DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING

INTRODUCTION

Microbiology is the study of living organisms, which can only be seen with the aid of microscope. Brewing Science and Technology is the study of the art of making beer from malt, hoops, yeast etc. The department offers Applied Microbiology ant Brewing options. In Applied Microbiology, we study the activities of microorganisms in relation to their practical applications in medicine, molecular biology, biotechnology, agriculture, food and industry. In Brewing Science and Technology, we study the chemistry and biochemistry of brewing, fermentation technology, malting, process control, and enzyme technology, etc.

Employment Opportunities

Trained microbiologists serve on the staff of Federal, State and Local government Health departments to improve sanitation and prevent the spread of diseases. They aid in research, diagnosis and therapy in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and medical research laboratories. They contribute materially to the quality of the products supplied by the food, beverage, textile and leather-tanning industries. Microbiologists also work in fermentation, biotechnology industries as well as in oil companies. Brewing scientists find employment in the breweries, beverage, malting and other fermentation industries: they can also work in food processing industries.

DEGREE OPTIONS

The department offers degrees in Applied Microbiology including medical and industrial as one option; and Brewing Science and Technology as a second option.

Summary of Course Codes and Titles: Standard Degree Programme