Course Outcomes

• Understand the physicochemical characteristics of soil and identify the diversity of soil flora. ● Utilize various techniques to study soil microorganisms, including microscopic methods, enrichment culture, and plate techniques. 
• Explore microbial interactions in soil, focusing on plant-microbe relationships, rhizosphere significance, and mycorrhiza. 
• Explain the role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles, including nitrogen, carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, and others. 
• Assess the benefits and applications of biofertilizers and biopesticides in sustainable agriculture.
• Study microbial indicators of water quality, waterborne diseases, and nuisance organisms in water. 
• Conduct bacteriological analysis and apply methods for the purification of drinking water. 
• Examine wastewater characteristics and associated pollution problems. 
• Develop strategies for wastewater treatment and recycling, focusing on microbial roles in these processe