PRACTICAL

MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

• Multiple fermentation techqunique- MPN index for polluted and non polluted waters
• IMVIC tests
• Heterotrophic plate count
• Isolation of microorganisms from soil sample sample.

 BIOTECHNOLOGY

• Acquaintance with the following for spot identification
• Autoclave, Incubator, Hot plate, Water bath, Stirrer, Inoculating loop,  Oven
• Centrifuge, Bunsen burner, Laminar flow hood, Tripod with Asbestos mat
• TLC
• Gel Electrophoresis

EXERCISE ON DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Students shall be divided into groups

 1.Meteorological :Hailstorm, Snow storm, Dust storm, Wind storm, Fog, Lightening, Heavy rain;

 2.Geological : Earthquake, Landslide, Mudflow, Tsunami, Volcano;

3.Hydrological :Drought ,Flood;

4. Biological:Epidemics, Pest ;

5. Infrastructure :Transport -Aviation ,Railway, Road, Shipping, Energy -Mining ,Nuclear;

6.Industrial :Chemical ,Gas Leak

7. Others :Fire, Riot, Terrorism, War;

Based on the topic within the group students will be guided in their reading on the available literature on theory and practice about these disasters and their management. Students will make group presentation (ppt and a write up)on that topic.