*Year 1: Foundations of Microbiology* 

*Semester 1:* 

- Introduction to Microbiology 

- Microbial Diversity (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi) 

- Biochemistry for Microbiologists 

- Cell Biology & Genetics 

- Lab: Microscopy, Staining Techniques 

*Semester 2:* 

- Microbial Physiology & Metabolism 

- Immunology Basics 

- Environmental Microbiology 

- Lab: Culture Techniques (Aseptic Transfer, Media Preparation) 

*Year 2: Core Microbiology & Techniques* 

*Semester 3:* 

- Medical Microbiology (Pathogens, Infections) 

- Molecular Biology (DNA Replication, PCR) 

- Industrial Microbiology (Fermentation, Enzymes) 

- Lab: Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing, DNA Isolation 

*Semester 4:* 

- Virology & Mycology 

- Food & Dairy Microbiology 

- Biostatistics & Research Methods 

- Lab: Microbial Enumeration, ELISA 

*Year 3: Advanced Topics & Applications* 

*Semester 5:* 

- Microbial Genetics & Genetic Engineering 

- Bioinformatics in Microbiology 

- *Electives (Choose 1): * 

  - Medical Diagnostics 

  - Agricultural Microbiology 

  - Marine Microbiology 

- Lab: Plasmid Isolation, Bioinformatics Tools 

*Semester 6:* 

- Project Work (Research/Dissertation) 

- Entrepreneurship in Microbiology 

- Lab: Capstone Project (e.g., Water Quality Analysis) 

*Key Practical Skills: * 

- *Aseptic Techniques* 

- *Molecular Methods* (PCR, Gel Electrophoresis) 

- *Microbial Culturing* (Bacteria, Fungi) 

- *Diagnostic Tests* (Gram Staining, Biochemical Assays)