The General Microbiology course has been revised to contain the
latest research advances in microbiology. It has been carefully
written to encompass the new examination pattern for the
Programme Undergraduate Degree Course under Multiple Entry
Exit, Internship, and CBCSLOCF (Choice Based Credit System
Learning Outcome Based Curriculum Framework), as proposed
by NEP-2020 and applicable in 2023-24, with a phased approach.
This course is designed mainly for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students in
Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, and Zoology.
This microbiology book is designed to comply with NEP-2020.
It covers the theoretical aspects of microbiology that relate to and
are used across multiple sciences, such as medicine, agriculture,
environmental science, and biotechnology. The book intends to
provide an introduction to microbiology, including theoretical
aspects, current research, and various applications on a scientific
basis. The book is written for students, the professional community,
and laypersons interested in understanding the impact of the
unseen world on their daily lives. In writing this book, the material
was presented in a clear, concise, and systematic manner that
accounted for a range of teaching and learning styles. This book
includes illustrative examples, diagrams, and practice problems to
advance knowledge acquisition and reinforce essential concepts.
We hope the book will serve as an excellent primer and resource
for many of your academic pursuits and professional needs. We
will ultimately help you succeed in your studies and in your future
career in biotechnology