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Padur, Kelambakkam (OMR), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 603 103.
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www.hcaschennai.edu.in
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Campus: 044 69034444 / 7824080621 Admission: 044 24469714 /9789885555
Padur, Kelambakkam (OMR), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 603 103.
www.hcaschennai.edu.in
Campus: 044 69034444 / 7824080621 Admission: 044 24469714 /9789885555
The department of Microbiology was established in 1995. Microbiology is a broad discipline that involves a study of classification of Micro-organisms, Ecology and Cell Biology, Applications in Agriculture, Food and Medicine. It teaches about micro organisms with particular emphasis on the biology of Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Algae and Protozoan Parasites, which also covers aspects of Biochemistry, Physiology and Genetics of microorganisms. The department has industrial and institutional links to facilitate internships and guest lectures by senior academicians. The course also throws light on many opportunities in higher education and research. pertaining Besides the curriculum, special focus is laid on the development of personality, inter-personal relationships and leadership traits, to groom future citizens. The department has good infra-structure. Need-based e-resources are the highlights of the department. It has two well-equipped state of the art laboratories with PCR, ELISA, Phase Contrast Microscope, Dark Field Microscope, Florescent Microscope, CO2 incubator, BOD & COD incubator, Cooling Centrifuge, SDS PAGE, Western Blotting and Cell Culture Facility
VISION
To strive for global excellence and be recognized as the department with quality education and innovative research.
MISSION
To provide an environment that allows students & scholars to achieve academic excellence in all facets of Microbiology.
Scope
The department of Microbiology at HCAS trains the young minds at the Under Graduate level to equip themselves with the right level of aptitude, skill and knowledge, which in turn helps them to choose the following career options:
Clinical Microbiologist
Organizational / Industrial Microbiologist
Scientific Writer
Research and Project Assistants
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Coder
Quality Controller in various industries
Medical Representative
Medical Biller
Highlights of the department
Bio Fertilizer (Vermi Compost) Unit:
Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director Nature Eco club Palavakkam and Eminent Scientist in Vermicomposting Technology, visited HCAS Vermi compost unit during Waste to Value program on 04th July 2017.
| I Year | II Year | III Year |
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| Semester - I | Semester - III | Semester - V |
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Language-I |
Language – III |
Medical Bacteriology |
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English – I |
English – III |
Medical Mycology & Parasitology |
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Fundamentals of Microbiology and Microbial Diversity |
Molecular Biology |
Medical Virology |
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Major practical I : (Fundamentals of Microbiology and Microbial Diversity) |
Major Practical – III : Molecular Biology |
Major Practical – V : Medical |
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Allied-I: Basic and Clinical Biochemistry |
Allied - III Clinical Lab Technology |
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering |
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NME- I: Social And Preventive Medicine |
Allied Practical III – Clinical Lab Technology |
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering |
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Foundation Course - I |
Soft Skill - III | |
| Semester - II | Semester - IV | Semester - VI |
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Language-II |
Language – IV | Environmental Microbiology |
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English –II |
English – IV | Food & Dairy Microbiology |
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Microbial Physiology and Metabolism |
Soil & Agricultural Microbiology |
Major Practical VI: Environmental, Food & Dairy Microbiology |
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Major Practical – II : (Microbial Physiology and Metabolism) |
Major Practical – IV: Soil & Agricultural Microbiology |
Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
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Allied- II: Bioinstrumentation |
Allied IV- Clinical Biochemistry |
Microbial Marketable products |
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NME-II: Nutrition & Health Hygiene |
Allied Practical - IV Clinical Biochemistry |
Extension Activity |
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Foundation Course - II |
Soft Skills – IV |
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Environmental Studies |
Conducting Certificate course on "Vermi Composting Technology" for Life Science students from 2014 - Till Date.
Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director Nature Eco club Palavakkam and Eminent Scientist in Vermicomposting Technology, visited HCAS Vermi compost unit during Waste to Value program on 04th July 2017.
The department has good infra-structure.
Need-based e-resources are the highlights of the department.
It has two well-equipped state of the art laboratories.
Includes PCR, ELISA, Phase Contrast Microscope, Dark Field Microscope, Florescent Microscope, CO2 incubator, BOD & COD incubator, Cooling Centrifuge, SDS PAGE, Western Blotting and Cell Culture Facility.
B.Sc., M.Sc. Applied Microbiology, M.Phil. and Ph.D. are the courses. Admissions for Under Graduation (B.Sc.), Post Graduation (M.Sc.) and M.Phil., have started, and for Ph. D., in the month of January and July.
The college is affiliated to University of Madras, and follows the Choice Based Credit System, with semester system of education, having internal and external evaluation pattern.
Yes, surely it is a good career option. The overall job outlook for Microbiologist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 32.13 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 5.36 percent per year. Demand for Microbiologists is expected to go up, with new jobs.
Yes. Vermicomposting, Medical Coding and Clinical Research are conducted.
Government SC/ST Scholarships and low income group stipend through State Education Department is available. In addition to that, alumni fee concession (50% of tuition fee) is provided to students to pursue post graduation programmes in our College.
Students can work as Technicians Hospitals and Quality control officer cum scientist in Pharmaceutical industries, Food processing industries, Pollution control department, Agricultural department for organic farming and biofertilizers. Students can start their own company in the field of microbiology.
