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| Code | FAR698 |
| Name | Pharmacognosy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NACİYE DÖNDAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NACİYE DÖNDAŞ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
'Pharmacological Approach to Phytotherapy' course aims to inform students about pharmacological approaches to phytotherapy.
Course Content
Introduction to phytotherapy, the place and importance of pharmacology in herbal treatment approaches, phytopharmacology, molecular pharmacology methods used in the investigation of the mechanisms of action of phytotherapeutic agents, bioactive molecules and mechanisms of action in medicinal plants used in phytotherapy, pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used as folk remedies, new R&D studies in phytotherapy.
Course Precondition
Not required
Resources
Williamson E.M. Pharmacological Methods in Phytotherapy Research, 2003, Wiley.
Notes
scientific database
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student will be able to explain phytopharmacology |
| LO02 | The student will explain phytotherapy |
| LO03 | The student will be able to explain the pharmacological methods used in phytotherapy. |
| LO04 | The student will be able to make pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used as folk medicine. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the mechanisms of action, side effects, and toxic effects of drugs. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Explains drug effects, drug interactions and effects on organ systems with a systematic approach | 3 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Plans, implements and finalizes a scientific project | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the research areas and research techniques of pharmacology | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Comparatively examines and compiles scientific articles in the field of pharmacology. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Prepares the experimental setup for an in vitro or in vivo pharmacological study and solves problems. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | He/she transforms the data obtained from the research project into a scientific research article. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Evaluates drug use and its effects in society due to his/her knowledge about drugs. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain clinical phase studies in drug development. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and interprets study data statistically. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | contributes to public health with its awareness of rational drug use. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to phytotherapy | Preparation from source book | |
| 2 | The place and importance of pharmacology in herbal treatment approaches | Preparation from source book | |
| 3 | Phytopharmacology-I | Preparation from source book | |
| 4 | Phytopharmacology-II | Preparation from source book | |
| 5 | molecular pharmacology methods used in the investigation of the mechanisms of action of phytotherapeutic agents-I | Preparation from source book | |
| 6 | molecular pharmacology methods used in the investigation of the mechanisms of action of phytotherapeutic agents-II | Preparation from source book | |
| 7 | molecular pharmacology methods used in the investigation of the mechanisms of action of phytotherapeutic agents-III | Preparation from source book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | bioactive molecules and mechanisms of action in medicinal plants used in phytotherapy-I | Preparation from source book | |
| 10 | bioactive molecules and mechanisms of action in medicinal plants used in phytotherapy-II | Preparation from source book | |
| 11 | bioactive molecules and mechanisms of action in medicinal plants used in phytotherapy-III | Preparation from source book | |
| 12 | pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used as folk remedies-I | Preparation from source book | |
| 13 | pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used as folk remedies-II | Preparation from source book | |
| 14 | pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used as folk remedies-III | Preparation from source book | |
| 15 | New R&D studies in phytotherapy. | Preparation from source book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 4 | 14 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 90 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,60 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||