AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL PLANTS

Course Description

This course aims to introduce medicinal and aromatic plants and to teach cultivation techniques of these plants. The use of these plants goes back to pre-historic ages especially in India, China and Middle Eastern countries. Course contents; ecological demands, general cultivation principals of drying and storage, effective substance and their variability’s. In special sections; spreading areas, botanical features, growing techniques, their effective substances, important pest and diseases and consumption field of culinary herbs and medicinal species of Apiaceae, Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Chemopodiaceae, Solanaceae families and some others. Beside medicinal and aromatic plant species, special attendance are taken into consideration for poisons and detrimental plants. Demand for aromatic and medicinal plants at international markets are discussed.

AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL PLANTS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe İmported Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
2. 02 Classify Distribution of Aromatic and Medicinal plants
3. 03 Exemplify Substances Aromatic and Medicinal plants
4. 04 Describe Uses of Aromatic and Medicinal plants in Pharmacy
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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Aromatic and Medicinal Plants

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Differentiate İmported Aromatic and Medicinal Plants SOLO 4
2. L02 Review Distribution of Aromatic and Medicinal plants SOLO 4
3. L03 Exemplify Substances Aromatic and Medicinal plants SOLO 4
4. L04 Describe Uses of Aromatic and Medicinal plants in Pharmacy SOLO 4
5. L05 Analyzes (4) the aromatic plant types. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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