Welcome to the intensive one-month Microbiology Experimentation Training course of Institute for Applied Research and Training! Over the next few weeks, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of microorganisms, exploring their diversity, functions, and real-world applications. Through hands-on experiments and comprehensive theory, you’ll gain insights into bacteria, viruses, and fungi while uncovering their roles in health, environment, and industry. Get ready for an immersive journey into the unseen universe of microbes, where you’ll develop practical skills and a profound understanding of microbiology’s impact in various fields. Let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!
Course Duration: 1 Month
Eligibility:- Under Graduate, Graduate and Post Graduate
Mode of Instruction: English and Hindi
Module 1:Introduction
- A brief Introduction and history of Microbiology .
- Course Induction and fundamental guidelines of Good laboratory practices in Microbiology (GLP) .
- Basics of Instrumentation and methodology.
Module 2: Instrumentation Skills
- Working with Autoclave
- Handling Laminar Air Flow System
- Operating Incubator/ Shaker
- Managing Hot Air Oven
- Microscope Techniques and Other Laboratory Instruments
Module 3: Media Preparation and Sterilization
- Various Methods for Solid (LB Agar) and Liquid Media Preparation (LB Broth)
- Sterilization Techniques for Media.
Module 4: Microorganism Handling Techniques
- Microbes Isolation and Screening Procedures from environmental sources
- Serial Dilution Method
- Pure Culture Techniques (Streaking, Pouring & Plating)
- Physical identification of microbes
Module 5: Microbial Staining Techniques
- Gram Staining
- Acid fast stain
- Endospore Staining
- Capsular Staining
- Flagellar Staining
Module 6: Bacterial Growth Analysis
- Growth Kinetics
- Bacterial Growth Curve Analysis
- Antibiotics Sensitivity Testing
Module 7: Booster module (Basics of Bioinformatics+Microbiology)
- A tour to Biological Databases such as National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Ensembl etc and exploring them for microbial nucleic acid sequence retrieval
- Sequence Alignments: Introduction, Concept of Alignment, Sequence alignment using Basic local alignment search tool (Blast), Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA) by CLUSTALW, Scoring Matrices, Percent Accepted Mutation (PAM), Blocks of Amino Acid Substitution Matrix (BLOSUM)
- Molecular Phylogeny: Methods of Phylogeny, Software for Phylogenetic Analyses, Consistency of Molecular Phylogenetic Prediction
Applications and Job Opportunities
Applications:
- Lab Technician: Assisting researchers in microbiology labs with tasks like media preparation, culture maintenance, microscopy, and basic experiments.
- Quality Control Analyst: Monitoring food, water, or pharmaceutical products for microbial contamination.
- Research Assistant: Supporting research projects in areas like antibiotic discovery, microbial ecology, or biotechnology.
- Biotechnology Technician: Working in labs that develop and manufacture biopharmaceuticals or other biotechnological products.
- Environmental Scientist: Analyzing environmental samples for microbial content and potential risks.
Job Opportunities:
- Pharmaceutical Companies: Research labs, quality control departments.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Quality control labs, research and development departments.
- Hospitals and Clinics: Clinical microbiology labs, public health labs.
- Environmental Consulting Firms: Labs analyzing soil, water, or air samples.
- Research Institutes: Various research projects in microbiology, biotechnology, and related fields.
- Academic Institutions: Research labs, teaching labs.
Additional :
- The bioinformatics module boosts your skillset and opens doors to more advanced research positions.
- Consider further education like a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Microbiology for broader career options.
- Network with professionals in your area of interest for potential internships or job opportunities.
Remember, this is just a starting point. The specific applications and job opportunities will depend on your location, qualifications, and career goals.
Overall, this course provides a strong foundation for a successful career in microbiology and related fields.
Note: Thesis work/projects are also available for Master's students and can be customized according to requirements.
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