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| Unit | FACULTY OF PHARMACY |
| PHARMACY PR. | |
| Code | ECS510 |
| Name | Narcotic and Hallucinogenic plants |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 10. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUBA ŞERBETÇİ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUBA ŞERBETÇİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce narcotic and hallucinogenic plants and fungi in terms of their chemical constituents and pharmacological effects. It aims to provide an understanding of the toxicity, biological activities, and mechanisms of action of these natural substances. The ethnobotanical uses and pharmacognostic significance of these plants are also evaluated.
Course Content
It covers the fundamental characteristics of hallucinogenic and narcotic plants and toxic fungi, the examination of the chemical structures and pharmacological effects of examples such as peyote, cannabis, lysergic acid derivatives, and Amanita species, as well as the pharmacognostic evaluation of certain other toxic plants.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
-Trease, E.C. and Evans, W.C. (2009) Pharmacognosy. 16th Edition, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 365-650 -Emboden, W. A. (1979). Narcotic Plants (Revis. ed.). Macmillan.
Notes
literature data, review and research papers
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define the fundamental pharmacognostic characteristics of hallucinogenic and narcotic plants and toxic fungi. |
| LO02 | Explain the chemical constituents and mechanisms of action of natural narcotics such as peyote, cannabis, salvia divinorum, ayahuasca, and amanita species. |
| LO03 | Evaluate the structural and pharmacological relationships among tryptamines, β-carbolines, indole alkaloids, cannabinoids, and isoxazole alkaloids. |
| LO04 | Interpret the influence of environmental and genetic factors on chemotype formation in cannabis and other hallucinogenic plants. |
| LO05 | Describe the role of pharmacological synergy and monoamine oxidase inhibition in combined preparations such as ayahuasca. |
| LO06 | Analyze cannabinoid profile–based evaluation methods and the relationship between phenotype and pharmacological activity. |
| LO07 | Critically discuss the medicinal uses, toxicological risks, and legal and ethical aspects of narcotic and hallucinogenic plants |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge in pharmaceutical field and develop the knowledge. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends professional knowledge with ethical responsibility through current laws and legislation. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Provides consultancy service to patients, community and health care personnel and evaluates advanced knowledge and skills with a critical approach. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Possessing the knowledge of historical and current developments in the field of Pharmacy, monitoring, evaluation and application of scientific and evidence-based data, and adopting lifelong learning. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the knowledge and skills to help provide patient-oriented pharmacy applications and individualized pharmaceutical care by learning the basics of Clinical Pharmacy, | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes a role in the evaluation and analysis of the events and cases related to the development of pharmacy profession and education. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Integrates and develops professional knowledge via different disciplines and uses the acquired knowledge to improve the health level and quality of life of the community. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Use effectively the concepts and applications of basic sciences and basic medical sciences in the field of medicine and pharmacy and update the information. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively in writing and speaking. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Practices the profession in accordance with Atatürk's principles and reforms, equipped with universal knowledge, uses Turkish correctly and knows at least one foreign language. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Be an example to society withexternal appearance, demeanor, attitude and behavior for the other professionals and society and with professional identity | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have knowledge about health policies and health economics, pharmacy management and define the problems in pharmaceutical field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets information about current health and treatment problems and attends meeting on related matters . Plays an active role in community health. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acquires basic information about diseases, makes decisions about the drugs used in treatment in accordance with rational drug use. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narcotic and halucinogenic plants, general informations | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Toxic costituent of narcotic, halusinojenic and poisonous plants, cardiotonic glycosides bearing plants, (Digitalis, Scilla, Nerium); alkoloid bearing plants (Colchicum, Veratrum, Aconitum, Delphinium türleri; Viscum album, Taxus baccata, Ricinus communis) | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Papaver somniferum, Cannabis sativa, Secale cornutum, Ipomoea, Peganum, Atropa bellodonna, Hyoscyamus niger, Mandragora autumnalis, Erythroxylon coca | Introductory literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Narcotic plants, halusinojen mushrooms, poisonous mushrooms (early and latent symptoms), species causing Coprunis syndrome | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Species causing poisoning when consumed raw, species causing Paxillus syndrome, Gyromitra syndrom, Phalloides syndrome | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Indole Alkaloid–Containing Narcotic Plants: Iboga and Its Anti-Addictive Potential | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Shamanistic Hallucinogens: Salvia divinorum and κ-Opioid Receptor Interaction I | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Shamanistic Hallucinogens II | Literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Tryptamine-Containing Hallucinogenic Plants: South American Leguminosae Species | Literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Ayahuasca and Shamanistic Combination Preparations: Pharmacological Synergy of DMT and MAO Inhibitors | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 12 | Amazonian Plants Containing β-Carboline and Tryptamine Alkaloids: Banisteriopsis and Psychotria Species | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 13 | Psychotropic Compounds in the Myristicaceae Family: Nutmeg, Virola Species, and Phenylpropanoid–Tryptamine Relationships | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Chemotypes and Environmental Effects in Cannabis sativa: Pharmacognostic Characteristics of Resinous and Fibre Types | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Cannabinoid Profiles and Evaluation Methods of Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the Concept of Phenotype | Introductory literature review and preliminary course reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||