examination shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class.
All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed in the Second Class.
Candidates who obtain 75% of the marks in the aggregate shall be deemed to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction provided they pass all the examinations prescribed of the course at the first appearance.
Candidates
who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first
instance and within a period of two academic years from the year of
admission to the course only are eligible for University Ranking.
Maximum Duration for the completion of the PG Programme
The
maximum duration for completion of the PG programme shall not exceed 4
years. Thereafter, candidate will be permitted to appear for the
examination only under the regulations then in force.
|
