Module I: Introduction

History of microbiology, Classification, shape and arrangements of micro organisms, special characteristics, spores, capsules, enzymes, motility and reproduction.

Module II: Immunology

Infection: Sources of infection, portals of entry and spread of infection. Non specific immunity, Immunity – natural and acquired Immunity, Immunization schedule, applications of antigen antibody reactions, Hypersensitivity

Module III: Growth & nutrition:

Growth & nutrition, Culture Media & Methods, Sterilization & Disinfection, Fundamental aspects of antibacterial agents and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. PRACTICAL EXERCISES: Demonstration of Sterilization Methods, Spotters, Gram staining.

Module IV: Bacteriology:

Intriduction to Bacteriology, cultivation, diseases caused, laboratory diagnosis including specimen collection of the following bacteria Staphyloccci, Streptococci, Pneumococci, Gonococci, Menigococci, C diphtheriae, Mycobacteria, Clostridia, Bacillus, Klebsiella,

Module V: Virology

Introduction to virology, viral hepatitis, poliomyelitis, Rabies, HIV, FLU(Influenza), Dengue, Chikungunya.

Module VI: Mycology & Parasitology

Introduction to mycology, pathogenic yeasts & fungi, Introduction to parasitology, Amoebiasis, Malaria, Helminthic infections.

Module VII: Applied Microbiology

Outline of common bacterial diseases, treatment & prevention-Respiratory tract infections (upper & lower), Meningitis (septic & aseptic), Enteric infections (food poisoning & gastro enteritis), Anaerobic infections, Skin & soft tissue infections, Urinary tract infections, Sexually transmitted diseases, Tuberculosis & Leprosy, Hospital acquired infections, Biomedical waste management.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES:. Demonstration of Sterilization Methods, Spotters, staining.