DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Year of Establishment: 1989.
Scope: Career prospects in various fields like pharmaceuticals, clinical genetics, forensic sciences, environmental and agricultural research, medical microbiology, biotechnology, marine biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Faculty Members: 04
Dr. (Ms.) Sunita R. Borkar, M.Sc., Ph.D. (HOD) Email: sunib456@gmail.com
Dr. (Ms.) Carolina F.E. Fernandes, M.Sc., Ph.D. Email: paulcarol123@yahoo.co.in
Dr. (Ms.) Flory Pereira, M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. Email: florycliffy@gmail.com
Dr. (Ms.) Rasika Gaokar, M.Sc., Ph.D. Email: parth_shriman@yahoo.co.in
Courses Offered: Microbiology is offered from Semester I to IV in combination with Chemistry and Zoology. Generic Elective Courses (GEC) is offered for Semester I and II for the subject combinations other than Microbiology (04 theory credits). Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) offered at Semester III and IV for the students of CMZ. At Semester V and VI, Microbiology (Major) 6 Units entire is offered.
Research projects undertaken: Completed 01 (Major), 4 (Minor) Ongoing (02)
Infrastructure/Equipment/Laboratories/Staff room/Miscellaneous: The Department possesses equipments like laminar air flow, autoclaves, hot air ovens, incubators, research centrifuges, electrophoretic units, filter assemblies, UV- Vis spectrophotometer, research microscopes, distillation unit etc.
Forum: Microtech Cell
Co-Curricular/Extra-curricular activities/Study–tours/Field trips: Lectures, workshops, seminars, inter collegiate competitions, short term certificate courses and industrial study tours are organized under the auspices of Microtech Cell.