Quality Control Chemist – Microbiology
Target Group
Bachelor’s Degree in Technology/Science (in a relevant subject such as biochemistry, microbiology, biology, chemistry, immunology, biomedical science, biotechnology) and minimum age limit of 21 years is essential for taking up the training programme.
Training Structure
The course will be conducted for 2 months. The training programme aligns with the level 5 of the NSQF and the Qualification Code is LFS/Q0308.
Training Cost
The training fee for the course will be Rs.20,000/-.
Placement
The candidates who successfully complete the training are likely to become startup entrepreneurs.
Course will be conducted at: Chennai.
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Course Content |
| 1. |
Introduction to Microorganisms
a) Sterilization - classifications-prokaryotes- eukaryotes-culturable-unculturable- pathogen- non-pathogen- nomenclature - identification- staining.
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| 2. |
Biochemical methods
a) Gram-positive - Gram-negative- - microbial diversity- metagenomics- modern methods of analysis- ultra-structure of bacteria/fungi-cultivation – enrichment techniques - cell-division- generation time- growth- kinetics-growth factors- environmental factors influences the growth.
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| 3. |
DNA-Plasmid
a) Isolation. Growth media- specific media- streaking methods- CFU (Colony forming units)- microbial contamination assessment – MPN. DNA based isolation and identification methods- sequence- BLAST-phylogenetic tree development.
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| 4. |
Application of microbes
a) Fermentation – downstream processing - microbial products- primary and secondary metabolites- microbial pigments- Controlling microbial growth- preservation methods- role of physical and chemical agents. Microbial resistance- mechanisms.
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