Understand the occurrence, general characters, types, reproduction and life cycles of the major microbial groups and their role in food, clinical and industrial microbiology. Apply practical skills in basic microbiological techniques and in algal biotechnology. Evaluate the classificatory approaches and advances in bacterial, viral and algal taxonomies. Remember the contributions of famous Indian phycologists and centers of Algal Research in India. Understand the general features of algae and its different groups and evaluate their ecological and economic importance.
- Teacher: Dr. Gayathri sharma