Microbiology is a broad discipline of biology that deals with the function, structure, uses, and the existence of microscopic organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa which cannot be seen through naked eyes. Microbiology also interlinks with other areas of biology such as molecular biology, genetics, metabolism & immunology. It is an integral part of many disciplines such as Pharmacy, Medicine, clinical research, agriculture, dairy industry, water industry, chemical and fermentation technology. Microbiologists employ their knowledge and skills in diverse settings that include medical / clinical laboratories, industries that rely on microbes and their involvement in various processes, public health institutions, environment and waste management segments, and research organisations. The program will also assist the students in pursuing their advanced interests in the field of Microbiology at masters level.
The curriculum has been designed into Core, Skill Based, Allied and Elective papers. The core paper titles are as follows :
The program also provides for electives concerning specific areas in microbiology and gives opportunities for students to link with biotechnology, environmental science and food and nutrition.
The electives offered by Microbiology are as follows :
10 + 2 with Science subjects
The program supports the building of students careers starting as a Microbiologist and specializing over the years with training and knowledge accumulation in specific fields of interest and emerging as highly specialized scientists besides also evolving as entrepreneurs in applied fields of dairy, waste management, Pharmaceutical Industry, etc.
Indian Students : INR 51700.00 per year
NRI Students : USD 1350 per year
* To develop the skills of pure culture techniques and educating the importance of hygiene among the students. * To be an excellent academician and to motivate the students to pursue research in their respective field. * To work hard and to contribute to the best of my ability to fullfil the Vision and mission goals of the Institute.
Dr. Ashwini P is currently working as Associate Professor & Coordinator in Department of Microbiology , JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. She teaches for both B.Sc., and M.Sc., Microbiology. She is hardworking and passionate teacher and has distinguished herself and is admired by her students.
Dr. Ashwini P is also Coordinator for Education Unit, School of Life Sciences, Mysuru, Life Sciences Departments, JSS AHER and Department of Health system Management Studeis, JSS AHER, Mysuru.
Dr. Ashwini has a teaching experience about 14 years. She has earlier worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Microbiology in St. Philomena's College Mysuru, SBBR Mahajana College Mysuru and JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru for 5 years and currently in JSS AHER from past 10 years.
Dr. Ashwini has completed her master degree from University of Mysore and Ph.D from JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. Her area of interest is clinical microbiology and food microbiology specifically in Biofilms, Herbal Drug Technology and Neutraceuticals. Her research was on 'Pathogenesis of H.pylori Biofilms in Acid Peptic disease and Their Management Using Herbal Drug Technology'.
She has around 50 scientific publications in reputed international journals and has presented papers in conferences and seminars. She has an RG score around 550.9.Currently she is guiding seven Ph.D candidates and has guided 42 M.Sc project students.
She has around 5 book chapers published and has filed 5 patents out of which 4 has been published.
Dr. Ashwini is also passionate about sports and she is the member for JSSAHER Sports Committee and Faculty of Life Sciences and has organised several sports events.
Mycorrhizae and phytochemial compounds, Rhizosphere microflora and endophytes, Water and Waste water Microbiology