PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
ENV 325
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
16.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00

MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Multiple fermentation techqunique- MPN index for polluted and non polluted waters

IMVIC tests

Heterotrophic plate count

Study of soil microorganism

 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.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Adams,Dany Spencer,Lab Math:A Handbook of Measurements, Calculations and Other Quantitative Skills for Use at the Bench
  • Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology           Kannan, N

 

 

 

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