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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ECZ214
Course Name: Pharmaceutical Botany
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. SELİN AKTAR KİREMİTCİ
Course Lecturer(s): DR. ÖĞR. ÜYESİ SELİN AKTAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of Pharmaceutical Botany course; to ensure that the student is informed in a systematic order about the naming, botanical characteristics, spreads, drugs, content, uses and toxicity potentials of the Gymnospermae and Angiospermae used in the production of pharmaceutical raw materials and used for the purpose of supporting the treatment.
Course Content: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Botany. Overview of important plants' in treatment and historical development. Systematic steps - Latin naming rules of plants and drugs. An overview of plant taxonomy. The importance of diagnosis and standardization in medicinal plants. General rules on medicinal plant culture and drug preparation. Important issues in herbal medicine production. General principles to be considered in the use of medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes. Overview to aromatherapy. Introduction to cryptogams, general information about Fungi (Mycophyta), Lichens (Lichenes), Algae (Phycophyta), Mosses (Bryophyta) and Vascular Cryptogames (Pteridophyta). General information about Gymnospermae with pharmaceutical use. Introduction to Angiospermae. General information on the botanical characteristics, dispersions, drugs, phytochemical contents, effects, interactions and toxicity potentials of medicinal plants.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines Pharmaceutical Botanical science, understands the use of plants in treatment within the framework of different disciplines and historical development.
2) Learns the basic principles of medicinal plant culture and drug preparation.
3) Understands the importance of diagnosis and standardization of medicinal plants in pharmaceutical product preparation.
4) Learn the national-international standards in natural products.
5) Knows the points to be considered in the use of medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes.
6) Learns the basic principles of plant systematics.
7) Knows the Latin naming rules of medicinal plants and drugs.
8) Knows the botanical properties of fungi, lichens, algae and vascular bundle cryptogams and their use in pharmacy.
9) Knows the botanical properties of open seed plants and their uses in pharmacy.
10) Learns and compares botanical features of open and closed seed plants.
11) Can list and compare the general botanical characteristics of monocotyled and bicotyled plants.
12) Can write a flower formula by evaluating the morphological features of different plants.
13) Write a formula from a flower diagram, draw a diagram from a formula.
14) Learns the botanical features of Angiospermae with pharmaceutical use, and can compare their similarities and differences.
15) Can use optical devices used in botanical diagnosis.
16) Learns the botanical properties (morphological and anatomical) of medical plant families, can make drawing and diagnosis, express and report orally.
17) Recognize and diagnose drugs, which are used as raw material of herbal origin, by associating them with the resources they are obtained from.
18) Have information about drug distribution that can be used as raw materials in Turkey.
19) Learn the ethnobotanical use of important plants situated in Turkey's flora.
20) Can list the names of the basic phytochemical ingredients of Angiospermae with pharmaceutical use.
21) Knows the main effects, interaction and toxicity potentials of medicinal plants in closed seeds.
22) Gains awareness of conservation of plant biodiversity and sustainable use of herbal medicine resources.
23) Learn herbarium preparation techniques and prepare a herbarium sample.
24) Can search the literature in the field of Pharmaceutical Botany, report the information it compiles and present it orally.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Pharmaceutical Botany Plant taxonomy, naming rules of plants, have an overview of the use of medicinal plants in the historical process.
2) Determination of medicinal plants Medicinal plant culture and drug preparation, herbal medicine production standards, basic concepts related to medicinal herbal products, general principles to be considered in the use of medicinal plants.
3) Medicinal mushrooms (Mycophyta), Flowering plants (Cryptogamae), Algae, Chromista, Medicinal lichens, Mosses (Bryophyta), Vascular cryptogams (Pteridophyta) Use of algae, fungi and cryptogams in pharmacy
4) Introduction to Medicinal Gymnospermae, Medicinal Angiospermae, Binary Plants (Dicotyledoneae) Properties and medicinal plants of Magnoliaceae, Illiciaceae, Myristicaceae, Monimiaceae, Lauraceae, Piperaceae, Aristolochiaceae, Ranunculaceae families
5) Dicotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Cichoriaceae, Asteraceae, Berberidaceae, Papaveraceae, Fumariaceae, Nymphaceae, Cactaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Polygonaceae, Hamamelidaceae, Platanaceae, Fagaceae, Betulaceae, Ulmaceae, Moraceae, Cannabaceae families
6) Dicotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Urticaceae, Juglandaceae, Paeoniaceae, Cistaceae, Violaceae, Passifloraceae, Cucurbitaceae, Brassicaceae, Capparaceae, Salicaceae, Theaceae, Hypericaceae, Tiliaceae, Sterculiaceae, Malvaceae, Styracaceae families
7) Midterm Exam Week
8) Dicotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Primulaceae, Ericaceae, Actinidiaceae, Crassulaceae, Nepenthaceae, Droceraceae, Rosaceae, Mimosaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Papilionaceae (Fabaceae), Eleagnaceae, Lythraceae, Myrtaceae, Onagraceae, Rutaceae families
9) Dicotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Burseraceae, Meliaceae, Anacardiaceae, Hippocastanaceae, Sapindaceae, Poligalaceae, Geraniaceae, Linaceae, Apiaceae families
10) Dicotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Loganiaceae, Rubiaceae, Apocynaceae, Gentianaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Valerianaceae, Oleaceae, Solanaceae, Boraginaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Plantaginaceae, Verbenaceae, Pedaliaceae, Lamiaceae families
11) Monocotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Posidoniaceae, Acoraceae, Araceae, Lemnaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Smilacaceae, Melanthiaceae families
12) Monocotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Liliaceae, Iridaceae, Convallariaceae, Agavaceae, Asphodelaceae, Anthericaceae, Alliaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Orchidaceae, Aceraceae families
13) Monocotyledoneae Properties and medicinal plants of Musaceae, Zingiberaceae, Bromeliaceae, Cyperaceae, Gramineae (Poaceae) families
14) Important issues in herbal medicine production Herbal medicine production steps and their importance
15) Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. U. ZEYBEK, N. ZEYBEK, “FARMASÖTİK BOTANİK, ANGİOSPERMAE SİSTEMATİĞİ VE ÖNEMLİ MADDELERİ”, E.Ü.ECZACILIK FAKÜLTESİ YAYINLARI NO:3, BORNOVA-İZMİR, 2002.
2. P.H. DAVİS (ED.), “FLORA OF TURKEY AND THE EAST AEGEAN ISLANDS”, VOL.1-11, UNİVERSİTY PRESS, EDİNBURGH.
3. T. BAYTOP, “TÜRKİYE’DE BİTKİLER İLE TEDAVİ”, 2. BASKI, NOBEL TIP KİTABEVLERİ LTD.ŞTİ., İSTANBUL, 1999.
4. Ö. SEÇMEN VE ARK., “TOHUMLU BİTKİLER SİSTEMATİĞİ”, E.Ü.FEN FAKÜLTESİ KİTAPLAR SERİSİ, NO:116, İZMİR, 1995.
5. Ö. DEMİREZER (ED.), “FFD MONOGRAFLARI (BİTKİLER VE ETKİLERİ)”, AKADEMİSYEN KİTABEVİ, ANKARA, 2017.
6. N. TANKER, “FARMASÖTİK BOTANİK UYGULAMA”, ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ ECZACILIK FAKÜLTESİ DERS KİTAPLARI, NO: 92, ANKARA, 2007.
7. N. TANKER, M. KOYUNCU, M. COŞKUN, “FARMASÖTİK BOTANİK”, ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ ECZACILIK FAKÜLTESİ DERS KİTAPLARI NO: 88, ANKARA, 2016.
8. A. GÜNER, S. ASLAN, T. EKİM, M. VURAL, M. T. BABAÇ (EDİTÖRLER), “TÜRKİYE BİTKİLERİ LİSTESİ (DAMARLI BİTKİLER)”, NEZAHAT GÖKYİĞİT BOTANİK BAHÇESİ VE FLORA ARAŞTIRMALARI DERNEĞİ YAYINI, İSTANBUL, 2012.
References: 1. U. ZEYBEK, N. ZEYBEK, “FARMASÖTİK BOTANİK, ANGİOSPERMAE SİSTEMATİĞİ VE ÖNEMLİ MADDELERİ”, E.Ü.ECZACILIK FAKÜLTESİ YAYINLARI NO:3, BORNOVA-İZMİR, 2002.
2. P.H. DAVİS (ED.), “FLORA OF TURKEY AND THE EAST AEGEAN ISLANDS”, VOL.1-11, UNİVERSİTY PRESS, EDİNBURGH.
3. T. BAYTOP, “TÜRKİYE’DE BİTKİLER İLE TEDAVİ”, 2. BASKI, NOBEL TIP KİTABEVLERİ LTD.ŞTİ., İSTANBUL, 1999.
4. Ö. SEÇMEN VE ARK., “TOHUMLU BİTKİLER SİSTEMATİĞİ”, E.Ü.FEN FAKÜLTESİ KİTAPLAR SERİSİ, NO:116, İZMİR, 1995.
5. Ö. DEMİREZER (ED.), “FFD MONOGRAFLARI (BİTKİLER VE ETKİLERİ)”, AKADEMİSYEN KİTABEVİ, ANKARA, 2017.
6. N. TANKER, “FARMASÖTİK BOTANİK UYGULAMA”, ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ ECZACILIK FAKÜLTESİ DERS KİTAPLARI, NO: 92, ANKARA, 2007.
7. N. TANKER, M. KOYUNCU, M. COŞKUN, “FARMASÖTİK BOTANİK”, ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ ECZACILIK FAKÜLTESİ DERS KİTAPLARI NO: 88, ANKARA, 2016.
8. A. GÜNER, S. ASLAN, T. EKİM, M. VURAL, M. T. BABAÇ (EDİTÖRLER), “TÜRKİYE BİTKİLERİ LİSTESİ (DAMARLI BİTKİLER)”, NEZAHAT GÖKYİĞİT BOTANİK BAHÇESİ VE FLORA ARAŞTIRMALARI DERNEĞİ YAYINI, İSTANBUL, 2012.

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 3
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 3
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. 3
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Laboratory 13 26
Field Work 1 2
Homework Assignments 1 2
Midterms 3 22
Final 3 42
Total Workload 120