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| Unit | FACULTY OF PHARMACY |
| PHARMACY PR. | |
| Code | ECS424 |
| Name | Perfume Plants |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör. Dr. MERVE KALAS |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this lesson is to introduce the botanical, chemical, and pharmaceutical properties of aromatic and medicinal plants used in the perfume industry; to teach the methods of extracting important essential oils in pharmaceutical botany, the chemical structures of fragrance components, and the principles of perfume formulation; and to ensure that students acquire the ability to evaluate naturally derived fragrance materials both scientifically and practically.
Course Content
The History of Perfume and Fragrance Botanical Classification of Perfume Plants Essential Oils: Chemical Structure and Biosynthesis Methods of Essential Oil Extraction Perfume notes (top–middle–base) Major perfume plants and their active ingredients Natural and synthetic fragrance ingredients Perfume formulation and stability Quality control of perfumes Safety, toxicity, and regulations The use of fragrances in pharmacy and cosmetics Practical perfume preparation exercises
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Baydar, SN. (2006). Şifalı Bitkiler Ansiklopedisi, Cilt 1. Palme Yayıncılık. Baydar, H. (2020). Tıbbi ve Aromatik Bitkiler Bilimi ve Teknolojisi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 8. Baskı, s. 149-164. Kayhan H. (2024). Kokuların Gücü Adına, Destek Yayınları. Seçkin T. (2014). İşlevsel Bitki Kimyası. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes perfume plants from a pharmaceutical botanical perspective. |
| LO02 | Explains the chemical components and biological properties of essential oils. |
| LO03 | Compares methods of extracting essential oils. |
| LO04 | Analyzes perfume notes and the fragrance pyramid. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the differences between natural and synthetic fragrances. |
| LO06 | Prepares a simple perfume formulation. |
| LO07 | Interprets quality, stability, and safety criteria for perfumes. |
| LO08 | Understands the importance of using scents in the field of pharmacy. |
| LO09 | Evaluates the pharmaceutical and commercial potential of perfume plants and essential oils. |
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. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends professional knowledge with ethical responsibility through current laws and legislation. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acquires basic information about diseases, makes decisions about the drugs used in treatment in accordance with rational drug use. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, concepts of scent and perfume | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The history and cultural evolution of perfume | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | The botanical classification of perfume plants | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The biosynthesis and chemical structures of essential oils | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Methods for extracting essential oils (distillation, enfleurage, extraction) | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Natural and synthetic fragrances | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Perfume notes and the fragrance pyramid Activity: Making simple perfume with students (introduction to fragrance notes) | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Primary perfume plants I | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Primary parfume plants II | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Stability and storage of perfumes | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Safety, toxicity, and allergic reactions | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | The use of fragrances in pharmacy and cosmetics | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Practical Session: Student Perfume Formulation Presentations and Evaluation I | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Practical Session: Student Perfume Formulation Presentations and Evaluation II | preliminary study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||