ETHNOBOTANY

Course Description

Briefly, this course contains the topics of the interactions between the plant and human relations and their history (the basic properties of human and plant interaction in present and past human societies, transmission of the information that derives from this interaction, evaluation of therapeutical plants and usage of plant derived therapeutical products, the evaluation of how these processes affect the effectiveness of plant derived therapeutical products). Additionally, this course contains the topic of Turkish ethnobotanical resources the roles of ethnobotanical information on the discovery of new drugs, plants domesticated, edible and medicinal dyes, poisonous plants and spices. Also, different plants species in different regions of will be evaluated in respect to their potential of being raw drug material.

ETHNOBOTANY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Be able to identify, classify and describe the main components and functions of the Ethnobtany
2. 02 2. Be able to explain the relationships between Medicinal and Aromatic plants
3. 03 3. Be able to describe the basic principles Ethnobotanical terms.
4. 04 4. Be able to search and interpret medical plants herbarium specimens.
5. 05 5. Be able to describe Coplementary and Alternative medicine.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Plants, People and Culture. The Science of Ethnobotany. Scientific Amerikan Library. Michael J. Balıck, Paul Alan Cox, 1996.
2. 02 G.E. Wickens (2012). Economic Botany: Principles and Practices (illustrated ed.). Springer Science & Business Media. p. 8. ISBN 9789401009690.
3. 03 Andrea Pieroni, Cassandra L. Quave, ed. (2014). Ethnobotany and Biocultural Diversities in the Balkans: Perspectives on Sustainable Rural Development and Reconciliation (illustrated ed.). Springer. p. 1. ISBN 9781493914920.

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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